Comparison of convertibles: the best models at a glance

Created: 04/20/2022, 17:25

By: Philipp Mosthaf

Whether productive work or enjoying multimedia content - with a convertible you are flexible and powerful on the go.

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With a convertible you are flexible on the road.

Thanks to a folding and rotating mechanism, the tablet quickly becomes a laptop.

We looked at the best convertibles.

Do you prefer a tablet or a laptop?

Or even both?

Many people often ask these questions.

While you have

.

Many bypass this problem and buy a pen and keyboard for the tablet.

However, the performance remains unchanged.

With a convertible, you get a powerful laptop that can be converted into a tablet using a folding or sliding mechanism.

There are also 2-in-1 tablets on the market, such as the Microsoft Surface Pro 8. The difference here: These 2-in-1 tablets first have to be converted, so they don't have an integrated keyboard.

We took a closer look at the convertibles and compared the best models.

You can also find out here what is important in a convertible.

What is a convertible?

A convertible combines the mobility of a tablet with the performance of a laptop.

Due to their design and construction, they are therefore also called

.

However, as mentioned above, there are striking differences between a 2-in-1 tablet and a convertible.

The convertible has a 360° flexible hinge.

The keyboard can be folded down completely and the convertible used as a tablet.

Since convertibles should also be as light and thin as a tablet, most manufacturers do without an optical drive.

For whom is a convertible useful?

A convertible is particularly suitable for those who

.

You can use the advantages of a tablet and watch films or series, but also work because the 2-in-1 tablet has the power of a notebook.

However, a convertible is not quite as strong as a gaming PC in terms of graphics card and processor.

Gamers should therefore rather buy a typical gaming laptop or gaming PC.

Convertibles: the big comparison table

*Status: 04/20/2022

Comparison of convertibles: Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 © Amazon product image

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360: only €876.62 instead of €1,199

• Technical details:

  256 GB SSD, 8 GB RAM, Intel evo Core i5 processor with 2.4 GHz, Windows 11 Home, Super AMOLED display with 13.3 inches (33.78 cm), 360° hinge.

• Features:

  S Pen included for drawing, sketching and painting.

Comparison of convertibles: Acer Spin 5 EVO

Acer Spin 5 EVO Convertible © Amazon product image

Acer Spin 5 EVO: now for €1,299

• Technical details:

  1 TB SSD, 16 GB RAM, Intel Core i7 processor with 2.8 GHz with up to 4.7 GHz Turbo Boost, IPS touch display with QHD and 13.5 inches (34.29 cm), Windows 11.

• Features:

  Rechargeable Acer Active Stylus with Wacom AES 1.0 - Universal pen compatible with all touchscreen displays and has 4,096 pressure levels.

Comparison of convertibles: Microsoft Surface Book 3

Microsoft Surface Book 3 © Amazon product image

Microsoft Surface Book 3: now for €3,099

• Technical details

  : Quad 3.9 GHz Intel Core i7 processor, 32 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD, Windows 11, new NVIDIA GTX GeForce graphics card, 15" (38.1 cm) touchscreen.

• Features:

  Be creative and access cross-platform applications such as Dassault SOLIDWORKS, Microsoft Visual Studio, Unity, Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Photoshop.

Compare convertibles: HP ENVY x360

HP ENVY x360 15.6" © Amazon product image

HP ENVY x360: only €771.42 instead of €849

• Specifications:

  8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, AMD Ryzen 5 5500U, 15.6" Full HD IPS touchscreen, Windows 10 Home.

• Highlights :

  The HP ENVY x360 features a 16:10 aspect ratio, so you'll see more content than ever before.

Comparison of convertibles: Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook © Amazon product image

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook: only €449 instead of €599

• Technical details:

  Intel Core i3-1115G4, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD, Intel UHD graphics, ChromeOS, WideView touchscreen with Full HD (1920x1080 px) and 13.3 inches (33.78 cm).

• Special features:

  Chromebook with ChromeOS and Google Assistant as well as the latest Android apps.

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