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Laptops for Writers

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4 laptops for writers from HP, Lenovo, ASUS and more. Prices run $308 to $2,999.

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.

DellSpec score 7.6

Intel Core i5-1145G7, 512GB Storage, 14-inch, Windows 10 Pro

+Touchscreen display for direct on-screen input
+Light at 1.54 kg for carrying
+512GB storage for files and apps
−Windows 10 Pro is an older operating system version
−Heavier than the other 14-inch models listed here
$2,999.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:22 PST - Details
DellSpec score 7.5

Intel Core i5-1145G7, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+Light at 1.41 kg for carrying
+16GB memory for multitasking
+Windows 11 Pro operating system
−256GB storage is limited for large files
$307.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:22 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.5

Intel Core i5-1145G7, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 13-inch

+Intel Core i5-1145G7 processor
+16GB RAM for multitasking
+1.26 kg, light for carrying
−Renewed unit with low battery health
No price recorded yet.
DellSpec score 7.5

Intel Core i5-1145G7, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+Touchscreen for direct on-screen input
+16GB memory for smooth multitasking
+Lightweight at 1.35 kg for daily carrying
−256GB SSD offers less local storage than common alternatives
−Renewed unit rather than new
$428.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:22 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Intel Core i5-1145G7512GB14-inchWindows 10 Pro7.6$2,999.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:22 PST - Details
Intel Core i5-1145G716GB256GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.5$307.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:22 PST - Details
Intel Core i5-1145G716GB256GB13-inch7.5No current price
Intel Core i5-1145G716GB256GB14-inch7.5$428.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:22 PST - Details

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