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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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GPURadeon 840M6Radeon 780M4Radeon 860M4GeForce RTX 5070 Ti2GeForce RTX 50801Radeon 660M1Radeon 890M1
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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
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Screen resolutionFHD+ (1920 x 1200)77FHD (1080p)46QHD and higher41HD (768p)364K UHD1
Display panelOLED65IPS39
RAM typeDDR546LPDDR5X36DDR416LPDDR59LPDDR4 / LPDDR4X2
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291 resultsSort byRecommendedSpec scorePrice: low to highPrice: high to low
LenovoSpec score 8.1

Intel Core 7 240H, 64GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 14-inch

+64GB DDR5 RAM for demanding workloads
+2TB storage for large files and media
+Full HD 1080p resolution on a 14-inch screen
−Non-touch display limits input options
No price recorded yet.
ME2 MichaelElectronics2Spec score 8.0

Intel Core Ultra 9, 32GB RAM, 1TB 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
No price recorded yet.
DellSpec score 8.0

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 13-inch

+32GB LPDDR5X memory for heavy multitasking
+Lightweight at 1.19 kg for easy carrying
+120Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling and motion
−Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor uses an Arm architecture
−Touchscreen is not included
No price recorded yet.
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
No price recorded yet.
DellSpec score 7.7

Intel Core i9-12900H, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+Intel Core i9-12900H processor
+32GB memory for demanding workloads
+Large 1TB storage for big projects
−Renewed unit rather than new
No price recorded yet.
HyyuoSpec score 7.7

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

+32 GB RAM supports heavy multitasking
+512 GB SSD storage for everyday files
+Very lightweight at 1.27 kg for easy carrying
−Pentium 6500Y processor is a low-power chip
No price recorded yet.
LenovoSpec score 7.7

Intel N200, 8GB RAM, 11.6-inch, 60Hz

+Touchscreen display on a compact 11.6 inch frame
+Runs ChromeOS for a simple, managed system
+Intel N200 processor
−HD 768p resolution is lower than full HD
−Only 60 Hz refresh rate
No price recorded yet.
ASUSSpec score 7.6

AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 13.4-inch

+Ryzen 9 7940HS processor for demanding tasks
+Convertible 2-in-1 design with touchscreen
+Light at 1.18 kg for a 13.4-inch laptop
−Only 16GB RAM for heavy multitasking
−Full HD+ resolution is lower than QHD displays
No price recorded yet.
DellSpec score 7.6

Intel Core i7-1180G7, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 13-inch

+Lightweight at 0.93 kg for easy carrying
+Detachable design works as a tablet
+16GB memory for smooth multitasking
−256GB SSD offers less local storage than common alternatives
−Renewed unit rather than new
No price recorded yet.
LenovoSpec score 7.6

Intel Core i5-10210U, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight at 1.5 kg for daily carrying
+512GB SSD for everyday storage
+16GB RAM for multitasking
−Intel Core i5-10210U is an older processor generation
−Renewed unit rather than new
No price recorded yet.
LenovoSpec score 7.6

Intel Core i7-8650U, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 13-inch

+Light at 0.9 kg for carrying daily
+16GB RAM for multitasking
+Intel Core i7-8650U processor
−Only 256GB storage
−Older 13-inch screen size
No price recorded yet.
MorostronSpec score 7.5

Intel Celeron N5095, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 13.5-inch

+Large 13.5 inch IPS touchscreen with QHD or higher resolution
+16GB RAM for smoother multitasking
+512GB SSD storage for files and apps
−Intel Celeron N5095 is a low-power processor for light tasks
No price recorded yet.
DellSpec score 7.5

Intel Core i5-1135G7, 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
No price recorded yet.
HPSpec score 7.5

Intel Core i7-1355U, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+1 TB SSD for a large file library
+16 GB RAM for multitasking
+Intel Core i7-1355U processor
−Heavier at 1.52 kg than some 14-inch laptops
No price recorded yet.
LenovoSpec score 7.5

AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U, 24GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+24GB RAM for multitasking
+AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U processor
+Lightweight at 1.45 kg for daily carrying
−256GB storage is limited for large files
−Renewed unit rather than new
No price recorded yet.
LenovoSpec score 7.5

Intel Core i5-10310U, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Light at 1.13 kg for carrying daily
+16GB RAM for multitasking
+512GB SSD for local file storage
−Older Intel Core i5-10310U processor
No price recorded yet.
LenovoSpec score 7.5

Intel Core i7-1185G7, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Light at 1.13 kg for carrying daily
+Intel Core i7-1185G7 processor
+16GB RAM for multitasking
−Russian keyboard layout listed
No price recorded yet.
LenovoSpec score 7.5

Intel Core i5-1145G7, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 13-inch

+Intel Core i5-1145G7 processor
+16GB RAM for multitasking
+1.26 kg, light for carrying
−Renewed unit with low battery health
No price recorded yet.
DellSpec score 7.4

Intel Core i5-10310U, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+16GB memory for multitasking
+14-inch screen size
+Windows 11 Pro operating system
−256GB storage is limited for large files
−Heavier at 1.5 kg for daily carrying
No price recorded yet.
DellSpec score 7.4

Intel Core i5-10400H, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+16GB memory for multitasking
+14-inch screen size
+Windows 11 Pro operating system
−256GB storage is limited for large files
−Heavier at 1.54 kg than most listed models
No price recorded yet.
DellSpec score 7.4

Intel Core i5-8350U, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+16GB RAM for multitasking
+Light at 1.55 kg for carrying
+14-inch screen size
−Only 256GB storage for files and apps
−Renewed unit with very low battery health
No price recorded yet.
HPSpec score 7.4

AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+Very lightweight at 1.42 kg for carrying
+16 GB of memory for demanding work
+256 GB SSD for quick file access
−Renewed unit with low battery health noted in title
No price recorded yet.
LenovoSpec score 7.4

AMD Athlon Gold 3150U, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+Runs Windows 11 Pro for business use
+8GB RAM for everyday multitasking
+14-inch screen for portable work
−256GB storage is limited for large files
−Athlon Gold 3150U is a lower-tier processor
No price recorded yet.
DellSpec score 7.3

Intel Core i5-8250U, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+Intel Core i5-8250U processor for everyday computing
+8GB RAM for smooth multitasking
+14-inch screen for a balance of size and portability
−Battery health is reported as very low
−Renewed unit rather than new condition
No price recorded yet.
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
No price recorded yet.
HPSpec score 7.3

Intel Celeron N4500, 4GB RAM, 64GB Storage, 14-inch

+Runs ChromeOS for a simple, browser-focused setup
+14-inch screen for everyday schoolwork and browsing
+Lightweight at 1.52 kg for carrying to class
−Only 4 GB of RAM limits heavy multitasking
−64 GB of storage leaves little room for local files
No price recorded yet.
LenovoSpec score 7.3

Intel Core i3-10110U, 4GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight 1.6 kg for daily carrying
+512GB SSD for ample file storage
+Windows 11 Pro operating system
−Only 4GB of RAM limits multitasking
−Intel Core i3-10110U processor suits only light tasks
No price recorded yet.
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.5

Intel Core Ultra 7 165U, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Touchscreen display for tablet-style use
+Convertible 2-in-1 design
+Light at 1.52 kg for carrying
$1,179.99
as of 11/04/2026 18:22 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Intel Core 7 240H64GB2TB14-inchWindows 11 Home8.1No current price
Intel Core Ultra 932GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Pro8.0No current price
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite32GB512GB13-inchWindows 11 Pro8.0No current price
12GB512GB12-inchWindows 11 Home7.7No current price
Intel Core i9-12900H32GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.7No current price
Intel Pentium 6500Y32GB512GB14-inch7.7No current price
Intel N2008GB11.6-inchChromeOS7.7No current price
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS16GB1TB13.4-inchWindows 117.6No current price
Intel Core i7-1180G716GB256GB13-inchWindows 11 Pro7.6No current price
Intel Core i5-10210U512GB14-inch7.6No current price

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