{"id":1237856,"date":"2025-03-07T12:00:37","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T17:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=1237856"},"modified":"2025-03-07T12:00:37","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T17:00:37","slug":"the-best-2-in-1-laptops-and-tablets-for-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=1237856","title":{"rendered":"The best 2-in-1 laptops and tablets for 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>While the excitement around 2-in-1 systems has cooled a bit over the years, they\u2019re still useful solutions for anyone who wants a device that can act as both a tablet <em>and<\/em> a traditional laptop. In tablet mode, they\u2019re handy for jotting down notes and drawing pictures, and in their full laptop configurations, they can let you manage e-mail and write as you would with a traditional notebook. Whether you\u2019re a student, creative or just want a more flexible setup, a 2-in-1 solution gives you the best of both worlds without having to carry multiple devices.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve tested and reviewed some of the top 2-in-1 options out there from brands like HP, Microsoft, Samsung and Apple. Whether you\u2019re looking for a Windows PC that can occasionally act like a tablet, or traditional slates that can be empowered with keyboard accessories, we\u2019ve rounded up the best models to consider.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"jump-link-factors-to-consider-before-buying-a-2-in-1-laptop\">Factors to consider before buying a 2-in-1 laptop<\/h2>\n<p>When you\u2019re shopping for a 2-in-1 system, there are some basic criteria to keep in mind. First off, consider the type of machine you\u2019re looking for. Do you want something that can look like a traditional Windows laptop, but also has a screen that can twist into different orientations? (We often call these convertibles.) Or do you want a standalone tablet that works with a separate keyboard attachment? Tablet setups are typically lighter, but they\u2019re often harder to use on your lap since they rely on kickstands or awkward cases.<\/p>\n<p> <span id=\"end-legacy-contents\"><\/span> <\/p>\n<p>Also, while some 2-in-1s offer built-in LTE or 5G connectivity, not everyone will want to pay the premium for it. An integrated cellular radio makes checking emails or replying to messages on the go far more convenient. But it also often costs more \u2014 and that\u2019s on top of what you\u2019ll pay for data. And as for 5G, you can hold off on it unless you live within range of a mmWave beacon. Coverage is still spotty and existing nationwide networks use the slower sub-6 technology that\u2019s barely faster than LTE. For now, tethering a PC to your phone is still the best way to get online.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to tablet keyboards, you\u2019ll also have to make peace with the fact that they\u2019ll never feel as responsive as full-fledged laptop options. Their keys are shallower, and their layouts are often a bit different than typical PCs. Again, there\u2019s a cost for portability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>See Also:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><a data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/best-laptops-120008636.html\"><strong>Best Laptops for 2025<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/best-gaming-laptops-172033838.html\"><strong>Best Gaming Laptops<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a data-i13n=\"cpos:3;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/best-affordable-windows-laptops-123000512.html\"><strong>Best Cheap Windows Laptops for 2025<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a data-i13n=\"cpos:4;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/best-chromebooks-160054646.html\"><strong>Best Chromebooks<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a data-i13n=\"cpos:5;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/best-laptops-for-students-130054631.html\"><strong>Best Laptops for College Students<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sometimes, getting a third-party tablet keyboard might be just as good, and they\u2019re often cheaper than first-party offerings. If you\u2019re looking to save some money, <a data-i13n=\"cpos:6;pos:1;elm:affiliate_link;elmt:premonetized\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=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&amp;signature=AQAAAdZ4S02scxwKjf1qZuMmBUAt7vlZjNDXG5wY-rq2oQYH&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FLogitech-Bluetooth-Keyboard-Generation-Integrated%2Fdp%2FB0BJYY4MRN%2Fref%3Dsr_1_1&amp;refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.engadget.com%2Fbest-2-in-1-laptops-173038508.html&amp;uuid=JNQJ33b5b8NeENta16878\">Logitech\u2019s Slim Folio<\/a> is an affordable option for iPads, and if you don\u2019t need your keyboard to attach to your tablet, Logitech\u2019s <a data-i13n=\"cpos:7;pos:1;elm:affiliate_link;elmt:premonetized\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0xvZ2l0ZWNoLU11bHRpLURldmljZS1XaXJlbGVzcy1LZXlib2FyZC1Db21wdXRlci9kcC9CMDFMWlRCS0JHP3RhZz1nZGd0MGMtMjAiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6IjkxODMxNGE1LWEwZmQtMzNhMC1iOTMwLTFjMzI4ZTlmYWNmOCIsIm9yaWdpbmFsVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNvbS9Mb2dpdGVjaC1NdWx0aS1EZXZpY2UtV2lyZWxlc3MtS2V5Ym9hcmQtQ29tcHV0ZXIvZHAvQjAxTFpUQktCRyIsImR5bmFtaWNDZW50cmFsVHJhY2tpbmdJZCI6dHJ1ZSwic2l0ZUlkIjoidXMtZW5nYWRnZXQiLCJwYWdlSWQiOiIxcC1hdXRvbGluayIsImZlYXR1cmVJZCI6InRleHQtbGluayJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAdUBdF6dwDxIvqFt1cndC2qnkBqSbWByDuJA_lr2-NX1&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FLogitech-Multi-Device-Wireless-Keyboard-Computer%2Fdp%2FB01LZTBKBG&amp;refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.engadget.com%2Fbest-2-in-1-laptops-173038508.html&amp;uuid=YxnRHikh3MhM9CTY17878\">K780 Multi-Device wireless keyboard<\/a> is also a good pick.<\/p>\n<p>While we\u2019ve typically made sure to include a budget 2-in-1 in previous years, this time there isn\u2019t a great choice. We would usually pick a Surface Go, but the latest model is still too expensive. Other alternatives, like cheaper Android tablets, are underpowered and don\u2019t offer a great multitasking interface. If you want something around $500 that\u2019s thin, lightweight and long-lasting, you\u2019re better off this year looking at a traditional laptop (like those on <a data-i13n=\"cpos:8;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/best-budget-laptop-150038435.html\">our best budget PCs list<\/a>). Alternatively, you might consider one of our top picks for the <a data-i13n=\"cpos:9;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/best-chromebooks-160054646.html\">best Chromebooks<\/a>, either as a back-to-school option or for basic tasks.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"jump-link-best-2-in-1-laptops\">Best 2-in-1 laptops<\/h2>\n<p> <core-commerce id=\"f7c87ad7a69342b9aa13e4efef948b54\" data-type=\"product-list\" data-original-url=\"https:\/\/www.hp.com\/us-en\/shop\/pdp\/hp-spectre-x360-2-in-1-laptop-14t-eu000-14-7k635av-1?\"><\/core-commerce><\/p>\n<p> <core-commerce id=\"cc632ee38a094edf9102478a8c142d13\" data-type=\"product-list\" data-original-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0D3J6L2ZC\/ref=fs_a_ipt2_us1\"><\/core-commerce><\/p>\n<p> <core-commerce id=\"6d546fff018e4b9eaa95eee4bdefd285\" data-type=\"product-list\" data-original-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SAMSUNG-Storage-Upgrade-Snapdragon-Processor\/dp\/B0C4B92LTJ\"><\/core-commerce><\/p>\n<p> <core-commerce id=\"12a27c73475647839febde4c6b9e089b\" data-type=\"product-list\" data-original-url=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/configure\/surface-pro-11th-edition\/8n9t09p96cmj?\"><\/core-commerce><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"jump-link-recent-updates\">Recent updates<\/h2>\n<p><strong>February 2025: <\/strong>We\u2019ve retitled this guide to \u201cBest 2-in-1 laptops and tablets\u201d to be more accurate, and we\u2019ve also updated the introduction and \u201cFactors to consider\u201d section to refer to convertible laptops and detachable tablet options.<\/p>\n<p><strong>June 2024:<\/strong> We updated our top picks to include the Microsoft Surface Pro Copilot+ edition.<\/p>\n<p><em>Nathan Ingraham contributed to this report.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This article originally appeared on Engadget at https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/computing\/laptops\/best-2-in-1-laptops-173038508.html?src=rss<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While the excitement around 2-in-1 systems has cooled a bit over the years, they\u2019re still useful solutions for anyone who wants a device that can act as both a tablet and a traditional laptop. 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