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25 laptops for writers from HP, Lenovo, ASUS and more. Most cost $249 to $399, and half cost less than $315.

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 (12)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 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.
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 13:24 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 13:20 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 7.5

Intel N150, 128GB Storage, 14-inch, Windows 11

+Runs Windows 11 with Microsoft Office 365 included
+Slim design at 1.47 kg for daily carrying
+14-inch screen for everyday work
−Intel N150 processor suits only light workloads
−128 GB of local storage is limited
$319.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:24 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.3

4GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 14-inch, Windows 11

+Lightweight at 1.47 kg for carrying
+128GB SSD storage
+Comes with Windows 11 installed
−Only 4GB of RAM
$329.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:23 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.4

Intel Celeron N4500, 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 14-inch

+8GB RAM for smoother multitasking
+Touchscreen input on a 14-inch display
+Full HD 1080p display resolution
−Only 128GB eMMC storage plus SD card slot
$389.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:21 PST - Details
HbestoreSpec score 7.4

Intel Celeron N4000, 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 10.1-inch

+Light at 1.41 kg for easy carrying
+Compact 10.1-inch screen for portable use
+IPS display for wide viewing angles
−8GB RAM limits heavier multitasking
−Small 128GB storage leaves little room for files
$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:23 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.3

Intel Celeron N4500, 4GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight at 1.47 kg for carrying to class
+14-inch screen suits student and home use
+Includes one year of Office 365
−Intel Celeron N4500 is a basic processor for demanding tasks
−4GB RAM limits multitasking
$289.98
as of 11/04/2026 13:23 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.3

Intel Celeron N5030, 4GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight at 1.3 kg
+14-inch Full HD display
+128GB SSD storage
−Intel Celeron N5030 processor
−Only 4GB of memory
$309.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:21 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.
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
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.
HPSpec score 7.3

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

+Light at 1.47 kg for easy carrying
+DDR5 memory type
+Slim design for portability
−Only 4GB memory limits multitasking
−128GB SSD offers limited storage
$319.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:24 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.3

4GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 14-inch, ChromeOS

+Touchscreen that folds into a tablet-style 2-in-1
+Full HD 1080p display on a 14-inch screen
+128GB storage for files and apps
−Only 4GB RAM for multitasking
$269.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:21 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
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
+41 Wh battery capacity
−Only 4GB of RAM
−HD 768p resolution is low for the screen size
$269.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:23 PST - Details
DreamfyreSpec score 7.3

Intel Celeron N4000, 6GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 14-inch

+IPS panel for wider viewing angles
+Lightweight at 1.8 kg
+14-inch screen size
−HD 768p resolution is low for a modern display
−Only 6GB RAM
$209.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:23 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.3

Intel Core i5-8265U, 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 14-inch

+IPS panel for wider viewing angles
+Full HD touchscreen on a 14-inch display
+Convertible 2-in-1 design for flexible use
−Only 128GB storage for local files
−Heavier at 1.6 kg for frequent carrying
$599.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:25 PST - Details
YuehisySpec score 7.5

8GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 11-inch, FHD (1080p)

+Touchscreen with 360 degree hinge converts to tablet mode
+Full HD 1080p resolution on an 11 inch screen
+Light at 0.9 kg for carrying around
−Only 128GB storage leaves limited room for large files
$328.45
as of 11/04/2026 13:20 PST - Details
YuehisySpec score 7.5

8GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 11-inch, DDR4

+Touchscreen with 360 degree flip design
+Light 0.9 kg weight for carrying
+8GB DDR4 memory for multitasking
−128GB SSD holds fewer files than larger storage options
−Small 11 inch screen limits workspace
$328.44
as of 11/04/2026 13:28 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.3

Intel N200, 4GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight 14 inch laptop at 1.47 kg
+128GB SSD storage
+ChromeOS for simple everyday use
−Only 4GB RAM for multitasking
−HD 768p display lacks sharpness
$249.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:24 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
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 13:21 PST - Details
Intel N1504GB128GB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.3No current price
Intel N1504GB128GB14-inchWindows 117.3$319.94
as of 11/04/2026 13:24 PST - Details
Intel Core i3-N3058GB128GB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.3$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:20 PST - Details
Intel Celeron N45004GB128GB14-inchChromeOS7.3$259.98
as of 11/04/2026 13:24 PST - Details
Intel N150128GB14-inchWindows 117.5$319.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:24 PST - Details
4GB128GB14-inchWindows 117.3$329.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:23 PST - Details
Intel Celeron N45008GB128GB14-inchChromeOS7.4$389.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:21 PST - Details
Intel Celeron N40008GB128GB10.1-inchWindows 117.4$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:23 PST - Details
Intel Celeron N45004GB128GB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.3$289.98
as of 11/04/2026 13:23 PST - Details

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