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40 laptops for writers from HP, Lenovo, ASUS and more. Most cost $298 to $2,869, and half cost less than $1,100.

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: HP (9)Lenovo (6)ASUS (5)Ist Computers (4)

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Operating system: Windows 11 Home  ×40 resultsSort byRecommendedSpec scorePrice: low to highPrice: high to low
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 13:26 PST - Details
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.
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 13:21 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 7.6

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 13:25 PST - Details
JumperSpec score 7.7

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

+Lightweight at 0.64 kg for tablet use
+12 inch 2K touchscreen with IPS panel
+12GB RAM for multitasking
−Intel N5095 is a low-power processor
−12 inch screen is smaller than typical laptops
$429.99-31%List: $619.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:20 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 13:20 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.4

Intel N150, 4GB RAM, 14-inch, Windows 11 Home

+Runs Windows 11 Home with Copilot and Microsoft 365
+14-inch LED display for everyday work
+Lightweight at 1.47 kg for carrying
−Only 4 GB of RAM limits heavy multitasking
−128 GB of local storage is limited
$329.99-13%List: $379.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:24 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.5

Intel N150, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+16GB of RAM for smoother multitasking
+512GB of storage for everyday files
+Lightweight at 1.47 kg for daily carrying
−Entry-level Intel N150 processor for light tasks
$329.99-6%List: $349.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:23 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.3

Intel N150, 4GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+Ultra-light at 1.47 kg for daily carrying
+Ships with Windows 11 Home
+256GB total storage with included SD card
−Only 4GB of RAM limits multitasking
−Entry-level Intel N150 processor for light tasks
$298.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:23 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.3

Intel Celeron N4500, 4GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight at 1.47 kg for carrying to class
+14-inch screen suits student and home use
+Includes one year of Office 365
−Intel Celeron N4500 is a basic processor for demanding tasks
−4GB RAM limits multitasking
$289.98
as of 11/04/2026 13:23 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.3

Intel N150, 4GB RAM, 384GB Storage, 14-inch

+384GB total storage with UFS and SD card
+Lightweight at 1.47 kg for carrying
+Comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled
−Only 4GB of RAM
−Storage relies partly on an SD card slot
$319.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:23 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.8

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus, 512GB Storage, 14-inch, Windows 11 Home

+Very light at 1.09 kg for carrying
+OLED display in a 14-inch screen
+512GB SSD for files and apps
−Snapdragon chip may not run all Windows apps
No price recorded yet.
ASUSSpec score 8.0

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

+14-inch OLED touchscreen convertible with dual screens
+Intel Core Ultra 9 processor
+32GB memory for demanding multitasking
−Heavier at 1.59 kg than the A14 models
−Two-in-one design for tablet and laptop use
$1,899.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:21 PST - Details
ZaofepuSpec score 7.4

6GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 11.6-inch, Windows 11 Home

+Touchscreen and 2-in-1 keyboard design
+Windows 11 Home operating system
+Light 1 kg weight for carrying
−128GB storage is limited for local files
No price recorded yet.
LenovoSpec score 7.5

Intel Core 7 240H, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+Intel Core 7 240H with 10 cores
+16GB DDR5 RAM for smooth multitasking
+Full HD 1080p resolution on a 14-inch screen
−256GB storage fills quickly with large files
−Non-touch display limits input options
No price recorded yet.
Ist ComputersSpec score 8.2

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite, 512GB Storage, 13.4-inch, 120Hz

+Lightweight at 1.19 kg for easy carrying
+120Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling and motion
+Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor for efficient performance
−Windows 11 Home lacks business management features of Pro
−512GB storage is smaller than 1TB alternatives in this lineup
$1,279.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:23 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.3

Intel Celeron N4120, 4GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 14-inch

+14-inch screen with HD 768p resolution
+Lightweight at 1.47 kg for carrying
+Comes with Windows 11 Home in S mode
−Only 4GB of RAM
$399.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:23 PST - Details
CyberGeekSpec score 8.1

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 13-inch

+OLED panel with 120Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling
+Detachable 2-in-1 design works as tablet or laptop
+Very light at 0.89 kg for carrying
−Runs Windows 11 Home rather than Pro
$1,549.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:27 PST - Details
CyberGeekSpec score 8.1

Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus, 16GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 13-inch

+2TB storage for a large file library
+Very light at 0.89 kg for carrying
+120Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling
−Runs Windows 11 Home rather than Pro
$1,699.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:27 PST - Details
ChuwiSpec score 7.7

Intel Core i3, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 10.1-inch

+Light 0.61 kg tablet body for carrying around
+Convertible 2-in-1 design works as a tablet
+Touchscreen input on a 10.1-inch display
−Small 10.1-inch screen limits multitasking space
−Intel Core i3 is a low-end processor
No price recorded yet.
CyberGeekSpec score 8.1

Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus, 16GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 13-inch

+OLED panel with 120Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling
+2TB storage for a large file library
+Very light at 0.89 kg for carrying
−Runs Windows 11 Home rather than Pro
No price recorded yet.
HPSpec score 7.3

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

+Runs Windows 11 Home
+Light at 1.47 kg for carrying
+Includes a 41 Wh battery
−Only 4GB of RAM
−HD resolution at 768p
$269.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:24 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.7

Intel Core 7 240H, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+32GB DDR5 RAM for heavy multitasking
+Full HD 1080p resolution on a 14-inch screen
+Light at 1.37 kg for daily carrying
−Anti-glare screen is not touch-enabled
$1,049.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:26 PST - Details
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
+41 Wh battery capacity
−Only 4GB of RAM
−HD 768p resolution is low for the screen size
$269.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:23 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 8.0

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

+OLED panel for vivid, high-contrast display
+120Hz refresh rate for smoother motion
+32GB LPDDR5X memory for heavy multitasking
−Only 1TB storage, less than larger models
$2,869.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:22 PST - Details
ME2 MichaelElectronics2Spec score 8.0

Intel Core Ultra 9, 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 14-inch

+14-inch OLED touchscreen with dual-screen design
+2.8K resolution display
+Intel Core Ultra 9 processor
−Heavier at 1.59 kg than the A14 models
$3,249.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:21 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 8.4

AMD Ryzen AI Max 390, 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 13.4-inch

+Large 2 TB SSD for a big game and file library
+32 GB unified memory for demanding multitasking
+2-in-1 design works as a laptop or tablet
−Only 13.4-inch screen limits space for multitasking
−Unified memory cannot be upgraded later
$4,231.31
as of 11/04/2026 13:21 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V16GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.6$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:26 PST - Details
Intel N1504GB128GB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.3No current price
Intel Core Ultra 9 386H32GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.6$1,872.68
as of 11/04/2026 13:21 PST - Details
Intel Celeron N45004GB64GB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.3No current price
Intel Core Ultra 516GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.6$1,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:25 PST - Details
12GB512GB12-inchWindows 11 Home7.7$429.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:20 PST - Details
Intel Core i3-N3058GB128GB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.3$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:20 PST - Details
Intel N1504GB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.4$329.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:24 PST - Details
Intel N15016GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.5$329.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:23 PST - Details
Intel N1504GB256GB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.3$298.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:23 PST - Details

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