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290 laptops for writers from HP, Lenovo, ASUS and more. Most cost $279 to $2,879, and half cost less than $980.

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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GPURadeon 840M6Radeon 780M4Radeon 860M4GeForce RTX 5070 Ti2GeForce RTX 50801Radeon 660M1Radeon 890M1
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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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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 14:26 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 14:27 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.
AppleSpec score 7.5

Apple M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+M1 Pro chip with 10-core CPU and 16-core GPU
+16GB unified memory for demanding workloads
+1TB SSD for a large library of files
$2,300.76
as of 11/04/2026 14:20 PST - Details
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 14:24 PST - Details
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 14:27 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 14:28 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.5

AMD Ryzen AI 9 465, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Touchscreen OLED display
+Ryzen AI 9 processor with Copilot+ features
+75 Wh battery for longer runtime
−512GB storage is limited for large libraries
−Only 16GB RAM for heavy multitasking
$1,299.99-41%List: $2,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:22 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 14:28 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.3

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

+Lightweight at 1.47 kg for easy carrying
+Windows 11 with Copilot AI features
+Includes 1TB cloud storage
−Only 4GB RAM limits multitasking
−128GB storage is small for large files
$319.94-36%List: $499.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 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 14:27 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.7

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 3TB Storage, 14-inch

+Light at 1.09 kg for carrying
+16GB LPDDR5X memory
+Large 3TB storage capacity
−Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus processor
$1,299.00-33%List: $1,949.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:22 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 14:20 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.6

AMD Ryzen AI 9 465, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Very light at 1.28 kg for carrying
+Touchscreen with an OLED display
+Ryzen AI 9 processor with AI features
−Only 16GB RAM for heavy multitasking
−512GB storage is limited for large libraries
$1,298.99-32%Was: $1,899.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:22 PST - Details
BlueingSpec score 7.4

8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch, FHD (1080p)

+Full HD display with 14 inch screen
+Light at 1.3 kg for carrying
+256GB SSD storage with microSD expansion
−8GB RAM limits heavy multitasking
−38 Wh battery is a modest capacity
$265.89-26%List: $359.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:22 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 14:20 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 14:22 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 14:25 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 14:27 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 14:27 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.4

Intel Core 5 120U, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Light at 1.56 kg for carrying
+55Wh battery capacity
+Windows 11 Pro for business use
−Entry-level Intel Core 5 processor
−512GB storage is modest for large files
$979.99-11%Was: $1,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:23 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 14:25 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 14:24 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 14:25 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.3

4GB RAM, 64GB Storage, 14-inch, ChromeOS

+Full HD touchscreen on a 14-inch display
+Light at 1.3 kg for easy portability
+8-core MediaTek Kompanio 520 processor
−Only 4GB RAM for multitasking
−64GB storage is limited for local files
$245.88
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.4

Intel N150, 4GB RAM, 628GB Storage, 14-inch

+Light at 1.47 kg for carrying daily
+DDR5 memory type
+628GB storage for files and apps
−Only 4GB RAM, limited for multitasking
−Intel N150 is an entry-level processor
$309.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.3

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

+Lightweight 14 inch laptop at 1.52 kg
+ChromeOS for simple everyday use
+Anti-glare screen for bright rooms
−Only 4GB RAM for multitasking
−HD 768p display lacks sharpness
$259.98
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details
AcerSpec score 7.5

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

+Light at 1.4 kg for easy daily carrying
+1TB storage for a large file library
+16GB RAM for smooth everyday multitasking
−Full HD-plus screen is lower resolution than QHD displays
$695.43
as of 11/04/2026 14:20 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Intel Core Ultra 516GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.6$1,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI 7 44524GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.6$1,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7512GB13.3-inch7.6No current price
Apple M1 Pro16GB1TB14-inch7.5$2,300.76
as of 11/04/2026 14:20 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7512GB14-inch8.2$3,128.07
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 5 322V16GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.6$1,165.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details
Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y12GB256GB12-inchWindows 117.7$399.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:28 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI 9 46516GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.5$1,299.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:22 PST - Details
8GB256GB10.1-inchWindows 117.7$329.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:28 PST - Details
Intel N1504GB128GB14-inchWindows 117.3$319.94
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details

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