5 Budget Windows Hybrids 2-in-1 Tablets and Laptops for Schools

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Here are 5 More Budget Windows Hybrids.

1. DELL Inspiron 13 5000 13.3-inch 2-in-1 (Core i3)
2. HP Pavilion x360 14-inch 2-in-1 (Pentium 4451U)
3. DELL Inspiron 13 5000 13.3-inch 2-in-1 (Pentium 4451U)
4. LENOVO Yoga 530 14-inch 2-in-1 (Pentium 4451U)
5. ASUS VivoBook Flip 14-inch 2-in-1 (Pentium N4200)

OTHERS:

• LENOVO Yoga 310 11-inch 2-in-1 (Pentium 4200)

DELL Inspiron 13 5000 13.3-inch 2-in-1 (Core i3)

This is a great all rounder hybrid machine with the fastest processor in our budget list, the Intel Core i3-7100U clocking up to 2.4GHz. It does not only look good but is nippy and has a Full HD 13.3-inch touchscreen, better resolution than other budget 2-in-1s in the market. The device is slim at only 19.5mm and light at 1.62kg and can convert from laptop to tent to presentation to tablet mode with its 360 hinge easily. The chiclet backlit full size keyboard is great for typing in dimly lit areas and the web cam is compatible with Windows Hello for fast facial recognition login. It also has an impressive 10 hour battery life, enough to get you through the day without looking for a wall socket.

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Specifications

• Display: 13.3-inch FullHD 1920 x 1080 IPS touchscreen display
• Processor: Intel Core i3-7100U Dual Core 2.4GHz 3MB Cache
• Memory and Storage: 4GB RAM, 256GB SSD
• Battery Life: up to 10 hours
• Dimensions and Weight: 19.5 x 324 x 224.8 mm (H x W x D) 1.62kg

A cheaper model based on the Intel Pentium Gold 4451U processor also examined below with speed up to 2.3GHz would be our recommendation if one is looking to save some money. If you can stretch you budget, get the higher model that includes the 8th generation Intel Core i5-8250U, 8GB of RAM memory and 256GB SSD storage.

HP Pavilion x360 14-inch 2-in-1 (Pentium 4451U)

Put a fast solid state drive into a reasonably priced hybrid PC and you get a super responsive, fast booting, go everywhere machine. The HP Pavilion x360 can certainly multitask. It offers up to twice the speed of an Intel Celeron processor, yet kind on the battery. At a push, you can get up to 10.5 hours of battery life. This is the best battery life in our top 5 list followed by the Dell Inspiron 13 5000. It also has a bigger display at 14-inch and dual speaker B&O audio makes it great both as a productivity and an entertainment machine. For connectivity and data transfer, there is a fast USB Type-C and two USB 3.1 ports.

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• Display: 14-inch WLED 1366 x 768 touchscreen display
• Processor: Intel Pentium Gold 4415U Dual Core 2.3GHz 2MB Cache
• Memory and Storage: 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD
• Battery Life: up to 10.5 hours
• Dimensions and Weight: 19.9 x 226.9 x 334.8 mm (H x W x D) 1.63kg

DELL Inspiron 13 5000 13.3-inch 2-in-1 (Pentium 4451U)

With the same Pentium Gold 4415U processor that powers the HP Pavilion x360, the DELL Inspiron 13 5000 takes it up a notch with a Full HD resolution display. It makes everything look sharper, great for editing photos and watching video. The DELL Inspiron 13 on the top of our list is powered by Intel Core i3 processor. Still, it is both a light and compact machine, making it great for college and university. The difference with the other devices on our list is that it has a spacious 1TB hard disk. If you prefer more room for your data, music and video and is willing to put up with a second or two longer loading time, this here is the device for you.

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• Display: 13.3-inch FHD 1920 x 1080 Truelife touchscreen display
• Processor: Intel Pentium Gold 4415U Dual Core 2.3GHz 2MB Cache
• Memory and Storage: 4GB RAM, 1TB HDD
• Battery Life: up to 10 hours
• Dimensions and Weight: 20.4 x 324 x 224.8 mm (H x W x D) 1.62kg

LENOVO Yoga 530 14-inch 2-in-1 (Pentium 4451U)

The second 14-inch hybrid on our list is also powered by Intel Pentium Gold 4415U. Together with the fast 128GB solid state drive, the Yoga 520 offers plenty of power and speed for your everyday need. The display has one of the slimmest side bezels we have seen producing crisp and bright image with a wide viewing angle. The machine also has a fast USB Type-C port and two USB3.0 ports for use with external storage. The battery life may not be as long lasting as the Inspiron 13 5000 or Pavillion x360 14 but is still a respectable 8 hours per charge.

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• Display: 14-inch WLED 1366 x 768 touchscreen display
• Processor: Intel Pentium Gold 4415U Dual Core 2.3GHz 2MB Cache
• Memory and Storage: 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD
• Battery Life: up to 8 hours
• Dimensions and Weight: 328 x 229 x 19.9 mm (H x W x D) 1.7kg

ASUS VivoBook Flip 14-inch 2-in-1 (Pentium N4200)

We love the VivoBook Flip for its compact size. Measuring only 19.2 mm thin, it is the slimmest hybrid in our list. While it is only powered by the Intel Pentium N4200 Quad Core processor clocking up to 2.5GHz, it has plenty of memory and super fast eMMC storage to take on all your day-to-day task. Use it to check and reply to emails, work on that assignment, browse the web, stream movies or music and editing photos. The Full HD resolution 14-inch NanoEdge touchscreen makes it a joy to use. VivoBook Flip is also the lightest device on our list weighing only 1.5kg. For a truly affordable budget hybrid that ticks all the boxes and even has the look and display to pull itself off as a premium device, the VivoBook Flip is the pick.

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• Display: 14-inch FHD 1920 x 1080 NanoEdge touchscreen display
• Processor: Intel Pentium N4200 Quad Core 2.5GHz 2MB Cache
• Memory and Storage: 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC
• Battery Life: up to 7 hours
• Dimensions and Weight: 19.2 x 327 x 226 mm (H x W x D) 1.5kg

OTHERS: LENOVO Yoga 310 11-inch 2-in-1 (Pentium 4200)

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• Display: 11.6-inch 1366 x 768 IPS touchscreen display
• Processor: Intel Pentium N4200 Quad Core 2.5GHz 2MB Cache
• Memory and Storage: 4GB RAM, 32GB eMMC
• Battery Life: up to 7 hours
• Dimensions and Weight: 20.9 x 295 x 205 mm (H x W x D) 1.35kg

Final Thoughts

Remember, the reasons for going with such machines are that you don’t need to run processor and memory intensive applications, you like the small foot print, light weight and portable package and on some, the ability to undock the keyboard and use it solely as a tablet.

If you intend to get or own one of these hybrid machines, we recommend uninstalling of as many bloatwares you can to save on processor cycles, free up memory and extend the battery life. Also, Uninstall any third party apps comes with the machine and only install apps that you need to boost its overall performance.

This is an ideal machine for students looking for a cheap, small, light and fast enough machine to take on schooling and university tasks. It will have no problem connecting to the school’s network, picking up some emails and sending replies, taking notes and finishing up that assignment, report or presentation with Office while not having to worry about the battery life.