Is there a better alternative?

The Lenovo Yoga C930 is the most direct 14-inch 2-in-1 competitor, and it’s one of our favorite convertibles. It feels considerably more solid in hand (while weighing half a pound more), but it uses last year’s CPU and doesn’t last as long on a charge. It also retails for a higher price at $1,800 for a Core i7 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB PCIe SSD (on sale for $1,494).

　　If you don’t really need a 2-in-1 (even though there are some really great ones), you could stick with a clamshell laptop. The latest Dell XPS 13 is a great option with a slightly smaller 13.3-inch display and a much smaller chassis. It offers similar performance and lesser but still strong battery life, and we think it’s better looking. The XPS 13 is also a bit more expensive at $1,709 for the same configuration.

　　Finally, if you’d rather buy a detachable tablet, then you could always go with the best: The Microsoft Surface Pro 6. It offers a rock-solid build quality and modern good looks, and its performance and battery life is also great for productivity. It’s also an expensive option when fully configured with the optional Type Cover and Surface Pen. An equivalent configuration with $1,900 for the tablet portion alone and then $2,160 fully outfitted with keyboard and pen.

　　

How long will it last?

Given its MIL-STD-810g rating and modern components, the LG Gram 14 2-in-1 should last for years of productive work. Only the lack of Thunderbolt 3 limits its ultimate useful lifespan, or at least its expansion capabilities. LG provides the industry-standard one-year warranty.

　　

Should you buy it?

Yes. The LG Gram 14 2-in-1 feels great in hand, provides all the performance you’ll need to be productive, and it lasts a very long time in doing both.