There are lots of great laptops out there that support Windows Ink, but the sheer amount of choices can be overwhelming. We're here to help, and in this roundup, we've gathered the best laptops you can buy that feature Windows Ink pen support, ranging from Microsoft's Surface laptops to choices for gamers from Asus.

The Lenovo Yoga 9i for 2023 is just one example of Lenovo's great convertibles. It is a fantastic laptop with Windows Ink and one of the best you can buy today, as we said in our review.

Starting with performance, the Lenovo Yoga 9i is a very fast machine. It's powered by 13th-generation Intel Core processors, specifically from the P series, which means they have a 28W TDP. This higher power rating means you get much more performance, with the Intel Core i7-1360P offering 12 cores, 16 threads, and boost speeds up to 5.0GHz. Beyond that, the Lenovo Yoga 9i can be configured with up to 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, so you get everything you could ask for performance-wise.

The display is a 14-inch panel with a 16:10 aspect ratio, which gives you a great canvas for working but also for taking notes or doodling with Windows Ink. The base model now comes with a 2.8K (2880x1800) OLED panel with a 90 Hz refresh rate, or you can upgrade to an even higher resolution screen with a 3.8K (3840x2400) option available.

The laptop comes with the Lenovo Precision Pen 2, which offers 4,096 pressure levels and tilt support. However, a downside to this design is that the pen can't be stored on the laptop. As for portability, the Lenovo Yoga 9i measures 15.25mm in thickness and starts at 3.09 pounds, which is fairly portable for an all-metal laptop of this size.

For ports, you get two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a standard USB Type-C port, four USB Type-A, and a headphone jack. It lacks HDMI, which some users might have liked to see, but you get DisplayPort over USB-C functionality from the Thunderbolt 4 ports.

For most people, the HP Spectre x360 13.5 will be the best choice, offering a great balance of performance, efficiency, and a simply beautiful premium design. Starting with its internal specs, the Spectre x360 13.5 is everything you'd expect of a premium Windows laptop.

It comes with Intel's 13th-generation processors, but unlike the laptop above, these come from the U15 series. You can go up to an Intel Core i-1255U, which has 10 cores, 12 threads, and boost speeds up to 4.7GHz, so performance isn't lacking at all. Additionally, you can configure the Spectre x360 with up to 32GB of onboard RAM and a 2TB SSD, so this is a premium laptop through and through and better in some ways than Lenovo's offering.

The display makes the Spectre x360 13.5 stand out from the crowd. While previous Spectre laptops have typically used 16:9 displays, the Spectre x360 13.5 has a 3:2 aspect ratio display. This gives you a nice canvas for Windows Ink, but it's also great for productivity in general.

For Windows Ink, the HP Spectre x360 comes with the HP Rechargeable MPP 2.0 Tilt Pen in the box. The included pen includes tilt support, which means it can handle shading in supported apps and charges via USB Type-C. Plus, the pen attaches magnetically to the side.

HP uses a 5MP camera with 1080p video in all its premium laptops, which means you get fantastic image quality from the webcam. Not only that but there are also smart features like auto framing and lighting correction and support for Windows Hello.

Regarding ports, the HP Spectre x360 13.5 has two Thunderbolt 4 ports, one USB Type-A, a microSD card reader, and a headphone jack. A decent selection, to be sure, and with a Thunderbolt dock, you can connect just about anything you want to it.

The Surface Pro lineup felt stale for years, but Microsoft rejuvenated the series with the Surface Pro 8. And now, the Surface Pro 9 builds on that new design, introducing colors and bringing Arm processors to the main Surface line.

Microsoft has always made the Surface Pro a proper laptop on the inside, and here, we're getting 12th-generation Intel Core processors up to a Core i7-1255U, which gets you 10 cores, 12 threads, and boost speeds up to 4.7GHz. That's for the Wi-Fi model, but the 5G model is also very good, with a Microsoft SQ3 chipset with eight cores, delivering strong performance and battery life. You can configure the Surface Pro 9 with up to 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, though you're limited to 16GB and 512GB for the 5G version. Regardless, it's a capable laptop.

The Surface Pro 9 features a 13-inch panel with super-sharp 2880 x 1920 resolution and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate to make the experience feel much more delightful. If you're using Windows Ink, you'll also be happy to know there is Tactile Signal support with the Surface Slim Pen 2.

The camera is also one of the best things about the Surface Pro 9, just as it has been for its predecessors. It has a front-facing 5MP webcam, which can record 1080p video and is one of the best cameras on any Windows device. There's also a 10MP camera on the back with support for 4K video.

Microsoft has unfortunately opted only to include two Thunderbolt 4 ports. Of course, you can always use a Thunderbolt dock to expand the port selection, but that may not be convenient for everyone.

Most laptops that support Windows Ink are convertibles, but not many are like the HP Dragonfly Folio. Instead of a 360-degree hinge, this laptop has a dual-hinge design, where one hinge opens the laptop, and the second hinge lets you pull the display closer to you and over the keyboard. It may seem strange, but it makes it much more convenient to use as a tablet, and it's better for Windows Ink.

But let's touch on performance. It's driven by 12th-generation Intel Core processors, up to a Core i7-1265U, with 10 cores, 12 threads, and boost speeds up to 4.8GHz. That's all you need for great performance in day-to-day use, and unless you're running demanding creative apps, you'll be just fine with this.

Then there's the display, a 13.5-inch panel with a 3:2 aspect ratio. It supports touch and Windows Ink, and the convertible design makes it much easier to switch to tablet mode whenever needed. The base model of the laptop comes in Full HD+ (1920 x 1280) resolution, but you can upgrade to a stunning 3K2K (3000 x 2000) OLED panel, which gives you a phenomenal viewing experience.

Above the screen, HP has packed an 8MP camera, one of the very best you'll find on any laptop. Its high resolution has many smart features like face tracking zoom and auto framing. Plus, it supports Windows Hello facial recognition.

Of course, the design is a big part of this laptop, and we've already mentioned HP's unique convertible style. The laptop is 17.78mm thick, pretty standard for HP, and weighs 3.09 pounds. That's reasonable for a convertible laptop.

A downside of this device is the port selection, which is limited to two Thunderbolt 4 ports, along with a headphone jack.

We've already highlighted the HP Spectre x360 13.5, but if you're into content creation and need more powerful hardware, the Spectre x360 16 suits your needs.

Like the smaller sibling, the Spectre x360 16 does come with Intel 13th-generation processors. There are two options: The base model includes an Intel Core i7-13700H, a 45W CPU with 14 cores, 20 threads, and boost speeds up to 5.0GHz. However, you can opt for a different configuration, which has an Intel Core i7-1360P with speeds up to 5.0GHz and paired with Intel Arc A370M discrete graphics. This discrete GPU can help with certain creative workloads, so it's up to you whether you need more GPU power or CPU performance. Aside from that, you get up to 32GB of RAM and 2TB of SSD storage, so it's a premium laptop in every way.

The display is a large 16-inch panel with a 16:10 aspect ratio, giving you a fantastic canvas for drawing or taking handwritten notes. The base model comes in 3K (3092 x 1920) resolution, which is already very sharp for something of this size. If you want even better image quality, the upgrade option for an Ultra HD+ (3840 x 2400) OLED panel is for you. Windows Ink support is the same as the smaller model, with an included pen supporting 4,096 pressure levels.

The similarities continue with the Spectre x360 16 having the same design language as the smaller sibling with its dual-tone look. Of course, being a larger and more powerful laptop means more weight — the Spectre x360 16 starts at 4.45 pounds, so it's a bit harder to carry with you. It's also thicker, at 19.81mm.

You get two Thunderbolt 4 ports, one USB Type-A port, HDMI, a headphone jack, and a microSD card reader. This is enough to cover all the basics, and it's nice to see HP using the larger chassis to add HDMI.

A gaming laptop may not be the first thing you think of for a laptop that supports Windows Ink, but the ROG Flow X13 is an oddity, in a good way. While it's from a gaming brand, it's a very lightweight and portable laptop, on top of being a convertible that comes with a pen included.

The Asus ROG Flow X13 is powered by an AMD processor, specifically the Ryzen 9 7940HS. This is a 35W processor with 8 cores and 16 threads; plus, it can boost up to 5.2GHz, making it one of this segment's most powerful laptop processors. Graphics are powered by the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070, and you also get 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, which rounds out a premium set of specs overall.

The Asus ROG Flow X13 has a 13.4-inch panel in the 16:10 aspect ratio, while the base model has Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. There are also some configurations with an Ultra HD+ (3840 x 2400) and a 60Hz refresh rate.

Even though this is a gaming laptop, it's a convertible, so the screen supports touch and Windows Ink pens and can be used as a tablet. A pen is included in the box, and it supports 4,096 pressure levels, though there's no way to keep it attached to the laptop.

Despite its gaming roots, the Asus ROG Flow X13 is a sleek-looking laptop with an all-black design. Perhaps most importantly, despite packing a discrete GPU and powerful CPU, the Asus ROG Flow X13 is just 15.8mm thick and weighs 2.87 pounds, which makes it one of the lightest devices on this list. This is a really impressive design.

Asus managed to cram a few ports in here, including two USB Type-C ports, one USB Type-A, HDMI, and a headphone jack, which makes for a well-rounded setup for such a small device.

The Lenovo Yoga 6 is another AMD-powered laptop, and while it's meant for a more budget-conscious crowd, it still delivers the goods in more ways than one.

Performance-wise, the latest Lenovo Yoga 6 is packing AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors, specifically a Ryzen 5 7530U at the base level. That gives you 6 cores, 12 threads, and boost speeds up to 4.5GHz. Plus, it has 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD in the base configuration, which is pretty solid for a budget-oriented laptop.

For the display, the Lenovo Yoga 6 uses a 13.3-inch panel, and it comes in a 16:10 aspect ratio, which is great to see for a budget laptop. The resolution is 1920 x 1200, or Full HD+, which is fine for something of this size. There's touch and pen support, but with this being a cheap laptop, the pen isn't included with the device, so you'll have to buy it separately.

Surprisingly, despite the lower price tag, the Lenovo Yoga 6 still has a 1080p webcam, which is fantastic to see at this lower price point. That higher-quality webcam is ideal for video calls, and on top of that, there's Windows Hello facial recognition, which is another rarity at this price point.

As for portability, the laptop weighs roughly 3 pounds and measures 17.35mm in thickness, so it's fairly portable for a convertible. The port setup on the Lenovo Yoga 6 is also fantastic. It has two USB Type-C ports, two USB Type-A ports, HDMI, a headphone jack, and a microSD card reader.

Officially priced at roughly $750, the Lenovo Yoga 6 isn't always the most budget-friendly laptop, but you can find it for just $500 at Best Buy right now, and that's a fantastic price for everything you're getting here. If you're on a tighter budget, this is one of the best laptops with Windows Ink pen support.

There aren't many Windows tablets, so finding a good one can be difficult, especially at a low price. The Surface Go 3, however, is an excellent Windows tablet you can use as a laptop, and it's great for Windows Ink.

Performance-wise, it's not going to be up there with the cream of the crop, but you can choose between an Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y or a Core i3-10100Y, with the higher tier being a dual-core, four-thread CPU that can boost up to 3.9GHz.

Regarding the display, it's a 10.5-inch display, and just like the premium Surface devices, it comes in a 3:2 aspect ratio, which you rarely see at this price point. The resolution is Full HD+ (1920 x 1280), which should be more than sharp enough for a screen of this size.

This is a Surface device, so Windows Ink is also a priority. The Surface Go supports the Surface Pen and other MPP pens, and it's designed to store the pen magnetically on the side. The Surface Pen supports 4,096 levels of pressure, and it also comes with tilt support, so the experience for inking is one of the best you can find.

Another great thing about the Surface Go 3 is the webcam. The front-facing camera is a 5MP sensor with 1080p video, similar to the Surface Pro 8, and it also supports Windows Hello facial recognition. On the back, there's an 8MP camera that also supports 1080p video.

The Surface Go 3 is also the most portable device on this list. It's just 8.3mm thick and weighs 1.2 pounds, making it extremely easy to carry around. As for ports, however, it's somewhat limited, though that's to be expected for a tablet, especially at this size. You get one USB Type-C port, a Surface Connect port, a microSD card reader, and a headphone jack.

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