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77 laptops for writers from HP, Lenovo, ASUS and more. Most cost $779 to $2,699, and half cost less than $1,250.

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 (25)ASUS (13)Ist Computers (10)HP (9)Acer (4)

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SeriesThinkPad12Yoga9Zenbook9OmniBook5EliteBook3Aspire2IdeaPad2Inspiron2ROG2Vivobook2
CPUIntel Core Ultra 5 3227Intel Core Ultra 7 258V5Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus5AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 3504Intel Core Ultra 7 256V4Intel Core Ultra 94AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2503Intel Core Ultra 5 225U3
Show all 40AMD Ryzen AI 5 4302AMD Ryzen AI 7 3502AMD Ryzen AI 7 4452AMD Ryzen AI 9 4652Intel Core 5 120U2Intel Core 7 150U2Intel Core i7-1365U2Intel Core Ultra 72Intel Core Ultra 7 255H2AMD Ryzen 5 4301AMD Ryzen 5 7535U1AMD Ryzen 7 2501AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS1AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 4701AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 3951Intel Core 7 240H1Intel Core i3-1315U1Intel Core i3-N3051Intel Core i3-N3551Intel Core i5-1334U1Intel Core i7-1260P1Intel Core Ultra 51Intel Core Ultra 5 115U1Intel Core Ultra 5 226V1Intel Core Ultra 5 322V1Intel Core Ultra 7 155H1Intel Core Ultra 7 155U1Intel Core Ultra 7 266V1Intel Core Ultra 7 3551Intel Core Ultra 9 386H1Intel N3551Qualcomm Snapdragon X1
GPURadeon 840M5Radeon 780M4Radeon 860M4Radeon 660M1Radeon 890M1
RAM16GB3732GB2264GB58GB524GB3
Storage1TB24512GB232TB104TB73TB4256GB35TB2128GB1
Screen14-inch7313.4-inch313.3-inch1
Refresh60Hz18120Hz1180Hz1
TouchscreenTouchscreen42
WeightUnder 1.3 kg171.3 to 1.4 kg241.4 to 1.5 kg191.5 kg and up17
BatteryUnder 55 Wh255 to 64 Wh1064 to 75 Wh375 Wh and up6
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro43Windows 1117Windows 11 Home9ChromeOS3
Convertible 2-in-1Convertible 2-in-135
Screen resolutionFHD+ (1920 x 1200)77FHD (1080p)46QHD and higher41HD (768p)364K UHD1
Display panelOLED32IPS14
RAM typeDDR527LPDDR5X10LPDDR57
PriceUnder $5001Under $6003Under $7001Under $8004Under $9007Under $1,0006Under $1,20010Under $1,5003
Show all 15Under $2,0002Under $2,5002Under $3,0001$300 & above71$900 & above55$1,500 & above24$2,500 & above8
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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 14:27 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.7

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

+Very light at 1.39 kg for carrying
+1TB of storage for larger files
+32GB of memory for multitasking
−Full HD+ resolution is lower than higher-resolution screens
−14-inch screen offers less space than larger models
$1,649.99-8%Was: $1,799.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 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 14:26 PST - Details
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
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+OLED panel for vivid, high-contrast display
+Touchscreen with 2-in-1 flip design
+32GB RAM for heavy multitasking
−Weighs 1.57 kg for daily carrying
−70Wh battery capacity
$1,872.68
as of 11/04/2026 14:22 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.7

Intel Core Ultra 7, 512GB Storage, 14-inch, FHD+ (1920 x 1200)

+Convertible 2 in 1 design
+5G connectivity included
+Intel Core Ultra 7 processor
−Lower FHD+ resolution than QHD models
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 14:26 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.6

AMD Ryzen AI 7 445, Radeon 840M, 24GB RAM, 1TB Storage

+24GB LPDDR5X memory for heavy multitasking
+OLED panel for vivid display
+Lightweight at 1.38 kg for carrying
−Standard FHD+ resolution, not higher
$1,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 7, 512GB Storage, 13.3-inch, FHD+ (1920 x 1200)

+Touchscreen with 2-in-1 flip design
+Intel Core Ultra 7 processor
+Light at 1.39 kg for a 13-inch laptop
−512GB SSD offers limited storage for large files
−Smaller 13.3-inch screen for less workspace
No current price. Check it at the store.
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 14:27 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 14:22 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 14:22 PST - Details
AcerSpec score 7.3

Intel Core i3-N305, 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 14-inch

+Light at 1.54 kg for easy portability
+Touchscreen with 2-in-1 convertible design
+IPS panel with wide viewing angles
−128GB storage is limited for large files
−Core i3-N305 processor suits light tasks rather than heavy workloads
$499.99-23%Was: $649.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:20 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 14:27 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 14:27 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 14:23 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 14:25 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 14:20 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 14:27 PST - Details
AcerSpec score 7.4

Intel Core i3-1315U, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+IPS panel with good viewing angles
+Touchscreen display on a 14-inch laptop
+8GB LPDDR5 memory for multitasking
−Only 256GB storage
$599.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:20 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 14:26 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 14:25 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 14:26 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.8

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus, 512GB Storage, 14-inch, Windows 11 Home

+Very light at 1.09 kg for carrying
+OLED display in a 14-inch screen
+512GB SSD for files and apps
−Snapdragon chip may not run all Windows apps
No price recorded yet.
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 14:27 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 14:22 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 14:27 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 5 322, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+IPS touchscreen with 2-in-1 design for tablet use
+Intel Core Ultra 5 322 processor with NPU
+Lightweight at 1.54 kg for a 14-inch laptop
−Full HD+ resolution limits detail on the screen
$1,129.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V16GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.6$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 35032GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.7$1,649.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V16GB1TB14-inch7.6$1,320.12
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 35032GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.7$1,649.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 9 386H32GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.6$1,872.68
as of 11/04/2026 14:22 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7512GB14-inch7.7No current price
Intel Core Ultra 516GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.6$1,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI 7 44524GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.6$1,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7512GB13.3-inch7.6No current price
Intel Core Ultra 5 322V16GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.6$1,165.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details

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