Are there any alternatives?

We’ve mentioned the Dell Latitude 7410 Chromebook a few times, and it’s a comparable machine outside of being a clamshell. It’s also significantly more expensive, coming in at $1,900 for a machine with a Core i5, 16GB of RAM, a 256GB SSD, and a 4K display.

　　You could also consider the HP Pro c645 Chromebook Enterprise when it’s eventually released, and the Acer Chromebook Enterprise Flip 13 is available today and offers the same Google Enterprise features in a 2-in-1 format for $1,300 — although you’ll only get an 8th-gen Core i7 CPU. You’ll probably appreciate the 3:2 display at 2,256 x 1,504, however.

　　If you don’t need the enterprise features, you’ll probably be looking hard at the Google Pixelbook Go, our choice as the best Chromebook you can buy. It’s less expensive as well, but it’s also consumer-only, and so enterprise buyers will want to consider one of the other machines in this list of alternatives.

　　

How long will it last?

The ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook will last for years thanks to its robust build, and its components should keep Chrome OS humming along for just as long.

　　The one-year warranty is disappointing for an enterprise-class laptop, however.

　　

Should you buy it?

For the average Chromebook buyer, no. It’s a decent option for Chromebook enterprise users, but there are better Chromebooks for the average person out there.