The best 2-in-1 laptops you can buy in Australia

ASUS has been steadily gaining ground in the wider laptop ecosystem for a few years now, and the Vivobook Flip 14 is a great example of why. It’s got a spec-sheet that promises compelling performance and a price tag that puts it well below most of the competition.

If you’re looking for a great 2-in-1 laptop on a budget, the VivoBook Flip 14 will fit the bill without feeling like too much of a compromise. It doesn’t feature too many extras or unique spins on the formula, but when you get the fundamentals right it’s hard to complain too much.

The Microsoft Surface Pro 11 isn’t the most powerful 2-in-1 PC that Microsoft makes, but is the most portable option when it comes to its new Copilot Plus PCs.

The new Surface Pro tablet comes in one 13-inch size with up to 32GB of RAM and up to 1TB of SSD storage. The tablet is available with either an LCD or OLED display and the option of 5G connectivity. The design-work here is stellar, with the Surface aesthetic standing out amongst the crowd and the iconic kickstand keeping things practical in almost any kind of work environment.

Where the Microsoft Surface Pro 11 differs from the previous models is that it runs on  Snapdragon's new ARM processors. This isn't Microsoft's first go-around with alternatives to the traditional x86 architecture but the early results seem more promising than its previous efforts. Even if the screen is a little smaller than the average laptop, the portability and price leave the Surface Pro 11 looking sharp.

Acer’s Spin hardware has been a consistent highlight of the 2-in-1 laptop market, and the latest iteration comes kitted out with Intel’s 12th Gen Core processors. On top of that, you also get a boatload of SSD storage and practical perks like a stylus that can be housed inside the device when not in use.

While it lacks the luxury looks of the Acer Swift 5, the Acer Spin 5 has a stunning 14-inch display, a 360-degree hinge and a TwinAir cooling system. For all that the two PC have in common, it’s the little things that give Acer's latest 2-in-1 laptop the edge.

HP is recently revamped its lineup of PCs in a bid to harness the hype around AI, with the new Spectre X360 framed as something of flagbearer for the brand's first wave of AI PCs. The reality of the product here feels like the future and more like a timely reminder of everything HP tends to get right when it comes to laptops.

Under the hood, the HP Spectre x360 is armed with an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor, 16GB of RAM and 1TB of PCIe SSD storage.  However, the underlying appeal of this PC has less to do with performance and more to do with the robust and premium design. Like many HP laptops before it, the Spectre x360 14 is a timely reminder that form can be as important as function if you take the time to get it right.

While opting for Dell’s revamped Inspiron 2-in-1 can save you a decent sum, those looking for Dell’s top-of-the-line convertible need look no further than the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1.

Like the mainline XPS 13, the XPS 13 2-in-1 features solid specs and plenty of premium thrills like a HDR 400 certified display that supports Dolby Vision content and a sleek edge-to-edge keyboard. You can even bump the display up to 4K if you have the cash and will to do so.

Even if it’s not terribly different to Dell’s flagship thin and light laptop, the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 provides plenty of additional flexibility without compromising on performance.