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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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GPURadeon 840M6Radeon 780M4Radeon 860M4GeForce RTX 5070 Ti2GeForce RTX 50801Radeon 660M1Radeon 890M1
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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
DellSpec score 7.6

Intel Core i7-1370P, 32GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+32GB memory for demanding workloads
+Lightweight at 1.5 kg for a 14-inch laptop
+Intel Core i7-1370P processor
−Only 512GB storage
$989.21
as of 11/04/2026 16:23 PST - Details
iCarpSpec score 7.5

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 14-inch, Windows 11 Pro

+Touchscreen and 2-in-1 design for flexible use
+Lightweight at 1.57 kg for easier carrying
+Intel Core Ultra 7 processor for demanding workloads
−Only 16 GB RAM for heavier multitasking
−14-inch screen is smaller than many laptops
$919.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:25 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 8.7

AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, GeForce RTX 5080, 16GB Graphics, 32GB RAM

+Lightweight at 1.54 kg for easy carrying
+8 TB SSD for very large storage
+RTX 5080 with 16 GB VRAM for demanding games
−Smaller 14-inch display than many gaming laptops
$4,766.24
as of 11/04/2026 16:21 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 8.6

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

+64GB LPDDR5X unified memory for demanding workloads
+2TB storage for large game and project libraries
+180Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
−Small 13.4-inch screen for gaming
−Windows 11 Pro is preinstalled
$3,149.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:21 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.5

Intel Core i7-1260P, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+Intel Core i7-1260P processor
+1TB SSD for large file storage
+16GB RAM for multitasking
−Heavier at 1.34 kg for daily carrying
$1,779.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:27 PST - Details
TanoshiSpec score 8.8

10.1-inch, HD (768p)

+Touchscreen display for hands-on use by young children
+10.1-inch screen sized for kids
+Light at 1.5 kg for easy handling
−HD 768p resolution gives a lower-detail display than full HD
No price recorded yet.
DellSpec score 7.6

Intel Core i5-1145G7, 512GB Storage, 14-inch, Windows 10 Pro

+Touchscreen display for direct on-screen input
+Light at 1.54 kg for carrying
+512GB storage for files and apps
−Windows 10 Pro is an older operating system version
−Heavier than the other 14-inch models listed here
$2,999.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:22 PST - Details
ME2 MichaelElectronics2Spec score 7.7

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

+14-inch OLED touchscreen with dual-screen design
+Intel Core Ultra 9 processor
+32GB LPDDR5X memory
−Heavier at 1.77 kg for daily carrying
$2,749.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:22 PST - Details
FwmntuSpec score 7.4

Intel Celeron N4000, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 10.1-inch

+Compact 10.1-inch screen for easy portability
+Light at 1.27 kg for carrying
+IPS panel for wider viewing angles
−Lower HD resolution at 768p
−Small 10.1-inch screen for extended work
$229.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:23 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 16:24 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 8.5

AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 64GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 13.4-inch

+64GB LPDDR5X unified memory for demanding workloads
+180Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+QHD-class WQXGA display for sharp detail
−Only 1TB storage in the base configuration
−Small 13.4-inch screen for gaming
$2,929.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:21 PST - Details
DellSpec score 8.0

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 13.4-inch

+Lightweight at 1.19 kg for easy carrying
+32GB LPDDR5X memory for heavy multitasking
+120Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling and motion
−Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor uses an Arm architecture
No price recorded yet.
MicrosoftSpec score 7.6

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 1500GB Storage, 13.8-inch

+Lightweight 1.34 kg for easy carrying
+Touch display for direct input
+16GB LPDDR5X RAM for smooth multitasking
−13.8-inch screen is smaller than standard laptop sizes
No price recorded yet.
DreamfyreSpec score 7.3

Intel Celeron N4000, 6GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 14-inch

+IPS panel for wider viewing angles
+Lightweight at 1.8 kg
+14-inch screen size
−HD 768p resolution is low for a modern display
−Only 6GB RAM
$209.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:23 PST - Details
AcerSpec score 7.4

4GB RAM, 64GB Storage, 11.6-inch, ChromeOS

+Light at 1.05 kg for easy portability
+Touchscreen with 2-in-1 design for tablet use
+Runs ChromeOS for a simple, cloud-focused setup
−Only 4GB RAM limits heavier multitasking
−Small 11.6-inch screen offers less workspace
$298.98
as of 11/04/2026 16:20 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 16:22 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.3

Intel Core i5-8265U, 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 14-inch

+IPS panel for wider viewing angles
+Full HD touchscreen on a 14-inch display
+Convertible 2-in-1 design for flexible use
−Only 128GB storage for local files
−Heavier at 1.6 kg for frequent carrying
$599.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:26 PST - Details
ME2 MichaelElectronics2Spec score 7.8

Intel Core Ultra 9, 32GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 14-inch

+14-inch OLED touchscreen with dual-screen design
+Intel Core Ultra 9 processor
+32GB LPDDR5X memory
−Heavy at 1.77 kg for daily carrying
No price recorded yet.
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 16:22 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 8.6

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

+64GB LPDDR5X unified memory for demanding workloads
+2TB SSD storage for large libraries
+180Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
−Small 13.4-inch screen for gaming
−Weighs 1.2 kg, heavier than basic tablets
$2,979.88
as of 11/04/2026 16:21 PST - Details
ME2 MichaelElectronics2Spec score 8.1

Intel Core Ultra 9, 32GB RAM, 4TB 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
$3,639.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:22 PST - Details
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
$725.95
as of 11/04/2026 16:20 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 16:21 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.8

Intel Core i7-1365U, 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 14-inch

+Touchscreen display with 2-in-1 use
+32GB LPDDR5 RAM for heavy multitasking
+2TB storage for large file collections
−60Hz refresh rate, no high-refresh option
$2,849.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:26 PST - Details
AcerSpec score 7.3

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

+Touchscreen with 2-in-1 convertible design
+Light at 1.25 kg for easy carrying
+Compact 11.6-inch screen size
−Only 4GB RAM limits multitasking
−Only 32GB storage leaves little room for files
$315.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:20 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 8.6

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

+IPS panel with 2.5K WQXGA resolution
+180Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+64GB unified memory for demanding workloads
−Small 13.4-inch screen for gaming
−IPS panel lacks the contrast of OLED displays
$2,879.95
as of 11/04/2026 16:21 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
$2,879.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:21 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 LPDDR5X 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
$2,879.95
as of 11/04/2026 16:21 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Intel Core i7-1370P32GB512GB14-inch7.6$989.21
as of 11/04/2026 16:23 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V16GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.5$919.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:25 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 37032GB8TB14-inchWindows 11 Pro8.7$4,766.24
as of 11/04/2026 16:21 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 39564GB2TB13.4-inchWindows 11 Pro8.6$3,149.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:21 PST - Details
Intel Core i7-1260P16GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.5$1,779.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:27 PST - Details
10.1-inch8.8No current price
Intel Core i5-1145G7512GB14-inchWindows 10 Pro7.6$2,999.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:22 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 932GB2TB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.7$2,749.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:22 PST - Details
Intel Celeron N40008GB256GB10.1-inch7.4$229.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:23 PST - Details
Intel N1504GB128GB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.3$269.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:24 PST - Details

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