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55 laptops for writers from HP, Lenovo, ASUS and more. Most cost $250 to $369, and half cost less than $309.

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 (27)Lenovo (13)ASUS (7)Acer (5)

ASUSSpec score 7.3

Intel N100, 4GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 11.6-inch

+Touchscreen that folds into a tablet-style 2-in-1
+Lightweight at 1.36 kg for carrying
+Windows 11 Pro operating system
−Low 1366 x 768 HD display resolution
−Only 4GB RAM for multitasking
$259.99-9%Was: $285.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:21 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.3

4GB RAM, 64GB Storage, 14-inch, HD (768p)

+Lightweight design at 1.3 kg for carrying
+14-inch screen offers a mid-size viewing area
+64GB storage for local files
−HD 720p resolution is lower than full HD screens
−Only 4GB of RAM limits heavy multitasking
$249.89
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 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
+128GB UFS storage
−Only 4GB of RAM
−HD 768p resolution is low for the screen size
No current price. Check it at the store.
LenovoSpec score 7.3

Intel Celeron N4020, 4GB RAM, 64GB Storage, 14-inch

+Light at 1.36 kg for carrying daily
+14-inch display for compact use
+Windows 10 operating system
−Only 4GB RAM for multitasking
−Only 64GB storage limits local files
$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 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.
LenovoSpec score 7.3

Intel Core i3-10110U, 4GB RAM, 64GB Storage, 13-inch

+Touchscreen with Full HD 1080p resolution
+Lightweight at 1.35 kg
+Intel Core i3-10110U processor
−Only 4 GB of RAM
−Only 64 GB of storage
$367.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.4

Intel Celeron N5205U, 4GB RAM, 13.3-inch, ChromeOS

+13.3-inch FHD touchscreen display
+2-in-1 convertible design
+Lightweight at 1.35 kg
−Only 4GB RAM, limited for multitasking
−Intel Celeron N5205U is an entry-level processor
$328.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.3

4GB RAM, 32GB Storage, 11.6-inch, HD (768p)

+Light at 1.33 kg for easy carrying
+IPS panel for wider viewing angles
+Touchscreen display on an 11.6 inch frame
−Only 32GB of eMMC storage
−HD 768p resolution is lower than full HD
$267.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
AcerSpec score 7.6

Intel N150, 4GB RAM, 11.6-inch, 60Hz

+Lightweight at 1.45 kg for carrying around
+Compact 11.6 inch screen for travel
+Intel N150 processor for basic everyday work
−HD 768p resolution gives a lower-detail display
−60 Hz refresh rate for a standard-motion screen
No current price. Check it at the store.
LenovoSpec score 7.4

4GB RAM, 11.6-inch, HD (768p)

+Convertible 2-in-1 design with touchscreen
+Light at 1.33 kg for easy carrying
+Compact 11.6 inch screen
−Only 4GB of memory
−HD 768p resolution is lower than full HD
No current price. Check it at the store.
LenovoSpec score 7.4

4GB RAM, 11.6-inch, HD (768p)

+Convertible 2-in-1 design with touchscreen
+Light at 1.33 kg for easy carrying
+Compact 11.6 inch screen
−Only 4GB of memory
−HD 768p resolution is lower than full HD
$313.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.3

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

+Lightweight at 1.47 kg for easy carrying
+Windows 11 with Copilot AI features
+Includes 1TB cloud storage
−Only 4GB RAM limits multitasking
−128GB storage is small for large files
$319.94-36%List: $499.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.4

Intel N150, 4GB RAM, 14-inch, Windows 11 Home

+Runs Windows 11 Home with Copilot and Microsoft 365
+14-inch LED display for everyday work
+Lightweight at 1.47 kg for carrying
−Only 4 GB of RAM limits heavy multitasking
−128 GB of local storage is limited
$329.99-13%List: $379.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.3

4GB RAM, 64GB Storage, 14-inch, ChromeOS

+Full HD touchscreen on a 14-inch display
+Light at 1.3 kg for easy portability
+8-core MediaTek Kompanio 520 processor
−Only 4GB RAM for multitasking
−64GB storage is limited for local files
$245.88
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 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 14:24 PST - Details
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
$259.98
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.3

Intel N150, 4GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+Ultra-light at 1.47 kg for daily carrying
+Ships with Windows 11 Home
+256GB total storage with included SD card
−Only 4GB of RAM limits multitasking
−Entry-level Intel N150 processor for light tasks
$298.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 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 14:24 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.4

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

+Light at 1.47 kg for carrying daily
+628GB storage for files and apps
+Windows 11 Pro for business features
−Only 4GB RAM, limited for multitasking
−Intel N150 is an entry-level processor
$309.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.3

Intel Celeron N4500, 4GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight at 1.47 kg for carrying to class
+14-inch screen suits student and home use
+Includes one year of Office 365
−Intel Celeron N4500 is a basic processor for demanding tasks
−4GB RAM limits multitasking
$289.98
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.3

Intel Celeron N4120, 4GB RAM, 64GB Storage, 14-inch

+Runs Windows 11 on a 14-inch screen
+Lightweight at 1.47 kg for carrying
+Intel Celeron N4120 processor for basic tasks
−Only 4 GB of memory limits multitasking
−HD 768p resolution gives a less sharp image
$257.90
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 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 14:24 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.3

4GB RAM, 64GB Storage, 14-inch, Windows 11

+Full HD 1080p display resolution
+Light at 1.3 kg for carrying
+14-inch screen size
−Only 4GB RAM for multitasking
−Only 64GB storage for files and apps
$259.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:22 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.3

Intel N150, 4GB RAM, 384GB Storage, 14-inch

+384GB total storage with UFS and SD card
+Lightweight at 1.47 kg for carrying
+Comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled
−Only 4GB of RAM
−Storage relies partly on an SD card slot
$319.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.4

Intel N100, 4GB RAM, 1120GB Storage, 11.6-inch

+Touchscreen and 2-in-1 design for tablet use
+Light at 1.36 kg for easier carrying
+Compact 11.6-inch display for portability
−Only 4GB RAM limits heavy multitasking
−Intel N100 processor is a low-power entry-level chip
$369.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:21 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.4

Intel N150, 4GB RAM, 14-inch, Windows 11

+Lightweight at 1.47 kg for carrying to class
+14-inch screen suits students and home office work
+Intel N150 processor with Copilot AI support
−4GB RAM is limited for heavy multitasking
−128GB UFS storage offers limited space
$279.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.3

Intel Celeron N3350, 4GB RAM, 64GB Storage, 11.6-inch

+2-in-1 design with a touchscreen for tablet-style use
+Lightweight at 1.27 kg for carrying around
+Compact 11.6 inch touchscreen display
−HD 768p resolution gives a lower-detail display
−Intel Celeron N3350 processor is slow for demanding tasks
$279.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:22 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.3

Intel Celeron N4500, 4GB RAM, 500GB Storage, 14-inch

+Light at 1.52 kg for carrying daily
+47Wh battery for portable use
+500GB storage for files and apps
−Runs ChromeOS rather than Windows
−Only 4GB RAM, limited for multitasking
$278.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Intel N1004GB128GB11.6-inchWindows 11 Pro7.3$259.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:21 PST - Details
4GB64GB14-inch7.3$249.89
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
Intel N1504GB128GB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.3No current price
Intel Celeron N40204GB64GB14-inchWindows 107.3$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
Intel Celeron N45004GB64GB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.3No current price
Intel Core i3-10110U4GB64GB13-inchChromeOS7.3$367.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
Intel Celeron N5205U4GB13.3-inchChromeOS7.4$328.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
4GB32GB11.6-inch7.3$267.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
Intel N1504GB11.6-inch7.6No current price
4GB11.6-inch7.4No current price

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