Transformer laptops are such devices that you can hold on the table with great pride. Using them, you will not need to sacrifice performance: modern 2-in-1 devices work as fast as ordinary computers or laptops.
Hybrid tablet and laptop are quite interesting to use transformers. Most of these devices are convertible, that is, they can rotate on a special hinge when switching to tablet mode. The keyboard is left behind. Some transformers are equipped with styluses. After working on a laptop tablet, hardly anyone wants to switch back to ordinary machines.
Those who are against all sorts of compromises will be very useful to get acquainted with the rating of the best 2-in-1 transformer notebook tablets.
Acer Switch 5 SW512-52-73Y5
Acer Switch 5 SW512-52-73Y5
The convenient and multifunctional two-in-one laptop is equipped with everything you need to become a model that is very popular on the market. The mobility of the device, its performance and functionality deserve the highest ratings.
The Acer Switch 5 has a power on / off button with a fingerprint scanner - a very useful feature to quickly turn the tablet on or off.
Model Features:
- Processor: Intel Core i7-7500U;
- Screen: aspect ratio - 3: 2, resolution - 1400x2160 pixels, dot density - 216, diagonal - 12 inches;
- Built-in memory size: 512GB SSD;
- RAM: 8 GB;
- Type of cooling: liquid;
- Dimensions: (WxDxH), cm: 29.3x20.2x1.3;
- Weight: 1.2 kg.
Advantages: convenient stylus, large SSD storage capacity, high performance, silent cooling.
Cons: the screen glare strongly under sunlight, low brightness, there is no interface for connecting a monitor.
The starting price of Acer Switch 5 is 62,000 rubles.
Asus Chromebook Flip
Asus Chromebook Flip
Any user of transformers will appreciate this Chromebook’a. The creators of the model with great responsibility approached the design of the new model. Instead of the classic premium chromebooks, in the opinion of the public, a hybrid version of the tablet and laptop on the Chrome OS was proposed. Now Asus Chromebook Flip has support for traditional Android applications, which greatly expanded the functionality of the hybrid.
Product Features:
- Processor Type: Intel Pentium - Core m7;
- Screen: FHD 12.5 inches, anti-glare coating and LED backlight;
- The volume of "RAM": you can "change" within 4 ... 8GB;
- The amount of internal memory: 32GB (128 GB eMMC);
- Weight: 0.89 kg;
- Dimensions (WxDxH), cm: 26.2x18.2x1.5.
Pros: bright screen, comfortable tactile keyboard, elegant in the form of a tablet.
Disadvantages: there is no free support for Android, low power speakers.
You can buy a Chromebook Flip at a price of 53,300 rubles.
Asus Zenbook Flip S
Asus Zenbook Flip S
This notebook tablet attracts attention to details that are usually overlooked. The classic design is harmoniously combined with the presence of the necessary technologies in this model.
Asus Zenbook Flip S is an ideal model of a portable device for those who cannot imagine themselves without a “society” of practical and high-quality gadgets. The stylish design of the case made of high-strength materials will attract attention. The elegant Zenbook Flip display can open up to 360 degrees, which allows you to use it in tablet and laptop mode.
Product Features:
- Processor: Intel Core i7 with a frequency of 1,600 ... 2,7 GHz;
- Screen: resolution - 1080x1920, diagonal - 13.3 inches;
- RAM: 8 / 16GB;
- Built-in memory size: 256GB / 512GB / 1TB SSD;
Pros: highest performance, great design, light weight, bright screen, fingerprint scanner.
Disadvantages: there is no Thunderbolt 3, quiet speakers, strong heating of the case at the bottom of the transformer.
Transformer Asus Zenbook "2-in-1" is sold at a price of 73 950 rubles.
Samsung Notebook7 Spin
Samsung Notebook7 Spin
Although Samsung is more famous for its phone models than laptops, it’s worth looking at this model of a hybrid tablet and laptop. Due to the discrete graphics, the Samsung Notebook7 Spin looks as fashionable as the MacBook Pro, but it costs half as much. The trackpad area proposed by the developers, coupled with a unique numeric keypad, will completely satisfy all the desires of any user.
The Notebook7 Spin laptop has become the owner of a 15.6-inch FHD screen with HDR support, a resolution of 1080 × 1920 pixels and a convenient touch panel. Thanks to this characteristic, Notebook7 compares favorably with a number of other models of transformers. Unlike the Apple MacBook, there is an SD card reader and a full USB3.0 connector.
Product Features:
- Processor: IntelCore i7-6500U with a clock frequency of 2.5 GHz;
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 520 / NVidia GeForce940MX;
- The amount of internal memory: 1TB HDD + 128GB SSD;
- Overall dimensions (WxHxD), cm: 37.4x25.6x1.9;
- Weight: 2.26 kg.
Advantages: high-class HDR-display, a favorable combination of quality / price ratio.
Cons: Pretty heavy.
Samsung Notebook 7 Spin has been on sale since June 26. Its cost amounted to 45 990 rubles.
Porsche DesignBook One
Porsche DesignBook One
All models of laptops and tablets from the manufacturer Porsche are as top-end as its sports cars. Due to its rather high price, quite a lot should be expected from this 2-in-1 transformer. All these expectations Porsche DesignBook One justifies in full. The main feature of the device is its excellent display: in comparison with competitors, the display at Porsche is ideal in everything.
Product Features:
- Processor: Kaby Lake generation, IntelCore i7-7500U;
- Screen: resolution - 1800х3200, diagonal - 13 inches, aspect ratio - 16: 9;
- The volume of "RAM": 16 GB;
- Built-in memory: 512 GB SSD;
- Overall dimensions: 31.2 cm x 21.0 cm x 0.8 cm;
- Weight: 1.6 kg.
Pros: bright and contrast display, a large number of connectors for connection; high performance, long battery life.
Disadvantages: high weight, high price.
The cost of the Porsche DesignBook One is 197 000 rubles.
Google pixelbook
Google pixelbook
Google’s unique brainchild is not just a 2-in-1 laptop transformer. It combines everything that you want to see with such models. The device runs on the Chromebook platform, which allows it to compete flawlessly with products from Microsoft and Apple. Pixelbook really can do it thanks to its powerful "stuffing" and the ability to support Android applications.
With the advent of this device, it erases all the barriers that prevent Windows and MacOS users from giving their preference in favor of the Chromebook platform. Google’s new tablet laptop confidently “states” that it is the Pixelbook that will be the platform of the future.
Product Features:
- Processor Type: 1.2 GHz IntelCore i5-7, 4MB cache;
- The amount of RAM: 8GB (1866 MHz);
- Screen: QHD size 12.3 inches with a resolution of 2400 × 1600;
- Internal memory: 256GB SSD;
- Dimensions (WxDxH), cm: 29.0x22.0x1.0;
- Weight: 1.1 kg.
Advantages: the ability to install applications on Android, a bright display with good responsiveness, amazing design.
Disadvantages: the Pixelbook Pen stylus is purchased separately, the lack of a biometric entry into the device, the price is too high.
You can buy Google Pixelbook at a price of 65 990 rubles.
HP ProX2 612
HP ProX2 612
Transformer HP ProX2 612 has a record-breaking ability to charge - it can reach a full charge in just 100 minutes. In standalone mode, the tablet laptop is able to "hold out" for about 4 ... 6 hours, depending on the intensity of operation and type of work.
Pleases the rich equipment of a hybrid laptop. It has a built-in LTE module, a fingerprint scanner, USB Type-C and a card reader. The model is quite acceptable in terms of price and quality, and guarantees fast operation in almost all cases of its use.
Product Features:
- Processor: IntelCore i5-7Y54;
- Screen: diagonal - 12 inches, resolution - 1280x9120 pixels;
- RAM Size: 8GB;
- The amount of internal memory: SSD-drive 256 GB;
- Overall dimensions (WxDxH), cm: 30.0x21.9x1.4;
- Weight: 1.2 kg.
Pluses: excellent equipment, fast charging, long power cable, anti-reflective coating.
Disadvantages: low screen resolution, weak "checkerboard" panel contrast.
The cost of a tablet laptop is 67,870 rubles.
HP Specter X360
HP Specter X360
While all eyes are on the new Kaby Lake, HP has decided to restart its 2-in-1 Specter hybrid tablet series. The HP model received a new comfortable keyboard and a beautiful company logo. Specter X360 could be a serious help for Apple for the future.
The new HP hybrid has four speakers, in their layout reminiscent of the iPad Pro. X360 is equipped with high-speed USB ports for data transfer. A powerful battery allows the device to work for more than eight hours without additional recharging. There is no SD card slot in the device. However, the developers managed to solve this problem - the X360 was equipped with an adapter for connecting various USB-Type C devices. So, it can be successfully configured with a 4K screen and 1TB SSD drive.
Product Features:
- Processor: IntelCore i7-7500U with a processor frequency of 2.7 GHz;
- Screen: 13.3 inches, Full HD with a resolution of 1920x1080;
- Built-in memory: 512GB;
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 30.5x12.7x1.3 cm;
- Weight: 1.29 kg.
Pros: comfortable keyboard, slim body, low weight.
Disadvantages: Wide bottom rim, no SD card slot.
Recommended price: 88 990 rubles.
Microsoft Surface Book 2 15
Microsoft Surface Book 2 15
For the first time, Microsoft decided to release a tablet-laptop with a larger diagonal. Previously, the company settled on a slightly smaller 13.5-inch model. Finally, the desired progress has come. In order to have high competitiveness with Apple's MacBook at Microsoft, they tried their best. Now this transformer can become a worthy replacement for many similar devices.
Definitely, the Surface Book 2 15 deserves close attention to it. Take even the fact that a device from a laptop can easily be turned into a tablet by disconnecting the screen from it. Working as a tablet, the hybrid is able to function without charging for a long time. For those who like to draw, you can’t find anything better than the Surface Book 2 15.
Product Features:
- Processor: IntelCore i7-8650U, frequency 1.9 GHz;
- Screen: resolution - 3240x2160, diagonal - 15 inches;
- Internal memory: 1TB PCIe 3.0SSD;
- The amount of RAM: 16GB;
- Dimensions (WxD), cm: 34.3x25.1. The height, depending on the version, can be within 1.5 ... 2.3 cm;
- Weight (with keyboard): 1.9 kg.
Advantages: long battery life, efficient cooling, light weight, high performance.
Cons: Small trackpad size, no stylus included, weak speakers, unreasonably high cost.
The cost of the device is 249 990 rubles.
Lenovo Yoga 920 13
Lenovo Yoga 920 13
Those who like to play the latest cool toys have nothing to “catch” here. In all other respects, the Lenovo Yoga 920 can be a great alternative to the unreasonably costly “creation” of Microsoft called “Surface Book 2”.
The uniqueness of the transformer model is the ability to completely separate the keyboard from the display of the device. That's not all - every user with this device will be able to find here a "sea" of useful things. The design of the model is inclined to maintain the tradition of ultra-thin laptops. However, it is a very powerful and functional laptop tablet.
Product Features:
- Processor Type: IntelCore i7-8550U;
- Screen: 13.9 inches with Full HD;
- RAM size: 16GB DDR4;
- Built-in memory: 512GB PCIeSSD;
- Dimensions (WxDxH), cm: 32.3x22.3x1.3;
- Weight: 1.37 kg.
Advantages: very thin; amazing design.
Cons: not quite comfortable keyboard, plastic holder for the stylus.
The cost of the model is 127,950 rubles.
