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Ex-business convertibles like the Dell Latitude 7420 2-in-1<\/a> and ThinkPad X1 Yoga<\/a> are the best used 2-in-1 laptops, listing on Swappa for about $200 to $500 in October 2026. This guide picks the convertibles and detachables worth buying used, explains which pen each one takes, and covers the checks that matter on a laptop that folds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quick Answer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For most buyers, a used business convertible is the best 2-in-1 value. The Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1<\/a> sold for about $370 on Swappa in September 2026, the Latitude 7420 2-in-1<\/a> listed for about $205 to $310, and the ThinkPad X1 Yoga<\/a> stores a rechargeable pen inside the laptop. Choose a Surface Pro<\/a> if you want a tablet first. Before you buy, check which pen the laptop supports, because pens built for one protocol don’t always work on another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shop Used Laptops on Swappa<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Convertible vs. Detachable: Which 2-in-1 Type Fits You?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A convertible<\/strong> is a regular laptop with a hinge that folds the screen all the way around, so it works as a laptop, a tent, a stand or a thick tablet. The keyboard is always attached, which makes it the better pick for typing on your lap. The Dell Latitude<\/a> 2-in-1, HP Elite x360<\/a>, ThinkPad X1 Yoga<\/a> and Lenovo Yoga<\/a> lines are convertibles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A detachable<\/strong> is a tablet first. The screen holds the computer, a kickstand props it up, and the keyboard clips on and comes off. The Surface Pro<\/a> is the best-known example. Detachables are lighter in tablet mode, but they are top-heavy on a lap, and the keyboard is often sold separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pick a convertible if you type a lot and want one device that always works as a laptop. Pick a detachable if you mostly use it as a tablet and only sometimes need a keyboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Used 2-in-1 Laptops at a Glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Prices below come from Swappa on October 7, 2026: an average sale price where recent sales exist, and the range of live listings where they don’t. Several picks have only a few listings, so check the product page before you decide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Model<\/th>Type<\/th>Pen<\/th>Memory<\/th>Swappa Price<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Dell Latitude 7420 2-in-1<\/a><\/td>14-inch convertible<\/td>Optional Dell pen (Wacom AES), no garage<\/td>Soldered<\/td>Listed $206 to $309; one sold for $284 in August<\/td><\/tr>
Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1<\/a><\/td>13-inch convertible<\/td>Dell pens (Wacom AES), no garage<\/td>Soldered<\/td>About $370 average sale<\/td><\/tr>
Dell Latitude 5310 2-in-1<\/a><\/td>13-inch convertible<\/td>Dell pens (Wacom AES), no garage<\/td>Two SO-DIMM slots<\/td>Listed $248 to $308<\/td><\/tr>
Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1<\/a><\/td>14-inch convertible<\/td>Dell pens (Wacom AES), no garage<\/td>Soldered<\/td>Listed at $494<\/td><\/tr>
ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5<\/a> and Gen 6<\/a><\/td>14-inch convertible<\/td>Garaged, rechargeable Lenovo pen<\/td>Soldered<\/td>Listed $369 to $504<\/td><\/tr>
ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 1<\/a> and Gen 2<\/a><\/td>13-inch convertible<\/td>Garaged ThinkPad Pen Pro (some units have none)<\/td>Soldered<\/td>Listed $237 to $360<\/td><\/tr>
HP Elite x360 830 G10<\/a> and EliteBook x360 830 G8<\/a><\/td>13-inch convertible<\/td>HP Rechargeable Active Pen 3, magnetic, sold separately (830 G8)<\/td>Soldered (830 G8)<\/td>830 G10 listed at $648; an 830 G8 sold for $497 in May<\/td><\/tr>
Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 (14ILL10)<\/a><\/td>14-inch convertible<\/td>Lenovo Yoga Pen on some units<\/td>Soldered<\/td>About $640 average sale (512GB)<\/td><\/tr>
Microsoft Surface Pro 9<\/a><\/td>13-inch detachable<\/td>Surface Slim Pen 2 (MPP), stores in pen-storage keyboards<\/td>Soldered<\/td>About $460 average sale (Core i5, 256GB)<\/td><\/tr>
Microsoft Surface Pro 11<\/a><\/td>13-inch detachable<\/td>Surface Slim Pen 2 (MPP), stores in pen-storage keyboards<\/td>Soldered<\/td>About $640 average sale (Snapdragon X Plus, 256GB)<\/td><\/tr>
Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable<\/a><\/td>13-inch detachable<\/td>Dell pen docks and charges on the keyboard<\/td>Soldered<\/td>Listed at $525; one sold for $505 in June<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Prices change daily and vary with condition, processor and storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Business Convertibles: Dell Latitude, HP Elite and ThinkPad X1 Yoga<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Companies refresh their laptop fleets every few years, which is why ex-business models far outnumber consumer models among the convertibles listed on Swappa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dell Latitude 2-in-1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dell’s Latitude 2-in-1s are the deepest pool. The Latitude 7420 2-in-1<\/a> is a 14-inch convertible that listed for about $205 to $310 in early October 2026, and the 13-inch Latitude 5320 2-in-1<\/a> sold for about $370 on average. The Latitude 5310 2-in-1<\/a>, listed at $248 to $308, is the only pick here with two SO-DIMM memory slots<\/a>, so you can add RAM later. The premium Latitude 9430 2-in-1<\/a> listed at $494. The 7420, 5320 and 9430 all have soldered memory, so buy 16GB if you need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dell’s manuals show no pen garage on these models, and Dell lists the 7420 2-in-1<\/a> pen as optional, so price a pen in if the listing doesn’t include one. Dell’s Premier Rechargeable Active Pen (PN7522W)<\/a> works with the 7420, 5320, 5310 and 9430 2-in-1s and supports Wacom AES 1.0 and 2.0, and the Dell Active Pen (PN579X)<\/a> can switch between AES and Microsoft’s MPP. Decoding Dell Laptops: Inspiron vs. Latitude vs. XPS vs. Vostro vs. Precision<\/a> explains where the Latitude 5000, 7000 and 9000 series sit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HP Elite x360<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

HP’s Elite x360<\/a> convertibles are the third big business line, but Swappa had only two HP x360 listings on October 7, 2026: one Elite x360 830 G10<\/a> at $648 and one EliteBook x360 1030 G3<\/a> at $432. An EliteBook x360 830 G8<\/a> sold for $497 in May. HP’s QuickSpecs for the 830 G8<\/a> list soldered memory and an optional HP Rechargeable Active Pen 3 that attaches magnetically, but they don’t name the pen’s protocol, so buy the pen HP lists for your exact model. Decoding HP Laptops: Pavilion vs. Envy vs. EliteBook vs. ProBook vs. Spectre vs. Omen<\/a> covers how the EliteBook and Spectre lines fit together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga and L13 Yoga<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The ThinkPad X1 Yoga<\/a> is the premium ThinkPad convertible, with a 14-inch touchscreen, the ThinkPad keyboard and a pen that lives inside the chassis. Lenovo’s spec sheets describe the pen on the X1 Yoga Gen 5<\/a> and the X1 Yoga Gen 6<\/a> as “on-board garaged and rechargeable,” so it charges while it is docked. In early October 2026, X1 Yoga Gen 5<\/a> and Gen 6 listings on Swappa ran $369 to $504.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ThinkPad L13 Yoga<\/a> is the budget version: a 13.3-inch convertible with a garaged ThinkPad Pen Pro<\/a>, though Lenovo also sold it without a pen. L13 Yoga Gen 1<\/a> and Gen 2 listings ran $237 to $360.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two cautions apply to both. Their memory is soldered, so buy 16GB if you need it. And Lenovo’s spec sheets name the pen but not its protocol, so if the garage is empty, buy the replacement Lenovo lists for that exact model rather than a generic stylus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shop Used Dell Latitude Laptops on Swappa<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Consumer Convertibles: Lenovo Yoga and HP Spectre<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Consumer convertibles turn up on Swappa less often than ex-business models. The Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 (14ILL10)<\/a>, a 14-inch model with an Intel Core Ultra chip, sold for about $640 with 512GB in June. Lenovo pairs it with the Lenovo Yoga Pen<\/a>, though some units shipped without one, and its memory is soldered. Swappa also lists other Lenovo Yoga laptops<\/a>, so check whether a given Yoga is a convertible or a clamshell Yoga Slim. Decoding Lenovo Laptops: ThinkPad vs. IdeaPad vs. Yoga vs. Legion vs. ThinkBook<\/a> explains the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HP’s Spectre x360<\/a> is the other big consumer name, but Swappa had no Spectre x360 listings on October 7, 2026, and recent sales of HP Spectre laptops<\/a> ran about $300 to $570. If you find one, confirm which pen HP lists for that model before you buy a replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Detachable: Surface Pro<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Surface Pro<\/a> is the detachable most buyers mean when they say 2-in-1, and it has the deepest used supply of any line in this guide. Swappa sale data from early October 2026 puts a Surface Pro 9<\/a> with a Core i5 and 256GB at about $460<\/strong>, and a Surface Pro 11<\/a> with a Snapdragon X Plus and 256GB at about $640<\/strong>. An older Surface Pro 7+<\/a> with a Core i5 and 256GB sells for about $345.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two things matter more than the generation. The Surface Pro 8 and later use the Slim Pen 2, and Microsoft’s keyboards with pen storage hold and charge it<\/a>, while the Pro 7 and 7+ use the older Surface Pen. And Microsoft sells the keyboard separately, so price a listing without one as a tablet. Used Microsoft Surface Buyer’s Guide: Laptop vs. Pro vs. Go<\/a> covers the Intel vs. Arm question, keyboard costs and how long Microsoft supports each model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pens Explained: MPP, AES and USI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Active pens talk to the screen’s digitizer using a protocol, and a pen works fully only on a screen that supports its protocol. Three matter on the used market:<\/p>\n\n\n\n