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Laptops for Writers

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10 laptops for writers from HP, Lenovo, ASUS and more. Most cost $301 to $3,128, and half cost less than $735.

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.

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.
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.
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 15:24 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.4

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight at 1.59 kg for travel
+16 GB of memory for demanding work
+256 GB SSD for quick file access
−Renewed unit rather than brand new
$300.76
as of 11/04/2026 15:24 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, 32GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+32GB DDR5 memory for heavy multitasking
+OLED touchscreen with 2-in-1 design
+Light at 1.38 kg for a 14-inch laptop
−512GB SSD offers limited storage for large files
$1,549.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:24 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.5

AMD Ryzen 7 250, Radeon 780M, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage

+Ryzen 7 250 processor with Radeon 780M graphics
+Lightweight at 1.4 kg for carrying
+16GB DDR5 memory for multitasking
−Only 256GB storage, below the 1TB in some models
$1,169.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:24 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.4

AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+Very lightweight at 1.42 kg for carrying
+16 GB of memory for demanding work
+256 GB SSD for quick file access
−Renewed unit with low battery health noted in title
No price recorded yet.
HPSpec score 8.2

1TB Storage, 14-inch, 120Hz, QHD and higher

+Convertible 2 in 1 design
+5G connectivity included
+120 Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
No price recorded yet.
HPSpec score 7.4

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight at 1.59 kg for travel
+16 GB of memory for demanding work
+256 GB SSD for quick file access
−Renewed unit rather than brand new
$300.76
as of 11/04/2026 15:24 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.5

Intel Core i5-10310U, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+Light at 1.29 kg for carrying
+16 GB RAM for multitasking
+256 GB SSD storage
$241.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:24 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Intel Core Ultra 7512GB14-inch7.7No current price
Intel Core Ultra 7512GB13.3-inch7.6No current price
Intel Core Ultra 7512GB14-inch8.2$3,128.07
as of 11/04/2026 15:24 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U16GB256GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.4$300.76
as of 11/04/2026 15:24 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H32GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.6$1,549.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:24 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 7 25016GB256GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.5$1,169.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:24 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U16GB256GB14-inch7.4No current price
1TB14-inch8.2No current price
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U16GB256GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.4$300.76
as of 11/04/2026 15:24 PST - Details
Intel Core i5-10310U16GB256GB14-inch7.5$241.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:24 PST - Details

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