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204 laptops for writers from HP, Lenovo, ASUS and more. Most cost $279 to $2,749, and half cost less than $994.

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 (56)Lenovo (49)ASUS (27)Dell (18)Ist Computers (13)Acer (7)

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GPURadeon 840M6Radeon 780M4Radeon 860M4GeForce RTX 5070 Ti2GeForce RTX 50801Radeon 660M1Radeon 890M1
RAM16GB7332GB484GB388GB2164GB524GB412GB2128GB16GB1
Storage512GB461TB40256GB34128GB182TB174TB1264GB123TB6
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WeightUnder 1.3 kg301.3 to 1.4 kg421.4 to 1.5 kg691.5 kg and up63
BatteryUnder 55 Wh955 to 64 Wh1164 to 75 Wh775 Wh and up14
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro84Windows 1137Windows 11 Home28ChromeOS17Windows 104Windows 10 Home3Windows 10 Pro1
Convertible 2-in-1Convertible 2-in-164
Screen resolutionFHD+ (1920 x 1200)73FHD (1080p)32QHD and higher21HD (768p)194K UHD1
Display panelOLED58IPS22
RAM typeDDR543LPDDR5X23DDR48LPDDR58LPDDR4 / LPDDR4X1
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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: 154 of the 291 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 19:27 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 19:26 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
$1,649.00-5%Was: $1,729.00
as of 11/04/2026 19:25 PST - Details
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 19:26 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 7.6

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 19:26 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
$1,870.16
as of 11/04/2026 19:21 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 19:26 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 19:25 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 19:26 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.
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
$3,518.94
as of 11/04/2026 19:24 PST - Details
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 19:25 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 19:27 PST - Details
AppleSpec score 7.5

Apple M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+M1 Pro chip with 10-core CPU and 16-core GPU
+16GB unified memory for demanding workloads
+1TB SSD for a large library of files
$2,300.76
as of 11/04/2026 19:20 PST - Details
HPSpec score 8.2

Intel Core Ultra 7, 512GB Storage, 14-inch, 120Hz

+Convertible 2 in 1 design
+Intel Core Ultra 7 processor
+120 Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
$3,128.07
as of 11/04/2026 19:24 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 19:27 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.5

AMD Ryzen AI 9 465, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Touchscreen OLED display
+Ryzen AI 9 processor with Copilot+ features
+75 Wh battery for longer runtime
−512GB storage is limited for large libraries
−Only 16GB RAM for heavy multitasking
$1,299.99-41%List: $2,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 19:22 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.3

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

+Lightweight at 1.47 kg for easy carrying
+Windows 11 with Copilot AI features
+Includes 1TB cloud storage
−Only 4GB RAM limits multitasking
−128GB storage is small for large files
$319.94-36%List: $499.99
as of 11/04/2026 19:24 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 19:27 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 19:22 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 19:22 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 19:20 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 19:21 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.4

Intel N150, 4GB RAM, 14-inch, Windows 11 Home

+Runs Windows 11 Home with Copilot and Microsoft 365
+14-inch LED display for everyday work
+Lightweight at 1.47 kg for carrying
−Only 4 GB of RAM limits heavy multitasking
−128 GB of local storage is limited
$329.99-13%List: $379.99
as of 11/04/2026 19:25 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 19:27 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 19:27 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 19:23 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V16GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.6$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 19:27 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 35032GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.7$1,649.99
as of 11/04/2026 19:26 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 35032GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.7$1,649.00
as of 11/04/2026 19:25 PST - Details
4GB64GB14-inch7.3$249.89
as of 11/04/2026 19:26 PST - Details
Intel N1504GB128GB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.3No current price
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V16GB1TB14-inch7.6$1,320.12
as of 11/04/2026 19:26 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 9 386H32GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.6$1,870.16
as of 11/04/2026 19:21 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U16GB256GB14-inchWindows 107.4$799.00
as of 11/04/2026 19:26 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U12GB256GB14-inchWindows 107.4$719.00
as of 11/04/2026 19:25 PST - Details
Intel Celeron N40204GB64GB14-inchWindows 107.3$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 19:26 PST - Details

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