A convertible laptop is known by several other names such as a 2-in-1 laptop, hybrid laptop, or Yoga laptop/notebook. Like its name, this sort of a convertible or 2-in-1 laptop is highly convenient as well as versatile. It offers the flexibility to the users to use it as a laptop that can be placed on a desk or your lap when required; while at other times can be flipped and folded to become a functional tablet allowing greater convenience on the go. The hybrid laptops offer this laptop to tablet and vice-versa convenience by either offering a detachable design, by which the users can simply detach the screen from the body to use it as tablet, or via a 360-degree hinge design that clamshells to offer a slightly bulky tablet.
The market is full of some great convertible or 2-in-1 laptop models, and Dell is one of the brands that you can vouch for.
Here is a look at the best Dell Convertible Laptops in the market:
Dell Inspiron 13 7000
The Dell Inspiron 13 7000 is an attractive as well as a highly versatile device that is worth investing in, especially if you are constantly on the go and can’t live without a proficient laptop for work and play.
This Dell 2-in-1 laptop gets powered by an Intel Core i5-i7 processor while the graphics is taken care by Intel HD Graphics 520. The chipset is backed by 4 GB – 8 GB of RAM. It flaunts a crisp, clear 13.3-Inch-High Definition display with 1366×768 pixel resolution and a LED backlit Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 pixel resolution display. It comes with onboard storage of 128 GB – 256 GB SSD.
Dell Inspiron 13 7000’s main advantages are its stylish and sleek design and sturdy construction, while on the downside, it is a bit heavy and its battery life is not impressive. While Dell Inspiron 13 7000 can’t be termed as the best hybrid laptop out there or something really remarkable. However, it is definitely a very capable and handy device with an attractive styling and sturdy built quality that makes it a perfect travel companion. This model is also great as it looks just like a conventional laptop in the laptop mode and was never a convertible model. However, once you bend back the screen, as if to break the back of your conventional laptop, you easily get a nice tablet that looks sleek and flexible.
Also to the joy and delight of the careless users or heavy workers who eat and sleep with their laptops, the Inspiron 13 7000’s keyboard is waterproof as per the company. This feature is indeed highly beneficial, although it won’t be a good idea to actually try dropping water or a cup of tea on the keyboard.
Dell Inspiron i7359-8404SLV
The Dell Inspiron i7359-8404SLV Convertible Touchscreen Ultrabook is also another excellent choice. It also features a 13.3 inch display to offer a great viewing experience. The device gets equipped with an Intel Dual Core i7-6500U chipset that is clocked at the speed of 1.8 GHz that is supported by 8 GB of RAM along with a great storage drive of 256 GB. This 2-in-1 laptop runs on the Windows 10 operating system.
This is a powerful device that offers the versatility of both a regular laptop and a tablet in a single elegantly designed body. This 2-in-1 laptop model from the Inspiron series is a perfect amalgamation of powerful performance of a high quality laptop and the mobility and convenience of a versatile and large 13.3-inch tablet that also comes with a built-in stylus.
The device comes in a sleek but sturdy design and packs in some serious performance powered by a 6th generation Intel Core i7 processor. It also offers great battery backup for long hours of work and play. Another great advantage is its Built-in stylus which facilitates easy sketching, taking notes or subtle retouching on photos and allows abundant creativity.
This model also offers a 256GB Solid State Drive offering great storage space to carry around tons of your preferred music, games, apps and other heavy files. On the other hand, its 13.3 inch FHD display offers pop on details and easy zooming and scrolling facilities with 10 finger capacitive touch feature. This convertible laptop becomes a complete deal with its long lasting battery life as well as energy efficient processors.
Finally, it can be set up in several modes such as laptop, tablet, stand or tent to suit your requirements as per the situation. In few words, a perfect pal for on users who are always on their toes, and is built for real life situations.
Dell Inspiron i3158-3275SLV
The last but not the least in this list is the Dell Inspiron i3158-3275SLV 2-in-1 Laptop. Unlike the other two, this one offers a more compact display size of 11.6 inch. This model is one of the best devices that are available in the current market featuring a similar sized display.
The has Dell Inspiron i3158-3275SLV hybrid laptop gets powered by the Intel Dual Core i3-6100U processor that is backed by 4 GB of RAM along with 128 GB of solid state drive.
This model also offers the great convenience of a compact laptop and an efficient tablet all in one great package that looks good and performs great. The device runs on the latest Windows 10 Operating System offering all the benefits that the OS version has to offer to the users. The device is also great to be carried around, as it not only offers a convenient convertible mobile design, but also offers a great battery backup of Its battery life of around 11 hours which means you can stay connected, work and stay entertained for long hours without frequent charges.
This 2-in-1 laptop’s design also offers full flexibility to the users to utilize it in any way or in any mode that they wish to. Its super smooth and function 360-degree hinge styling allows the users to easily flip the keyboard around and either use it as a conventional laptop for serious work or connectivity purposes, or fold the device and use it like a regular tablet for easy mobility and convenience of use on the go along with a touchscreen display. To put it in a nutshell, this one is a cool, capable and convenient device for sure to make the internet driven generation’s life easier.