Is there a better alternative?

Business laptops abound, including some excellent 2-in-1s, giving the X1 Yoga some severe competition. And frankly, I prefer the Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 with its more svelte design and equally good build quality. And if you don’t need a 14-inch display, then Dell’s updated XPS 13 2-in-1 is a compelling option.

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How long will it last?

The X1 Yoga feels plenty robust to last for many years, certainly as long as you’ll want to keep using it. As always, we’d prefer a warranty that stretched longer than a year, especially for a business-class laptop in this price range. The one component that is the slightest bit dated is the CPU, and if that matters, then you’ll want to wait for the refresh to 10th-gen CPUs.

　　

Should you buy it?

Yes. If you’ve been craving that ThinkPad durability and class without the plasticky body, the ThinkPad X1 Yoga is for you.