10 Best Touchscreen Laptops 2022

26 Apr 2022, by Lydia Kah-Pavlou, min. read

Shopping for touchscreen laptops can be tricky as there are loads of models to choose from with varying specs. Touchscreen laptops can be really helpful for uni work such as more creative projects, or organising your workload, so getting a touchscreen laptop is often favourable if you know you’ll be using your laptop for work.

If you’re thinking about purchasing a touchscreen laptop, we’ve picked out some of the best for all budgets and compared the specs and features to help you to make a decision on what laptop would be perfect for you and what you plan on using it for.

If a touchscreen laptop isn’t quite ticking the box, then check out our list on 2-in-1 laptops too.

Best touchscreen laptops with pen

1. HUAWEI MateBook E-HUAWEI, £999.99

If you’re looking at touchscreen laptops that comes with a pen, the HUAWEI MateBook E is built for versability and when paired with the HUAWEI M-Pencil you can elevate your user experience. With premium video and audio experience, this laptop is great if you want to be creative with your work and scribble notes, or create artwork or effortless visuals.

You can use the HUAWEI MateBook E as a laptop, tablet or creative station so it’s easy to adapt it for what you need, whether that’s writing essays or video chatting with friends and family. The HUAWEI M-Pencil is also super lightweight and good for sketching and doodling while you’re on the go. Other cool features include fingerprint unlocking, portable and fast charging, surround sound and noise reducation microphones for when you’re taking video calls.

What’s in the box:

1 x HUAWEI MateBook E
1 x HUAWEI Smart Magnetic Keyboard
1 x USB-C Power Adapter
1 x Charger Cable Type C
1 x HUAWEI M-Pencil

Technical specs:

Operating system: Windows 10
RAM: 16 GB LPDDR4x
Processor: 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1110G4 Processor
Storage: 128 GB/512 GB NVMe PCIe SSD
WiFi: Yes
Ethernet: No
Battery life: up to 10 hours
Battery type: Li-polymer
Disc drive: No
Memory card reader: No
HDMI: HDMI x 1
Audio connections: 3.5mm jack
Webcam: HD webcam
Colour: Nebula Grey

Screen specs:

Screen resolution: 2560×1600
Screen size: 12.6
Screen type: OLED
Touch screen: Yes

Pros

Can be used as a laptop or tablet thanks to detachable keyboard
Impressive overall specs
Designed to suit both work and personal needs
Secure fingerprint unlock

Cons

Expensive and on the high-end of laptops

Get a student discount at HUAWEI

2. Surface Go 3- Microsoft, from £369

The Surface Pro 3 is a touchscreen 2-in-1 laptop which can be switched between a laptop and a tablet, so it’s great for both working and lesisure. When paired with the Surface Pen you can easily customise notes and draw up quick sketches, to help support your work.

It’s also a super lightweight laptop and comes with Window 11, has a long battery life and a 10.5 inch touchscreen, so the compact size is great for portability. Windows 11 also comes with built-in apps that are optimised for use with the Surface Pen, for a seamless user experience.

If you’re after something super portable for campus then this, or a mini laptop are both great options.

What’s in the box:

1 x Surface Go 3
1 x Power Supply
1 x Quick Start Guide

Technical specs:

Operating system: Windows 11
RAM: up to 8GB
Processor: Dual-core Intel^® Pentium^® Gold 6500Y processor
Storage: SSD drive: 128 GB
WiFi: Yes
Ethernet: No
Battery life: up to 11 hours
Battery type: 2-cell lithium ion
Disc drive: No
Memory card reader: Yes Micro SD
HDMI: unknown
Audio connections: 3.5mm jack
Webcam: HD webcam
Colour: Platinum, matte black

Screen specs:

Screen resolution: Full HD 1920 x 1280
Screen size: 10.5
Screen type: PixelSense Display
Touch screen: Yes

Pros

Can be a tablet or laptop
Built in apps optimised for Surface Pen
Easy to use while on-the-go
Affordable

Cons

Surface Pen sold separately for an additional price, from £99.99
Screen size is on the smaller side

Get a student discount at Microsoft

3. HP Pavilion x360 14-dy0015na Convertible Laptop – Core™ i3- HP, £599.99

The HP Pavilion x360 14-dy0015na Convertible laptop will adapt to your everyday needs, thanks to the fact it has four angles to choose from for your set up. What’s special about this particular laptop is that it was designed with the enviroment in mind, and is made from sustainable mateirals and ocean-bound plastics.

This laptop also comes with the HP Rechargeable MPP2.0 Tilt Pen so you can create effortles sketches and notes. You’ll also get Amazon Alexa, fingerprint unlocking and a super speedy charging time and long battery life, so it’s perfect for travelling.

What’s in the box:

Technical specs:

Operating system: Windows 11
RAM: 8 GB
Processor: Intel® Core™ i3
Storage: 256 GB SSD
WiFi: Yes
Ethernet: No
Battery life: up to 8 hours
Battery type: 3-cell lithium ion
Disc drive: No
Memory card reader: Yes MicroSD
HDMI: HDMI 1.4 x 1
Audio connections: 3.5mm jack
Webcam: HD webcam
Colour: Silver

Screen specs:

Screen resolution: Full HD 1920 x 1080
Screen size: 14
Screen type: IPS LCD
Touch screen: Yes

Pros

Comes with HP Tilt Pen (without having to purchase seperarely)
Fingerprint unlocking
Fast charging
Amazon Alexa
Mid range in terms of price
Enviromentally concious

Cons

Not the best battery life
Convertable laptop may not be bested suited to someone who prefers a traditional laptop setup

Get a student discount at HP

Best 14-inch touchscreen laptops

4. IdeaPad 3 Chromebook Gen 6- Lenovo, £169.99

This 14 inch Lenovo Chromebook is a great touchscreen laptop option for someone on a budget. Chrome OS has built in apps to help you work (and relax after work) and when you log in with your Google account you’ll have instant acess to all of your files and documents on your Google drive.

Chromebooks also benefit from being safe from viruses and malware with regular updates every 6 weeks and Google Assistant can help you to do things such as send emails, check your calendar or control your smart home devices.

What’s in the box:

1 x Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14″ Chromebook
1 x Charger

Technical specs:

Operating system: Chrome OS
RAM: 4 GB LPDDR4X
Processor: MediaTek MT8183 Processor
Storage: 64 GB eMMC
WiFi: Yes
Ethernet: No
Battery life: up to 16 hours
Battery type: 3-cell lithium polymer
Disc drive: Yes/No
Memory card reader: Yes MicroSD
HDMI: unknown
Audio connections: 3.5mm jack
Webcam: HD webcam
Colour: Arctic Grey and Abyss Blue

Screen specs:

Screen resolution: Full HD 1920 x 1080
Screen size: 14
Screen type: TN LCD
Touch screen: Yes

Pros

Affordable and budget friendly
Easy to use touchscreen to make life quicker and easier

Cons

As a chromebook it’s only good if you use have a Google account and Google smart devices

Get a student discount at Lenovo

5. Inspiron 14 2-in-1 Laptop- Dell, £579

This 2-in-1 Dell touchscreen laptop can be customised to suit your needs, based on memory, hard drive, keyboard and processor, so you can really get what you need out of a laptop. The screen is virtually boderless so you can enjoy watching your fave TV shows without interuption and it can also be used as a tablet thanks to the detachable keyboard.

This is also a secure laptop with fingerprint unlocking and a secure shutter over the camera, so you can be certain your privacy is safe while you’re using it.

What’s in the box:

1 x Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 Laptop
1 x Adapter

Technical specs:

Operating system: Windows 11
RAM: 16 GB DDR4
Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 5 5500U Mobile Processor with Radeon™ Graphics
Storage: 512 GB SSD
WiFi: Yes
Ethernet: No
Battery life: up to 11 hours
Battery type: 4-cell integrated battery
Disc drive: No
Memory card reader: Yes SD
HDMI: HDMI 1.4b x 1
Audio connections: 3.5mm jack
Webcam: HD webcam
Colour: Mist Blue

Screen specs:

Screen resolution: Full HD 1920 x 1080
Screen size: 14
Screen type: TrueLife
Touch screen: Yes

Pros

2-in-1 so can be adapted for your needs
Secure and has fingerprint unlocking
Large screen
Mid-range in terms of price

Cons

If you prefer a traditional laptop rather than a tablet it might not be the best option

Get a student discount at Dell

6. HP Pavilion 14-dv0014na Touchscreen Laptop – Core™ i3- HP, £549.98

The HP Pavilion 14-dv0014na is a great touchscreen laptop if you’re focused on entertainment. This is a compact laptop that’s easy to carry and transport, but it has a large screen-to-body ratio and Audio by B&O so you can enjoy streaming movies or music effortlessly.

Other great features are the anti-glare panel, so you can easily work outside or on the train without interuption, the fingerprint reader and multi touchpad and the fact you can connect to Amazon Alexa.

What’s in the box:

1 x HP Pavilion 14-dv00114na Touchscreen Laptop
1 x Power adapter

Technical specs:

Operating system: Windows 11
RAM: 8 GB DDR4-3200 MHz RAM (1 x 8 GB)
Processor: Intel® Core™ i3
Storage: 256 GB SSD
WiFi: Yes
Ethernet: No
Battery life: up to 8 hours and 15 minutes
Battery type: 3-cell 43 wh Li-ion polymer
Disc drive: No
Memory card reader: Yes
HDMI: HDMI 2.0 x 1
Audio connections: 3.5mm jack
Webcam: HD webcam
Colour: Silver

Screen specs:

Screen resolution: Full HD 1920 x 1080
Screen size: 14
Screen type: IPS LCD
Touch screen: Yes

Pros

Mid range in terms of price
Antiglare screen
Fingerprint locking

Cons

Not the best battery life

Get a student discount at HP

Best 15.6-inch touchscreen laptops

7. IdeaPad 3i Gen 6- Lenovo, £399.99

If you’re looking for touchscreen laptops with a slightly bigger screen, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 laptop is strong enough to run the most demanding apps and games, thanks to its processors so it’s perfect for both working and relaxing and you know you’ll be able to rely on your laptop when you really need it. There are also smart features such as eye care to help tackle eye strain and noise cancellation to remove noisy background distractions while you’re working.

Being a touchscreen laptop this means that you can easily swipe through different tabs and edit documents or play games online, making this laptop a great all-rounder.

What’s in the box:

1 x IdeaPad 3i Gen 6
1 x Power Adaptor

Technical specs:

Operating system: Windows 10
RAM: 16 GB DDR4
Processor: Up to 11^th Gen Intel^® Core™ i7
Storage: Up to 1T HDD
WiFi: Yes
Ethernet: No
Battery life: up to 8 hours
Battery type: unknown
Disc drive: No
Memory card reader: Yes
HDMI: HDMI x 1
Audio connections: 3.5mm jack
Webcam: HD webcam
Colour: Arctic Grey, Abyss Blue, Sand

Screen specs:

Screen resolution: Full HD 1920 x 1080
Screen size: 15.6
Screen type: FHD IPS
Touch screen: Yes

Pros

Affordable
Good processors
Smart features

Cons

Not the best battery life
A budget laptop, so fairly basic and more likely to be less reliable than more expensive models on this list

Get a student discount at Lenovo

8. XPS 15 Laptop- Dell, £1,768.99

The Dell XPS 15 has an edge-to-edge view so if you’re investing in a laptop with a bigger screen for watching Netflix or movies, the investment will pay off. It comes with 4K Ultra HD for super clear content and a brighter and clearer display.

For creators this is a great laptop as the processor can keep up with demanding workloads and the wifi is super fast, meaning you can load creative apps and tools without having to worry about them crashing or your laptop overheating and it intertuping your workload. There’s also a huge amount of flash storage so you’ll have plenty of room for storing videos, graphics and larger files.

What’s in the box:

1 x Dell XPS 15
1 x Power adaptor
1 x USB Type-C to HDMI adaptor
1 x USB Type-C to USB adaptor

Technical specs:

Operating system: Windows 11
RAM: 16 GB DDR4
Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-11800H Processor
Storage: 1 TB SSD
WiFi: Yes
Ethernet: Killer Ethernet port
Battery life: up to 10 hours
Battery type: 6-cell lithium ion
Disc drive: No
Memory card reader: Yes SD
HDMI: unknown
Audio connections: 3.5mm jack
Webcam: HD webcam
Colour: Black or Silver

Screen specs:

Screen resolution: Full HD 1920 x 1200
Screen size: 15.6
Screen type: LCD
Touch screen: Yes

Pros

Good for creators
Clear display and sound
Good memory
Eco friendly

Cons

Expensive

Get a student discount at Dell

Best 17.3-inch touchscreen laptops

9. HP ENVY 17-ch1007na Full-HD Touchscreen Laptop – Core™ i7- HP, £1,149.98

If you want a touchscreen laptop with a screen size of over 17 inches, this HP Envy laptop is a good choice. It has a powerful processor and bold colours on the screen, so you can create and work freely and easily. The fingerprint reader and camera shutter also help to ensure ultimate privacy, which can be a big concern for a lot of people.

The HP Envy also benefits from HP QuickDrop allowing you to quickly transfer files from your phone to your computer to help make working across multiple devices to much easier, and eliminating the need for emails or USBs.

What’s in the box:

1 x HP Envy 17-ch1007na
1 x Powder adaptor

Technical specs:

Operating system: Windows 11
RAM: 16 GB DDR4-3200 MHz RAM (2 x 8 GB)
Processor: Intel® Core™ i7
Storage: 1 TB SSD
WiFi: Yes
Ethernet: No
Battery life: up to 9 hours and 45 minutes
Battery type: 4-cell, 55 Wh Li-ion polymer
Disc drive: No
Memory card reader: Yes
HDMI: HDMI 2.0b x 1
Audio connections: 3.5mm jack
Webcam: HD webcam
Colour: Silver

Screen specs:

Screen resolution: Full HD 1920 x 1080
Screen size: 17.3
Screen type: IPS
Touch screen: Yes

Pros

Fast charging
Fingerprint unlocking
High resolution screen
Overall good specs

Cons

Large size, so harder to transport for travelling
Expensive for those on a budget

Get a student discount at HP

10. Acer Chromebook 317 Touchscreen- Acer, £499.99

The Acer Chromebook 317 is the world’s first 17-inch Chromebook and is perfect for increasing producitivty and optimal displays. Designed for both working and entertainment, this Chromebook comes with an optional touchscreen to help you easily doodle on notes or scroll through music and benefits from a long battery life and speedy wifi connection.

The wide angle webcam is perfect for video calls and the dual digital microphones ensured perfect sound, so, whether you’re using your laptop for working or catching up with friends, you know you’ll be having the best call experience.

What’s in the box:

1 x Chromebook 317
1 x Lithium Ion Battery
1 x AC Adapter

Technical specs:

Operating system: Chrome OS
RAM: 4 GB LPDDR4X
Processor: – Intel® Celeron® Processor N4500
Storage: 64 GB eMMC
WiFi: Yes
Ethernet: No
Battery life: up to 10 hours
Battery type: 3-cell lithium ion
Disc drive: No
Memory card reader: Yes microSD
HDMI: unknown
Audio connections: 3.5mm jack
Webcam: HD webcam
Colour: Silver

Screen specs:

Screen resolution: Full HD 1920 x 1080
Screen size: 17.3
Screen type: IPS LCD
Touch screen: Yes

Pros

Mid-range in terms of price
Big screen for improved productivity
Built in apps for improved productivity
Great for remote learning or working

Cons

Large size means it’s harder to transport

Get a student discount at Acer

How to measure laptop screen size

To measure a laptop screen, you need to do it diagonally from one corner of the screen to the other. Simply take a measuring tape and lay it flat against the screen from the bottom left hand corner to the top right or visa versa and you’ll have the laptop screen size.

What’s the best touchscreen laptop?

Th best touchscreen laptop will depened on both your budget and your needs. Touchscreen laptops can have a whole range of different factors and features, and there is no one answer or one size fits all when it comes to purchasing one. If you’re specifically looking at touchscreen laptops, the best ones come with (or are compatible with) a pen or stylus, to optimise the touchsceeen feature.

What to look for in a touchscreen laptop

When looking at touchscreen laptops, you need to consider factors such as screen size, whether or not it’s compatible with a pen or stylus, as well as what apps are pre installed or compatible with your laptop. Of course, this all depends on what you want to use your laptop for, as you may be using it for entertainment or just for work but it’s always wise to check out RAM, storage, battery life and camera functions too.

Finding the right laptop takes time, but we’ve saved you time by compiling this super helpful guide on all things laptops, so check it out.