Is a tablet or 2-in-1 laptop with a stylus useful for a student?

Matt’s daughter already has a laptop for university, but will a lighter device with a smartpen be better for taking notes?My daughter will be starting university and already has a more-than-adequate laptop for essay writing and Netflix. But rather than carry it to and from lectures all the time, we wondered if it would be worth investing in a tablet or smaller 2-in-1 laptop with a stylus for note taking. Or do you think it would be better to stick with a small screen laptop? MattThere are