A 2-in-1 laptop has the power of a laptop and the portability of a tablet. It is more versatile and has a more powerful processing system. A 2-in-1 laptop is great for gaming, office work and general use, but it's more expensive. A tablet has a smaller screen size, weaker processing power and shorter battery life, and it is cheaper. This is more suited for casual use, like streaming videos and surfing the web.