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23 laptops for writers from HP, Lenovo, ASUS and more. Most cost $1,079 to $2,849, and half cost less than $1,242.

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 (13)ASUS (4)

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 16:27 PST - Details
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 16:26 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 7.6

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 16:26 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 16:27 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 16:27 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 16:22 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 16:27 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 16:25 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 16:26 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.7

Intel Core Ultra 7 355, 24GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+24GB RAM for heavy multitasking
+1TB SSD for a large storage capacity
+Lightweight at 1.4 kg for daily carrying
−60 Hz refresh rate for the display
$1,599.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:27 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 5, 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
$1,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:27 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.6

AMD Ryzen AI 5 340, Radeon 840M, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage

+Lightweight at 1.4 kg for carrying
+Touchscreen with 2-in-1 design for tablet use
+16GB LPDDR5 memory for multitasking
−Only 60 Hz refresh rate
−512GB storage is modest for large files
$1,079.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:27 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 16:26 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.8

Intel Core Ultra 9, 32GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 14-inch

+14-inch OLED touchscreen with dual-screen design
+Intel Core Ultra 9 processor
+4TB storage capacity
−Heavy at 1.77 kg for daily carrying
$2,899.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:22 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 16:26 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.7

Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+OLED panel for deep contrast
+Very light at 1.3 kg for carrying
+Large 1TB SSD for many files and apps
−Refresh rate is 60Hz
$1,449.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:22 PST - Details
ME2 MichaelElectronics2Spec score 7.7

Intel Core Ultra 9, 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 14-inch

+14-inch OLED touchscreen with dual-screen design
+Intel Core Ultra 9 processor
+32GB LPDDR5X memory
−Heavier at 1.77 kg for daily carrying
$2,749.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:22 PST - Details
ME2 MichaelElectronics2Spec score 7.8

Intel Core Ultra 9, 32GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 14-inch

+14-inch OLED touchscreen with dual-screen design
+Intel Core Ultra 9 processor
+32GB LPDDR5X memory
−Heavy at 1.77 kg for daily carrying
No price recorded yet.
LenovoSpec score 7.8

Intel Core i7-1365U, 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 14-inch

+Touchscreen display with 2-in-1 use
+32GB LPDDR5 RAM for heavy multitasking
+2TB storage for large file collections
−60Hz refresh rate, no high-refresh option
$2,849.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:26 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.8

Intel Core Ultra 9, 32GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 14-inch

+OLED panel for vivid, high-contrast display
+Large 4TB storage for a big file library
+32GB LPDDR5X memory for heavy multitasking
−Only 60Hz refresh rate for a smooth display
−FHD+ resolution is lower than QHD-class screens
$2,816.24
as of 11/04/2026 16:22 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.6

AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, Radeon 840M, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage

+Lightweight at 1.38 kg for a 14-inch laptop
+OLED touchscreen with 400 nits brightness
+1TB SSD storage
−Smaller 14-inch screen for less workspace
−Refresh rate is 60Hz
$1,999.98
as of 11/04/2026 16:27 PST - Details
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.

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V16GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.6$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:27 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V16GB1TB14-inch7.6$1,320.12
as of 11/04/2026 16:26 PST - Details
Intel N1504GB11.6-inch7.6No current price
Intel Core Ultra 516GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.6$1,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:26 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 5 322V16GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.6$1,165.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:27 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 5 32216GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.6$1,184.78
as of 11/04/2026 16:27 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI 9 46516GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.6$1,298.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:22 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 5 32216GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.6$1,128.25
as of 11/04/2026 16:27 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 5 225U16GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.6$999.98
as of 11/04/2026 16:25 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI 7 35016GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.6$1,149.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:26 PST - Details

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