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46 laptops for writers from HP, Lenovo, ASUS and more. Most cost $260 to $1,149, and half cost less than $499.

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 (6)HP (4)

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Show all 19Saintdise2Apple1Bewinner1Dahongyun1Hyyuo1Jumper1Kooforway1Trhro1Tunhail1Vaizmoye1Yuehisy1
SeriesEnvy2Precision2Vivobook2IdeaPad1Latitude1OmniBook1Pavilion1Swift1
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CPUIntel Core 7 240H4Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y2AMD Ryzen 5 3500U1AMD Ryzen 5 4500U1AMD Ryzen 7 4700U1AMD Ryzen 7 5700U1AMD Ryzen AI 9 4651Apple A18 Pro1
Show all 29Intel Celeron J41051Intel Celeron N40201Intel Celeron N45001Intel Celeron N50301Intel Celeron N5205U1Intel Core i31Intel Core i3-10110U1Intel Core i5-10210U1Intel Core i5-1035G11Intel Core i5-1145G71Intel Core i5-1335U1Intel Core i5-8265U1Intel Core i7-1165G71Intel Core i7-1260P1Intel Core i7-1355U1Intel Core i7-1370P1Intel Core Ultra 5 115U1Intel Core Ultra 5 125U1Intel Core Ultra 5 135H1Intel Pentium 6500Y1Qualcomm Snapdragon X1
RAM8GB1616GB932GB74GB612GB464GB16GB1
Storage256GB17512GB8128GB61TB664GB42TB23TB1
Screen14-inch3213.3-inch410.1-inch311-inch211.6-inch213-inch212-inch1
TouchscreenTouchscreen24
WeightUnder 1.3 kg131.3 to 1.4 kg141.4 to 1.5 kg61.5 kg and up13
BatteryUnder 55 Wh3
Operating systemWindows 119Windows 11 Pro8ChromeOS7Windows 103Windows 10 Home3Windows 11 Home3macOS1Windows 10 Pro1
Convertible 2-in-1Convertible 2-in-119
Screen resolutionFHD+ (1920 x 1200)77FHD (1080p)46QHD and higher41HD (768p)364K UHD1
Display panelIPS11OLED2
RAM typeDDR59DDR46LPDDR4 / LPDDR4X1LPDDR51LPDDR5X1
PriceUnder $2503Under $3008Under $4009Under $5001Under $6001Under $7003Under $8005Under $9001
Show all 15Under $1,0002Under $1,2001Under $3,0001$300 & above27$900 & above7$1,500 & above1$2,500 & above1
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AppleSpec score 7.4

Apple A18 Pro, 8GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 13-inch

+Very light at 1.23 kg for carrying
+512GB storage for files and apps
+A18 Pro chip for everyday tasks
−Only 8GB unified memory limits multitasking
−Full HD resolution is lower than higher-end displays
$789.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:21 PST - Details
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 14:26 PST - Details
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

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 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
QazipoSpec score 7.7

Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y, 12GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 12-inch

+Very light at 0.64 kg for tablet use
+12GB RAM for multitasking
+256GB SSD storage
−Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y processor is a low-power chip
$399.99-43%List: $699.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:28 PST - Details
QazipoSpec score 7.7

8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 10.1-inch, Windows 11

+Very light at 0.59 kg for tablet use
+256GB SSD storage
+8GB RAM for everyday tasks
−Small 10.1-inch screen for extended work
$329.99-40%List: $549.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:28 PST - Details
BlueingSpec score 7.4

8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch, FHD (1080p)

+Full HD display with 14 inch screen
+Light at 1.3 kg for carrying
+256GB SSD storage with microSD expansion
−8GB RAM limits heavy multitasking
−38 Wh battery is a modest capacity
$265.89-26%List: $359.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:22 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 14:22 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
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
ASUSSpec score 7.4

Intel Celeron N4500, 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 14-inch

+8GB RAM for smoother multitasking
+Touchscreen input on a 14-inch display
+Full HD 1080p display resolution
−Only 128GB eMMC storage plus SD card slot
$389.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:21 PST - Details
DahongyunSpec score 7.3

8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 11.6-inch, Windows 11

+Touchscreen with 360 degree convertible hinge
+Light at 1.6 kg for carrying
+Full HD 1080p display
−Small 11.6 inch screen
$269.88
as of 11/04/2026 14:22 PST - Details
TrhroSpec score 7.6

Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y, 32GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+32GB RAM for heavy multitasking
+512GB SSD for good local storage
+Lightweight at 1.32 kg for carrying
−Pentium Gold 6500Y is a low-power processor
−14-inch screen is smaller than many laptops
$319.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:28 PST - Details
TunhailSpec score 7.4

12GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 10.1-inch, Windows 11

+Touchscreen with 360-degree flip design
+Full HD IPS display in a compact body
+Windows 11 operating system included
−Small 10.1-inch screen limits workspace
−Intel m3-8100Y is a low-power processor
$279.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:28 PST - Details
JumperSpec score 7.4

Intel Celeron J4105, 12GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+12GB RAM for comfortable multitasking
+Light at 1.24 kg for carrying
+Full HD display on a 14-inch screen
−256GB storage is limited for large files
−Celeron J4105 is a low-power processor
$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
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.
KooforwaySpec score 7.9

Intel Core i3, 32GB RAM, 10.1-inch, Windows 11 Pro

+2-in-1 design with touchscreen
+Stylus support for handwriting and drawing
+Full HD IPS display on a 10.1 inch screen
−Smaller 10.1 inch screen limits workspace
$699.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 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 14:22 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.3

Intel Celeron N5030, 4GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight at 1.3 kg
+14-inch Full HD display
+128GB SSD storage
−Intel Celeron N5030 processor
−Only 4GB of memory
$309.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:22 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.
LenovoSpec score 7.4

Intel Core i5-10210U, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+Light at 1.41 kg for carrying
+Touchscreen with 14-inch Full HD display
+256GB PCIe SSD for fast storage
−8GB memory is modest for demanding multitasking
−Windows 10 Home is an older operating system
$749.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details
VaizmoyeSpec score 7.4

8GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch, Windows 11

+Lightweight at 1.5 kg for portability
+512GB SSD for good local storage
+Full HD display on a 14-inch screen
−Only 8GB RAM limits heavy multitasking
No price recorded yet.
ASUSSpec score 7.3

8GB RAM, 64GB Storage, 14-inch, ChromeOS

+8GB RAM for smoother multitasking
+Touchscreen that folds into a tablet-style 2-in-1
+Full HD 1080p display on a 14-inch screen
−Only 64GB storage for files and apps
$499.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:21 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.3

Intel Core i5-1035G1, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+2-in-1 convertible design with touch
+Full HD 1080p IPS display
+256GB PCIe SSD storage
−Only 8GB RAM
−Intel Core i5-1035G1 is an older processor
$663.87
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.5

Qualcomm Snapdragon X, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight at 1.42 kg for carrying
+OLED panel for deep contrast
+16GB LPDDR5X RAM
−Display resolution is 1080p Full HD
$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 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.
ASUSSpec score 7.3

4GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 14-inch, ChromeOS

+Touchscreen that folds into a tablet-style 2-in-1
+Full HD 1080p display on a 14-inch screen
+128GB storage for files and apps
−Only 4GB RAM for multitasking
$269.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:21 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Apple A18 Pro8GB512GB13-inchmacOS7.4$789.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:21 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U12GB256GB14-inchWindows 107.4$719.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
Intel Core i3-10110U4GB64GB13-inchChromeOS7.3$367.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U16GB256GB14-inchWindows 107.4$799.00
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
Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y12GB256GB12-inchWindows 117.7$399.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:28 PST - Details
8GB256GB10.1-inchWindows 117.7$329.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:28 PST - Details
8GB256GB14-inch7.4$265.89
as of 11/04/2026 14:22 PST - Details
Intel Core i5-1335U16GB2TB13.3-inchWindows 11 Pro7.6$849.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:22 PST - Details
4GB64GB14-inchChromeOS7.3$245.88
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details

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