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290 laptops for writers from HP, Lenovo, ASUS and more. Most cost $270 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
PriceUnder $2002Under $25013Under $30033Under $40040Under $5006Under $6005Under $7004Under $80010
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AcerSpec score 7.4

Intel Core Ultra 5 115U, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+Convertible 2-in-1 design with touchscreen
+IPS panel with good viewing angles
+8GB LPDDR5 memory for multitasking
−Only 256GB storage
$705.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:20 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 15:23 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 15:27 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.4

Intel Core i5-10210U, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+Light at 1.41 kg for carrying
+Touchscreen with 14-inch Full HD display
+256GB PCIe SSD for fast storage
−8GB memory is modest for demanding multitasking
−Windows 10 Home is an older operating system
$749.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:27 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.5

Intel Pentium Silver N5030, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+16GB of RAM for multitasking
+512GB SSD storage
+Lightweight at 1.47 kg for carrying
−Intel Pentium Silver N5030 is a basic processor for a 16GB laptop
$599.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:23 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 15:27 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+Large 1TB SSD for files and apps
+Lightweight at 1.2 kg for carrying
+Touchscreen OLED display
−Only 16GB RAM for heavy multitasking
$1,329.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 8.6

AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 64GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 13.4-inch

+Large 2 TB SSD for a big game and file library
+64 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
$2,949.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
VaizmoyeSpec score 7.4

8GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch, Windows 11

+Lightweight at 1.5 kg for portability
+512GB SSD for good local storage
+Full HD display on a 14-inch screen
−Only 8GB RAM limits heavy multitasking
No price recorded yet.
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.
ASUSSpec score 7.3

8GB RAM, 64GB Storage, 14-inch, ChromeOS

+8GB RAM for smoother multitasking
+Touchscreen that folds into a tablet-style 2-in-1
+Full HD 1080p display on a 14-inch screen
−Only 64GB storage for files and apps
$499.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.5

Intel Core 7 240H, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+Very light at 1.37 kg for daily carrying
+1TB SSD for ample file storage
+47Wh battery capacity
−16GB memory may limit heavy multitasking
$1,299.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:26 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.3

Intel Pentium N5000, 4GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 11.6-inch

+Convertible 2-in-1 design with a touch screen
+Lightweight at 1.71 kg for carrying
+Windows 10 operating system included
−Low-resolution 768p HD display
−Only 4GB RAM for multitasking
No price recorded yet.
HPSpec score 7.3

Intel Core i5-1035G1, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+2-in-1 convertible design with touch
+Full HD 1080p IPS display
+256GB PCIe SSD storage
−Only 8GB RAM
−Intel Core i5-1035G1 is an older processor
$663.87
as of 11/04/2026 15:25 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.3

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

+Light at 1.47 kg for easy carrying
+DDR5 memory type
+Slim design for portability
−Only 4GB memory limits multitasking
−128GB SSD offers limited storage
$319.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:24 PST - Details
JumperSpec score 7.7

Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y, 12GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 12-inch

+Lightweight at 0.64 kg for tablet use
+12 inch 2K touchscreen with IPS panel
+12GB RAM for multitasking
−Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y is a low-power processor
−12 inch screen is smaller than typical laptops
$709.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:20 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.5

AMD Ryzen AI 9 465, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+Large 1TB SSD for files and apps
+Touchscreen OLED display
+Ryzen AI 9 processor with DDR5 memory
−Only 16GB RAM for heavy multitasking
−Weighs 1.27 kg, heavier than some rivals
$2,699.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
AcerSpec score 7.3

Intel Celeron N3350, 4GB RAM, 32GB Storage, 11.6-inch

+Convertible design with 11.6-inch touchscreen
+Light at 1.25 kg for easier carrying
+Celeron N3350 processor for web and documents
−32GB eMMC storage leaves very limited room for files
−HD 768p screen has lower resolution than Full HD
$372.17
as of 11/04/2026 15:20 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.5

Qualcomm Snapdragon X, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight at 1.42 kg for carrying
+OLED panel for deep contrast
+16GB LPDDR5X RAM
−Display resolution is 1080p Full HD
$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:24 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.3

Intel N150, 4GB RAM, 192GB Storage, 14-inch

+Light at 1.47 kg for carrying daily
+DDR4 memory type
+Windows 11 operating system
−Only 4GB RAM, limited for multitasking
−192GB storage is limited for large files
$379.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:23 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.4

4GB RAM, 224GB Storage, 14-inch, ChromeOS

+Touchscreen display for hands-on use
+Lightweight at 1.3 kg for carrying
+Runs ChromeOS for a simple cloud-based workflow
−Only 4GB RAM limits multitasking
−Runs ChromeOS, not Windows software
$339.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:26 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.3

Intel N100, 4GB RAM, 288GB Storage, 11.6-inch

+Touchscreen that folds into a tablet-style 2-in-1
+Lightweight at 1.36 kg for carrying
+288GB storage for files and apps
−Only 4GB RAM for multitasking
−Small 11.6-inch screen for extended work
$339.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.6

AMD Ryzen AI 5 340, Radeon 840M, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage

+Lightweight at 1.4 kg for carrying
+Touchscreen with 2-in-1 design for tablet use
+16GB LPDDR5 memory for multitasking
−Only 60 Hz refresh rate
−512GB storage is modest for large files
$1,079.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:27 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.5

Intel Core Ultra 5 322, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight at 1.59 kg for portability
+OLED display for deep contrast
+Touchscreen with a 2-in-1 design
−14-inch screen is smaller than 16-inch models
$1,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:27 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 8.0

AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 470, Radeon 890M, 64GB RAM, 2TB Storage

+64GB of system memory for heavy workloads
+Large 2TB SSD storage
+Touchscreen display with 500 nits brightness
−Integrated Radeon 890M graphics only
$3,199.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:26 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.4

Intel N355, 8GB RAM, 14-inch, FHD+ (1920 x 1200)

+Full HD+ touchscreen for viewing and tablet-style use
+Convertible 2-in-1 design for flexible use
+Light at 1.49 kg for everyday carrying
−Intel N355 processor is a lower-power chip
−Chromebook operating system runs web and Android apps
$579.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:25 PST - Details
DellSpec score 7.4

Intel Core i7-1365U, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+Intel Core i7-1365U processor
+16GB RAM for multitasking
+Lightweight at 1.5 kg for carrying
−256GB storage is small for large files
No price recorded yet.
LenovoSpec score 7.5

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

+16GB DDR5 memory for everyday multitasking
+Light at 1.37 kg for carrying
+Anti-glare 14-inch display
−Only 256GB storage, which is limited
−Full HD resolution, not higher
No price recorded yet.

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Intel Core Ultra 5 115U8GB256GB14-inchChromeOS7.4$705.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:20 PST - Details
Intel Celeron N41204GB128GB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.3$399.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:23 PST - Details
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite16GB2TB13-inchWindows 11 Home8.1$1,549.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:27 PST - Details
Intel Core i5-10210U8GB256GB14-inchWindows 10 Home7.4$749.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:27 PST - Details
Intel Pentium Silver N503016GB512GB14-inchWindows 117.5$599.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:23 PST - Details
Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus16GB2TB13-inchWindows 11 Home8.1$1,699.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:27 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H16GB1TB14-inchWindows 117.6$1,329.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 39564GB2TB13.4-inchWindows 11 Pro8.6$2,949.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
8GB512GB14-inchWindows 117.4No current price
Intel Core i38GB256GB10.1-inchWindows 11 Home7.7No current price

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