Are there any alternatives?

The Asus VivoBook Flip 14 is around the same price and offers significantly better performance. The display and battery life aren’t any better, but at least you’ll get a faster laptop that can handle more demanding workloads.

　　If you don’t need a 2-in-1, then the Asus ZenBook 13 OLED UM325UA is a great choice. It’s within a couple of hundred dollars of the IdeaPad Flex 5i, but it offers much better performance, a gorgeous and color-accurate OLED display, and a 1TB PCIe SSD. If your budget can handle it, then the ZenBook 13 should be on your list.

　　Another 2-in-1 to consider is the HP Envy x360 13. It’s also an AMD machine and so much faster, and it has a much better display. It’s also a bit more expensive, but it’s worth the extra cash.

　　

How long will it last?

The IdeaPad Flex 5i 14 offers solid construction that should evoke confidence in years of service. Its components are up to date, if not the fastest, so it should keep you productive for just as long. You won’t like the industry-standard one-year warranty.

　　

Should you buy it?

No. Take away the performance of the AMD processor from its predecessor and add on more than $100 to the price, and the IdeaPad Flex 5i 14 isn’t so much of a bargain.