Asus ZenBook Flip 13 and 15

Available as 13 and 15-inch machines, the Flip are 360-degree touchscreen laptop/tablet convertibles.

Both machines can be upgraded to a reasonably high spec, and the 15-inch model can be kitted out with a discrete graphics card and PANTONE-validated 4K display, enabling it to handle tasks for graphics professionals.

These Windows 10 laptops also sport facial log-in using an infrared camera and are robust, built to the MIL-STD-810G standard.

Available from mid-Q4 2018.

Specs

• CPU: Eighth generation Intel Core i5 and 7 processors
• GPU: Integrated Intel, with optional Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q on the 15-inch model).
• Memory: Upto 16GB
• Storage: Up to 512GB SSD. Option of up to 2TB HDD on 15-inch model.

Asus ZenBook Pro 14

Designed for artists, designers and programmers, the ZenBook Pro laptop can be upgraded to use high performance CPUs and storage, while also sporting a mid-range GPU.

The most distinctive feature on the laptop is the ScreenPad, a 5.5-inch touchscreen that replaces the usual laptop touchpad. The ScreenPad functions as a touchpad, but can also run apps as well as control panels for various Windows software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

The Asus ZenBook Pro 14 (UX480) will be available from late October, with pricing to be confirmed.

Specs

CPU: 8th-generation Core i5 and i7 processors

GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q

Memory: Up to 16GB of RAM

Storage: Up to 1TB PCIe x4 SSD and Intel Optane memory for boosting SATA drive performance.

Lenovo Yoga C630 WOS

Lenovo claims this Arm-based Windows 10 laptop offers more than 25 hours of battery life.

However, earlier Arm-based laptops suffered from uneven performance and spotty software compatibility compared to Intel-based machines. It remains to be seen whether the C630’s newer Arm-based hardware can resolve these performance issues.

Available from November with a starting price of $850.

Specs

Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 850

Display: 1920 x 1080 resolution screen

Connectivity: Wi-Fi and cellular via 4.5G LTE Advanced Pro module

Lenovo YogaBook C930

The standout feature of the YogaBook C930 is its dual display, featuring an E Ink touchscreen that serves as the keyboard but which can also be used for notes, sketching, or as an e-reader.

In tests, TechRepublic’s sister site CNET found the virtual keyboard to be better than on the first-generation YogaBook but still lacking the responsiveness and feedback of a physical keyboard.

Available from the end of September with a starting price of $999.

Specs

CPU: Intel Core m5 and i5 processors

Memory: 4GB

Storage: Up to 256GB SSD

Display: Primary – 2,560 x 1,600 resolution IPS touchscreen, secondary E Ink touchscreen

Ports: 2 x USB 3.1 Type-C ports

Weight: 1.71lbs / 775g

Dimensions: 10.25 x 7.06 x 0.38 inches

Battery: Up to 10 hours

Other: Wacom active pen with a magnetic attachment

Lenovo Yoga C930

A 2-in-1 Windows 10 laptop/PC convertible with a soundbar sporting Dolby Atmos support and microphones that can pick up voice commands from four meters away.

Available from the end of September with a starting price of $1,400.

Specs

CPU: Intel Core i5 or i7 processor

Display: 1920 x 1080 / 4K IPS touchscreen with Dolby Vision HDR support

Memory: Up to 16GB DDR4

Storage: Up to 2TB PCIe SSD

Weight: 3.04lbs

Dimensions: 12.68 x 8.94 x 0.57 inches

Lenovo Yoga S730

Just 11.9mm thick, this 13.3-inch slimline clamshell laptop runs Windows 10 and boasts Lenovo’s RapidCharge tech, which promises to deliver a meaningful charge in 30 minutes.

Available from the end of October starting at $1,000.

Specs

CPU: 8th-gen Intel Core i5 or i7 processor

Memory: Up to 16GB

Storage: Up to 1TB SSD

Display 13.3-inch, 1920 x 1080 resolution IPS screen

Battery life: Up to 10 hours

Lenovo ThinkPad Extreme X1

Designed to suit midweight tasks such as video and photo editing, as well as some light graphics rendering, this Windows 10 laptop also boats security features like facial log-in, a fingerprint reader and a built-in camera cover.

Available from September starting at $1,859.

Specs

CPU: Up to 8th Gen Intel Core i7 processor

GPU: Nvidia 1050 Ti 4GB

Memory: Up to 32GB DDR4

Storage: Up to 1TB SSD

Display: 1920 x 1080 / 4K (3840 x 2160) IPS screen with Dolby Vision support

Ports: Includes 2 x USB 3.1, 2 x USB-C, HDMI 2.0

Connectivity: Wireless ac Wi-Fi

Battery life: Up to 14 hours (80Wh), with RapidCharge support that allows the battery to be charged to 80% power in one hour.

Weight: HD (3.76lbs) / 4K (4.06lbs)

Dimensions: HD (14.24 x 9.67 x .72-inches) / 4K (14.24 x 9.67 x .74)

Lenovo Yoga Chromebook

A high-end 15-inch Chromebook available from the end of October with a starting price of $600.

Specs

Display: 15.6-inch 1920 x 1080 or 4K (3840u00d72160) IPS screen

CPU: 8th-gen Intel Core i5 processor

Storage: 64 / 128GB SSD

Memory: 8GBDDR4

Display: Up to 4K display

Battery life: Up to 10 hours

Other: 360-degree hinge

Dell Inspiron 14 5000

These 14-inch devices are designed to be affordable, lower-end 2-in-1 Windows 10 PCs, with the option to add fast processors, storage and a higher resolution display.

Available from October 2nd, starting at $459.99.

Specs

CPU: 8th generation Intel Core processors

GPU: Optional Nvidia MX130

Display: 1366 x 768 or 1920 x 1080 resolution IPS touchscreen

Memory: Up to 16GB DDR4

Storage: Various options including fast NVMe SSDs, dual drive configurations and Intel Optane Memory.

Ports: Include USB-C with power delivery and DisplayPort support

Other: The IPS touchscreen supports a digital Active Pen

Dell Inspiron 15 7000

The refreshed Inspiron 7000 series are Windows 10 laptops available as a 13, 15, or 17-inch machines, with a machined aluminium chassis and with a wide range of specs, although all models sport fast storage.

Available from, starting at $879.99

Specs

CPU: 8th-generation Intel Core processors

GPU: NVIDIA GeForce MX150

Memory: 8GB / 16GB of DDR4

Display: 17.3-inch 1920 x 1080 resolution IPS touchscreen. Optional 4K display.

Storage: NVMe SSDs as standard.

Ports: Include USB-C with power delivery and DisplayPort support

Other: 2.7mm miniaturized webcam that captures clearer and less noisy images in low light.

Dell Inspiron Chromebook 14

Dell’s “first premium Chromebook”, the 2-in-1 laptop/tablet sports higher specs than your average Chromebook, with up to 15 hours of battery life.

Available from October 23rd, starting at $599.

Specs

CPU: 8th-generation Intel Core i3-8130U

Memory: 4GB DDR4

Display: 14-inch 1920 x 1080 resolution IPS screen

Storage: Up to 128GB of onboard eMMC.

Connectivity: 802.11ac (2.4GHz and 5GHz) Wi-Fi

Ports: 2 x USB-C, 1 x USB Type-A, microSD card slot, headphone/mic jack

Battery life: Up to 15 hours

Weight: from 4lbs/1.8kg

Other: Standard EMR pen with a built-in holder in the laptop’s base

Acer Swift 5

The world’s lightest PC notebook, according to Acer, with the 15-inch machine weighing just 2.2 pounds, while its magnesium-lithium alloy chassis is only 0.63-inches thick.

Available in the US from January 2019 starting at $1,100.

Specs

CPU: 8th-gen Intel Core i5 or i7 processor

Battery life: Up to 10 hours

Other: Facial log-in via Windows Hello