Are there any alternatives?

I’ve already said it: The ThinkBook 13s is a superior alternative. It offers far better value to small business users with greater expandability, faster performance, and better battery life. You can go with either AMD or Intel on the Gen 2 version or AMD only on the slightly updated Gen 3 model for quite a bit more money.

　　The Dell XPS 13 is another solid choice. Yes, you give up the military testing for durability, but the XPS 13 is undoubtedly quite durable, and you also lose the spillproof keyboard and self-healing BIOS. But you get a better-built, faster, more elegant, and all-around better laptop.

　　Finally, the HP Spectre x360 14 is an excellent option if you’d like to consider a convertible 2-in-1. It’s better-looking, faster, and has a superior build, and its OLED display is spectacular, with inky blacks and wide, accurate colors.

　　

How long will it last?

The ThinkBook 13x is built well enough to promise years of service, and its components are up to date. The one-year warranty is disappointing as usual, particularly for a laptop aimed at small business users who might expect longer support.

　　

Should you buy it?

No. The ThinkBook 13x is a nice laptop, but it’s currently incredibly overpriced and, even at a more reasonable cost, simply doesn’t warrant buying it over its (very slightly) larger sibling, the ThinkBook 13s.