Are there any alternatives?

The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 is a close competitor and costs about $200 less, sporting the same Ryzen CPU and slightly faster performance. Its battery life isn’t as strong, though, and its screen is lower quality.

　　The Lenovo Yoga C640 is another good option, starting at just $600. The Intel Core i3 is a fairly big step back in terms of performance, but you get significantly better battery life in exchange.

　　The HP Spectre x360 13 is step up in aesthetics and the ability to configure a 4K display. As configured (although with a slower Intel CPU and 512GB of storage), it’s about $300 more expensive, and adding the 4K display bumps up the price another $200.

　　

How long will it last?

The Envy x360 13 is built well enough to last as long as you’ll need it, and its performance will keep up for years as well. The inclusion of Thunderbolt 3 means you’ll be able to connect modern peripherals. The 1-year warranty, though, is typical and disappointing.

　　

Should you buy it?

Yes. The Envy Envy x360 13 is a sleek, well-built, and fast 2-in-1 that feels far more premium than its price tag suggests.