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Laptops for Writers

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3 laptops for writers from HP, Lenovo, ASUS and more. Prices run $1,000 to $1,749.

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.

Ist ComputersSpec score 7.5

Intel Core Ultra 5 225U, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Light at 1.39 kg for carrying around
+16GB DDR5 memory
+512GB SSD storage
−Intel Ultra 5 225U processor listed, not the higher Ultra 7 option
$1,249.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:26 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.7

Intel Core Ultra 5 225U, 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 14-inch

+Touchscreen display for touch input
+32GB DDR5 memory for smooth multitasking
+2TB SSD for a large storage library
−Touchscreen adds cost and glare risk on some displays
$1,749.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:26 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 5 225U, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight at 1.4 kg for carrying
+16GB DDR5 memory for multitasking
+512GB SSD storage
−Standard 60Hz refresh rate
$999.98
as of 11/04/2026 13:24 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Intel Core Ultra 5 225U16GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.5$1,249.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:26 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 5 225U32GB2TB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.7$1,749.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:26 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 5 225U16GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.6$999.98
as of 11/04/2026 13:24 PST - Details

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