What is a convertible laptop?

A convertible laptop, also known as a 2 in 1 laptop, refers to a powerful laptop that is designed with the portability and touch screen capabilities of a tablet, and has the operating system, keyboard, and other functions of a computer in function. In many cases, convertible tablets, hybrid laptops, convertibles and hybrid, yoga laptops and convertible laptops can be used interchangeably.

convertible laptop type

• Detachable



The detachable convertible notebook computer can completely separate the keyboard from the computer screen itself, and the separated screen main body can be used as a tablet computer alone.

• Non-detachable



A non-detachable convertible laptop is usually called a Convertible hybrid. The screen and the keyboard are connected through a hinge. The keyboard or screen can be rotated 360° until the back of the keyboard and the screen are fully attached, and can be kept in any range of 360° to Stand at various angles.

What are the advantages of a convertible laptop?

1. Flexible and portable

The Convertible hybrid can rotate up to 360°, which means you can switch to any angle and keep it in standing mode, which will be more flexible than ordinary laptops. In addition, you can also enjoy the fast switching brought by the touch screen and the efficient mode of keyboard input.

In addition, the detachable convertible notebook computer provides more user options. When needed, the user can detach the computer keyboard and use it as a tablet computer, which is lighter and thinner than a notebook computer, and it is easy to carry when going out. Or it will be more advantageous when the presentation is delivered.

2. Powerful functions

Convertible laptops use computer systems that are more powerful than the Android or iPadOS systems used by tablets.

Tablet PCs are more entertainment-oriented, and they are much worse in terms of office work. Many office software cannot be used, and many file formats are not supported.

Convertible laptops combine work and leisure, can easily use various office software, recognize more file formats, and do not lag behind in entertainment programs.

3. Save money

Convertible laptops are often priced very close to regular laptops, and you can buy one to use as both a tablet and a laptop, rather than having to buy a tablet and a laptop separately.

What are the disadvantages of convertible laptop?

1. Thicker than a tablet

If the non-detachable convertible laptop is used as a tablet computer, when it is folded, it will increase the thickness of a keyboard base, which will become thick and heavy, not as thin and light as a tablet computer.

2. Smaller keyboard (inconvenient to type on)

In order to be more portable, the convertible laptop will be thinner and smaller than ordinary laptops, which also results in a smaller keyboard. So when typing on the keyboard, this may affect your typing speed.

3. Worse performance than high-end laptops

Although the performance of a 2-in-1 laptop is much better than that of a tablet, and it can also use a lot of office software, its performance is still a bit worse than that of a high-end laptop. Convertible laptops usually use mid-to-low-end laptop processors. Compared with high-end gaming laptops, the performance in all aspects is difficult to compare, and the hard disk capacity is also much worse. This becomes difficult if you want to use resource-intensive programs on a convertible laptop.

Who is a convertible laptop good for?

Convertible laptops are more suitable for users who need to use the computer for office functions, but also need portability, touch screen and entertainment functions, such as students.

Laptops are more powerful, but bulky. If you often go to class or go out and need to carry it, it will be troublesome. Although a tablet computer is portable enough, it is more entertaining and not as powerful as a notebook computer, and it is impossible to use convenient office software on a tablet computer. The convertible notebook computer has the advantages of both, it is easy to carry and has powerful performance, it is a good choice for students and light entertainment workers.