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290 laptops for writers from HP, Lenovo, ASUS and more. Most cost $270 to $2,879, and half cost less than $952.

Laptops whose listing states a screen of 14 inches or less and a weight under 1.8kg. Not every listing states a weight, so this is the portable machines we can prove, not every portable machine.

We do not pick by hand: a laptop is here because its listed specs pass the checks.

Top brands: Lenovo (62)HP (58)ASUS (45)Dell (21)Ist Computers (16)Acer (12)Apple (4)

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CPUIntel N15019AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 39514Intel Core Ultra 911Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus9Intel Celeron N45008Intel Core Ultra 5 3228Intel Core Ultra 78Intel Core Ultra 7 258V6
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GPURadeon 840M6Radeon 780M4Radeon 860M4GeForce RTX 5070 Ti2GeForce RTX 50801Radeon 660M1Radeon 890M1
RAM16GB9332GB554GB558GB3464GB1812GB924GB66GB3128GB12GB1
Storage512GB571TB51256GB512TB36128GB2564GB184TB123TB6
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Screen14-inch20311.6-inch2213-inch1713.4-inch1610.1-inch913.3-inch711-inch512-inch5
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Refresh120Hz2960Hz23180Hz13144Hz130Hz1
TouchscreenTouchscreen152
WeightUnder 1.3 kg881.3 to 1.4 kg571.4 to 1.5 kg751.5 kg and up70
BatteryUnder 55 Wh955 to 64 Wh1364 to 75 Wh975 Wh and up14
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro102Windows 1159Windows 11 Home40ChromeOS27Windows 107Windows 10 Home4macOS3Windows 10 Pro1
Convertible 2-in-1Convertible 2-in-1124
Screen resolutionFHD+ (1920 x 1200)77FHD (1080p)46QHD and higher41HD (768p)364K UHD1
Display panelOLED65IPS39
RAM typeDDR546LPDDR5X36DDR416LPDDR59LPDDR4 / LPDDR4X2
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290 resultsSort byRecommendedSpec scorePrice: low to highPrice: high to low
MicrosoftSpec score 7.9

Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 13.8-inch

+Snapdragon X2 Elite processor with 16 GB RAM
+1000 GB storage for a large file library
+Light at 1.36 kg for daily carrying
$1,549.99-23%List: $1,999.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:26 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+1TB storage: 165 of the 276 here have less
+1.38 kg: 153 of the 290 here are heavier
−60 Hz screen: 43 of the 67 here refresh faster
$999.99-23%List: $1,299.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:26 PST - Details
MicrosoftSpec score 8.0

Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 13-inch

+Lightweight at 0.89 kg for carrying around
+OLED display panel with 120Hz refresh rate
+Touchscreen with 2-in-1 detachable design
−Qualcomm Snapdragon chip rather than Intel or AMD
$1,649.99-21%List: $2,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:27 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 8.3

AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 13.4-inch

+2.5K QHD+ display with 180Hz refresh rate
+Convertible 2-in-1 design with touchscreen
+Light at 1.2 kg for a 13.4-inch laptop
−Only 32GB unified memory
−Small 13.4-inch screen for gaming
$2,030.99-15%List: $2,399.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:21 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.3

Intel N100, 4GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 11.6-inch

+Touchscreen that folds into a tablet-style 2-in-1
+Lightweight at 1.36 kg for carrying
+Windows 11 Pro operating system
−Low 1366 x 768 HD display resolution
−Only 4GB RAM for multitasking
$259.99-9%Was: $285.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:21 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.7

AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+Very light at 1.39 kg for carrying
+1TB of storage for larger files
+32GB of memory for multitasking
−Full HD+ resolution is lower than higher-resolution screens
−14-inch screen offers less space than larger models
$1,649.99-8%Was: $1,799.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:25 PST - Details
AppleSpec score 7.6

Apple M5, 24GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 13-inch

+Very light at 1.23 kg for carrying
+24GB unified memory for multitasking
+1TB storage for large files
−Runs macOS only
$1,703.00-5%List: $1,799.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:21 PST - Details
AppleSpec score 7.4

Apple A18 Pro, 8GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 13-inch

+Very light at 1.23 kg for carrying
+512GB storage for files and apps
+A18 Pro chip for everyday tasks
−Only 8GB unified memory limits multitasking
−Full HD resolution is lower than higher-end displays
$789.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:21 PST - Details
AppleSpec score 7.6

Apple M4, 24GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 13-inch

+Very light at 1.24 kg for carrying
+24GB unified memory for multitasking
+M4 chip for fast everyday performance
−Runs macOS only
No current price. Check it at the store.
HPSpec score 7.3

Intel N150, 4GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 14-inch

+14-inch screen with HD 768p resolution
+Lightweight at 1.47 kg for carrying
+128GB UFS storage
−Only 4GB of RAM
−HD 768p resolution is low for the screen size
No current price. Check it at the store.
LenovoSpec score 7.3

4GB RAM, 64GB Storage, 14-inch, HD (768p)

+Lightweight design at 1.3 kg for carrying
+14-inch screen offers a mid-size viewing area
+64GB storage for local files
−HD 720p resolution is lower than full HD screens
−Only 4GB of RAM limits heavy multitasking
$249.89
as of 11/04/2026 12:25 PST - Details
MicrosoftSpec score 7.6

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 12-inch

+Light at 1 kg for easy carrying
+Detachable 2-in-1 design works as tablet or laptop
+Touchscreen supports direct on-screen input
−256GB storage is limited for large file libraries
−12-inch screen is smaller than most Pro models
$1,049.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:27 PST - Details
MicrosoftSpec score 7.4

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 13-inch

+OLED 13-inch touchscreen for vivid, sharp visuals
+Detachable 2-in-1 design works as tablet or laptop
+16GB RAM for everyday multitasking
−Weighs 1.69 kg, heavier than the lighter Pro models
No current price. Check it at the store.
LenovoSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+Intel Core Ultra 7 processor for demanding tasks
+16GB of memory for smooth multitasking
+1TB of storage for a large file library
−Display refreshes at 60Hz, below high-refresh panels
$1,320.12
as of 11/04/2026 12:25 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.7

AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+32GB DDR5 memory for heavy multitasking
+1TB storage for large files and applications
+AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO processor for demanding work
−Non-touch display limits direct screen input
$1,649.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:25 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+OLED panel for vivid, high-contrast display
+Touchscreen with 2-in-1 flip design
+32GB RAM for heavy multitasking
−Weighs 1.57 kg for daily carrying
−70Wh battery capacity
$1,872.68
as of 11/04/2026 12:21 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.4

AMD Ryzen 5 3500U, 12GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+12GB DDR4 RAM for smooth multitasking
+Full HD touchscreen on a 14-inch display
+Convertible 2-in-1 design for flexible use
−Heavier at 1.6 kg for frequent carrying
−Windows 10 operating system is an older version
$719.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:25 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.3

Intel Celeron N4020, 4GB RAM, 64GB Storage, 14-inch

+Light at 1.36 kg for carrying daily
+14-inch display for compact use
+Windows 10 operating system
−Only 4GB RAM for multitasking
−Only 64GB storage limits local files
$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:25 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.3

Intel Celeron N4500, 4GB RAM, 64GB Storage, 14-inch

+14-inch screen with HD 768p resolution
+Lightweight at 1.4 kg for carrying
+Comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled
−Only 4GB of RAM
−Only 64GB of eMMC storage
No current price. Check it at the store.
LenovoSpec score 7.3

Intel Core i3-10110U, 4GB RAM, 64GB Storage, 13-inch

+Touchscreen with Full HD 1080p resolution
+Lightweight at 1.35 kg
+Intel Core i3-10110U processor
−Only 4 GB of RAM
−Only 64 GB of storage
$367.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:25 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.4

AMD Ryzen 5 4500U, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+16GB RAM for heavy multitasking
+Full HD touchscreen on a 14-inch display
+Convertible 2-in-1 design for flexible use
−Heavier at 1.65 kg for frequent carrying
−Windows 10 operating system is an older version
$799.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:25 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.4

Intel Celeron N5205U, 4GB RAM, 13.3-inch, ChromeOS

+13.3-inch FHD touchscreen display
+2-in-1 convertible design
+Lightweight at 1.35 kg
−Only 4GB RAM, limited for multitasking
−Intel Celeron N5205U is an entry-level processor
$328.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:25 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.3

4GB RAM, 32GB Storage, 11.6-inch, HD (768p)

+Light at 1.33 kg for easy carrying
+IPS panel for wider viewing angles
+Touchscreen display on an 11.6 inch frame
−Only 32GB of eMMC storage
−HD 768p resolution is lower than full HD
$267.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:25 PST - Details
AcerSpec score 7.6

Intel N150, 4GB RAM, 11.6-inch, 60Hz

+Lightweight at 1.45 kg for carrying around
+Compact 11.6 inch screen for travel
+Intel N150 processor for basic everyday work
−HD 768p resolution gives a lower-detail display
−60 Hz refresh rate for a standard-motion screen
No current price. Check it at the store.
LenovoSpec score 7.4

4GB RAM, 11.6-inch, HD (768p)

+Convertible 2-in-1 design with touchscreen
+Light at 1.33 kg for easy carrying
+Compact 11.6 inch screen
−Only 4GB of memory
−HD 768p resolution is lower than full HD
No current price. Check it at the store.
LenovoSpec score 7.4

4GB RAM, 11.6-inch, HD (768p)

+Convertible 2-in-1 design with touchscreen
+Light at 1.33 kg for easy carrying
+Compact 11.6 inch screen
−Only 4GB of memory
−HD 768p resolution is lower than full HD
$313.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:25 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.7

Intel Core Ultra 7, 512GB Storage, 14-inch, FHD+ (1920 x 1200)

+Convertible 2 in 1 design
+5G connectivity included
+Intel Core Ultra 7 processor
−Lower FHD+ resolution than QHD models
No current price. Check it at the store.
LenovoSpec score 7.6

64GB Storage, 11.6-inch

+Touchscreen on a compact 11.6-inch display
+Light at 1.18 kg for easy portability
+64GB storage for local files
−Only 4GB RAM for multitasking
$349.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:25 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite16GB1TB13.8-inchWindows 117.9$1,549.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:26 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V16GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.6$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:26 PST - Details
Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite16GB1TB13-inchWindows 118.0$1,649.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:27 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 39532GB1TB13.4-inch8.3$2,030.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:21 PST - Details
Intel N1004GB128GB11.6-inchWindows 11 Pro7.3$259.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:21 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 35032GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.7$1,649.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:25 PST - Details
Apple M524GB1TB13-inchmacOS7.6$1,703.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:21 PST - Details
Apple A18 Pro8GB512GB13-inchmacOS7.4$789.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:21 PST - Details
Apple M424GB512GB13-inchmacOS7.6No current price
Intel N1504GB128GB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.3No current price

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