Best 2-in-1 Laptops (2026): Microsoft, Lenovo, and the iPad

Best 2-in-1 Laptops (2026): Microsoft, Lenovo, and the iPad. But if none are a fit for you, check out WIRED's other computer buying guides, including the Best Laptops, Best Surface Devices, Best Cheap Laptops, the Best Tablets, and the Best iPad.

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How I TestThe Best Detachable 2-in-1 TabletsPhotograph: Luke LarsenSave to wishlistMicrosoftSurface Pro 12$1,050 $730 (30% off) Amazon (16 GB)$850 $750 (12% off) Microsoft (8 GB)You can't talk about 2-in-1 laptops without talking about Microsoft's Surface devices. Save to wishlistLenovoYoga 9i (14-inch, 2025)$2,188 Amazon (2025)$2,350 Best Buy (2026)I'll admit these aren't my favorite laptop designs. I still wish Microsoft would improve Windows' touch experience, though, which would make 2-in-1 laptops much more enticing than iPads. Save to wishlistMicrosoftSurface Pro 13-inch (11th Edition, 2024)$1,370 Amazon (IPS)$1,850 $1,500 (19% off) Best Buy (OLED)Not only is the Surface Pro 12 cheaper overall, but it's also the only 256-GB storage model on offer, which gives you a more affordable starting configuration.

Save to wishlistAppleiPad Air (2026, M4)$749 $649 (13% off) Amazon (11-inch)$949 $849 (11% off) Amazon (13-inch)$749 Apple (11-inch)While the hardware makes for a good tablet, Windows still isn't a very touch-friendly operating system and lacks a touch-first app ecosystem to support it. The iPad Air and iPad Pro are the best tablets you can buy, largely thanks to the breadth of touch-first apps available in the App Store. While iPadOS isn't perfect, the introduction of windowing and improved cursor support over the years have made iPads work more like laptops than ever.

The wider picture

The Best Convertible 2-in-1 LaptopsA different breed of 2-in-1 is commonly called a convertible laptop. Lenovo, however, has made a name for itself in this category with its Yoga line, creating the very best of this look (though even Lenovo has begun launching “Yoga Slim” models that ditch the 2-in-1 aspect). Other 2-in-1 Laptops to ConsiderPhotograph: Daniel Thorp-LancasterSave to wishlistLenovoChromebook Duet Gen 9 (11 Inch, MediaTek)$330 $259 (22% off) Amazon$500 Amazon (8 GB)Lenovo Chromebook Duet Gen 9 for $259: The Lenovo Chromebook Duet Gen 9 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) was one of my favorite pieces of tech when it came out for one reason: its size.

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Updated September 2026: I've made the Surface Pro 12 my new top pick and rearranged many of the other recommendations on my list. Table of ContentsAccordionItemContainerButtonDetachable 2-in-1 TabletsConvertible 2-in-1 LaptopsOther 2-in-1 Laptops to ConsiderWhat Is a 2-in-1 Laptop?

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These tablets have removable keyboards that attach magnetically, not unlike an iPad. The best model to buy right now is the Surface Pro 12 (6/10, WIRED Reviewed). This is the most successful small tablet Microsoft has ever made, and a big reason is that it doesn't cheap out on quality or shrink down the size too much. And because Surface devices run a full version of Windows, they are the best 2-in-1 options to use as full laptop replacements.

But be careful: Microsoft sells a $750 starting configuration with only 8 GB of RAM, which may limit multitasking and heavier applications. I also like the option to upgrade to an OLED screen, which makes it a more capable iPad Pro competitor. The 2026 Snapdragon X2 Elite or X2 Plus models have largely replaced the 2024 model I tested, priced at $1,600. In many ways, that's what makes an iPad such an ideal 2-in-1 laptop, especially if you actually want to use it as a tablet.

What happens next

These days, iPads are increasingly becoming legitimate laptop replacements too. The latest model I tested, the M4 iPad Air, is immensely powerful, and with the Magic Keyboard attached, it's a solid 2-in-1 laptop that costs less than the Surface Pro with the keyboard included. It's plenty of performance for just about anything you'd want to do with an iPad, especially if you opt for the larger 13-inch model. Photograph: Luke LarsenSave to wishlistAsusROG Flow Z13 (2025)$2,100 Asus$2,100 Amazon$2,400 $2,100 (13% off) Best BuyLastly, I have to point to the Asus ROG Flow Z13, one of the most interesting detachable 2-in-1s.

This 2025 model is still a good buy, since only a more expensive, special-edition version came out in 2026. These look like traditional laptops, but they have two unique features: a 360-degree hinge that allows the screen to flip to the back of the device, and a touchscreen. That aside, I really enjoyed the Lenovo Yoga 9i that I reviewed in 2025.

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