Are there any alternatives?

The MSI Summit E16 Flip is an interesting alternative. It also sports an excellent 16-inch 16:10 IPS display, although it can’t match the Spectre x360 16’s OLED’s contrast. It performs well and has decent battery life, but again it can’t quite match the Spectre x360 16.

　　If you aren’t looking for a convertible 2-in-1, the Dell XPS 15 OLED is a great option. It has similar build quality, an equally good display, and its performance is better for creative workflows. It’s slightly more expensive, however.

　　

How long will it last?

The Spectre x360 16 is an extremely well-built laptop and should last for years of abuse. Its CPU is a bit behind the curve with Intel’s 12th-gen processors coming soon, but it should still keep Windows 11 humming along for quite some time. The one-year warranty, an industry standard, is disappointing as usual.

　　

Should you buy it?

Yes. Buy the Spectre x360 16 for its display, keyboard and touchpad, and solid productivity performance. Just don’t expect it to keep up with the leaders in creative applications.