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CONVERTIBLE 2-IN-1
HP SPECTRE X360 14
$1,699.99 EDITORS’ CHOICE
When Rob Base said, “It takes two,” he probably wasn’t talking about a two-in-
one convertible laptop. But one look at the HP Spectre X360 14 would definitely
prove his point. This part laptop, part tablet earned an Editors’ Choice award
thanks to its gorgeous OLED touch screen, elegant eye-catching design, and
lively performance. Couple that with a handy rechargeable pen and a carrying
sleeve, and you have the best premium convertible laptop on the market.
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DETACHABLE 2-IN-1
MICROSOFT SURFACE PRO 8
$1,099.99 EDITORS’ CHOICE
When the best gets better, it almost picks itself. Microsoft’s Surface line has
inspired other Windows 2-in-1 tablets, but the latest version of the original is still
best in class. The new Surface Pro 8 boasts a sleeker design with a larger screen,
updated components, a sharp 1080p webcam, and other enhancements that
make it both a good tablet and an extra-portable laptop. The keyboard is still
sold separately, and the entry price isn’t as sweet as it was before, but the
Surface still leads the way for detachable 2-in-1s.
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TABLET
APPLE IPAD (2021)
$329.99 EDITORS’ CHOICE
Apple’s tablet line has long been plagued by one “problem”—the base-model
iPad is very, very good, so it can be hard to justify the more expensive iPad Air
and Pro units. The 2021 iPad has a far better front-facing camera than previous
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