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Compact ultrabook-transformers are still perceived by many as exotic, but they definitely have their own buyer. In recent years, they have greatly increased in performance, and the price of an ultrabook, taking into account current realities, no longer looks so scary. In this ranking we’ve rounded up the top 5 convertible laptops in 2022. Price — from 65 to 200 thousand rubles. When selecting the best models, we looked not only at design, display and hardware, but also at reviews and customer reviews.

Table of participants in the rating of transformer laptops in 2022

HP PAVILION x360 14-dw1013ur (315F6EA)

Opens TOP HP PAVILION x360 14-dw1013ur (315F6EA). One of the most affordable transformers on the market, today it can be found in retail at a price of about 65 thousand rubles. This is still an expensive laptop, there is no need to talk about any budget. We got our hands on the 315F6EA with the latest Core i5 1135G7 processor and integrated Iris Xe graphics. In the presence of 8 GB of RAM with very high frequencies for this segment at 3200 MHz. Completing the configuration is a 256 GB M.2 SSD.

The 14-inch display is no surprise. The quality of the IPS-matrix is ​​quite decentbut in terms of color gamut and brightness, it clearly cannot compete with more expensive competitors. The refresh rate is only 60Hz. But the touchscreen in tablet mode works perfectly, and for the sake of it, such laptops are bought. The performance of the new Intel CPU is enough for everything except modern games. But the graphics of Iris Xe are able to overpower many hits from a decade ago, such as GTA V, as well as online projects. Laptop comes with Windows 10 preinstalled. Heating in everyday tasks is not noticed, in office mode it will easily work for 6-7 hours.

Customers praise this transformer for its fingerprint scanner, metal body, excellent backlit keyboard, good stereo speakers and good design. Criticism also concerns the complexity of disassembly, getting access to the battery is not at all easy. Some users are not satisfied with the design of the power supply with a very thick cord.

This is a stylish, high-quality and quite productive transformer, the main compromise of which was the IPS display. This solution will suit many, which means that you do not need to pay more for more expensive models.

ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 UX363J (90NB0QT1-M00980)

Fourth place goes to ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 UX363J (90NB0QT1-M00980). The compact and lightweight transformer from ASUS is popular, although analogues on the new generation of Intel Core have appeared on the market. The laptop is built on a Core i5 1035G1 processor. The tenth generation of processors from Intel has already given way to the eleventh, but will remain relevant for a long time to come. However, the old integrated graphics UHD Graphics for the tenth generation is still noticeably inferior to the new Iris Xe. This configuration uses 8 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage.

The transformer turned out to be very compact, the display diagonal is only 13 inches. It uses an IPS-matrix with a refresh rate of 60 Hz and Full HD resolution. The manufacturer claims 100% sRGB color gamut. The touchscreen works without problems, the user is offered to use the bundled stylus. Quad-core Core i5 delivers decent performance in almost any taskx, but you should not play something relatively modern on it. Integrated graphics are weak, and Comet Lake processors are known for their high temperatures.

ASUS focuses on the high autonomy of the ultrabook and claims 16 hours of its operation on a single charge. It also boasts excellent stereo speakers from Harman Kardon. Customers praise the compactness and sleek design of ZenBook, the case is made of metal. Pleasant and generous equipment: a case, an adapter with USB-C and a stylus in the box. Criticism concerns the heating of the ultrabook under load. An unpleasant surprise for those who are used to working with a laptop on their laps.

Price — about 77 thousand rubles. The demand for ZenBook Flip is not in vain, it is a well-balanced transformer for reasonable money. A good alternative for those who are not satisfied with the display of the new HP PAVILION x360.

Lenovo Yoga 7 14ITL5 (82BH008DRU)

Top three opens Lenovo Yoga 7 14ITL5 (82BH008DRU). A successful ultrabook from Lenovo at a relatively reasonable price with excellent stuffing. We were interested in the configuration on the Core i5 1135G7 processor and 16 GB of RAM on board. Iris Xe Graphics G7 is responsible for graphics capabilities, and a 512 GB SSD is used as a drive. Like most of these laptops, it uses an IPS-matrix with Full HD resolution and a refresh rate of 60 Hz. Color gamut is decent, around 92% sRGB, display factory calibration is also decent. But the screen cannot boast of a fast response, it is poorly suitable for games.

Configuration performance on the new Core i5 is predictably high, and 16 GB of RAM help the system run much faster and more stable. In general, Yoga 7 will allow you to play single-player classics from a decade ago without any problems. Gamers will have to consider that the laptop is hot. In demanding games, the temperature of his deck can exceed 40 degrees. Autonomy in office workloads is decent — 8-9 hours on a single charge.

Buyers praise the Yoga 7 for decent hardware, a solid metal chassis, bright display backlighting, a fingerprint scanner, and Thunderbolt 4 ports. Pleasant surprise — included stylus Lenovo Digital Pen. Criticism also concerns the lack of an HDMI connector and heating. In addition, the laptop is larger than most of its classmates and weighs one and a half kilograms, which interferes with comfortable use in tablet mode.

Price — about 90 thousand rubles. Transformer from Lenovo in its ergonomics is close to laptops, not tablets. Suitable for those who appreciate high performance and autonomy. Cheaper counterparts Yoga 7 outperforms both the display (in the case of the HP PAVILION x360) and hardware (compared to the ZenBook Flip 13).

DELL XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 (9310-2119)

In second place DELL XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 (9310-2119). A premium hybrid ultrabook that excels in 4K resolution. Given the 13-inch diagonal, the picture is extremely dense. The heart of the device was the Intel Core i7 1165G7 chip with integrated Iris Xe graphics. Our configuration uses 16 GB of high frequency RAM (4266 MHz) and a whole terabyte SSD. XPS display performance is second to none: WVA panel with good viewing angles, decent color gamut (90% DCI-P3), 4K resolution and low blue light. 450 nits of brightness allows you to work with a laptop on the street without any problems on clear days. The display is covered with Gorilla Glass 6.

Semi-top eight-core Intel Core i7 provides a good margin of performance in office tasks, but the lack of a discrete graphics card does not allow us to call the configuration a gaming one. The gaming experience of the XPS 13 is generally comparable to any other laptop with Iris Xe graphics. His limit is online projects and old hits. Engineers paid a lot of attention to cooling the chip, as many as two coolers are used here. Ultrabook confidently keeps the temperature at 85 degrees, even under load. At the same time, it works very quietly.

The transformer is clearly designed for autonomous operation. Judging by the tests, in office mode, you can count on 10 hours of work from a single charge. Buyers appreciate this transformer for its premium design, compactness, great screen and body materials (metal and carbon fiber). Criticized for a small number of interface ports. Some users complain about the slight curvature of the display hinge. This little thing does not interfere with operation, but I don’t want to see this in laptop for 200 thousand.

DELL XPS 13 is a spectacular fashion ultrabook for those who do not count money and do not play games. Its trump cards are a 4K display, a Core i7 processor and a capacious battery. Although cheaper transformers in typical tasks show themselves no worse. And in general, for that kind of money you can buy yourself a MacBook, and there will still be change.

Asus ROG Flow X13(90NR06C1-M02750)

1st place — Asus ROG Flow X13(90NR06C1-M02750). The most atypical transformer in the ranking is on a Ryzen processor, with a discrete gaming graphics card. It’s in stores today sold with a price tag of about 135 thousand rubles. In terms of iron, everything is very good here: octa-core Ryzen 7 and GTX 1650 graphics allow the user to play modern games and engage in video processing. This configuration uses 16 GB of RAM (3200 MHz) and a 512 GB drive. The display is also geared towards gaming. Uses IPS-matrix with a refresh rate of 120 Hz. At the same time, the color gamut of the screen is excellent — 100% sRGB.

Octa-core Ryzen 7 gives the ultrabook a solid performance headroom at the level of not the poorest desktop systems. Two graphics cores are available — integrated Vega 8 graphics and a conditionally gaming GTX 1650. The manufacturer also provided for the connection of the XG Mobile docking station with the GeForce RTX 3080 graphics card for hardcore gamers. The ultrabook was obviously created with an eye on games, so the issue of heating in such a dense layout is especially acute. The active cooling system generally copes — under load, the processor holds the bar at 80 degreesonly occasionally heating up to 90. The case at such moments can heat up to 50 degrees (in the area above the keyboard).

Autonomy lags far behind competitors, powerful hardware affects. In office mode, ROG Flow X13 can last 7-8 hours. Users note the design and materials of the case: it is made of metal, plastic and glass. It is especially surprising that the engineers managed to put a decent cooling system into the ultrabook case. and discrete graphics. Yet note a good set of ports and sound quality. The disadvantages include limited BIOS settings and a bug with picking up tablet mode. Judging by the reviews, in some delivery options, the laptop is not equipped with the fastest SSD.

The ROG Flow X13 is the most versatile ultrabook on the market, allowing you to not only work, but also play games without any problems. Although in terms of display it lags behind the DELL XPS 13, it costs much less and completely surpasses it in terms of filling.

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