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# Pen-enabled 2-in-1 laptop recommendations

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* Read [Beginner's guide to drawing tablets](/drawtab/basics/beginners-guide.md)
* Review these [Buying tips](/drawtab/buying/buying-tips.md)
* Look through the [Drawing tablet buying guide](/drawtab/buying.md)

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## Overview

Pen-enabled 2-in-1 laptops aren't really drawing tablets. They're laptops that you can also use for drawing. The drawing experience with these devices is not as good as a dedicated drawing tablet, but it may be enough for what you need.

* Operating system: currently all run Windows
* Scenario: General purpose
* Pen tech: varies. MPP, EMR

These devices are really for general-purpose use. They are great choices when you want a full-featured desktop operating system where you can use things like Microsoft Office or the full version of Photoshop.

## Samsung Galaxy Book 4/5 360

This is a 2-in-1 laptop that folds over. The drawing experience is good - not super great but good.

Pen information:

* Tech: Wacom EMR (specifically UD EMR)
* Comes with this pen: [Samsung pens](/drawtab/catalog/pens/samsung-s-pen.md) ([Samsung S Pen notes](/drawtab/catalog/pens/samsung-s-pen/samsung-s-pen-notes.md))
* Pen compatibility: These devices also work with the Wacom CP-913 pen. Many people choose to use the Wacom CP-913 instead of the S Pen.

Recent models:

* Samsung Galaxy Book5 360
* Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360
* [Samsung Galaxy Book 360](/drawtab/catalog/computers/samsung/samsung-galaxy-book-360.md)

## Microsoft Surface Pro

This is a 2-in-1 laptop that can be used with a detachable keyboard. The drawing experience is OK. It's better suited, in my opinion, for note-taking or whiteboarding rather than drawing.

Pen information

* Tech: MPP (similar to AES)
* Comes with pen: NO. You have to buy the Surface Slim Pen 2 separately.

[Microsoft Surface Pro 8 notes](/drawtab/catalog/computers/microsoft/microsoft-surface-pro-9/microsoft-surface-pro-8-notes.md)

* [Microsoft Surface Pro](/drawtab/catalog/computers/microsoft/microsoft-surface-pro-9.md) (starting at $900)