The semi-unibody chassis is crafted from aluminum which not only looks very elegant, but also makes for a very sturdy design. Case rigidity is very good and flex is fairly minimal when twisting with no annoying creaking sounds. The keyboard deck resists pressure well with relatively minor flexing, although both the Spectre x360 as well as the XPS 13 2-in-1 are slightly more rigid in this area. The glass-covered touchscreen is also very resistant to twists and pressure on the lid does not cause any waves or ripples on the display.

The build quality is extremely high as well with tight tolerances and even and narrow gaps around the integrated bottom cover. The brushed surface in Platinum Silver, Bronze, or Copper (depending on the model) resists fingerprints about as well as any material we've ever encountered. The familiar watchband hinge looks very upscale, but we do wish the design was a bit stiffer: as is, the display will tilt backwards when prodded too vigorously during touchscreen operation or when picking the unit up too quickly. Like most consumer convertibles, there are no rubber strips or bumpers protecting the edges when in tent or stand mode, so care needs to be taken on any surface that's not buttery smooth to avoid unsightly scuffs and scratches.

The fingerprint reader on the right side of the touchpad allows password-less logins using Windows Hello. Fingerprints are recognized instantaneously as long as the fingers remain clean and dry.