I think the 13″ version is what you want size/weight wise, but just be aware that the RAM isn’t user upgradable on that size (but the NVME SSD drive and wireless card are).
You can get something really nice in the $600-800 range, especially if you wait for a good deal. The EnvyX360 is the mid-grade HP lineup that really has 90% of the features that the top of the line Spectre have (like all aluminum body and better screen options), but at a much lower price point. If you are looking some something with a little more quality and life expectancy I would highly recommend looking at the HP Envy X360 with the Ryzen AMD 4500u or 4700u processor. The color accuracy is also terrible, although this isn’t a huge concern given your desired use. One thing that is pretty universal about 2in1 in that price range is that the screens are all terrible – 250 nits brightness is common which is below the 300 nit min that most people can work with. That being said, $500 is really hitting the bottom of the barrel when it comes to 2in1s. The 2020 AMD processors are much better than the Intel offerings with the 4500u costing less than an i5 but performing as good or better than an i7. If the machine is purpose driven to be used for the SQ Mixpad only, then you can find a 2in1 in your price range – perhaps something with an AMD Ryzen processor because they are a tremendous value. Other thoughts, or personal experiences are still welcome. Not even certain if the newest mixpad app will run on older OS, less powerful, and slower processors, or has any other compatibility issues with SQ’s running v1.5 firmware? Also, for me working capital is pretty puny these days. My worry was if using these lower processor speed, older OS tablets/2 in 1’s (including refurbished), will it be unstable regarding connectivity to my router or perform poorer with SQ Mixpad software. Especially since tablets usually have a way of not lasting too long anyway. Was hoping maybe some user’s were getting good performance from cheaper new Android OS tablets, or even older Window OS refurbished units in the under $500 US (or cheaper) range. However, I do still have some small shows where I get stuck mixing a whole gig from the tablet alone, so 12-14″screen would be nice. Otherwise, I didn’t use all of it’s other bells and whistles. My recently croaked (Windows 10) 2 in 1 was mostly used as an extra SQ display sitting beside the mixer, that I occasionally carry to the balcony for quick FOH adjustments, or onto stage during soundchecks to tweak wedges. But both are tethered by physical connections to a fixed mixer location.
I”m already using a powerful ASUS laptop (without tablet option) for running Waves and couple other things, and an older but powerful Creation Station for my DAW.
Unfortunately, ASUS Zenbook Duo falls into that “big(ger) bucks” category I’m hoping to avoid.
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