Are there any alternatives?

The Lenovo Yoga C640 is a bit smaller, gets much better battery life, and has a better display. It’s also $600, but it comes with less storage and a much slower CPU.

　　For just $50 more, you can opt for the even faster Acer Swift 3. It’s built well, looks good, and is the fastest budget laptop we’ve tested. It also has a mediocre display, though.

　　For that same price, you should consider going the route of a Chromebook. The $650 Google Pixelbook Go is an excellent choice, offering a great display and excellent portability.

　　

How long will it last?

The Yoga IdeaPad Flex 5 is durable enough to last as long as you expect from a $600 machine. And it’s fast enough to keep up with your workflow for years. There’s no Thunderbolt 3 support, and so expansion is limited, but that is expected at this price point. The 1-year warranty is typical and disappointing.

　　

Should you buy it?

Yes. The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 is a very competent budget laptop that shows off the strength of AMD processors.