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 convertible laptops. A technological solution for a movable and rotary display attracts not only with its appearance, but also with its ease of use.

Attention! The current rating of the best convertible laptops for 2024 - here.

What is a convertible laptop

Everyone knows that the development of information technology is very fast. Twenty years ago, the sight of an ordinary laptop surprised many. However, at present, almost everyone is calm about the appearance of a transformer laptop. It should be noted that these, including inexpensive, devices 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 this manipulation is the receipt of a thickened analog of the tablet. To make this possible, a few years earlier, the operating system was improved that supports the touch control function, which even budget models are equipped with today. The consumer needs only 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 how to choose a laptop for games.

The best of the cheapest

Irbis NB116

Parameters	Specifications
CPU	Intel Atom x5
Video card	Intel® HD Graphics
RAM	4 GB
Built-in memory	32 GB
Screen	11.6-inch (1920x1080, 1.44 GHz, TFT IPS)
Dimensions (mm)	277Х193Х17
Weight (g)	1188

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

To equip the computer, an 11.6-inch IPS matrix was used. The screen is distinguished by brightness, clarity and contrast. Minus - there is no protective glass. The lid can be opened 360 °. Operating system - Windows 10 Home. There are a number of demo versions of pre-installed applications. The PC is powered by an Intel Atom x5-Z8350 quad-core processor. The amount of memory is quite small - the RAM is 4 GB, the built-in memory is 32 GB. The device is not intended for voluminous games - it is better to play light games on it, but it copes with tasks like watching movies or editing documents perfectly. The speaker does not sound loud. Li-Ion 8000 mAh battery allows 7 hours of autonomous operation.

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

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

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

KREZ Ninja TY1301

Parameters	Specifications
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)	277.5Х189Х16.7
Weight (g)	1.120

The main advantage of this Taiwanese laptop-transformer, included in the rating of quality Chinese-made models, is the average price, which is 13,000 rubles. A negative quality of the model can be called a small amount of memory. Windows 10 was 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 body is made of glossy plastic, stains and streaks can be removed easily.

The screen can be rotated 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 charged during the night. If a consumer is trying to find a personal computer capable of performing the simplest tasks, but at the same time not overpaying for additional "bells and whistles", such as power or too much RAM, this option can well be recommended for consideration.

• you can buy with aliexpress for less than 14,000 rubles;
• no squeak of parts;
• lightness of a laptop;
• the ability to carry in a bag of medium size;
• quick removal of stains and streaks;
• screen rotation within 360 °;
• good quality color rendering;
• contrasting image;
• suitability for office tasks;
• high autonomy.

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

Digma CITI E202

Parameters	Specifications
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)	277Х190Х16.7
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 top panel displays the corporate logo of the company.

The plastic used in the lid of the computer is of high quality, but barely visible fingerprints remain on the surface. All indicators are located below the touchscreen. 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 is characterized by a firm stroke, but this does not affect the typing speed. The keys are of classic sizes. In the upper right corner, a switch button was placed on an additional window, which can be confused with the power button. There is a keyboard toggle button that switches the device to tablet mode.The indicator of brightness and contrast is good, however, the color rendition 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 plastics used in the case;
• good brightness and contrast;
• democratic cost.

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

Up to 60 thousand rubles

ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401CA

Parameters	Specifications
CPU	Intel Core M 7Y30
Video card	Intel® HD Graphics
RAM	4 GB
Built-in memory	8 GB
Screen	14-inch (1920 x 1080, 60 Hz)
Dimensions (mm)	327.4Х227Х15.4
Weight (g)	1.500

14-inch Full-HD display matrix. The 15.4mm case is framed by an ultra-thin NanoEdge display bezel. Processor configuration - Intel Core M 7Y30. The device weighs 1,500 grams.

The material used for the construction of the case is high quality aluminum, which has undergone complex processing. The screen thickness is 8 millimeters. The image does not lose brightness and contrast even when viewed from the side. ASUS Pen is included. There is a Windows Ink platform. The speakers sound great. Thanks to the powerful processor, all applications run instantly. The minimum noise level was achieved by the introduction of a fanless cooling system. The solid state drive has a capacity of 256 GB. Windows Hello is supported due to the fingerprint reader. 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 a consumer gamer is guided by the criterion so that the laptop does not warm up during games, it is definitely recommended to consider purchasing this 2018 ultrabook.

Cost - 36,700 rubles.

• slim body with powerful battery;
• high-quality assembly;
• light weight;
• use of high quality aluminum;
• the picture remains 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 application work;
• good amount of memory;
• minimum noise level;
• long-playing offline mode.

• high price.

Acer SPIN 5

Parameters	Specifications
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)	324.4Х226Х16
Weight (g)	1.600

The device, presented in black and silver, has a laconic design. On the upper metal matte panel, where the brand logo is located, you can see a pattern stylized as textiles. Each of the laptop surfaces, except for the top cover, is made of high quality plastic. The rear panel houses ventilation grilles and speakers. It should be noted that the grip provided by the two rubberized feet is not reliable enough.

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

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

Price - 59,800 rubles.

• top-end design combined with powerful hardware;
• high quality of the materials used;
• the ability to rotate 360 ​​°;
• lightness of the computer;
• good angular visibility;
• high quality color rendering;
• good stereo speakers;
• good functionality;
• the presence of a keyboard backlight.

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

Premium class

DELL XPS 15 9575

Parameters	Specifications
CPU	Intel Core i7-8705G
Video card	Intel® HD Graphics 630
RAM	16 GB
Built-in memory	512 GB
Screen	15.6-inch (3840 x 2160, 2400 MHz)
Dimensions (mm)	354X237X16
Weight (g)	2.000

Body surface material - high-gloss aluminum, working area - carbon fiber. The panel is presented in a silver shade, the inside of the computer is black. In the center of the top cover is the company logo, which can also be seen below 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 keypad cannot be called large. This PC weighs 2,000 grams and can easily fit in a bag. The screen diagonal is just over 15 inches. In addition to the resolution of 3840x2160, the display has very high brightness and contrast, 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.

The bottom panel houses two MaxxAudio speakers for balanced, not overly loud, distortion-free sound. The webcam has a 720p resolution. The keyboard is backlit and has a short key travel of 0.7 millimeters. The fingerprint scanner button is aligned with the computer power button. The base 64-bit operating system is Windows 10 Pro. The battery capacity is 6000 mAh. The battery life is 7 hours. A 100% battery charge takes just over two hours to recharge. We can say that this laptop is the best-selling premium laptop for 2018, with a huge number of advantages against the background of minor disadvantages.

Price - 142,000 rubles.

• high-strength material;
• ergonomic design;
• powerful video card;
• large screen resolution;
• no squeak when changing position;
• fairly lightweight laptop;
• realistic color rendering;
• bright and contrasting image;
• the ability to process photos for professionals;
• no glare on the 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 photography;
• combination of the fingerprint scanner button and power on;
• average battery capacity;
• short battery life;
• high price.

HP Specter 13-ae000 x360

Parameters	Specifications
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. The possibility of expanding the amount of RAM is allowed.The battery life is 16 hours and 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 pretty hard to press. Color quality is excellent. The PC is distinguished by lightning-fast speed of copying multimedia files.

The package includes a stylus with a recharge 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 from all presented in this review. The set includes a Bang & Olufsen app for adjusting sound settings. 8-core powerful processor provides excellent operating speed. The quality of the webcam cannot be called high. It should be noted that there is a wide 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;
• low weight of the device;
• powerful processor;
• compact size;
• comfortable keyboard;
• a matte screen with a very rich picture;
• good battery;
• the ability to supplement the existing RAM;
• good autonomy;
• the latest type of hard disk;
• availability of standard connectors;
• lateral location of the fingerprint scanner;
• high quality color rendering;
• instant copying of multimedia files;
• the presence of a stylus with recharge;
• excellent sound quality;
• the audio control application is installed.

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

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 high-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 both other manufacturers not listed in this material, as well as numerous modifications of the listed models.