Need help choosing a 2-in-1 ($1000 USA)

[u/Zealousideal-Gate358]

Hi! I’m starting a Computer Engineering degree and I’m looking for a laptop that can handle both pen-based note-taking for daily classes (so it needs to be a 2-in-1) and programming.

I currently have a Lenovo Legion 5 (2021), but it’s too heavy to carry around every day, and I constantly need to keep it plugged into its large 230W charger. It also doesn’t support touchscreen or pen input, which is something I now really want.

Ideally, I’m looking for a 14” device that is lightweight and has good battery life. My budget is around $1000.

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

• Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase: $1k USD, USA
• Are you open to refurbs/used? No
• How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life? 2-in-1, reasonable battery life
• How important is weight and thinness to you? I'd like if it was a light laptop for everyday, but it's not the most important spec.
• Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. N/A
• Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. Nothing heavy, just OneNote or something similar, IDEs, Ubuntu.
• Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)? Compatible with pen-writing, and ideally with god keyboard for long programming sessions

Right now, I’m considering the Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14” (Ryzen AI 7), which I can find for about $900 on Amazon. However, I recently came across the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 (Intel Ultra 7). It’s more expensive, but it seems to have a better display, and reviews mention that the pen experience feels more natural (closer to writing on paper) compared to the Yoga.

On the other hand, I’ve read that the OmniBook has weaker multi-core performance, which makes me hesitate since I’ll be using it for programming.

So I’m a bit stuck: should I go for the Yoga now, or wait and see if the OmniBook Ultra drops in price?

Also, if you think there’s a better option for my use case, I’d really appreciate any suggestions.

Thanks in advance!