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124 laptops for writers from HP, Lenovo, ASUS and more. Most cost $319 to $2,949, and half cost less than $1,060.

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: ASUS (26)Lenovo (25)HP (18)Acer (7)Ist Computers (4)

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BrandASUS26Lenovo25HP18ME2 MichaelElectronics29Acer7CyberGeek6Delca4Ist Computers4
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SeriesROG14Yoga14EliteBook6OmniBook6Zenbook5IdeaPad3Inspiron2Pavilion2
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CPUAMD Ryzen AI Max+ 39514Intel Core Ultra 911Intel Core Ultra 5 3228Intel Core Ultra 77AMD Ryzen AI 5 4303Intel Celeron N33503Intel Core Ultra 7 155H3Intel N1003
Show all 40Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus3AMD Ryzen AI 7 4452Intel Core 7 150U2Intel Core i32Intel Core Ultra 52Intel Core Ultra 5 115U2Intel Core Ultra 7 256V2Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y2Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite2Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus2Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite2AMD Ryzen 5 3500U1AMD Ryzen 5 4301AMD Ryzen 5 4500U1AMD Ryzen 7 5700U1AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS1AMD Ryzen AI 5 3401AMD Ryzen AI Max 3901Intel Celeron N40001Intel Celeron N40201Intel Celeron N5205U1Intel Core 5 120U1Intel Core i3-N3051Intel Core i5-10310U1Intel Core i5-1035G11Intel Core i5-1334U1Intel Core i5-1335U1Intel Core i5-8265U1Intel Core i7-1355U1Intel Core Ultra 5 226V1Intel Core Ultra 5 322V1Intel Core Ultra 7 165U1
GPURadeon 840M6
RAM16GB3832GB234GB1764GB148GB1312GB824GB36GB22GB1
Storage2TB271TB22512GB19256GB164TB10128GB964GB732GB43TB2
Screen14-inch6411.6-inch1713.4-inch1413-inch810.1-inch611-inch512-inch513.3-inch5
Refresh120Hz19180Hz1360Hz13
TouchscreenTouchscreen117
WeightUnder 1.3 kg451.3 to 1.4 kg221.4 to 1.5 kg181.5 kg and up39
Battery55 to 64 Wh364 to 75 Wh775 Wh and up10
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro42Windows 1128Windows 11 Home19ChromeOS13Windows 106Windows 10 Home1
Convertible 2-in-1Convertible 2-in-1124
Screen resolutionFHD+ (1920 x 1200)35QHD and higher33FHD (1080p)19HD (768p)13
Display panelOLED42IPS20
RAM typeLPDDR5X22DDR514DDR410LPDDR56LPDDR4 / LPDDR4X1
PriceUnder $2502Under $3009Under $40019Under $5003Under $6002Under $7002Under $8007Under $9007
Show all 16Under $1,0004Under $1,2008Under $2,0002Under $3,0006$300 & above100$900 & above60$1,500 & above41$2,500 & above24
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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: 154 of the 291 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 17:27 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 17:27 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 17:21 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 17:21 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 17:27 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 17:21 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 17:25 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 17:25 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 17:25 PST - Details
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 17:25 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

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

+Convertible 2-in-1 design with touchscreen
+16GB RAM and 1TB SSD for everyday work
+Intel Core Ultra 5 Copilot+ PC processor
−Display refresh rate is 60Hz
−Only 14-inch screen, smaller than many listed alternatives
$1,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:25 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.6

AMD Ryzen AI 7 445, Radeon 840M, 24GB RAM, 1TB Storage

+24GB LPDDR5X memory for heavy multitasking
+OLED panel for vivid display
+Lightweight at 1.38 kg for carrying
−Standard FHD+ resolution, not higher
$1,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:26 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 7, 512GB Storage, 13.3-inch, FHD+ (1920 x 1200)

+Touchscreen with 2-in-1 flip design
+Intel Core Ultra 7 processor
+Light at 1.39 kg for a 13-inch laptop
−512GB SSD offers limited storage for large files
−Smaller 13.3-inch screen for less workspace
No current price. Check it at the store.
HPSpec score 8.2

Intel Core Ultra 7, 512GB Storage, 14-inch, 120Hz

+Convertible 2 in 1 design
+Intel Core Ultra 7 processor
+120 Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
$3,128.07
as of 11/04/2026 17:24 PST - Details
MicrosoftSpec score 7.6

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 13-inch

+1TB storage: 165 of the 276 here have less
−1.5 kg: 221 of the 291 here are lighter
No current price. Check it at the store.
LenovoSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 5 322V, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight at 1.4 kg for a 14-inch laptop
+OLED touchscreen display
+Fingerprint reader for quick sign-in
−Only 512GB storage for large file collections
−Refresh rate is 60Hz
$1,165.99-44%Was: $2,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:27 PST - Details
QazipoSpec score 7.7

Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y, 12GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 12-inch

+Very light at 0.64 kg for tablet use
+12GB RAM for multitasking
+256GB SSD storage
−Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y processor is a low-power chip
$399.99-43%List: $699.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:28 PST - Details
QazipoSpec score 7.7

8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 10.1-inch, Windows 11

+Very light at 0.59 kg for tablet use
+256GB SSD storage
+8GB RAM for everyday tasks
−Small 10.1-inch screen for extended work
$329.99-40%List: $549.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:28 PST - Details
JumperSpec score 7.7

12GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 12-inch, Windows 11

+0.64 kg: only 2 of 291 here are lighter
$429.99-39%Was: $709.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:20 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 5 322, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight at 1.4 kg for daily carrying
+OLED display for deep contrast
+Touchscreen with a 2-in-1 design
−60 Hz refresh rate for the display
−14-inch screen is smaller than 16-inch models
$1,184.78-34%List: $1,799.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:27 PST - Details
AcerSpec score 7.3

Intel Core i3-N305, 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 14-inch

+Light at 1.54 kg for easy portability
+Touchscreen with 2-in-1 convertible design
+IPS panel with wide viewing angles
−128GB storage is limited for large files
−Core i3-N305 processor suits light tasks rather than heavy workloads
$499.99-23%Was: $649.00
as of 11/04/2026 17:20 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.6

Intel Core i5-1335U, 16GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 13.3-inch

+Convertible 2-in-1 design with touchscreen
+Light at 1.35 kg for easy carrying
+16GB DDR5 memory for smooth multitasking
$849.99-23%Was: $1,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:22 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.5

AMD Ryzen 5 430, Radeon 840M, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage

+OLED panel for vivid display
+Lightweight at 1.38 kg for carrying
+Backlit keyboard for low-light typing
−14-inch screen is smaller than 16-inch models
−Only 512GB storage
$951.90-13%Was: $1,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:26 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 5 322, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight at 1.4 kg for daily carrying
+OLED display for deep contrast
+Touchscreen with a 2-in-1 design
−60 Hz refresh rate for the display
−14-inch screen is smaller than 16-inch models
$1,128.25-13%Was: $1,297.90
as of 11/04/2026 17:27 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.4

Intel Core 7 150U, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Flip 2-in-1 design with touchscreen
+Lightweight at 1.6 kg
+Windows 11 Pro operating system
−Smaller 14-inch display
−Storage of 512GB is limited for large libraries
$869.99-8%Was: $899.00
as of 11/04/2026 17:24 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.5

AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Two-in-one design works as a laptop or tablet
+Touchscreen input on a 14-inch display
+Light at 1.4 kg for daily carrying
−512GB storage is modest for large libraries
$911.79-5%Was: $959.78
as of 11/04/2026 17:24 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V16GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.6$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:27 PST - Details
Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite16GB1TB13-inchWindows 118.0$1,649.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:27 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 39532GB1TB13.4-inch8.3$2,030.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:21 PST - Details
Intel N1004GB128GB11.6-inchWindows 11 Pro7.3$259.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:21 PST - Details
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus16GB256GB12-inchWindows 117.6$1,049.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:27 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 9 386H32GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.6$1,872.68
as of 11/04/2026 17:21 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U16GB256GB14-inchWindows 107.4$799.00
as of 11/04/2026 17:25 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U12GB256GB14-inchWindows 107.4$719.00
as of 11/04/2026 17:25 PST - Details
Intel Celeron N5205U4GB13.3-inchChromeOS7.4$328.00
as of 11/04/2026 17:25 PST - Details
4GB11.6-inch7.4No current price

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