Best Convertible Laptops Under £1,000

Acer Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51MTN's screen can open 360° and supports touch control, showcasing the model's versatility.

The laptop is aimed at office and web tasks and is also capable of streaming video content confidently. The screen is 14 inches diagonally based on an IPS panel with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. Additionally, it supports the Acer Active Stylus pen. The only downside is the modest color reproduction – about 45% of the NTSC color space, making the panel less suitable for graphics editing.

The laptop's silicon heart is the 10-core Intel Core i5-120U processor, consisting of two high-performance P-cores with multi-threading and eight energy-efficient E-cores. 16 GB of fast LPDDR5-6400 RAM is soldered on the laptop's motherboard. A 512 GB M.2 NVMe SSD standard size 22x80 mm is used for data storage.

The model is equipped with a sufficient set of connection interfaces: two full-size USB ports, a USB4 (Thunderbolt v4) connector, one HDMI v 2.1, and a Wi-Fi 6E wireless adapter. Data is stored under the "lock" of a fingerprint scanner. For quality video communication, the laptop has a Full HD webcam and noise cancellation system with AI algorithms PurifiedVoice.

The compact Dell Latitude 13 3340 laptop is positioned as a solution for studying and simple office tasks. The laptop is convenient to carry daily due to its low weight of 1.25 kg.

The model belongs to the category of compact convertible laptops – the size of its IPS screen is 13.3 inches diagonally. The display resolution is standard (1920x1080 pixels) with a refresh rate of 60 Hz. The display lacks in terms of color accuracy, as it covers only about 45% of the NTSC space. However, the touchscreen opens 360°.

The laptop connects to the Internet using Wi-Fi 6E wireless communication. The proprietary ExpressConnect technology provides priority to the best available connection. The model is equipped with two full-size USB ports, one USB type C with Alternate Mode support, HDMI version 1.4, an audio jack, and a Kensington "anti-theft" lock. The USB C supports charging the battery through the Power Delivery protocol. The keyboard has a white backlight.

Dell Latitude 13 3340 is equipped with an energy-efficient platform powered by a 10-core Intel Core i5-1335U processor. The RAM here is non-expandable – with a capacity of 8 GB. This is one of the "bottlenecks" in the laptop's specifications. Among other features, the laptop has a fingerprint scanner and a webcam with a shutter. In the end, we have a mobile solution with a basic level of performance and a really convenient touch screen.

The versatile convertible laptop Asus ExpertBook B3 Flip B3402FVA is great for a wide range of tasks, be it working in office applications, consuming video content, or creating handwritten notes with a stylus.

The device has a dedicated slot for the stylus, where the pen is stored and charged. However, whether it comes in the standard package should be clarified with the seller. In general, the model's screen is based on an IPS panel of the usual Full HD format – 1920x1080 pixels with a refresh rate of 60 Hz. The display has average characteristics (brightness of 250 cd/m², color reproduction at 45% of the NTSC space), but it supports touch control and a safe level of blue light emission, confirmed by TÜV Rheinland certification.

In tablet mode, the laptop screen unfolds relative to the lower part of the body by 360°. An interesting feature of the model is a 13-megapixel camera for photographing in "tablet" mode – the lens of this photo module is located above the keyboard block. For selfies and video calls, there serves a classic HD webcam with a protective shutter. The laptop's keyboard is splash-resistant, and the body is protected according to the requirements of the MIL-STD-810H standard. Additionally, the keyboard and work surface are coated with an antibacterial ASUS AntiBacterial Guard.

The laptop boasts optimal "hardware" consisting of a 10-core Intel Core i5-1335U processor from the Raptor Lake lineup, integrated Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs, and 8 GB of built-in DDR4-3200 RAM. The potential RAM shortage is compensated by an expansion slot. The same can be said about the standard 256 GB data storage – if necessary, the user can install an additional M.2 22x80 mm SSD. And this list of model advantages does not end here – it also includes two Thunderbolt v4 interfaces, a card reader for microSD flash drives, a fingerprint scanner, and much more.

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 G4 IML is a small aluminum laptop with a touch screen that boasts excellent color reproduction (over 100% sRGB) and TÜV Rheinland certification. Moreover, the display supports working with a stylus.

The touch IPS screen provides convenience when working with applications for photo and video material processing, drawing, and 3D graphics creation. In fact, the model can be used both on a desk and "on the lap" – special hinges allow the display to unfold 360°. Its aspect ratio is 16:10, and the resolution corresponds to the Full HD+ format (1920x1200 pixels).

The laptop's performance is ensured by a combination of a 12-core Intel Core i5-125U processor, which processes up to 14 data streams at a time, and 16 GB of DDR5-5600 RAM. An additional RAM slot is available to the user for more memory. The design also includes an M.2 slot for another data storage PCI-E 4.0 4x 22x80 mm. The model is equipped with a 256 GB SSD.

The laptop does not fear spilled liquids on the keyboard, and the Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 G4 IML body is certified for protection according to the requirements of the American MIL-STD-810H military standard. The model's arsenal also includes a Full HD webcam with a shutter, Harman Kardon stereo speakers, a card reader, a fingerprint scanner, an autonomous 60 Wh battery with fast charging support through a USB type C port (from zero to 80% in 1 hour). In medium load mode, the laptop can last over 11 hours without recharging.

The HP Envy x360 14-fa0000 transformer rivals many budget-level gaming laptops that are equipped with discrete graphics like the GeForce 1560/1650/2050. However, this is not the only strong characteristic of the model under consideration.

The laptop's worthy gaming performance is ensured by a hardware platform based on the Ryzen 5 8640HS (Zen 4) processor and powerful integrated AMD Radeon 780M graphics. This configuration pulls many hit games of past years on optimum graphics settings. At the same time, it is characterized by excellent energy efficiency and remains "cool" under loads. As for memory volumes, the laptop has 16 GB LPDDR5-6400 RAM and a PCI-E 4.0 4x SSD disk with 512 GB capacity.

The main advantage of the HP Envy x360 14-fa0000 is a 14-inch IPS screen on 360-degree hinges, supporting touch control (including with a stylus). The display is slightly widened to an aspect ratio of 16:10 and displays a picture in maximum resolution of 1920x1200 pixels. The screen is covered with Gorilla Glass NBT protective glass.

The accompanying equipment of the laptop is worthy of separate respect. Judge for yourself, the model got wireless communication Wi-Fi 7, a Quad HD webcam with a lens shutter, stereo speakers with DTS:X Ultra sound, a 3D face recognition system. The laptop's battery supports fast charging via the Power Delivery protocol and provides a long battery life - the model does not require recharging throughout the workday. The body of the laptop combines elements of plastic and aluminum, and it weighs only 1.4 kg.