Are there any alternatives?

The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 is a natural competitor to the Acer Chromebook Spin 713, offering the same convertible 2-in-1 flexibility and sharper looks. But it’s not as fast, it doesn’t have the same ability to ramp up performance if you need it, and it’s stuck in the past with its 16:9 aspect ratio display. It’s slightly less expensive, though.

　　The Asus Chromebook Flip C436 is another strong competitor to the Acer, offering a convertible 2-in-1 with a 14-inch 16:9 display. It, too, is slower than the Acer Chromebook Spin 713, but it’s also slightly less expensive.

　　If you don’t care about flipping the display around, then Google’s Pixelbook Go is the best option. You’ll get better battery life, improved audio, and a smaller chassis — all for about the same price. There’s a reason we picked the Pixebook Go as the best all-around Chromebook.

　　

How long will it last?

The Acer Chromebook Spin 713 isn’t quite as robust in hand as some other Chromebooks we’ve tested, but Acer trusted it enough to subject it to some grueling testing. It’ll last for as long as you need it to and will keep Chrome OS humming along for years to come. The laptop comes with the usual one-year warranty.

　　

Should you buy it?

Yes. The Acer Chromebook Spin 713 is a solid premium Chromebook offering that has some advantages over its competition, speedy performance not being the least among them.