These 2-in-1 laptops do double duty when it comes to versatility
The Lenovo Yoga 7i's all-metal chassis gives it a premium look and feel. Credit: CBS Interactive
There are times when you want to switch between a laptop and a tablet but detest having to lug both items around with you. If you often find yourself in this situation, a two-in-one device is perfect for you. These machines offer the best of both worlds: versatility and the ability to do far more than a traditional laptop, and all without a large increase in price, weight or size.
WHAT Lenovo Yoga 7i (14-inch)
THE COST $899.99
AVAILABLE FROM lenovo.com
The Lenovo Yoga 7i is a thin, 3-pound convertible for anyone who needs a laptop for office or schoolwork. The all-metal chassis gives it a premium look and feel, and it has a comfortable keyboard and a responsive, smooth precision touch pad. Though it's light on extra features compared to its premium linemate, the Yoga 9i, it does have one of Lenovo's sliding shutters for its webcam that gives you privacy when you want it. And it has a long battery life to boot at 12 hours, 45 minutes.
WHAT HP Spectre x360 14
THE COST $1,049.99
AVAILABLE FROM hp.com
This is one of the first laptops to feature Intel's new Core Ultra CPU that delivers solid performance today and is equipped for the AI workloads of the future. Plus, those graphics integrated to the Core Ultra processor are an improvement on Intel’s previous-generation iGPU. The all-metal, matte-black chassis is as stunning as the high-res OLED display. And the 9-megapixel webcam is awesome, especially when combined with the AI-assisted Windows Studio Effects and noise reduction features.
WHAT Microsoft Surface Pro 8
THE COST $713.98
AVAILABLE FROM amazon.com
The Microsoft Surface Pro 8 continues to hit all the right notes if you're looking for a do-it-all Windows tablet that doubles as a Windows laptop. Microsoft has since updated it for the Surface Pro 9, but little has changed beyond a processor upgrade from 11th-generation Intel Core processors to 12th-generation chips as well as an option for a Microsoft SQ 3 processor with 5G wireless. If you were contemplating a Pro 8, it's still around but now with a lower price.
The following CNET staff contributed to this story: senior editor Matt Elliott, managing editor Joshua Goldman and copy editor Jim Hoffman. For more reviews of personal technology products, visit cnet.com.
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