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The 5 best laplets

Can’t work on your tablet but fed up with lugging around a heavy laptop? The “laplet” is the hottest hybrid since the cronut. These lightweight devices are super-portable but also pack the processing power you would expect from a desktops

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Rachael Sigee18 October 2016

1. Microsoft Surface Pro 4

The Surface Pro 4 has accessories such as the Surface Pen, which is designed to provide an authentic pen-to-paper experience, while the screen has in-built Palm Block technology so you won’t accidentally make a bank transfer while writing.

£749, Currys, Buy it now

2. iPad Pro

The newest 9.7in iPad claims to have the least reflective screen in the world and is equipped with ambient light sensors that automatically adapt the colour of the display to your environment. Faster and more powerful than a standard PC, it still has 10 hours of battery life.

£499, John Lewis, Buy it now

3. Lenovo Ideapad Miix 700

A watchband hinge means it’s easy to flip between laptop and tablet and this device comes in a good-value bundle with accompanying detachable keyboard and ActivePen stylus.

£899.95, John Lewis, Buy it now

4. Dell XPS 12

Keyboard and screen attach magnetically, which is automatically detected so the device can adjust its functionality.

£849.95, John Lewis, Buy it now

5. Acer Aspire Switch 10 E

For a more affordable convertible, the Aspire Switch 10 has an Intel Atom x5 processor for greater power efficiency. It runs Windows 10 and the snap hinge lets it be used in tablet, notebook, tent or display modes.