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46 laptops for writers from HP, Lenovo, ASUS and more. Most cost $330 to $1,649, and half cost less than $1,100.

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 (11)Ist Computers (9)HP (8)

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BrandLenovo11Ist Computers9HP8Delca4ASUS3Dell3Wowpc3ME2 MichaelElectronics22
Show all 11Boosttech1iCarp1Microsoft1
SeriesThinkPad6Zenbook3EliteBook2Inspiron2OmniBook2Precision1Yoga1
CPUIntel Core 7 240H5AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2503AMD Ryzen AI 9 4653Intel Core Ultra 5 225U3Intel Core Ultra 5 3223Intel Core Ultra 7 155H3Intel N1503Intel Core Ultra 7 256V2
Show all 27Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus2AMD Athlon Silver 71201AMD Ryzen 5 7535U1AMD Ryzen 7 2501AMD Ryzen AI 5 4301AMD Ryzen AI 7 3501AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 3501AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 4701Intel Core 5 120U1Intel Core 7 150U1Intel Core i5-1334U1Intel Core i5-1335U1Intel Core i7-1260P1Intel Core Ultra 5 125U1Intel Core Ultra 5 135H1Intel Core Ultra 71Intel Core Ultra 7 155U1Intel Core Ultra 7 258V1Qualcomm Snapdragon X1
GPURadeon 780M4Radeon 660M1Radeon 840M1Radeon 860M1Radeon 890M1
RAM16GB2632GB104GB564GB4
Storage1TB15512GB122TB9256GB3128GB24TB2
Screen14-inch4313.3-inch213.8-inch1
Refresh60Hz3120Hz1
TouchscreenTouchscreen20
WeightUnder 1.3 kg71.3 to 1.4 kg201.4 to 1.5 kg121.5 kg and up7
BatteryUnder 55 Wh355 to 64 Wh675 Wh and up1
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro30Windows 119Windows 11 Home7
Convertible 2-in-1Convertible 2-in-114
Screen resolutionFHD+ (1920 x 1200)27FHD (1080p)9QHD and higher2HD (768p)1
Display panelOLED13IPS6
RAM typeDDR546LPDDR5X36DDR416LPDDR59LPDDR4 / LPDDR4X2
PriceUnder $3002Under $4003Under $8002Under $9008Under $1,0003Under $1,2003Under $1,5001$300 & above39
Show all 11$900 & above26$1,500 & above9$2,500 & above2
RAM type: DDR5  ×46 resultsSort byRecommendedSpec scorePrice: low to highPrice: high to low
LenovoSpec score 7.7

AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+32GB DDR5 memory for heavy multitasking
+1TB storage for large files and applications
+AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO processor for demanding work
−Non-touch display limits direct screen input
$1,649.00-5%Was: $1,729.00
as of 11/04/2026 23:51 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.6

Intel Core i5-1335U, 16GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 13.3-inch

+Convertible 2-in-1 design with touchscreen
+Light at 1.35 kg for easy carrying
+16GB DDR5 memory for smooth multitasking
$849.99-23%Was: $1,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 22:31 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.4

Intel Core 7 150U, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Flip 2-in-1 design with touchscreen
+Lightweight at 1.6 kg
+Windows 11 Pro operating system
−Smaller 14-inch display
−Storage of 512GB is limited for large libraries
$869.99-8%Was: $899.00
as of 11/04/2026 23:26 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.4

Intel N150, 4GB RAM, 628GB Storage, 14-inch

+Light at 1.47 kg for carrying daily
+DDR5 memory type
+628GB storage for files and apps
−Only 4GB RAM, limited for multitasking
−Intel N150 is an entry-level processor
$309.00
as of 11/04/2026 23:23 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.5

Intel Core Ultra 5 225U, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Light at 1.39 kg for carrying around
+16GB DDR5 memory
+512GB SSD storage
−Intel Ultra 5 225U processor listed, not the higher Ultra 7 option
$1,249.99
as of 11/04/2026 23:52 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.5

AMD Ryzen 5 7535U, Radeon 660M, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage

+16GB of DDR5 memory for smooth multitasking
+512GB SSD for quick storage access
+Lightweight at 1.44 kg for daily carrying
−Non-touch display limits tablet-style use
$949.99
as of 11/04/2026 23:52 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.3

4GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 14-inch, Windows 11

+Lightweight at 1.47 kg for carrying
+128GB SSD storage
+Comes with Windows 11 installed
−Only 4GB of RAM
$329.99
as of 11/04/2026 23:23 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.7

Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+32GB DDR5 memory for heavy multitasking
+OLED touchscreen with 2-in-1 design
+Light at 1.38 kg for a 14-inch laptop
−1TB SSD offers less storage than the 2TB version
$1,599.99
as of 11/04/2026 23:25 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.4

Intel N150, 4GB RAM, 628GB Storage, 14-inch

+Windows 11 Pro for business features
+Light at 1.47 kg for carrying daily
+628GB storage for files and apps
−Only 4GB RAM, limited for multitasking
−Intel N150 is an entry-level processor
$299.00
as of 11/04/2026 23:23 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 5 225U, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight at 1.4 kg for carrying
+16GB DDR5 memory for multitasking
+512GB SSD storage
−Standard 60Hz refresh rate
$999.98
as of 11/04/2026 23:27 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.7

Intel Core Ultra 5 225U, 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 14-inch

+Touchscreen display for touch input
+32GB DDR5 memory for smooth multitasking
+2TB SSD for a large storage library
−Touchscreen adds cost and glare risk on some displays
$1,749.00
as of 11/04/2026 23:52 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, 32GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+32GB DDR5 memory for heavy multitasking
+OLED touchscreen with 2-in-1 design
+Light at 1.38 kg for a 14-inch laptop
−512GB SSD offers limited storage for large files
$1,549.99
as of 11/04/2026 23:25 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.7

AMD Ryzen AI 9 465, 1TB Storage, 14-inch, Windows 11 Pro

+Touchscreen OLED display
+Ryzen AI 9 processor with DDR5 memory
+Large 1TB SSD for files and apps
−Weighs 1.28 kg, heavier than some rivals
$1,278.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:51 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.5

AMD Ryzen AI 9 465, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Very light at 1.28 kg for carrying
+Touchscreen OLED display
+Ryzen AI 9 processor with DDR5 memory
−512GB storage is limited for large libraries
−Only 16GB RAM for heavy multitasking
$1,249.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:51 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 23:52 PST - Details
ME2 MichaelElectronics2Spec score 8.0

AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, Radeon 860M, 64GB RAM, 2TB Storage

+Large 64GB of DDR5 memory for heavy multitasking
+2TB of storage for large files
+Light at 1.45 kg for portable use
−Full HD+ resolution is lower than higher-resolution screens
−60Hz refresh rate is standard for this screen
$1,139.99
as of 11/04/2026 23:52 PST - Details
ME2 MichaelElectronics2Spec score 7.5

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

+Light at 1.5 kg for easy carrying
+14-inch 2K touchscreen display
+59 Wh battery capacity
−Smaller 14-inch screen than 16-inch models
$1,059.99
as of 11/04/2026 23:27 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.5

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

+Intel Core 7 240H with 10 cores
+16GB DDR5 RAM for smooth multitasking
+Full HD 1080p resolution on a 14-inch screen
−256GB storage fills quickly with large files
−Non-touch display limits input options
No price recorded yet.
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 23:26 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 23:52 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 21:51 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 23:53 PST - Details
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.
LenovoSpec score 7.7

Intel Core 7 240H, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+32GB DDR5 RAM for heavy multitasking
+Full HD 1080p resolution on a 14-inch screen
+Light at 1.37 kg for daily carrying
−Anti-glare screen is not touch-enabled
$1,049.99
as of 11/04/2026 23:53 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.5

Intel Core i7-1260P, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Light at 1.15 kg for carrying daily
+Intel Core i7-1260P processor
+16GB DDR5 RAM for multitasking
−Only 512GB storage
No price recorded yet.
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 23:31 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 23:51 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 22:31 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 35032GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.7$1,649.00
as of 11/04/2026 23:51 PST - Details
Intel Core i5-1335U16GB2TB13.3-inchWindows 11 Pro7.6$849.99
as of 11/04/2026 22:31 PST - Details
Intel Core 7 150U16GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.4$869.99
as of 11/04/2026 23:26 PST - Details
Intel N1504GB628GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.4$309.00
as of 11/04/2026 23:23 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 5 225U16GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.5$1,249.99
as of 11/04/2026 23:52 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 5 7535U16GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.5$949.99
as of 11/04/2026 23:52 PST - Details
4GB128GB14-inchWindows 117.3$329.99
as of 11/04/2026 23:23 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H32GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.7$1,599.99
as of 11/04/2026 23:25 PST - Details
Intel N1504GB628GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.4$299.00
as of 11/04/2026 23:23 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 5 225U16GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.6$999.98
as of 11/04/2026 23:27 PST - Details

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