Are there any alternatives?

The HP Spectre x360 15 is another other powerful 2-in-1 alternative, although it doesn’t have a Core i9 option. It’s quite a bit less expensive, though, at $1380 on sale, and it has an OLED option if you want vibrant and accurate colors and inky blacks.

　　The best clamshell alternative is the Dell XPS 15, which can also be configured with a Core i9. The 4K IPS panel that Dell selected for the XPS 15 is excellent, and the 4K OLED panel is even better. You’ll pay $1,500 on sale right now for an equivalent configuration to our review Yoga C940, making the Lenovo $155 more expensive.

　　Finally, you could look at the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme, and even more powerful clamshell option. You’ll spend $1,616 on sale for the same configuration, but if you have money to burn you can spend up to $3,000 or more for a Core i9 and an OLED display.

　　

How long will it last?

The Yoga C940 15 is as robust as they come, and it feels like it will make it through the apocalypse without a scratch. The one-year warranty is disappointing, but we can’t fault Lenovo for this industry standard.

　　

Should you buy it?

Yes. You can go with our reviewed configuration and enjoy a very nice media consumption experience. Or, you can upgrade the display and CPU and have a powerful 2-in-1 that’s not only great for binging Netflix and light gaming, but also for cruising through your high-demand creativity tasks.