HP's 13.3-inch 2-in-1 convertible offers robustness, good features and business-class security. Drawbacks include limited viewing angles and moderate audio quality.
The ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) is a slim but solidly built 360-degree convertible with support for a 4K screen and mobile broadband, plus a stylus with on-device housing and plenty of security features.
The ZenBook Pro Duo's full-width secondary ScreenPad Plus shows admirable commitment to innovation, but squeezing it into the chassis has consequences for ergonomics and battery life.
HP's ZBook 14u G6 packs a punch thanks to its high-end Core i7 processor and discrete AMD graphics, but its 4K screen can be a drain on the battery.
The 2019 ThinkPad X1 Carbon is lighter and adds welcome features like PrivacyGuard and PrivacyAlert. The 4K screen is impressive, but does involve some trade-offs — notably battery life.
If you can afford it, the XPS 15 is a powerful laptop with a superb screen, plenty of internal storage, good battery life and a very robust design.
It's hard to find a combination of features that will satisfy both business users and consumers. Lenovo's ThinkBook is a creditable effort, but it's not without drawbacks.
The ZenBook 14 UX434FL is a lightweight yet robust 14-inch laptop. The ScreenPad may or may not appeal, but don't let that distract you from the rest of what's on offer here.
The convertible Tablet Lifebook U939X is very portable, with good connectivity, two webcams and a bundled stylus.