HP Omnibook X Flip 16

DOUBLING UP HP's latest Omnibook 2-in-1 is a decent-enough productivity laptop, but it truly shines when it's transformed into tablet mode

- Erlingur Einarsson

HP has proven itself better than just about anyone at one specific laptop variant: the 2-in-1.

While a dedicated drawing tablet might be the preferred choice for creatives, many will want to combine a fully fledged laptop and drawing tablet in one device, and that the HP Omnibook X Flip 16's selling point.

At first sight, the Omnibook looks much like any nondescript enterprise laptop in ubiquitous silver. However, the magic element here are the hinges that continue moving the screen all the way around until it turns into a tent (270 degrees) or a tablet (360 degrees), with the keyboard on the back. The screen orientation flips automatically based on what position you hold the laptop in.