The best-looking Windows 10 hybrid notebooks we’ve seen this week

Just more than a week into October and we’ve already seen quite a handful of stunning hybrid notebooks running Windows 10 especially those coming from Microsoft itself. Here’s five of the best-looking Windows 10 hybrid notebooks we’ve seen this week.

Microsoft Surface Pro 4

Microsoft gave its flagship Windows PC an upgrade just a few days ago. It packs a 12.3-inch PixelTouch display with a resolution of 2736 x 1824 pixels and comes in Core M, i5, or i7 CPUs.

Microsoft Surface Pro 4 specs:
12.3” PixelTouch display @ 2736 x 1824 pixels, 267ppi
Intel Core M3 with Intel HD Graphics 515
Intel Core i5 with Intel HD Graphics 520
Intel Core i7 with Intel Iris Graphics
4GB, 8GB and 16GB RAM
128GB, 256GB, 512GB SSD storage
WiFi 802.11ac
Bluetooth 4.0
5MP front-facing HD camera
8MP rear-facing autofocus camera
Windows 10 Pro
9-hour battery life
292.10mm x 201.42mm x 8.45mm (dimensions)
M3: 766 grams, i5, i7: 786 grams (weight)

Microsoft Surface Book

The Surface Book is the newest product from Microsoft, it features a bigger 13.5-inch PixelSense 3000 x 2000 display, a removable keyboard dock, and powered by Intel Core i5 or i7 CPU and NVIDIA GeForce Graphics.

Microsoft Surface Book specs:
13.5” PixelSense display @ 3000 x 2000 pixels, 267ppi
Intel Core i5 with Intel HD Graphics 520 or NVIDIA GeForce Graphics
Intel Core i7 with NVIDIA GeForce Graphics
8GB and 16GB RAM
128GB, 256GB, 512GB and 1TB SSD storage
WiFi 802.11ac
Bluetooth 4.0
5MP front-facing HD camera
8MP rear-facing autofocus camera
Windows 10 Pro

HP Spectre X2

HP is in the game as well with the introduction of the Spectre X2, a convertible with an aluminum body, stainless steel kickstand, a 12-inch display, Bang & Olufsen speakers, and powered by a 6th-gen Intel Core M CPU.

HP Spectre x2 specs:
12-inch Full HD IPS display, 184ppi
6th-gen Intel Core M CPU
up to 8GB RAM
128GB, 256GB, 512GB SSD
8MP rear camera w/ Intel RealSense 3D camera
5MP front camera
4G LTE
WiFi
2x USB Type-C
4x stereo speakers, Audio by Bang & Olufsen
Active Pen
Backlit keyboard
10-hour battery life
Windows 10
8mm thin
840g

Dell XPS 12

Full specs are not yet disclosed for the new XPS 12 but this convertible from Dell is already a stunner. It has a 12.5-inch display that comes in either Full HD or 4K resolution and Intel Core M CPU.

Dell XPS 12 (2015) key specs:
12.5-inch IPS Full HD / 4K IPS touchscreen display
Intel Core M5 processor
8GB RAM
128GB internal storage
8MP rear camera
5MP front camera
2x USB Type-C
Full-size backlit keyboard
Windows 10

VAIO Z Canvas

The former Sony PC brand is back in the US with the VAIO Z Canvas. It has a 12.3-inch display with 2560 x 1704 resolution, Intel Core i7 Haswell CPU, Intel Iris Pro Graphics, and supports up to 1TB 2nd-gen PCIe SSD.

VAIO Z Canvas specifications:
12.3-inch LCD WQXGA+ 2560 x 1704 IPS display
Intel Core i7 Haswell processor
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200
Up to 1TB 2nd generation PCIe SSD w/ PCIe Gen.3 compatibility
Up to 16GB of RAM
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
USB 3.0
SD memory card reader
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI output
LAN (RJ45) port
Digitizer stylus included
Microsoft Signature Edition
Windows 10 Pro

And there you have it. These machines are expected to be available in select markets starting this month, so which one is your bet?