If you want a primary computing device for home and work, you should probably go with a laptop that can convert into a tablet, or what we call a bendback 2-in-1. You first need to decide what type of 2-in-1 laptop is right for you. See our full review of the Asus Chromebook Detachable CM3. Plus, it has nearly 12 hours of battery life. The Chromebook Detachable CM3, on the other hand, isn't necessarily a powerhouse, but it's ideal for anyone seeking something super pocketable that won't weigh them down. The Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 featured on this list is labeled the "best travel buddy" due to its perfect melange of power and compactness for frequent travelers.
On top of that, it comes with a garaged stylus for your drawing and note taking needs. It only weighs 1.1 pounds, but when you add that keyboard and case to the mix, it's still quite featherweight (2 pounds). Big things really do come in small packages. I'd be hard-pressed to use it as an all-day, every day device – but if I only wanted to spend $400 on a laptop, I'd also be hard-pressed to think of an overall better option.The Asus Chromebook Detachable CM3 is a 10-inch 2-in-1 that blew our mind. If those flaws aren't fatal, the Lenovo Duet 3 makes a great second or travel laptop. And potentially most important, there's no headphone/audio jack. You've only got two USB-C ports for charging, which can be limiting (but it's also the same as a MacBook Air). Any USI pen will do, and there's a rubber holder that snaps into the back cover if you decide to get the official Lenovo version, which is $35. The keyboard cover is included, but a stylus is not. While most apps and cloud services here worked as expected, I couldn't get Adobe's beta cloud version of Photoshop to run, instead getting an incompatible browser message.Īnd while I like the Duet overall, there are a few other things that might be a dealbreaker for you. You still run into occasional compatibility issues with Chromebooks. In this particular case, I had trouble getting my Bluetooth controller recognized by the Xbox cloud gaming app, so I hardwired my controller via USB-C. If you have a solid internet connection, it can be a very satisfying alternative to downloaded games, and cloud gaming is only going to become more and more mainstream. For that, I played via the Chrome browser. I also tried cloud gaming via Xbox Cloud Gaming.
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