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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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CPUIntel N15019AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 39514Intel Core Ultra 911Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus9Intel Celeron N45008Intel Core Ultra 5 3228Intel Core Ultra 78Intel Core Ultra 7 258V6
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GPURadeon 840M6Radeon 780M4Radeon 860M4GeForce RTX 5070 Ti2GeForce RTX 50801Radeon 660M1Radeon 890M1
RAM16GB9332GB554GB558GB3464GB1812GB924GB66GB3128GB12GB1
Storage512GB571TB51256GB512TB36128GB2564GB184TB123TB6
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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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290 resultsSort byRecommendedSpec scorePrice: low to highPrice: high to low
HPSpec score 7.5

Intel N150, 16GB RAM, 628GB Storage, 14-inch

+628GB storage for files and apps
+Windows 11 Pro for business features
+Light at 1.47 kg for carrying daily
−Intel N150 is an entry-level processor
$449.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.4

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

+Windows 11 Pro for business features
+Light at 1.47 kg for carrying daily
+628GB storage for files and apps
−Only 4GB RAM, limited for multitasking
−Intel N150 is an entry-level processor
$299.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.4

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

+Light at 1.47 kg for carrying daily
+628GB storage for files and apps
+Windows 11 Pro for business features
−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 7.5

Intel N150, 128GB Storage, 14-inch, Windows 11

+Runs Windows 11 with Microsoft Office 365 included
+Slim design at 1.47 kg for daily carrying
+14-inch screen for everyday work
−Intel N150 processor suits only light workloads
−128 GB of local storage is limited
$319.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:24 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 14:24 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 14:24 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.3

Intel Celeron N4120, 4GB RAM, 64GB Storage, 14-inch

+Runs Windows 11 on a 14-inch screen
+Lightweight at 1.47 kg for carrying
+Intel Celeron N4120 processor for basic tasks
−Only 4 GB of memory limits multitasking
−HD 768p resolution gives a less sharp image
$257.90
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
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 14:27 PST - Details
AcerSpec score 7.4

Intel Core i3-1315U, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+IPS panel with good viewing angles
+Touchscreen display on a 14-inch laptop
+8GB LPDDR5 memory for multitasking
−Only 256GB storage
$599.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:20 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.5

AMD Ryzen 5 7535U, Radeon 660M, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage

+16GB of DDR5 memory for smooth multitasking
+512GB SSD for quick storage access
+Lightweight at 1.44 kg for daily carrying
−Non-touch display limits tablet-style use
$949.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 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 14:25 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 8.3

AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, 12GB Graphics, 32GB RAM

+Lightweight at 1.57 kg for easy carrying
+14-inch 3K OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate
+32 GB RAM for demanding games and multitasking
−1 TB SSD offers less storage than larger models
−Smaller 14-inch display than many gaming laptops
No price recorded yet.
HPSpec score 7.3

4GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 14-inch, Windows 11

+Lightweight at 1.47 kg for carrying
+128GB SSD storage
+Comes with Windows 11 installed
−Only 4GB of RAM
$329.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details
ME2 MichaelElectronics2Spec score 7.6

AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, Radeon 860M, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage

+Light at 1.45 kg for portable use
+Integrated Radeon 860M graphics on an AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processor
+Runs Windows 11 Pro
−Only 16GB of memory for heavier multitasking
−Full HD+ resolution is lower than higher-resolution screens
$1,149.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.3

4GB RAM, 64GB Storage, 14-inch, Windows 11

+Full HD 1080p display resolution
+Light at 1.3 kg for carrying
+14-inch screen size
−Only 4GB RAM for multitasking
−Only 64GB storage for files and apps
$259.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:22 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 14:24 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.4

Intel Celeron N4500, 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 14-inch

+8GB RAM for smoother multitasking
+Touchscreen input on a 14-inch display
+Full HD 1080p display resolution
−Only 128GB eMMC storage plus SD card slot
$389.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:21 PST - Details
CleriverSpec score 7.6

12GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 10.1-inch, Windows 11 Pro

+Light 0.92 kg convertible body
+Convertible 2-in-1 design works as a tablet
+Touchscreen input on a 10.1-inch display
−Small 10.1-inch screen limits workspace
−Core m3 is a low-power processor
$284.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:22 PST - Details
HbestoreSpec score 7.4

Intel Celeron N4000, 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 10.1-inch

+Light at 1.41 kg for easy carrying
+Compact 10.1-inch screen for portable use
+IPS display for wide viewing angles
−8GB RAM limits heavier multitasking
−Small 128GB storage leaves little room for files
$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details
DahongyunSpec score 7.3

8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 11.6-inch, Windows 11

+Touchscreen with 360 degree convertible hinge
+Light at 1.6 kg for carrying
+Full HD 1080p display
−Small 11.6 inch screen
$269.88
as of 11/04/2026 14:22 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.4

Intel N100, 4GB RAM, 1120GB Storage, 11.6-inch

+Touchscreen and 2-in-1 design for tablet use
+Light at 1.36 kg for easier carrying
+Compact 11.6-inch display for portability
−Only 4GB RAM limits heavy multitasking
−Intel N100 processor is a low-power entry-level chip
$369.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:21 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.4

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

+Lightweight at 1.47 kg for carrying to class
+14-inch screen suits students and home office work
+Intel N150 processor with Copilot AI support
−4GB RAM is limited for heavy multitasking
−128GB UFS storage offers limited space
$279.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.4

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight at 1.59 kg for travel
+16 GB of memory for demanding work
+256 GB SSD for quick file access
−Renewed unit rather than brand new
$300.76
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 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.
LenovoSpec score 7.7

Intel Core Ultra 7 355, 24GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+24GB RAM for heavy multitasking
+1TB SSD for a large storage capacity
+Lightweight at 1.4 kg for daily carrying
−60 Hz refresh rate for the display
$1,599.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.4

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight at 1.59 kg for travel
+16 GB of memory for demanding work
+256 GB SSD for quick file access
−Renewed unit rather than brand new
$300.76
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details
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 14:22 PST - Details
TrhroSpec score 7.6

Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y, 32GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+32GB RAM for heavy multitasking
+512GB SSD for good local storage
+Lightweight at 1.32 kg for carrying
−Pentium Gold 6500Y is a low-power processor
−14-inch screen is smaller than many laptops
$319.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:28 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Intel N15016GB628GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.5$449.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details
Intel N1504GB628GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.4$299.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details
Intel N1504GB628GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.4$309.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details
Intel N150128GB14-inchWindows 117.5$319.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:24 PST - Details
Intel N1504GB256GB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.3$298.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details
Intel Celeron N45004GB128GB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.3$289.98
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details
Intel Celeron N41204GB64GB14-inchWindows 117.3$257.90
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 5 225U16GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.5$1,249.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details
Intel Core i3-1315U8GB256GB14-inchChromeOS7.4$599.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:20 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 5 7535U16GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.5$949.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details

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