The Best Convertible Notebooks (2-in-1 Laptops)
Convertibles, also known as two-in-one or multi-mode PCs, are hybrids that can be used as a tablet or a laptop. There are many different types: docking tablets with a keyboard base, slider solutions over a fixed keyboard unit or clamshell chassis with a 360-degree hinge. The following list contains notebook convertibles and 2-in-1 notebook convertibles, aka conventional notebooks with a special hinge that allows a 360 degree rotation of the display in order to be used in tablet mode. Windows tablets with extra keyboard or convertible notebooks with detachable display can now be found in a separate top 10 list here.
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The Best Convertible Laptops
The table above contains an overview over the best convertible notebooks reviewed by Notebookcheck over the course of the past 12 months as well as still relevant and available older products. In cases of identical score the more recent device is listed first. All prices in above table and price comparisons are updated daily and can thus differ.
Link: all devices in this class reviewed
Editors' Comments
Convertibles combine the advantages of a tablet and a conventional laptop. True to this solution, the market offers a wide range of devices. The most important criterion is a bright, anti-reflective display so that the user does not have to accept any restrictions even in difficult operating conditions. The general system performance benefits immensely from the current Intel SoCs. However, it becomes apparent here that the cooling very quickly reaches its limits under load due to the quite compact construction, which is why the Core i systems very often drastically throttle the performance after 5-20 seconds. We will specifically deal with this in the individual tests - so it is worth taking a look. SSDs are indispensable, which are not only very fast, but also require very little space in the case, which in turn benefits the battery.
1st – HP Elite Dragonfly Folio
The HP Elite Dragonfly Folio 13.5 G3 offers a great design as a convertible and a fast SoC with the Intel Core i7-1265U. However, the 3D performance is only offloaded to the iGPU, which means there is no dedicated graphics card. The high-quality and thin chassis includes all the essentials including USB 4 and Thunderbolt 4. There is also an LTE modem, which significantly expands the usage scope of the HP Elite Dragonfly Folio 13.5 G3.
With the HP Elite Dragonfly Folio 13.5 G3, you get a real workhorse with good convertible features that make working easier.
Interested users have multiple configurations of the Elite Dragonfly Folio 13.5 G3 on HP's official store. Amazon also lists a core i5-1245U version for around $985.
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2nd – Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga G8
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga G8 now comes with the new Raptor Lake U CPU, replacing the ThinkPad X1 Yoga G7 from last year. With the new SoC, users can look forward to a fast processor. However, the known disadvantages remain. The SoC could not develop its full potential in the test. Nevertheless, the new Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga G8 can outperform its direct predecessor with better performance. The high-end business convertible offers a very high-quality casing and a matt 16:10 touch display. The good system performance is paired with a multitude of modern interfaces and the good input devices make the device interesting for frequent writers.
The new Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga G8 cannot significantly differentiate itself from the very good ThinkPad X1 Yoga G7.
At the time of writing, the ThinkPad X1 Yoga G8 is available in our configuration at Lenovo's online store with prices starting at US$1,799.99.
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3rd – Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G4
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G4 is based on Intel's latest Raptor Lake series and offers a good SoC with the Intel Core i5-1335U. A large 13.3-inch touchscreen with high color fidelity are further good arguments for a purchase. There are also many connections. The materials used are of high quality. The convertible also offers fast Wi-Fi and support for a stylus. Unfortunately, this cannot be conveniently stored in the device.
Overall, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G4 presents itself well. Nevertheless, the processor cannot exploit its full potential.
The ThinkPad X13 Yoga G4 is now widely available. In the US, users can order the laptop via Lenovo's online store.
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4th – Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8
Based on the Intel Core i7-1360P, the Lenovo Yoga 9 14 offers Intel's latest mobile CPU architecture based on Raptor Lake. The performance of the Intel Core i7-1360P is better than its direct predecessor. The rest of the features are also impressive, as the OLED display impresses with good measurement results and a refresh rate of 90 Hz. Fast Wi-Fi and Thunderbolt 4 are good and provide plus points in the overall rating. The same applies to the great speakers and the stylus, which is included in the scope of delivery.
Overall, the Lenovo Yoga 9 14 offers solid performance, because with the Core i7-1360P, the convertible is superior to many other competitors in multi-threaded applications.
Interested buyers are advised to check directly via Lenovo's website (where applicable) for availability.
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5th – Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 21
As the predecessor of the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G4, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 comes with an Alder Lake processor, which offers ten native cores as the Core i7-1265U. 32 GB DDR4 RAM, a 512 GB SSD and a high-resolution display round off the overall package. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 also impresses with a lightweight carbon chassis and a wide range of features. The input devices are as good as usual, securing the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 a place in our top 10 list.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 is a solid working device. With Alder Lake, you get more performance, but this comes at the expense of battery life.
Currently, the model is out of stock on Lenovo's official online shop, interested buyers are advised to regularly check directly. Alternative, Amazon US offers a core i5-1235U variant of the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 for around $1,445.
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6th – Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4
The Lenovo L13 Yoga G4 is a brand-new convertible based on the new AMD Ryzen 5 7530U. With its solid performance and good features, the modern convertible has made it into our top 10 list. Advantages such as the replaceable keyboard include the integrated stylus and the quiet operating noise. Unfortunately, the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 does not have USB4. However, there are USB-C ports on both sides, which at least support power delivery.
The Lenovo L13 Yoga G4 is a good all-rounder thanks to the integrated stylus.
The device is available for around 840 euros as a special model exclusively for those eligible for the Lenovo Campus program at Campuspoint.
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7th – Asus ROG Flow X13
The Asus ROG Flow X13 is based on AMD's latest Phoenix series and offers a modern 8-core SoC with 16 threads in the form of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS. Our test sample was also equipped with fast DDR5 RAM and a large SSD with 1 TB storage space. With the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop, the compact convertible even comes with a fast and modern graphics card. The proprietary XG Mobile interface can be used to improve the 3D performance even further using external graphics adapters. In the test, the Asus ROG Flow X13 impressed in combination and with a good overall performance without noticeable throttling.
With the fast AMD SoC and the dedicated Nvidia graphics card, the Asus ROG Flow X13 is one of the few covertibles suitable for gaming.
In the US, interested user can directly purchase the ROG Flow X13 GV302XV at Asus's online store. Alternatively, Amazon also lists a RTX 4060 version for around $1,700.
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8th – HP Envy x360 15
The HP Envy x360 15 is a relatively compact and durable business convertible in 15-inch format. The mobile work device weighs 1.7 kilograms and offers long battery runtimes in practical use. HP has installed a bright and high-contrast OLED touch display, which however only offers a 16:19 format. The convertible is powered by an Intel Core i7-1355U with 16 GB RAM and a 512 GB SSD. A high-resolution 5 MP webcam and the quiet operating noise, combined with the performance shown, ensure that the HP Envy x360 13 was able to secure a place in our top 10 list.
The HP Envy x360 15 is a good business convertible and a good everyday companion.
In the US, users can order various configurations of the Envy x360 15 via HP's web store, Amazon US also lists the laptop for around $855.
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9th – Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4
The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 can be purchased with both Intel and AMD processors. We tested the device with Intel Core i7-1355U, with which the convertible achieved an excellent score. Good iGPU performance and a great display are among the reasons for the rating. With Thunderbolt 4, there is also a very good selection of built-in interfaces, allowing the device to cover a wide range of applications.
Overall, the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 is a good all-round convertible for demanding users.
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10th – Lenovo Yoga 6 13
The Lenovo Yoga 6 13 is based on AMD's latest Barcelo series and offers a modern 8-core SoC with the AMD Ryzen 7 7730U. The compact 13-inch convertible scores points with 16 GB RAM and a 512 GB SSD, among other things. At the same time, the casing with its fabric cover offers a completely new haptic experience. With its very long battery life, the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 proves to be a good everyday companion.
Overall, the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 presents itself well. The performance is good and the convertible also looks good.
In the US, the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 is currently available at Amazon for around $650.
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Top 10 convertible notebooks in comparison
Test Results
HP Elite Dragonfly Folio 13.5 G3 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga G8 i7-1355U | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G4 21F20017GE | Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 21AW003UGE | Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100 | Asus ROG Flow X13 GV302XV | HP Envy x360 15-fe0072ng | Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 i7-1355U | Lenovo Yoga 6 13 83B2001SGE | |
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Display | ||||||||||
Display P3 Coverage | 68.3 | 69.3 | 72.4 | 99.9 | 68 | 74.1 | 95.1 | 96.43 | 71.6 | 69.9 |
sRGB Coverage | 98.6 | 98.6 | 96 | 100 | 98.6 | 99.3 | 99.7 | 98.82 | 99.8 | 99.5 |
AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage | 70.2 | 71.1 | 74.4 | 98.3 | 69.5 | 74.5 | 84.4 | 93.76 | 71.9 | 70 |
Response Times | ||||||||||
Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% * | 66.8 ? | 43.1 ? | 29.7 ? | 1.04 ? | 45.9 ? | 43.3 ? | 4.79 ? | 3 ? | 27.3 ? | 14 ? |
Response Time Black / White * | 44.4 ? | 24.9 ? | 16 ? | 0.95 ? | 27.6 ? | 28 ? | 6.42 ? | 3 ? | 17.9 ? | 8 ? |
PWM Frequency | 360 ? | 50 ? | ||||||||
Screen | ||||||||||
Brightness middle | 369.5 | 425.2 | 429 | 378 | 438 | 336 | 473 | 380.2 | 278.1 | 278 |
Brightness | 350 | 381 | 431 | 379 | 399 | 321 | 445 | 381 | 280 | 271 |
Brightness Distribution | 87 | 87 | 95 | 98 | 84 | 88 | 89 | 98 | 92 | 94 |
Black Level * | 0.24 | 0.23 | 0.31 | 0.03 | 0.29 | 0.22 | 0.39 | 0.05 | 0.34 | 0.25 |
Contrast | 1540 | 1849 | 1384 | 12600 | 1510 | 1527 | 1213 | 7604 | 818 | 1112 |
Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 2.3 | 3.29 | 5.3 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 2.8 | 3.3 | 4.68 | 2.6 | 3 |
Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 4.34 | 8.55 | 10 | 4.7 | 4 | 6.9 | 8.93 | 7.06 | 4.81 | 7.86 |
Colorchecker dE 2000 calibrated * | 0.6 | 0.57 | 2 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 1.09 | 3.79 | 0.51 | 0.62 |
Greyscale dE 2000 * | 3.1 | 6.1 | 7.3 | 1.9 | 2.8 | 3.8 | 5.4 | 6.62 | 3.9 | 5.04 |
Gamma | 2.1 105% | 2.24 98% | 1.97 112% | 2.2 100% | 2.24 98% | 2.15 102% | 2.11 104% | 2.18 101% | 2.29 96% | 2.46 89% |
CCT | 6248 104% | 6925 94% | 6479 100% | 6222 104% | 6785 96% | 6664 98% | 7540 86% | 7651 85% | 5877 111% | 6068 107% |
Noise | ||||||||||
off / environment * | 24.6 | 22.7 | 23.5 | 23.6 | 23.22 | 23.4 | 21.42 | 25.8 | 23.1 | 27 |
Idle Minimum * | 24.6 | 22.8 | 23.5 | 23.6 | 23.2 | 23.4 | 29.07 | 25.8 | 23.4 | 27 |
Idle Average * | 24.6 | 22.8 | 23.5 | 23.6 | 23.2 | 23.4 | 29.07 | 25.8 | 23.4 | 27 |
Idle Maximum * | 24.6 | 22.8 | 26.2 | 24.6 | 28.6 | 23.4 | 29.07 | 25.8 | 23.4 | 27 |
Load Average * | 27.8 | 29.4 | 34.3 | 45 | 39.8 | 24 | 44.54 | 27.2 | 33.9 | 37.6 |
Witcher 3 ultra * | 33.4 | 35.5 | 38.1 | 45 | 41.8 | 30.8 | 45.1 | 36.9 | ||
Load Maximum * | 33.4 | 42 | 37.8 | 45 | 40.6 | 30.1 | 47.08 | 40.2 | 36.9 | 37.6 |
Heat | ||||||||||
Maximum Upper Side * | 32.8 | 41.6 | 53.1 | 39.7 | 52.2 | 43.3 | 45.6 | 37.8 | 38.4 | 43.8 |
Maximum Bottom * | 33.4 | 47.6 | 51.1 | 45.4 | 50.2 | 46.5 | 44.2 | 43.1 | 46 | 48.2 |
Idle Upper Side * | 24.6 | 30.6 | 29.3 | 25.7 | 32 | 31.9 | 33.8 | 34 | 31.2 | 32.9 |
Idle Bottom * | 24.6 | 33.2 | 28.9 | 26.4 | 33.6 | 33.1 | 32.8 | 35.1 | 34.8 | 34.1 |
Battery Runtime | ||||||||||
Reader / Idle | 1637 | |||||||||
WiFi v1.3 | 565 | 403 | 698 | 472 | 487 | 463 | 712 | 576 | 371 | 724 |
Load | 158 | 134 | 81 | 115 | 91 | 173 | 140 | |||
Witcher 3 ultra | 90 | |||||||||
Power Consumption | ||||||||||
Idle Minimum * | 3.4 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 7.8 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 16.63 | 5.98 | 5.5 | 9.3 |
Idle Average * | 4.9 | 5.4 | 4.7 | 9.3 | 7.9 | 7.2 | 20.68 | 6.42 | 8.3 | 11.6 |
Idle Maximum * | 9.3 | 9.6 | 6.7 | 9.8 | 8.9 | 8.3 | 29.88 | 12.55 | 9.1 | 15.7 |
Load Average * | 41.9 | 55.9 | 32.5 | 62.8 | 56.1 | 21.6 | 75.5 | 41.7 | 49.9 | 37 |
Witcher 3 ultra * | 36.4 | 42.6 | 35.3 | 46.5 | 40.4 | 32.1 | 92.6 | 28.2 | 42.4 | 37.4 |
Load Maximum * | 67.5 | 65.3 | 66.2 | 96 | 66.1 | 49.3 | 113.3 | 64.3 | 60 | 47.7 |
* ... smaller is better