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22 laptops for writers from HP, Lenovo, ASUS and more. Most cost $268 to $369, and half cost less than $335.

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 (9)Acer (5)ASUS (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 14:21 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
LenovoSpec score 7.6

64GB Storage, 11.6-inch

+Touchscreen on a compact 11.6-inch display
+Light at 1.18 kg for easy portability
+64GB storage for local files
−Only 4GB RAM for multitasking
$349.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 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
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
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
ZaofepuSpec score 7.4

6GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 11.6-inch, Windows 11 Home

+Touchscreen and 2-in-1 keyboard design
+Windows 11 Home operating system
+Light 1 kg weight for carrying
−128GB storage is limited for local files
No price recorded yet.
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 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 14:20 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.3

Intel N100, 4GB RAM, 288GB Storage, 11.6-inch

+Touchscreen that folds into a tablet-style 2-in-1
+Lightweight at 1.36 kg for carrying
+288GB storage for files and apps
−Only 4GB RAM for multitasking
−Small 11.6-inch screen for extended work
$339.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:21 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.4

Intel Pentium Silver N6000, 4GB RAM, 32GB Storage, 11.6-inch

+Touchscreen with 2-in-1 design for flexible use
+Light at 1.2 kg for easy portability
+Compact 11.6-inch screen size
−Only 4GB RAM for multitasking
−Only 32GB storage for local files
$335.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
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 14:26 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 14:20 PST - Details
AcerSpec score 7.4

4GB RAM, 64GB Storage, 11.6-inch, ChromeOS

+Light at 1.05 kg for easy portability
+Touchscreen with 2-in-1 design for tablet use
+Runs ChromeOS for a simple, cloud-focused setup
−Only 4GB RAM limits heavier multitasking
−Small 11.6-inch screen offers less workspace
$298.98
as of 11/04/2026 14:20 PST - Details
AcerSpec score 7.3

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

+Touchscreen with 2-in-1 convertible design
+Light at 1.25 kg for easy carrying
+Compact 11.6-inch screen size
−Only 4GB RAM limits multitasking
−Only 32GB storage leaves little room for files
$315.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:20 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.3

2GB RAM, 64GB Storage, 11.6-inch, Windows 10

+Convertible 2-in-1 design with a touchscreen
+Light at 1.4 kg for carrying
+Compact 11.6-inch screen for travel
−Only 2GB RAM limits multitasking
−Small 64GB storage fills quickly
$339.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:20 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.
SaintdiseSpec score 7.3

Intel Celeron N4020, 6GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 11.6-inch

−128GB storage: 228 of the 276 here have more
No price recorded yet.

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Intel N1004GB128GB11.6-inchWindows 11 Pro7.3$259.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:21 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
4GB11.6-inch7.4$313.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
64GB11.6-inch7.6$349.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
8GB256GB11.6-inchWindows 117.3$269.88
as of 11/04/2026 14:22 PST - Details
Intel N1004GB1120GB11.6-inchWindows 11 Pro7.4$369.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:21 PST - Details
Intel Celeron N33504GB64GB11.6-inchWindows 107.3$279.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:22 PST - Details
6GB128GB11.6-inchWindows 11 Home7.4No current price

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