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93 laptops for writers from HP, Lenovo, ASUS and more. Most cost $429 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 (23)HP (16)Dell (12)ASUS (9)Ist Computers (8)

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BrandLenovo23HP16Dell12ASUS9Ist Computers8Microsoft7CyberGeek6Delca4
Show all 15ME2 MichaelElectronics22Acer1Apple1iCarp1Morostron1Wisoqu1Wowpc1
SeriesLatitude11Yoga10Zenbook8ThinkPad7OmniBook6EliteBook5IdeaPad2Aspire1
Show all 12Envy1Inspiron1ProBook1ROG1
CPUQualcomm Snapdragon X Plus8Intel Core Ultra 5 3226AMD Ryzen AI 9 4654Intel Core Ultra 7 256V4AMD Ryzen AI 5 4303Intel Core 7 240H3Intel Core i5-10310U3Intel Core i5-1145G73
Show all 40Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite3Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus3AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U2Intel Core 7 150U2Intel Core i7-1260P2Intel Core Ultra 52Intel Core Ultra 5 225U2Intel Core Ultra 7 255H2Intel N1502Qualcomm Snapdragon X2Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite2AMD Ryzen 5 4301AMD Ryzen 5 4500U1AMD Ryzen 5 7535U1AMD Ryzen 7 2501AMD Ryzen 7 5700U1AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2501AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U1AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS1AMD Ryzen AI 5 3401AMD Ryzen AI 7 3501Apple M1 Pro1Intel Celeron N50951Intel Core 5 120U1Intel Core i5-10400H1Intel Core i5-1135G71Intel Core i5-1235U1Intel Core i5-1245U1Intel Core i5-1334U1Intel Core i5-1335U1Intel Core i5-8350U1Intel Core i5-8365U1
GPURadeon 840M4Radeon 780M2Radeon 660M1Radeon 860M1
RAM16GB9332GB554GB558GB3464GB1812GB924GB66GB3128GB12GB1
Storage512GB301TB23256GB222TB113TB24TB15TB1
Screen14-inch7213-inch1113.8-inch313.3-inch211-inch112-inch112.3-inch113.4-inch113.5-inch1
Refresh60Hz12120Hz9
TouchscreenTouchscreen46
WeightUnder 1.3 kg291.3 to 1.4 kg171.4 to 1.5 kg231.5 kg and up24
BatteryUnder 55 Wh155 to 64 Wh564 to 75 Wh175 Wh and up1
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro43Windows 1124Windows 11 Home11Windows 101
Convertible 2-in-1Convertible 2-in-138
Screen resolutionFHD+ (1920 x 1200)37FHD (1080p)9QHD and higher7
Display panelOLED33IPS5
RAM typeDDR525LPDDR5X8LPDDR53DDR42
PriceUnder $4006Under $5003Under $6001Under $7001Under $8003Under $9008Under $1,0008Under $1,20010
Show all 13Under $2,0001$300 & above70$900 & above48$1,500 & above13$2,500 & above1
RAM: 16GB  ×93 resultsSort byRecommendedSpec scorePrice: low to highPrice: high to low
MicrosoftSpec score 7.9

Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 13.8-inch

+Snapdragon X2 Elite processor with 16 GB RAM
+1000 GB storage for a large file library
+Light at 1.36 kg for daily carrying
$1,549.99-23%List: $1,999.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:27 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+1TB storage: 165 of the 276 here have less
+1.38 kg: 153 of the 290 here are heavier
−60 Hz screen: 43 of the 67 here refresh faster
$999.99-23%List: $1,299.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:26 PST - Details
MicrosoftSpec score 8.0

Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 13-inch

+Lightweight at 0.89 kg for carrying around
+OLED display panel with 120Hz refresh rate
+Touchscreen with 2-in-1 detachable design
−Qualcomm Snapdragon chip rather than Intel or AMD
$1,649.99-21%List: $2,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:27 PST - Details
MicrosoftSpec score 7.6

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 12-inch

+Light at 1 kg for easy carrying
+Detachable 2-in-1 design works as tablet or laptop
+Touchscreen supports direct on-screen input
−256GB storage is limited for large file libraries
−12-inch screen is smaller than most Pro models
$1,049.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:27 PST - Details
MicrosoftSpec score 7.4

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 13-inch

+OLED 13-inch touchscreen for vivid, sharp visuals
+Detachable 2-in-1 design works as tablet or laptop
+16GB RAM for everyday multitasking
−Weighs 1.69 kg, heavier than the lighter Pro models
No current price. Check it at the store.
LenovoSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+Intel Core Ultra 7 processor for demanding tasks
+16GB of memory for smooth multitasking
+1TB of storage for a large file library
−Display refreshes at 60Hz, below high-refresh panels
$1,320.12
as of 11/04/2026 13:25 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.4

AMD Ryzen 5 4500U, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+16GB RAM for heavy multitasking
+Full HD touchscreen on a 14-inch display
+Convertible 2-in-1 design for flexible use
−Heavier at 1.65 kg for frequent carrying
−Windows 10 operating system is an older version
$799.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:25 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 5, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+Convertible 2-in-1 design with touchscreen
+16GB RAM and 1TB SSD for everyday work
+Intel Core Ultra 5 Copilot+ PC processor
−Display refresh rate is 60Hz
−Only 14-inch screen, smaller than many listed alternatives
$1,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:25 PST - Details
AppleSpec score 7.5

Apple M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+M1 Pro chip with 10-core CPU and 16-core GPU
+16GB unified memory for demanding workloads
+1TB SSD for a large library of files
$2,300.76
as of 11/04/2026 13:20 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 5 322V, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight at 1.4 kg for a 14-inch laptop
+OLED touchscreen display
+Fingerprint reader for quick sign-in
−Only 512GB storage for large file collections
−Refresh rate is 60Hz
$1,165.99-44%Was: $2,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:26 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.5

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

+Touchscreen OLED display
+Ryzen AI 9 processor with Copilot+ features
+75 Wh battery for longer runtime
−512GB storage is limited for large libraries
−Only 16GB RAM for heavy multitasking
$1,299.99-41%List: $2,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:21 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 5 322, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight at 1.4 kg for daily carrying
+OLED display for deep contrast
+Touchscreen with a 2-in-1 design
−60 Hz refresh rate for the display
−14-inch screen is smaller than 16-inch models
$1,184.78-34%List: $1,799.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:26 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.7

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 3TB Storage, 14-inch

+Light at 1.09 kg for carrying
+16GB LPDDR5X memory
+Large 3TB storage capacity
−Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus processor
$1,299.00-33%List: $1,949.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:21 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 13:22 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.6

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

+Very light at 1.28 kg for carrying
+Touchscreen with an OLED display
+Ryzen AI 9 processor with AI features
−Only 16GB RAM for heavy multitasking
−512GB storage is limited for large libraries
$1,298.99-32%Was: $1,899.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:21 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.5

AMD Ryzen 5 430, Radeon 840M, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage

+OLED panel for vivid display
+Lightweight at 1.38 kg for carrying
+Backlit keyboard for low-light typing
−14-inch screen is smaller than 16-inch models
−Only 512GB storage
$951.90-13%Was: $1,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:26 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 5 322, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight at 1.4 kg for daily carrying
+OLED display for deep contrast
+Touchscreen with a 2-in-1 design
−60 Hz refresh rate for the display
−14-inch screen is smaller than 16-inch models
$1,128.25-13%Was: $1,297.90
as of 11/04/2026 13:26 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.4

Intel Core 5 120U, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Light at 1.56 kg for carrying
+55Wh battery capacity
+Windows 11 Pro for business use
−Entry-level Intel Core 5 processor
−512GB storage is modest for large files
$979.99-11%Was: $1,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:23 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 13:24 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.5

Intel N150, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+16GB of RAM for smoother multitasking
+512GB of storage for everyday files
+Lightweight at 1.47 kg for daily carrying
−Entry-level Intel N150 processor for light tasks
$329.99-6%List: $349.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:23 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.5

AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Two-in-one design works as a laptop or tablet
+Touchscreen input on a 14-inch display
+Light at 1.4 kg for daily carrying
−512GB storage is modest for large libraries
$911.79-5%Was: $959.78
as of 11/04/2026 13:24 PST - Details
AcerSpec score 7.5

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+Light at 1.4 kg for easy daily carrying
+1TB storage for a large file library
+16GB RAM for smooth everyday multitasking
−Full HD-plus screen is lower resolution than QHD displays
$695.43
as of 11/04/2026 13:20 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.5

Intel N150, 16GB RAM, 628GB Storage, 14-inch

+628GB storage for files and apps
+Windows 11 Pro for business features
+Light at 1.47 kg for carrying daily
−Intel N150 is an entry-level processor
$449.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:23 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 13:26 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 13:25 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 13:24 PST - Details
ME2 MichaelElectronics2Spec score 7.6

AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, Radeon 860M, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage

+Light at 1.45 kg for portable use
+Integrated Radeon 860M graphics on an AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processor
+Runs Windows 11 Pro
−Only 16GB of memory for heavier multitasking
−Full HD+ resolution is lower than higher-resolution screens
$1,149.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:26 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.4

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight at 1.59 kg for travel
+16 GB of memory for demanding work
+256 GB SSD for quick file access
−Renewed unit rather than brand new
$300.76
as of 11/04/2026 13:24 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite16GB1TB13.8-inchWindows 117.9$1,549.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:27 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V16GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.6$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:26 PST - Details
Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite16GB1TB13-inchWindows 118.0$1,649.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:27 PST - Details
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus16GB256GB12-inchWindows 117.6$1,049.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:27 PST - Details
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite16GB512GB13-inchWindows 117.4No current price
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V16GB1TB14-inch7.6$1,320.12
as of 11/04/2026 13:25 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U16GB256GB14-inchWindows 107.4$799.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:25 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 516GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.6$1,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:25 PST - Details
Apple M1 Pro16GB1TB14-inch7.5$2,300.76
as of 11/04/2026 13:20 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 5 322V16GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.6$1,165.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:26 PST - Details

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