For most people, a laptop remains the best portable device for productivity. The physical keyboard is something tablets can’t match, though the latter is a better option for gaming or watching videos.
Wouldn’t it be great if there was one device that could do all of these and more? Depending on your needs, there might just be a solution among 2-in-1 laptops, which have become much more popular in recent years. There are two main form factors – a tablet with detachable keyboard and laptop with a 360-degree hinge. Both let you type and touch the screen, and there are devices running Windows, Android, iOS and ChromeOS these days.
However, a word of warning: you’ll be hard-pressed to find a device that excels as both a tablet and laptop. Some of the options in this list are also very expensive, so you may be able to buy both for the price of one 2-in-1. But the convenience of having everything in one place shouldn’t be overlooked, especially as these are products that can go everywhere with you.
There’s a range of options here, catering to many different price points. If you’re interested in a particular product, it’s worth clicking through to our full review of each to learn more about its strengths and weaknesses..
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