Is there a better alternative?

The primary competitor to the ZenBook Flip S is likely the HP Spectre X360 13, which is still running 10th-gen CPUs. It has an equally nice OLED display, it’s quite a bit smaller, and performs just as well. You’ll also spend a few hundred dollars less to configure a similar machine.

　　If you don’t need a 2-in-1, then the Dell XPS 13 is a very compelling option. It’s recently been announced as joining the Tiger Lake club, and once it does, I’m certain it will be a strong performer. It’s the best 13-inch clamshell laptop on the market, making it a viable competitor to just about any other 13-inch machine.

　　

How long will it last?

The ZenBook Flip S is a robust laptop that feels like it will last forever. It’s well-built and configured with the latest technology, so it should last you years of productive work. As always, we’d love to see more than a one-year warranty, but Asus does throw in a year’s worth of accident protection.

　　

Should you buy it?

No, not yet. If Asus resolves the performance issues, then suddenly, the ZenBook Flip S becomes a very compelling 2-in-1. Until then, I’d hold off.