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291 laptops for writers from HP, Lenovo, ASUS and more. Most cost $279 to $2,879, and half cost less than $950.

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 (59)ASUS (45)Dell (21)Ist Computers (16)Acer (12)Apple (4)

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CPUIntel N15020AMD 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
RAM16GB934GB5632GB558GB3464GB1812GB924GB66GB3128GB12GB1
Storage512GB571TB51256GB502TB36128GB2664GB184TB123TB6
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Screen14-inch20411.6-inch2213-inch1713.4-inch1610.1-inch913.3-inch711-inch512-inch5
Show all 1113.8-inch312.3-inch213.5-inch1
Refresh120Hz2960Hz23180Hz13144Hz130Hz1
TouchscreenTouchscreen152
WeightUnder 1.3 kg881.3 to 1.4 kg571.4 to 1.5 kg761.5 kg and up70
BatteryUnder 55 Wh955 to 64 Wh1364 to 75 Wh975 Wh and up14
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro102Windows 1161Windows 11 Home39ChromeOS27Windows 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 $25014Under $30034Under $40040Under $5006Under $6005Under $7004Under $80010
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291 resultsSort byRecommendedSpec scorePrice: low to highPrice: high to low
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
$2,979.88
as of 11/04/2026 18:21 PST - Details
iCarpSpec score 8.2

Intel Core Ultra 5 322, 64GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 14-inch

+64 GB RAM for heavy multitasking
+4 TB storage for large game libraries
+Touchscreen and 2-in-1 design for flexible use
−60 Wh battery is modest for all-day use
$779.00
as of 11/04/2026 18:25 PST - Details
ME2 MichaelElectronics2Spec score 8.1

AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 64GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 13.3-inch

+OLED panel for vivid, high-contrast display
+Convertible 2-in-1 design with touchscreen
+64GB LPDDR5X memory for heavy multitasking
−Small 13.3-inch screen limits workspace
−Windows 11 Pro is preinstalled
$3,249.99
as of 11/04/2026 18:21 PST - Details
CyberGeekSpec score 8.1

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

+Lightweight at 0.89 kg for carrying around
+120Hz refresh rate for smooth on-screen motion
+Touchscreen with 2-in-1 detachable design
−Qualcomm Snapdragon chip rather than Intel or AMD
$1,749.99
as of 11/04/2026 18:27 PST - Details
HotfaceSpec score 7.9

Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, 32GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight at 1.38 kg for daily carrying
+32GB of RAM for heavy multitasking
+4TB of storage for large file collections
−14-inch display is smaller than many laptops
$2,129.00
as of 11/04/2026 18:23 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.8

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

+OLED panel for vivid, high-contrast display
+Large 4TB storage for a big file library
+32GB LPDDR5X memory for heavy multitasking
−Only 60Hz refresh rate for a smooth display
−FHD+ resolution is lower than QHD-class screens
$2,816.24
as of 11/04/2026 18:21 PST - Details
BewinnerSpec score 7.8

32GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 11-inch, FHD (1080p)

+Large 32GB RAM for heavy multitasking
+Touchscreen with 360 degree flip hinge
+Light at 0.9 kg for carrying
−Small 11 inch screen for extended work
−256GB storage is modest for large files
$339.59
as of 11/04/2026 18:22 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.8

Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, 32GB RAM, 3TB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight at 1.38 kg for daily carrying
+32GB LPDDR5X memory for smooth multitasking
+3TB total storage for large libraries
−Windows 11 Home rather than Pro edition
$2,429.00
as of 11/04/2026 18:26 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.8

Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, 32GB RAM, 3TB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight at 1.38 kg for daily carrying
+32GB LPDDR5X memory for smooth multitasking
+3TB total storage for large libraries
−Full HD+ resolution is modest for a 14-inch screen
$2,429.00
as of 11/04/2026 18:26 PST - Details
DelcaSpec score 7.7

Intel Core Ultra 5 322, 16GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 14-inch

+Intel Core Ultra 5 322 processor with NPU
+IPS touchscreen with 2-in-1 design
+Lightweight at 1.54 kg for a 14-inch laptop
−Full HD+ resolution limits detail on the screen
$799.00
as of 11/04/2026 18:25 PST - Details
DelcaSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 14-inch

+OLED touchscreen display
+Intel Core Ultra 7 processor
+16GB DDR5 memory
−Small 14 inch screen
$899.00
as of 11/04/2026 18:22 PST - Details
DelcaSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 5 322, 16GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 14-inch

+OLED touchscreen display
+Very light at 1.38 kg for carrying
+Convertible 2-in-1 design
−Small 14 inch screen
−Only 16GB RAM
$899.00
as of 11/04/2026 18:22 PST - Details
DellSpec score 7.6

Intel Core i7-1185G7, 32GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+32GB memory for heavy multitasking
+Light at 1.41 kg for carrying
+14-inch screen size
−256GB storage is limited for large files
$363.99
as of 11/04/2026 18:22 PST - Details
WowpcSpec score 7.6

AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 250, Radeon 780M, 32GB RAM, 512GB Storage

+Large 32GB DDR5 memory for heavy multitasking
+Fast 512GB SSD storage
+Light at 1.39 kg for carrying daily
−Single 14-inch screen size for a small display area
$1,499.99
as of 11/04/2026 18:24 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.6

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

+Lightweight at 1.46 kg for daily carrying
+512 GB storage for a sizable file library
+16 GB of memory for multitasking
−Qualcomm Snapdragon X processor is not an Intel or AMD chip
$1,149.99
as of 11/04/2026 18:24 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.6

AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, 16GB RAM, 3TB Storage, 14-inch

+Convertible 2-in-1 design with a touchscreen
+Ryzen 7 5700U processor for demanding everyday tasks
+16GB DDR4 memory for multitasking
−Mid-range 1080p resolution on a 14-inch screen
−Pre-installed Windows 11 Pro edition
$1,229.00
as of 11/04/2026 18:25 PST - Details
DelcaSpec score 7.6

AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, Radeon 840M, 16GB RAM, 2TB Storage

+OLED panel with 400 nit brightness
+Lightweight at 1.38 kg for carrying
+2TB SSD for a large file library
−14-inch screen is smaller than 16-inch models
−Standard FHD+ resolution
$849.00
as of 11/04/2026 18:26 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.6

AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, Radeon 840M, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage

+Lightweight at 1.38 kg for a 14-inch laptop
+OLED touchscreen with 400 nits brightness
+1TB SSD storage
−Smaller 14-inch screen for less workspace
−Refresh rate is 60Hz
$1,999.98
as of 11/04/2026 18:26 PST - Details
YuehisySpec score 7.5

8GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 11-inch, FHD (1080p)

+Touchscreen with 360 degree hinge converts to tablet mode
+Full HD 1080p resolution on an 11 inch screen
+Light at 0.9 kg for carrying around
−Only 128GB storage leaves limited room for large files
$328.45
as of 11/04/2026 18:20 PST - Details
DellSpec score 7.5

Intel Core i5-1145G7, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+Light at 1.41 kg for carrying
+16GB memory for multitasking
+Windows 11 Pro operating system
−256GB storage is limited for large files
$290.99
as of 11/04/2026 18:22 PST - Details
DellSpec score 7.5

Intel Core i7-1255U, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+Light at 1.41 kg for carrying
+16GB memory for multitasking
+14-inch screen size
−256GB storage is limited for large files
$340.99
as of 11/04/2026 18:22 PST - Details
DellSpec score 7.5

Intel Core i5-1145G7, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+Touchscreen for direct on-screen input
+16GB memory for smooth multitasking
+Lightweight at 1.35 kg for daily carrying
−256GB SSD offers less local storage than common alternatives
−Renewed unit rather than new
$428.99
as of 11/04/2026 18:22 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.5

AMD Ryzen 7 250, Radeon 780M, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage

+Ryzen 7 250 processor with Radeon 780M graphics
+Lightweight at 1.4 kg for carrying
+16GB DDR5 memory for multitasking
−Only 256GB storage, below the 1TB in some models
$1,169.99
as of 11/04/2026 18:24 PST - Details
YuehisySpec score 7.5

8GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 11-inch, DDR4

+Touchscreen with 360 degree flip design
+Light 0.9 kg weight for carrying
+8GB DDR4 memory for multitasking
−128GB SSD holds fewer files than larger storage options
−Small 11 inch screen limits workspace
$328.44
as of 11/04/2026 18:28 PST - Details
BoosttechSpec score 7.4

AMD Athlon Silver 7120, 4GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+DDR5 memory for faster data transfer
+512GB storage for a larger library
+Windows 11 Home operating system included
−Only 4GB RAM limits multitasking
−HD 768p resolution is lower than full HD
$299.99
as of 11/04/2026 18:22 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.3

2GB RAM, 64GB Storage, 11.6-inch, Windows 10

+Convertible 2-in-1 design with a touchscreen
+Light at 1.4 kg for carrying
+Compact 11.6-inch screen for travel
−Only 2GB RAM limits multitasking
−Small 64GB storage fills quickly
$339.00
as of 11/04/2026 18:20 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.3

Intel N200, 4GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight 14 inch laptop at 1.47 kg
+128GB SSD storage
+ChromeOS for simple everyday use
−Only 4GB RAM for multitasking
−HD 768p display lacks sharpness
$249.00
as of 11/04/2026 18:24 PST - Details
HPSpec score 8.2

Intel Core Ultra 7, 32GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 14-inch

+Large 4TB storage for a big file library
+32GB LPDDR5X memory for heavy multitasking
+OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate
−Larger storage capacity is listed but battery is only 65Wh
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Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 39564GB2TB13.4-inchWindows 118.6$2,979.88
as of 11/04/2026 18:21 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 5 32264GB4TB14-inchWindows 118.2$779.00
as of 11/04/2026 18:25 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 39564GB2TB13.3-inchWindows 11 Pro8.1$3,249.99
as of 11/04/2026 18:21 PST - Details
Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus16GB2TB13-inchWindows 11 Home8.1$1,749.99
as of 11/04/2026 18:27 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 258V32GB4TB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.9$2,129.00
as of 11/04/2026 18:23 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 932GB4TB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.8$2,816.24
as of 11/04/2026 18:21 PST - Details
32GB256GB11-inch7.8$339.59
as of 11/04/2026 18:22 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 258V32GB3TB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.8$2,429.00
as of 11/04/2026 18:26 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 258V32GB3TB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.8$2,429.00
as of 11/04/2026 18:26 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 5 32216GB4TB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.7$799.00
as of 11/04/2026 18:25 PST - Details

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