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16 laptops for writers from HP, Lenovo, ASUS and more. Most cost $269 to $719, and half cost less than $337.

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: HP (6)

LenovoSpec score 7.4

AMD Ryzen 5 3500U, 12GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+12GB DDR4 RAM for smooth multitasking
+Full HD touchscreen on a 14-inch display
+Convertible 2-in-1 design for flexible use
−Heavier at 1.6 kg for frequent carrying
−Windows 10 operating system is an older version
$719.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:26 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.3

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

+14-inch screen with HD 768p resolution
+Lightweight at 1.4 kg for carrying
+Comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled
−Only 4GB of RAM
−Only 64GB of eMMC storage
No current price. Check it at the store.
HPSpec score 7.4

Intel Core i7-1165G7, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 13.3-inch

+Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor
+13.3-inch touchscreen display
+Light at 1.31 kg for carrying
−8 GB RAM is modest for demanding workloads
−256 GB storage is limited for large files
No price recorded yet.
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.
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 16:20 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 16:24 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.3

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

+Runs Windows 11 Home
+Light at 1.47 kg for carrying
+Includes a 41 Wh battery
−Only 4GB of RAM
−HD resolution at 768p
$269.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:24 PST - Details
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
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
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
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 16:22 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 16:26 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 16:20 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 16:29 PST - Details
WisoquSpec score 7.6

16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 11-inch, DDR4

+16GB DDR4 RAM for heavier multitasking
+256GB SSD storage for files and apps
+Touchscreen with 360 degree flip design for tablet use
$329.60
as of 11/04/2026 16:20 PST - Details
WisoquSpec score 7.4

8GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 11-inch, DDR4

+512GB SSD offers generous storage for files and apps
+Touchscreen with 360 degree flip design for tablet use
+8GB DDR4 RAM for everyday multitasking
$337.48
as of 11/04/2026 16:20 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U12GB256GB14-inchWindows 107.4$719.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:26 PST - Details
Intel Celeron N45004GB64GB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.3No current price
Intel Core i7-1165G78GB256GB13.3-inchWindows 10 Home7.4No current price
Intel Pentium N50004GB128GB11.6-inchWindows 107.3No current price
Intel Celeron N33504GB32GB11.6-inchChromeOS7.3$372.17
as of 11/04/2026 16:20 PST - Details
Intel N1504GB192GB14-inchWindows 117.3$379.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:24 PST - Details
Intel N1504GB128GB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.3$269.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:24 PST - Details
Intel Celeron N40006GB128GB14-inch7.3$209.99
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
Intel Core i5-8265U8GB128GB14-inchWindows 107.3$599.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:26 PST - Details

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