The best convertible laptops in 2019

When choosing a modern non-stationary computer, it is recommended to take a closer look at the rating of the best transformer laptops. A technological solution for a movable and swivel display attracts not only with its appearance, but also with ease of use.

Attention! The current ranking of the best convertible laptops for 2022 is here.

What is a convertible laptop

Everyone knows that the development of information technology is very fast. Twenty years ago, the appearance of an ordinary laptop was surprising to many. However, at present, almost everyone is calm even about the appearance of a transformer laptop.It should be noted that it is these, including inexpensive, devices that represent another milestone in the development of computer technology.

Today, the screen of many personal computers can be rotated 180 °, which has a positive effect on the popularity of models. The result of such manipulation is obtaining a thickened analogue of the tablet. To make this possible, a few years earlier, an operating system was improved that supports the touch control function, which even budget models are equipped with today. The consumer only needs to decide which company to choose the best personal computer for himself, and also to understand what is more important in a laptop in terms of functionality. After all, some buyers are looking for a device for office tasks, while another category is thinking about how to choose a laptop for games.

The best of the cheapest

Irbis NB116

Options	Characteristics
CPU	Intel Atom x5
video card	Intel® HD Graphics
RAM	4 GB
Built-in memory	32 GB
Screen	11.6-inch (1920X1080, 1.44GHz, TFT IPS)
Dimensions (mm)	277X193X17
Weight (g)	1188

The material of both panels of the laptop is black matte metal, the hinges and the area near the keyboard are plastic. The lid has a corporate logo, the bottom panel contains information about the model name. The size of the keyboard arrow navigation buttons has been reduced. The device is lightweight and small. Carrying a kilogram PC in your bag is not inconvenient. Negative points include the preservation of fingerprints on the surface of the case and the creaking of plastic parts.

To equip the computer used 11.6-inch IPS matrix. The screen is bright, sharp and contrasty.Minus - there is no protective glass. The lid can open 360°. The operating system is Windows 10 Home. There are a number of demo versions of pre-installed applications. The PC is powered by a quad-core Intel Atom x5-Z8350 processor. The amount of memory is quite small - RAM is 4 GB, built-in - 32 GB. The device is not intended for voluminous games - it is better to play light games on it, but it does a great job with tasks like watching movies or editing documents. The speaker is not loud. Li-Ion battery 8000 mAh allows you to work offline for 7 hours.

The approximate range of how much the device costs is 13,000 rubles. Thinking about which laptop to take among the budget class, we can recommend this model for purchase, which is distinguished by value for money.

• lightness of the device;
• small dimensions;
• the ability to carry in a bag;
• high image quality;
• 360° lid rotation;
• availability of demo versions of multimedia programs;
• suitability for study and work with office applications;
• can be purchased at an affordable price.

• small size of navigation buttons;
• fingerprints remain on the case;
• creaking of plastic parts;
• lack of protective glass;
• small amount of memory;
• quiet speaker;
• problems with launching large games.

KREZ Ninja TY1301

Options	Characteristics
CPU	Intel Atom x5 Z8300
video card	Intel® HD Graphics
RAM	2 GB
Built-in memory	32 GB
Screen	11.6 inch (1920x1080, 1.44 MHz)
Dimensions (mm)	277.5X189X16.7
Weight (g)	1.120

The main advantage of this Taiwanese convertible laptop, which is included in the rating of high-quality Chinese-made models, is the average price, which is 13,000 rubles. The negative quality of the model can be called a small amount of memory. Windows 10 is chosen as the base operating system. The case is presented in white and black versions. When changing positions, the laptop does not creak. The diagonal of the glossy screen is 11.6 inches. The device weighs 1.120 grams and fits easily into a medium-sized bag. The case is made of glossy plastic, stains and stains are easily removed.

The screen can rotate 360°. The Full-HD matrix has good color reproduction and contrast. The PC is well suited for office tasks. Keyboard key travel is average. The battery life is 10 hours, which can be called a positive characteristic of the device. The battery capacity is 8000 mAh. The laptop is charging overnight. If a consumer is trying to find a personal computer that can perform the most basic tasks, but at the same time not overpay for additional “bells and whistles”, such as power or too much RAM, this option may well be recommended for consideration.

• with aliexpress you can buy at a price of less than 14,000 rubles;
• lack of creaking parts;
• lightweight laptop;
• the possibility of carrying in a bag having an average size;
• quick removal of stains and streaks;
• screen rotation within 360°;
• good quality color reproduction;
• contrast image;
• suitability for office tasks;
• high autonomy.

• small amount of memory;
• glare on a glossy screen;
• long charge.

Digma CITI E202

Options	Characteristics
CPU	Intel Atom x5 Z8350
video card	Intel® HD Graphics 400
RAM	4096 MB
Built-in memory	32 GB
Screen	11.6 inch (1920x1080, 1.44 MHz)
Dimensions (mm)	277X190X16.7
Weight (g)	1156

Since the amount of RAM of the device is relatively small, it is recommended to install all programs on microSD, which is already included in the standard package. The processor can be called outdated, since this modification was released two years ago, but it is perfect for installing office programs. There are two USB ports on the side. The appearance of this electronic device is neat. The company logo is displayed on the top panel.

The plastic used in the computer cover is of high quality, but the surface remains slightly visible fingerprints. All indicators are located under the touch screen. The manufacturer made the upper frame very narrow, which is why the webcam was moved to the lower one, which is located under the sensor.

The keyboard has a hard stroke, but this does not affect the speed of typing. The keys are of classic size. In the upper right corner, they placed a button to switch to an additional window, which can be confused with the power button. There is a keyboard switch button that switches the device to tablet mode. The indicator of brightness and contrast is good, however, the color reproduction has a drawback in the form of the presence of some yellowness in the image. The device is suitable for watching movies and drawing.

• the presence of microSD in the delivery kit;
• minimalistic design;
• good quality plastic used in the case;
• good brightness and contrast;
• democratic value.

• small amount of RAM;
• outdated processor modification;
• traces remain on the screen;
• shifting the webcam to the bottom frame;
• hard keyboard stroke;
• the image has a yellowish tint.

Up to 60 thousand rubles

ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401CA

Options	Characteristics
CPU	Intel Core M 7Y30
video card	Intel® HD Graphics
RAM	4 GB
Built-in memory	8 GB
Screen	14" (1920X1080, 60Hz)
Dimensions (mm)	327.4X227X15.4
Weight (g)	1.500

Full-HD screen matrix with a diagonal of 14 inches. The body with a thickness of 15.4 millimeters is framed by an ultra-thin NanoEdge display bezel. Processor configuration - Intel Core M 7Y30. The weight of the device is 1,500 grams.

The material used for the manufacture of the case is high-quality aluminum, which has undergone complex processing. The thickness of the screen is 8 millimeters. The image does not lose brightness and contrast even when viewed from the side. The kit includes an ASUS Pen stylus. There is a handwriting platform Windows Ink. The speakers sound great. Thanks to the powerful processor, all applications run instantly. The minimum noise level is achieved by the introduction of a fanless cooling system. The solid state drive has a capacity of 256 GB. Due to the presence of a fingerprint scanner, the Windows Hello function is supported. The battery life of the novelty is 24 hours.

It should be noted that this laptop holds a charge longer than all those listed in this review.In addition, if the consumer gamer focuses on the criterion so that the laptop does not heat up during games, it is definitely recommended to consider purchasing this 2018 ultrabook.

The cost is 36700 rubles.

• slim body with powerful battery;
• quality assembly;
• light weight;
• use of high quality aluminum;
• the picture remains of high quality when viewed from the side;
• the presence of a stylus in the kit;
• handwriting platform;
• high sound quality;
• powerful functionality;
• there is a fingerprint scanner;
• instant work of applications;
• good amount of memory;
• minimum noise level;
• long-term offline mode.

• high price.

Acer SPIN 5

Options	Characteristics
CPU	Intel Core i7-8550U
video card	Intel® UHD 620
RAM	8 GB
Built-in memory	256 GB
Screen	13.3-inch (1920X1080, 300 MHz)
Dimensions (mm)	324.4X226X16
Weight (g)	1.600

The device, presented in black and silver design options, has a laconic design. On the top metal matte panel, where the brand logo is located, you can see a pattern stylized as textiles. Every surface of the notebook, except for the top cover, is made of high quality plastic. On the rear panel there are ventilation grilles and speakers. It should be noted that the adhesion to the surface provided by two rubberized legs is not reliable enough.

The laptop is able to open 360°. The 1.600 gram weight makes it easy to fit into a medium sized bag. The 13.3-inch glossy IPS screen has a 178° viewing angle.Excellent color reproduction, but anti-reflective properties are not ideal. In addition, fingerprints remain on the screen. This PC is not suitable for running volumetric games. The sound from the speakers is heard well, regardless of the position of the screen.

However, approaching the maximum volume level, distortion and creaking appear. The quality of the webcam is good. The two-level backlighting of the keyboard does not have a strong glow and cannot be adjusted. Windows 10 Home is chosen as the base operating system. The battery capacity is 4670 mAh. The battery life is 13 hours.

The price is 59800 rubles.

• top design combined with powerful hardware;
• high quality of the materials used;
• 360° swivel capability;
• lightness of the computer;
• good angle view;
• high quality color rendering;
• good stereo speakers;
• good functionality;
• backlit keyboard.

• poor adhesion to the surface;
• glare on the screen in sunny weather;
• fingerprints remain on the screen;
• not suitable for gamers;
• at a high volume level, the sound creaks and is distorted;
• the keyboard backlight is dim;
• keyboard glow level cannot be adjusted;
• relatively small battery capacity.

Premium class

DELL XPS 15 9575

Options	Characteristics
CPU	Intel Core i7-8705G
video card	Intel® HD Graphics 630
RAM	16 GB
Built-in memory	512 GB
Screen	15.6 inch (3840x2160, 2400 MHz)
Dimensions (mm)	354X237X16
Weight (g)	2.000

The body surface material is glossy aluminum, the working area is carbon fiber.The panel is presented in a silver shade, the inside of the computer is black. The company logo is located in the center of the top cover, which can also be seen under the screen. The top and side edges are 4.7 millimeters, which visually enlarges the picture on the screen. When changing positions, the device does not emit squeaks.

The size of the keyboard unit can not be called large. Such a PC weighs 2.000 grams and can easily fit in a bag. The screen size is just over 15 inches. In addition to a resolution of 3840x2160, the display has very high brightness and contrast ratios, as well as rich and realistic color reproduction. This model is ideal for professional photo editing. Despite the fact that the laptop screen is glossy, there are no problems with reading the image in sunny weather. The reaction to the execution of commands is instant.

On the bottom panel are two MaxxAudio speakers, providing a balanced and not too loud sound with no distortion. The webcam has a resolution of 720p. The keyboard is backlit and has a short key travel of 0.7 millimeters. The fingerprint scanner button is combined with the computer power button. The base 64-bit operating system is Windows 10 Pro. The battery capacity is 6000 mAh. Battery life is 7 hours. A 100% battery charge requires a little over two hours of recharging. We can say that this laptop is the best-selling premium class for 2018, having a huge number of advantages against a background of minor disadvantages.

Price - 142,000 rubles.

• high strength material;
• ergonomic design;
• powerful video card;
• high screen resolution;
• no creaking when changing position;
• fairly light laptop;
• realism of color reproduction;
• bright and contrast image;
• the possibility of photo processing for professionals;
• no glare on a glossy screen;
• instant execution of commands;
• the laptop is quite silent;
• high quality sound;
• the presence of a backlight on the keyboard;
• fast charging.

• small keyboard block;
• the webcam is not suitable for taking pictures;
• combining the fingerprint scanner button and power on;
• average battery capacity;
• short battery life;
• high price.

HP Specter 13-ae000 x360

Options	Characteristics
CPU	Intel Core i7
video card	Intel® UHD 620
RAM	8 GB
Built-in memory	128 GB
Screen	13.3-inch (1920X1080, 1.8Hz)
Dimensions (mm)	307X218X13.6
Weight (g)	1.270

The body is made of aluminum material. The laptop weighs 1.270 grams. The matrix is ​​made using IPS technology with a screen diagonal of 13.3 inches, which has a very rich color. It is possible to expand the amount of RAM. Battery life is 16 hours 30 minutes. At the ends of the device there are both modern and standard connectors. The fingerprint sensor is also located on the side. The volume buttons are quite hard to press. Color quality is excellent. The PC is characterized by lightning-fast copying of multimedia files.

The package includes a stylus with a recharging option.The sound of the speakers is very high quality - that's what all lovers of watching movies and listening to audio files should pay attention to. This model has the best sound of all presented in this review. The Bang&Olufsen app is included, allowing you to adjust the sound settings. 8-core powerful processor ensures excellent working speed. The quality of the webcam cannot be called high. It should be noted that there is a large choice of which PC to buy, since there are a large number of different modifications, depending on the processor. The advantages of this electronic device are much greater than the disadvantages.

• high quality aluminum panel;
• small weight of the device;
• powerful processor;
• compact size;
• comfortable keyboard;
• matte screen with a very rich picture;
• good battery;
• the ability to supplement existing RAM;
• good autonomy;
• the latest type of hard drive;
• the presence of standard connectors;
• lateral location of the fingerprint scanner;
• high quality color rendering;
• instant copying of multimedia files;
• the presence of a stylus with recharging;
• excellent sound quality;
• the sound control app is installed.

• inconvenient volume controls;
• low quality webcam;
• lack of brightness at maximum;
• there is no side indicator of battery charging;
• users note too much heating;
• existing connectors are not very durable.

After reviewing the list, which includes popular models and analyzing all the advantages and disadvantages before choosing the most suitable one for your own needs, as well as deciding which company is better, focusing on your selection criteria, the chance to purchase a quality PC increases significantly. However, it should be noted that the above list is far from a complete list of high-quality convertible laptops sold in 2018. There are other manufacturers not listed in this material, as well as numerous modifications of the listed models.