Hybrid PC offer greater flexibility in the use of Windows, and are thus suitable for many uses. But which one to choose among all the references available? Here are the ten best models of the moment according to the tests ourselves.
Marginal before the arrival of Windows 8 and 8.1, hybrid PC invaded ranges of builders in two years. and Windows 10 accelerated the movement. Indeed, Microsoft designed Windows 8 to be almost entirely driven with the fingertips. builders have first had the idea, as Lenovo and its Yoga, the development of devices whose screen is mounted on hinges that allow it to rotate 360 ° around the keyboard. the screen and easily found the back of the machine, facilitating a tablet use.
Thereafter, the fertile imagination of engineers gave birth to laptops equipped with a detachable touch screen, half tablet, half computer, hoping to offer the best of both worlds. a wager more or less light depending on the models and brands.
REAL PC TO DRIVE THAN THE FINGER?
They are «hybrids», «convertible», «2 in 1» or «4 in 1», all PCs have two things in common. the first is their touchscreen, third wheel of the car for navigation. for, it is clear that after several hours of use without key to put in the fingers, it is impossible to properly grasp and quickly longer texts. the touch, like a tablet, finds its utility when surfing on the Internet, or that we show photos or videos or friends.
Second Common to all these machines, they are perfectly capable of running apps necessities, without slowing, and even more at the same time for some references. However, for large programs of photo editing or video, we must focus on the most high-end models because usually with Intel Core i3 to Core i7 processors. If the coveted convertible is equipped with an Atom or Core M, the options are more limited.
ENDURANCE REMAINS THAT OF THE PC, NOT SIMPLE TABLET
Finally, tackle the sensitive issue of autonomy. If Android tablet or iPad can keep up more than ten hours without worry, this is not the case of our beloved Windows hybrids. We conduct several tests, simulating all of the various activities performed on the machine, with a more or less high illumination intensity and network exchanges, or very little support. Result, detachable are mostly less durable than portable PC contortionists. There are a few exceptions to the rule but they are rare.
APPLE EVEN GETS STARTED!
Transform an iPad (Air or not) or iPad Mini Small «computer» was possible by adding a Bluetooth keyboard or cover with integrated keyboard. But with the arrival of the iPad Pro last fall, followed by iPad Pro 9.7 inches, Apple takes, too, the way of convertible ... although he denies it. Thus, like its competitor Microsoft, the Cupertino book XL slate without a keyboard but also without stylus. Both accessories to buy extra.
No Mac OS X here, but iOS 9, the same system as slates and smartphones of the brand. herefore remains confined to the application park from the App Store. No doubt the arrival of the device gives ideas to large both publishers and independent to enable users of Pro iPad to fully exploit the power of labor but also the power components enclosed in the slate.
Despite the release of iPad Pro, absent from this comparison because impossible to test the Windows 10 and therefore to have a common basis for comparison with the PC, the convertible remains only ... PC precisely. So here's our Top 10 of, based only on machines tested by us.
10. MICROSOFT SURFACE 3
Released right after the Pro version of Surface 3 wants the perfect tablet for students. Delivered with Office, it is equipped with the latest Intel Atom processors (x7) and a 10.8-inch screen on which all apps are displayed without worry. She even surprised us when we had to decode 4K and run multiple applications simultaneously. Unfortunately, the stylus and keyboard are sold separately. Count $ 50 for the first and 150 USD for the second. So the price of all exceed 800 USD. Finally autonomy side, the area 3 is doing honorably but fails to get a place among the good tablet and stays away laptops. Hence his tenth place.
Price manufacturer: 599 USD
9. DELL INSPIRON 13 5000 SERIES
If we appreciated the proven strength of the casing and the power delivered by the Intel platform this Dell Inspiron 13 5000 Series, we have some reservations about his ability to get a place in the highly saturated segment hybrid laptops. He entered the rankings in ninth place. rear position he owes to autonomy and a fair bit to its touch screen, whose quality does not convince.
Price manufacturer: from 600 USD
8. TOSHIBA SATELLITE RADIUS 12 (P20W-C-104)
At the same time beautiful and fine, Radius 12 Toshiba is one of the last representatives of the high-end PC of the Japanese brand in the global ground. To recall, Toshiba stops all PC activity in our country but it Radius continues to be commercially available. Like the vast majority of machines of this top 10, it is a convertible tablet half and half PC. His 12.5-inch screen is really good, the best in the ranking, ideal for enjoying videos and pictures without distortion of images or colors. Only concern, disabling for mobile machine its endurance is not quite at its price.
Price manufacturer: from 899 USD
7. MICROSOFT SURFACE PRO 4
The Microsoft Surface Pro tablet 4 fall to seventh place it is clear that its small size of 12.3 inches and the good quality of its screen fail altogether to save its hardware can not play the card of the novelty since competition has largely caused to migrate references on Skylake Intel platform. and autonomy, is not satisfactory for a camera of this price. finally, the Redmond giant continues to offer its input device ... optional! So add 150 USD for the keyboard in 1450 requested for the Surface Pro 4 for an ultraportable hybrid worthy of the name.
Price manufacturer: Approx $ 1450 + $ 150 for the keyboard
6. HP SPECTRE X2 12 (12-A000NF)
The Spectre 12 x2 is a copy, much less expensive in some surface Pro 4, its entry-level version. However, this is HP, meanwhile, comes with backlit keyboard and pen to write on the 12-inch touch screen (Full HD) which is not the case with slate star of Microsoft, regardless of its version. On this small spectrum, we enjoyed the finish of the foot and the deployment system of the latter, but also the presence of two USB Type-C, one for charging the battery of the machine. Battery which, incidentally, holds all awake between 6 h 30 and 8 h 30 depending on the uses and stresses on the configuration certainly cut out for the usual tasks and not 3D. Which is pretty good.
Price manufacturer: from 1000 USD
5. LENOVO YOGA 900
Yoga 900 Lenovo gets the fifth position in our ranking. this convertible contortionist is proposed from 1500 USD, and has strong arguments to convince: Intel Core i5 or Core i7 latest, between 8 and 16 GB of memory but, especially, 256 to 512 GB SSD based models. Endurance is not left since between 6 and 8 hours according to our protocols. one big shadow to the blackboard the 13.3-inch touch screen qHD + (3200 by 1800 pixels) was considered of poor quality by our test probe. And at this price, it does not forgive!
Price manufacturer: from 1500 USD
4. ASUS TRANSFORMER BOOK T100HA (T100HA-FU006T)
At size 10 inches and sold at a small price, the Transformer Book T100HA ranks fourth in the top. Yet this small hybrid Windows 10 is not a powerhouse, its Atom x5 processor is not capable of feats. It is thanks to the excellent battery life (almost 10 hours), to its compactness or at the very good quality of its screen that manages to get a place among the "big". The version we tested late 2015 remained to catalog Asus ... and is even extended in some stores for the autumn. Other versions with 4GB of memory and / or 128 GB of eMMC storage are planned at the advertised prices between 350 and $ 400.
Price manufacturer: from USD 300
3. MICROSOFT SURFACE BOOK (CORE I7, 16GB, 512GB, GEFORCE)
Surface Book. Here is the first laptop hybrid Official of Microsoft design. And for our first contact with the beast, we had the most high-end version of its creation. The result for the offer, it costs almost 3000 USD. At this price, however we have a very good processor, memory galore, a large SSD and finally a graphics card housed in the keyboard part. That proves otherwise very pleasant to use. In the box, the device is still in the game and makes handwriting input on the screen of ease. Screen that shows exceptional quality, that we would like to find more often on laptops. With an autonomy range between 7 and 8 h 45, he won the "Good" mention as our tests. But crack at this price is difficult, even if the device seduced.
Price manufacturer: from 1000 USD
2. HP SPECTRE X360 13 (13-4204NF)
HP is positioned on the second step of the podium with the Spectre x360 13 new generation. On the form, this unit almost not change, with a 13.3-inch touch screen mounted on hinges which allows it to rotate 360 ° and stick to the back of the machine. The model we tested is a bit special because is equipped with an OLED panel! Normally much better than the widespread IPS panels, it actually offers a contrast ratio "abysmal" but brightness, more timid. Too bad for a machine of this price. Other good points, we must also stress the right cocktail of components and the really conclusive autonomy: nearly 9 hours of video playback, screen thoroughly.
Price: from $ 1,800
1. SAMSUNG GALAXY S TAB PRO (12 ", WI-FI)
Samsung had said the PC in Europe, it's over! Fortunately, the Korean income is exceptionally his decision and markets the Galaxy S TabPro on the Old Continent. This is a Galaxy tablet in Windows 10 that actually is a hybrid PC thanks to its magnetic keyboard. This TabPro increases from PC to tablet in a jiffy. Here is a hybrid we'd like to see more often. It is not power that we put in his eyes, because this device is modest, its main role consists in overcoming common tasks. His first real strength, Super AMOLED is its 12-inch display (2160 by 1440 pixels), which technically makes to blush with shame all other devices in this roundup. The second feature of the Galaxy S TabPro is undoubtedly its autonomy: nearly 10 hours of video playback. Almost a record on search. To note, the price is down $ 200 on average this autumn: a very good deal.
Price manufacturer: $ 1,000
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