Buying a new gadget usually involves touching or tapping the screen. That has been our expectation since smartphones ate the world whole. It’s a gamble whether your laptop will respond or just leave an oily fingerprint on the screen if you tap it. In today’s world, touch screens are essential, but not all laptops come with them. You have to look for one when shopping for a laptop specifically.
Usually, a touch screen laptop with pen has conductive digitizers that are applied directly to the screen and allow the user to tap, pinch, and swipe. The most common way laptops detect finger touches is with capacitive touch. The screen detects the conductivity of your hand’s surface.
Stylus touch input will be available on what laptops?
There is a tendency to have touch support on various types of laptops. I’ll outline the major varieties.
Budget Laptop Devices:
Almost all low-cost laptops (models without dual-in-one hinges or tablet modes) lack touch screens, though you may also encounter exceptions from time to time. Touch screens should be welcomed as a pleasant surprise in computers under $500, not seen as a necessity.
Business Laptop Devices:
Among the models presented here are those with and without touch. There is a strong likelihood that models in the same system category will have both touch and non-touch features.
Convertible Laptops:
Touch screens are inherent to all 2-in-1 machines by their very nature. The 360-degree-rotating 2-in-1 cannot be used in tent mode or tablet mode because the keyboard is not accessible. Touch input is therefore crucial when using those modes. A 2-in-1 that removes its keyboard leaves us with only our fingers or a stylus for input. Indeed, another distinguishing characteristic is whether the 2-in-1 additionally supports stylus input, and if so, whether it’s included with the 2-in-1 laptop with stylus pen or sold separately.
Gaming Laptops:
There are very few gaming laptops with touch screen capabilities, and most models have 15- or 17-inch screens. Games for the PC aren’t written to support touch input, so adding a touch screen would exacerbate a battery problem that is often already burdensome.
Big Screen Devices:
There are very few laptops with a 17-inch touchscreen display that supports touch input. A touch-panel implementation of that size is prohibitively expensive. Furthermore, touchscreen laptops often double as two-in-ones, and 17-inch tablets would be awkward to use.
Chromebooks:
The first Chromebooks did not have touch screens, but they are now being included in a growing number of new models. Chromebooks (most of which have rotating 360-degree screens, although some have detachable displays) are introducing touch capabilities to the category as much as Android apps are now widely available.
Macbooks:
Except on some MacBook Pro models, there is no touch screen interface supported by any Mac desktop or laptop. macOS is not designed to support touchscreen interaction. Among Apple devices, iPhones and iPads are the only ones with full-touch displays.
Stylus Support for Touch Screen Laptops
Touch-capable screens are required to support pen support and simple tap, swipe, and pinch operations. Consider the pen options of a touchscreen laptop if you like sketching or taking handwritten notes. Stylus types are rapidly evolving from passive sticks that use your fingertip as a surrogate to active pens with a built-in battery and buttons and possible pressure sensitivity.
In the top tier are true digital pens, meaning that they are powered by a battery in-built as well as active. However, while choosing the best touch screen laptop with pen, you must also consider the quality of touch sensitivity battery life, quality of display, size, and weight of the device.
Top 10 Touch Screen Laptop
Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5 13" Laptop, FHD (1920 x 1080) Touch Display, Intel Core i3-10110U Processor, 4GB DDR4 Onboard RAM, 64GB eMMC, Intel Integrated Graphics, Chrome OS, 82B80006UX, Graphite Grey
$300.00 in stock
15 used from $299.99
Features
- Touch Screen Type :Capacitive.Aspect Ratio:16:9
- Work from home, school, or anywhere with the outstanding combination of performance, connectivity, and entertainment enabled by 10th generation InteI Core processors. The Lenovo Flex 5 offers intelligent performance features that adapt to you for a personalized, intuitive, and responsive experience
- This 2-in-1 laptop combines a keyboard and touchscreen to make it easy to interact with everything on your display. You can also use the Lenovo digital pen (sold separately) to quickly write, click or drag files right on the screen
- The 13.3-inch FHD display in this slim, light 360° convertible Chromebook offers beautiful visuals, while narrow bezels minimize distractions. Two user-facing stereo speakers keep you immersed in the experience
- Use your Google account to easily access files, videos, music, and documents stored on the cloud from anywhere. With up to 10 hours of battery life, you'll stay productive
Acer Aspire 5 A515-56-36UT Slim Laptop | 15.6" Full HD Display | 11th Gen Intel Core i3-1115G4 Processor | 4GB DDR4 | 128GB NVMe SSD | WiFi 6 | Amazon Alexa | Windows 10 Home (S mode)
$296.00 in stock
14 used from $230.92
Features
- Powerful Productivity: 11th Generation Intel Core i3-1115G4 processor delivers unmatched speed and intelligence, enabling impressive creating, productivity, and gaming experiences. With Turbo Boost Technology, get up to 4.1GHz for your high-demand applications
- Visibly Stunning: Experience sharp details and crisp colors on the 15.6" Full HD display with 82.58% screen-to-body, 16:9 aspect ratio and narrow bezels
- Ergonomic Typing: Ergonomically-designed hinge lifts the keyboard for comfortable typing, improved cooling, and a better sound experience
- Internal Specifications: 4GB DDR4 on-board memory (1 slot available); 128GB NVMe solid-state drive storage (1 hard drive bay available) to store your files and media
- Acer's Purified.Voice technology, features enhanced digital signal processing to cancel out background noise, improve speech accuracy and far-field pickup, which not only makes calls clearer, but makes talking to Alexa easier than before.
Samsung Chromebook Plus V2, 2-in-1, 4GB RAM, 32GB eMMC, 13MP Camera, Chrome OS, 12.2", 16:10 Aspect Ratio, Light Titan (XE520QAB-K01US)
$290.00 in stock
5 used from $219.99
Features
- Aspect Ratio:16:10
- LIGHTWEIGHT 2-in-1 DESIGN At just under 3 pounds, the Chromebook Plus is incredibly lightweight. You can easily fold it into tablet mode for comfortable viewing and browsing
- BUILT-IN PEN Experience the power of the incredibly precise built-in pen that never needs charging. It's always ready to write, sketch, edit, magnify and even take screenshots
- DUAL CAMERA Fold your laptop into tablet mode to capture clear shots and even zoom in for a closer look with the revolutionary 13MP world-facing camera with autofocus
- CHROME OS AND GOOGLE PLAY STORE Create, explore and browse on a bigger screen with the tools you use every day —all on the secure Chrome OS
Gateway 11.6" 2-in-1 Touchscreen Laptop Computer, Intel Celeron N4020 Up to 2.8GHz, 4GB DDR4 RAM, 64GB eMMC, Webcam, HDMI, Windows 10 S, Office 365 Personal 1-Year, 64GB Flash Stylus, Purple
Features
- CPU: Intel Celeron Processor N4020 @ 1.10GHz (2 Cores, 4M Cache, up to 2.8 GHz)
- 11.6" LCD IPS Touchscreen Display, (1366 x 768) Display; Intel UHD Graphics 600; 360° flip-and-fold convertible design
- 4GB LPDDR4 RAM, 64GB eMMC Storage. No Optical Drive; 0.3MP Front-Facing Camera and Built-in Microphone Ideal for Home, Student, Professionals, Small Business, School Education, and Commercial Enterprise, Online Class, Google Classroom, Remote Learning, Zoom Ready
- USB 2.0 x 1, USB 3.0 x 1, Power button, Micro SD Slot x 1, HDMI x 1
- ▌Authorized Bundle ▌Bundled with 3 In 1 Design Stylus (Stylus Pen + Ballpoint Pen + USB 3.0 64GB Flash Drive); Windows 10 Home in S Mode; Office 365 Personal for One Year Included; Purple
Newest Lenovo Flex 5 14" FHD IPS Touchscreen Premium 2-in-1 Laptop, AMD 4th Gen Ryzen 5 4500U, 16GB RAM, 256GB PCIe SSD, Backlit Keyboard, Fingerprint Reader, Digital Pen Included, Windows 10
1 used from $899.00
Features
- AMD 4th Generation Ryzen 5 4500U Processor (6-core, 2.3 GHz Up To 4.0 GHz, 8 MB Cache), 16GB DDR4 Memory, 256GB PCIe SSD
- 14" Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS Touchscreen Energy-efficient WLED Display, AMD Radeon Series
- 802_11_AC, Bluetooth 4.2, Card Reader, HD Audio with Stereo Speakers, Webcam, Fingerprint Reader
- 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.1 Type-A, 1 x HDMI, 1 x Headphone/Speaker/Line-Out Jack
- Backlit Keyboard, Windows 10 Home 64-bit, 52.5WHr 4-cell lithium_ion, 3.63lb, Graphite Grey
Acer Aspire 5 A515-46-R14K Slim Laptop | 15.6" Full HD IPS | AMD Ryzen 3 3350U Quad-Core Mobile Processor | 4GB DDR4 | 128GB NVMe SSD | WiFi 6 | Backlit KB | Amazon Alexa | Windows 10 Home (S mode)
$357.00 in stock
4 used from $324.88
Features
- Powerful Productivity: AMD Ryzen 3 3350U delivers desktop-class performance and amazing battery life in a slim notebook. With Precision Boost, get up to 3.5GHz for your high-demand applications
- Maximized Visuals: See even more on the stunning 15.6" Full HD display with 82.58% screen-to-body, 16:9 aspect ratio and narrow bezels
- Backlit Keyboard and Fingerprint Reader: Biometric fingerprint reader and Windows Hello sign-in options help keep your Acer PC secure
- Internal Specifications: 4GB DDR4 on-board memory (1 slot available); 128GB NVMe solid-state drive storage (1 hard drive bay available) to store your files and media
- Acer's Purified.Voice technology, features enhanced digital signal processing to cancel out background noise, improve speech accuracy and far-field pickup, which not only makes calls clearer, but makes talking to Alexa easier than before.
Lenovo Flex 14 2-in-1 Convertible Laptop, 14 Inch FHD, Touchscreen, AMD Ryzen 5 3500U Processor, Radeon Vega 8 Graphics, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 256GB NVMe SSD, Win 10, Black, Pen Included
$608.88 in stock
1 used from $526.30
Features
- Up to 8 hours of battery life with quick recharge technology to power your laptop computer up to 80%
- Comprehensive protection with Windows 10 helps protect against viruses, malware, and ransomware
- Convenient TrueBlock privacy shutter allows you to physically close your webcam when you're not using it
- The included Active Pen lets you draw or take notes directly on the screen, anywhere you go
- With a full HD touch display and the AMD Ryzen processor, you can work, stream, game, and edit videos
HP Pavilion x360 14” Touchscreen Laptop, 11th Gen Intel Core i5-1135G7, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD Storage, Full HD IPS Display, Windows 10 Home OS, Long Battery Life, Work & Streaming (14-dw1024nr, 2021)
12 used from $445.99
Features
- FREE UPGRADE TO WINDOWS 11 (13) (when available, see below)
- VIBRANT DISPLAY - Your creations are brought to life with the 14-inch diagonal Full HD (1920 x 1080) multitouch enabled, edge-to-edge glass display. Video Playback Battery life-Up to 10 hours and 45 minutes
- STELLAR PERFORMANCE - The 11th Generation Intel Core i5-1135G7 (1) processor lets you get work done more efficiently
- EYE-CATCHING GRAPHICS - Marvel at crystal-clear imagery thanks to Intel Iris Xe Graphics (2)
- MEMORY & STORAGE - HP Envy brings you even more bandwidth with 8 GB of RAM and increased hard drive space with 256 GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD storage (3)
Lenovo 2-in-1 Convertible Laptop, 14inch FHD (1920X 1080) Touchscreen, Intel Pentium Gold 5405U 2.30GHz, 4GB DDR4 RAM, 128GB NVMe SSD, WiFi, HDMI, Windows 10- (Renewed)
Features
- Intel Pentium Gold 5405U Dual Core 2. 3GHz Processor, 4GB DDR4-2400 MHz RAM, 128GB NVMe SSD Storage
- 14.0" FHD IPS Display (1920x108), Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 610
- 802. 11AC Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1 Combo, Front-Facing 720p HD Webcam with Privacy Shutter
- 2 x 2.0W Speakers with Dolby Audio DAX3, Dual Array Microphones, NO Optical Drive
- 3x USB Ports, 1x HDMI, 1x Headphone/microphone Combo Jack, 1x Media Card Reader, Windows 10 OS
Samsung - Plus 2-in-1 12.2" Touch-Screen Chromebook - Intel Celeron - 4GB Memory - 32GB eMMC Flash Memory - Stealth Silver
$285.00 in stock
4 used from $199.00
Features
- Processor Manufacturer: Intel
- Processor Type: Celeron
- Processor Model: 3965Y
- Processor Speed: 1.50 GHz
- Standard Memory: 4 GB
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