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VPNs for ad-blocking Demand for this balance of flexibility and performance became especially prominent during the pandemic, with IDC reporting that “notebooks and Detachables recorded an unprecedented growth in the pandemic situation as digitisation, mobility and flexibility are key drivers in the market, and consequently, the already declining desktop category saw a further decline.” These days, every major PC manufacturer includes some sort of 2-in-1 PC in their lineup. As with other segments of the wider laptop market, there’s a lot of overlap here in terms of the internal components but a surprising amount of differentiation when it comes to extra features. If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed by the amount of options, here are our picks for the best 2-in-1 laptop PCs you can buy right now: It’s easy to find laptops that bend the way this one does. It’s hard to find one with an OLED screen. Even if you do, the chances of it delivering the performance as well are almost as slim as the form factor found here. It’s easy to wish for a version of this Zenbook that’s cheaper or one that runs on an AMD chipset, but it’s hard to deny the reality that this premium PC is one of the best and brightest 2-in-1 laptops you can buy in 2023. If you’re looking for a great 2-in-1 laptop on a budget, the VivoBook Flip 14 will fit the bill without feeling like too much of a compromise. It doesn’t feature too many extras or unique spins on the formula, but when you get the fundamentals right it’s hard to complain too much. Chrome OS tends to provide a snappy and smooth user experience on even modest or under powered hardware, and the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook is a great showcase for what Google’s operating system can do. It even supports Android apps as - which increases the scope of what you can do here by a pretty significant margin. The Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook isn’t the best 2-in-1 on the market, nor is it the best Chromebook. However, for the asking price, it’s got all the right parts and plenty of bang for buck. Specs aside, the Microsoft Surface Pro 9 differs from the previous models by ditching the MiniDisplay Port in favor of an extra USB C port and saying goodbye to the headphone. Otherwise, what’s here isn’t too different from earlier incarnations of Microsoft’s iconic 2-in-1. Even if the screen is a little smaller than the average laptop, the portability and price leave the Surface Pro 9 looking good. Thanks to a robust design and a timely spec bump, the latest addition to the Surface Pro line continues to set the bar for detachable 2-in-1 PC experiences. While it lacks the luxury looks of the Acer Swift 5, the Acer Spin 5 has a stunning 14-inch display, a 360-degree hinge and a TwinAir cooling system. For all that the two PC have in common, it’s the little things that give Acer’s latest 2-in-1 laptop the edge. Like the mainline XPS 13, the XPS 13 2-in-1 features solid specs and plenty of premium thrills like a HDR 400 certified display that supports Dolby Vision content and a sleek edge-to-edge keyboard. You can even bump the display up to 4K if you have the cash and will to do so. Even if it’s not terribly different to Dell’s flagship thin and light laptop, the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 provides plenty of additional flexibility without compromising on performance. In line with other premium laptops, the Lenovo Yoga 9i comes kitted out with Intel’s latest 11th Gen Core i7 processors, 16 GB of RAM, a 14-inch UHD display and half a terabyte of M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD storage. These high-end specs are only the beginning of the story. Where other 2-in-1 PCs balance performance and portability through compromise, the Yoga 9i looks to meld the best of both worlds through innovative and tangible value-adds like the garaged stylus, exceptional battery life, an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor and a soundbar that’s cleverly integrated with the device’s hinge. Lenovo has also upped the ante here through a sleek material design and a trackpad that sits flush with the palm rest. These differences and details - both big and small - serve to make the Yoga 9i feel just that bit better than other best-in-convertibles. If you’re after a dedicated workhorse, it might not be the right fit. But if you’re looking to embrace the versatility of the form factor then the Lenovo Yoga 9i holds its own. When we evaluate and compare 2-in-1 laptop PCs like the Lenovo Yoga 9i, we consider factors and questions like the following:
What kind of performance does the processor inside this machine deliver? Is it competitive with what a regular laptop might deliver? How many tabs in Chrome does it take to slow down the performance of this machine? How does the amount of RAM and storage space included with this device compare to competitors? How visible is the screen in different lighting environments? Are the built-in speakers generally good or are they only useful in select situations? Does the built-in microphone cut if for video calls over software like Zoom?
In addition, we also weigh up a number of more 2-in-1 specific characteristics such as :
Does a more flexible or mobile form-factor come with compromises to performance? Is the hardware here as well suited for consuming content as it is creating it or does it favor one over the other? What style of 2-in-1 is this and how does the implementation or execution of the form factor compare to category-leading efforts seen elsewhere?
Sometimes, this form-factor is achieved via a detachable keyboard. In other instances, the screen on the device is attached via a flexible hinge that allows it to be pulled back a full 360-degrees. You can learn more about the Lenovo Yoga 9i by reading our review of the machine.
