A new Microsoft Surface Book sits on display at a media event for new Microsoft products on October 6, 2015 in New York City. (Photo : Getty Images/Andrew Burton)
With the wide array of complicated hybrid tablet-laptops coming out, all of which have their own functionalities and specifications, the task of buying any of those technologies can be daunting. We are going to split the best of these 2-in-1 laptops into five categories, with which their utilities can be maximized to the fullest according to their strengths and specialties.
Best Overall: Surface Pro 4
What remains to be on top among the choices for 2-in-1 hybrids is nothing else but the Surface Pro 4. Compared to its predecessors, its keyboard has been drastically enhanced with major improvements. In addition, this can also be used as a fully-functioning laptop.
Many 2-in-1's actually have these same remarkable features but what makes the Surface Pro 4 stand alone is its longevity. Portable devices like 2-in-1's need the longest battery lives considering how they are going to be used, and this device packs an impressive 6-hour life span.
Best Laptop-like Device: Microsoft Surface Book
Coming with a daunting price is the Surface Pro's bigger brother, the Surface Book, which has a detachable screen. Microsoft wanted to keep this top secret before the revelation, according to Gizmodo. It possesses highly impressive features and functions, and is certainly made as something resembling a laptop more than a tablet, but it comes at the price of $3,200.
Best Art Tool: Apple iPad Pro
Tablets are also often used for sketching and other graphical purposes, and Apple provides the natural experience more successfully than the others. Its size is big enough for users to prefer this over a lot of other devices.
Microsoft has even launched a commercial attacking this device with comparisons of its Surface Book. They have been known to bash Apple's products with subtlety through advertisements, according to the Verge.
Best Travel Buddy: Samsung Galaxy TabPro S
Travel devices require the most ideal battery life and all-around compactness. It can last up to 9 hours, plus it comes with a reasonable price at only $900.
Best Price: Acer Switch Alpha 12
For all-around features paired with the lowest price among these options, the Acer Switch Alpha rounds up to $800 only. It comes with downsides, however, mainly its short battery life, which may not be the perfect feature for portable devices.
