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36 laptops for writers from HP, Lenovo, ASUS and more. Most cost $229 to $379, and half cost less than $275.

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 (15)Lenovo (9)Acer (4)

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 13:21 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

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 13:25 PST - Details
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 13:25 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

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 13:25 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 13:25 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 13:24 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 13:24 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 13:21 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.5

Intel Celeron N3050, 4GB RAM, 11.6-inch, ChromeOS

+Runs ChromeOS for a simple, browser-focused experience
+Compact 11.6-inch screen suits portable use
+Light at 1.27 kg for carrying around
−Only 4GB of RAM limits heavy multitasking
−16GB SSD leaves little room for local files
No price recorded yet.
HPSpec score 7.3

Intel Celeron N4120, 4GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 14-inch

+14-inch screen with HD 768p resolution
+Lightweight at 1.47 kg for carrying
+Comes with Windows 11 Home in S mode
−Only 4GB of RAM
$399.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:23 PST - Details
ChuwiSpec score 7.7

Intel Core i3, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 10.1-inch

+Light 0.61 kg tablet body for carrying around
+Convertible 2-in-1 design works as a tablet
+Touchscreen input on a 10.1-inch display
−Small 10.1-inch screen limits multitasking space
−Intel Core i3 is a low-end processor
No price recorded yet.
HPSpec score 7.3

Intel Pentium N5000, 4GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 11.6-inch

+Convertible 2-in-1 design with a touch screen
+Lightweight at 1.71 kg for carrying
+Windows 10 operating system included
−Low-resolution 768p HD display
−Only 4GB RAM for multitasking
No price recorded yet.
AcerSpec score 7.3

Intel Celeron N3350, 4GB RAM, 32GB Storage, 11.6-inch

+Convertible design with 11.6-inch touchscreen
+Light at 1.25 kg for easier carrying
+Celeron N3350 processor for web and documents
−32GB eMMC storage leaves very limited room for files
−HD 768p screen has lower resolution than Full HD
$372.17
as of 11/04/2026 13:20 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.3

Intel N150, 4GB RAM, 192GB Storage, 14-inch

+Light at 1.47 kg for carrying daily
+DDR4 memory type
+Windows 11 operating system
−Only 4GB RAM, limited for multitasking
−192GB storage is limited for large files
$379.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:23 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.3

Intel Celeron N4500, 4GB RAM, 64GB 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
−Only 64GB storage
$229.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:24 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.3

Intel Pentium Silver N5030, 4GB RAM, 64GB Storage, 14-inch

+2-in-1 design with touchscreen
+Lightweight 14 inch laptop at 1.5 kg
+ChromeOS for simple everyday use
−Only 4GB RAM for multitasking
−Only 64GB eMMC storage
$389.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:24 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.3

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

+Runs Windows 11 Home
+Light at 1.47 kg for carrying
+Includes a 41 Wh battery
−Only 4GB of RAM
−HD resolution at 768p
$269.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:24 PST - Details
JustthinkSpec score 7.3

Intel Celeron N3350, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+8GB RAM for everyday tasks
+256GB SSD for faster file access
+Ships with Windows 11
−Display is 1366x768 HD resolution
−At 1.76 kg it is heavy for a 14-inch laptop
No price recorded yet.
LenovoSpec score 7.4

4GB RAM, 32GB Storage, 11.6-inch, ChromeOS

+Touchscreen with 2-in-1 design for flexible use
+Light at 1.2 kg for easy portability
+Compact 11.6-inch screen size
−HD resolution is lower than full HD
−Only 4GB RAM for multitasking
$346.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:25 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.3

Intel Pentium Silver N5000, 4GB RAM, 64GB Storage, 14-inch

+2-in-1 design with touchscreen
+Lightweight 14 inch laptop at 1.58 kg
+ChromeOS for simple everyday use
−Only 4GB RAM for multitasking
−Only 64GB eMMC storage
$319.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:24 PST - Details
AcerSpec score 7.4

Intel Celeron N4000, 4GB RAM, 64GB Storage, 11.6-inch

+Convertible design with 11.6-inch touchscreen
+Light at 1.19 kg for easier carrying
+Intel Celeron N4000 processor for web and documents
−HD 768p screen has lower resolution than Full HD
$339.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:20 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.3

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

+14-inch HD screen for basic browsing and documents
+Light at 1.45 kg for carrying around
+Built-in SD card reader for adding memory cards
−Only 64GB eMMC storage for limited file space
−4GB RAM may slow down heavy multitasking
No price recorded yet.
TanoshiSpec score 8.8

10.1-inch, HD (768p)

+Touchscreen display for hands-on use by young children
+10.1-inch screen sized for kids
+Light at 1.5 kg for easy handling
−HD 768p resolution gives a lower-detail display than full HD
No price recorded yet.
FwmntuSpec score 7.4

Intel Celeron N4000, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 10.1-inch

+Compact 10.1-inch screen for easy portability
+Light at 1.27 kg for carrying
+IPS panel for wider viewing angles
−Lower HD resolution at 768p
−Small 10.1-inch screen for extended work
$229.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:23 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Intel N1004GB128GB11.6-inchWindows 11 Pro7.3$259.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:21 PST - Details
Intel N1504GB128GB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.3No current price
4GB64GB14-inch7.3$249.89
as of 11/04/2026 13:25 PST - Details
Intel Celeron N40204GB64GB14-inchWindows 107.3$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:25 PST - Details
Intel Celeron N45004GB64GB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.3No current price
4GB32GB11.6-inch7.3$267.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:25 PST - Details
Intel N1504GB11.6-inch7.6No current price
4GB11.6-inch7.4No current price
4GB11.6-inch7.4$313.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:25 PST - Details
Intel Celeron N45004GB128GB14-inchChromeOS7.3$259.98
as of 11/04/2026 13:24 PST - Details

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