Is there a better alternative?

The HP Spectre x360 13 is a solid choice if you’re sold on a 2-in-1. It’s better-looking, just as solidly built if not more so, offers a spectacular display option, and if you go with a low-power display, you’ll get incredible battery life that puts the X13 to shame. It’s also $1,200 with a Core i7 CPU and a 512GB SSD, making it a less expensive choice as well.

　　If you’re not sold on a 2-in-1, then the Dell XPS 13 is a great alternative. It’s also better-looking, solidly built, offers better performance, and has much better battery life. And you’ll save about $175 for the same configuration as the X13.

　　If you need the extra security and manageability features of vPro, the HP Elite Dragonfly is a more modern and feature-packed commercial laptop.

　　

How long will it last?

The ThinkPad X13 is built well enough to last you as long as you’ll possibly need the laptop, and its components — Thunderbolt 3 and Wi-Fi 6 in particular — are up to date and will keep you connected for years. The one-year warranty is disappointing, especially for a business-class machine.

　　

Should you buy it?

No. The ThinkPad X13 doesn’t have a lot going for it unless you’re a die-hard ThinkPad fan.