Head-to-head · Best 2-in-1 Convertible Laptops

HP Pavilion x360 15 vs Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.2 vs 4.7). The gap is mostly about premium buyers who want one convertible that handles work, media, and creative tasks — read the strengths below before deciding.

Ranked #5 in Best 2-in-1 Convertible Laptops

HP Pavilion x360 15

4.2

$549

The Pavilion x360 15 is the budget convertible pick. At $549 it's roughly 60% the price of the Lenovo Yoga 7 — appropriate for students and casual users who want 2-in-1 form factor without paying $1000+. Outgrown faster than every other pick here.

Strengths

— Cheapest 2-in-1 in this round-up under $600
— Intel Core i5 or i7 SKUs available
— 15.6" 1080p touchscreen

Watch-outs

— Partially plastic chassis flexes more than the Yoga 9i or Spectre x360 14
— Lower-quality 1080p panel — colors and viewing angles trail OLED picks
— Hinge build feels lighter-duty

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Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best 2-in-1 Convertible Laptops

Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1

4.7

$1,399

The Yoga 9i is the best-overall 2-in-1 pick. OLED + soundbar hinge + Core Ultra in a premium metal chassis — the spec that anchors this category. Best for design-conscious users who want one laptop that does everything well.

Strengths

— 14" 2.8K 120Hz OLED touchscreen — best display in this round-up
— Soundbar hinge with Dolby Atmos speakers — strongest laptop audio in this lineup
— All-metal CNC chassis at 3 lbs — premium build for a convertible

Watch-outs

— $1399 is the most expensive pick — only the HP Spectre x360 14 is close
— Battery (10-12 hours) trails non-OLED ultrabooks
— Stylus sold separately ($60)

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How they stack up

HP Pavilion x360 15

Cheapest pick. Plastic chassis. Lowest display quality. Largest display besides Envy x360 16.

Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1

Best display and audio in lineup. Most premium build. Comparable price to HP Spectre x360 14. More features than Lenovo Yoga 7 or HP Pavilion x360.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	HP Pavilion x360 15	Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1
CPU	Intel Core i5 / i7	Intel Core Ultra 7
Display	15.6" 1080p touchscreen	14" 2.8K 120Hz OLED
RAM	8GB	16GB
Storage	512GB	1TB
Weight	4.2 lbs	3 lbs

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