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51 laptops for writers from HP, Lenovo, ASUS and more. Most cost $1,050 to $2,300, and half cost less than $1,550.

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 (16)ASUS (12)HP (6)

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BrandLenovo16ASUS12HP6Microsoft5Ist Computers3ME2 MichaelElectronics23Apple2Dell2Acer1Wowpc1
SeriesYoga6ROG5ThinkPad5Zenbook5IdeaPad2OmniBook2Precision2Vivobook2
Show all 11Aspire1EliteBook1Envy1
CPUAMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 3503AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 3953Intel Core Ultra 5 3223Intel Core Ultra 93AMD Ryzen AI 9 4652Intel Core 7 240H2Intel Core Ultra 72Intel Core Ultra 7 256V2
Show all 35Intel Core Ultra 7 258V2Qualcomm Snapdragon X2Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite2AMD Athlon Gold 3150U1AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2501AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS1AMD Ryzen AI 5 4301AMD Ryzen AI 7 4451AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 3701Apple M1 Pro1Apple M51Intel Core i71Intel Core i7-1260P1Intel Core i7-1355U1Intel Core i9-12900H1Intel Core Ultra 51Intel Core Ultra 5 125U1Intel Core Ultra 5 135H1Intel Core Ultra 5 226V1Intel Core Ultra 7 155H1Intel Core Ultra 7 155U1Intel Core Ultra 7 255H1Intel Core Ultra 7 3551Intel Core Ultra 9 386H1Intel N1501Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite1Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus1
GPURadeon 840M2GeForce RTX 5070 Ti1Radeon 780M1Radeon 860M1
RAM16GB2332GB2024GB364GB28GB1
Storage512GB571TB51256GB502TB36128GB2664GB184TB123TB6
Show all 1232GB55TB28TB2500GB1
Screen14-inch4013.4-inch413-inch313.8-inch212.3-inch113.3-inch1
Refresh120Hz960Hz7180Hz3
TouchscreenTouchscreen29
WeightUnder 1.3 kg141.3 to 1.4 kg151.4 to 1.5 kg91.5 kg and up13
BatteryUnder 55 Wh355 to 64 Wh464 to 75 Wh275 Wh and up6
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro23Windows 1114Windows 11 Home8macOS1
Convertible 2-in-1Convertible 2-in-122
Screen resolutionFHD+ (1920 x 1200)23QHD and higher8FHD (1080p)64K UHD1
Display panelOLED22IPS5
RAM typeDDR515LPDDR5X7LPDDR51
PriceUnder $7001Under $8001Under $1,0002Under $1,2004Under $1,5001Under $2,0001Under $3,0001$300 & above41
Show all 11$900 & above39$1,500 & above21$2,500 & above4
Storage: 1TB  ×51 resultsSort byRecommendedSpec scorePrice: low to highPrice: high to low
MicrosoftSpec score 7.9

Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 13.8-inch

+Snapdragon X2 Elite processor with 16 GB RAM
+1000 GB storage for a large file library
+Light at 1.36 kg for daily carrying
$1,549.99-23%List: $1,999.99
as of 11/04/2026 19:27 PST - Details
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
MicrosoftSpec score 8.0

Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 13-inch

+Lightweight at 0.89 kg for carrying around
+OLED display panel with 120Hz refresh rate
+Touchscreen with 2-in-1 detachable design
−Qualcomm Snapdragon chip rather than Intel or AMD
$1,649.99-21%List: $2,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 19:27 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 8.3

AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 13.4-inch

+2.5K QHD+ display with 180Hz refresh rate
+Convertible 2-in-1 design with touchscreen
+Light at 1.2 kg for a 13.4-inch laptop
−Only 32GB unified memory
−Small 13.4-inch screen for gaming
$2,030.99-15%List: $2,399.99
as of 11/04/2026 19:21 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
AppleSpec score 7.6

Apple M5, 24GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 13-inch

+Very light at 1.23 kg for carrying
+24GB unified memory for multitasking
+1TB storage for large files
−Runs macOS only
$1,703.00-5%List: $1,799.00
as of 11/04/2026 19:21 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 7.6

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 7.6

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
MicrosoftSpec score 7.6

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 13-inch

+1TB storage: 165 of the 276 here have less
−1.5 kg: 221 of the 291 here are lighter
No current price. Check it at the store.
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
AcerSpec score 7.5

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+Light at 1.4 kg for easy daily carrying
+1TB storage for a large file library
+16GB RAM for smooth everyday multitasking
−Full HD-plus screen is lower resolution than QHD displays
$695.43-7%Was: $748.00
as of 11/04/2026 19:20 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 8.3

AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, 12GB Graphics, 32GB RAM

+Lightweight at 1.57 kg for easy carrying
+14-inch 3K OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate
+32 GB RAM for demanding games and multitasking
−1 TB SSD offers less storage than larger models
−Smaller 14-inch display than many gaming laptops
No price recorded yet.
LenovoSpec score 7.7

Intel Core Ultra 7 355, 24GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+24GB RAM for heavy multitasking
+1TB SSD for a large storage capacity
+Lightweight at 1.4 kg for daily carrying
−60 Hz refresh rate for the display
$1,599.99
as of 11/04/2026 19:27 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 8.0

Intel Core Ultra 9, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+14-inch OLED touchscreen convertible with dual screens
+Intel Core Ultra 9 processor
+32GB memory for demanding multitasking
−Heavier at 1.59 kg than the A14 models
−Two-in-one design for tablet and laptop use
$1,899.99
as of 11/04/2026 19:22 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.7

Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, 32GB RAM, 1TB 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
−1TB SSD offers less storage than the 2TB version
$1,599.99
as of 11/04/2026 19:24 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 5 322, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+IPS touchscreen with 2-in-1 design for tablet use
+Intel Core Ultra 5 322 processor with NPU
+Lightweight at 1.54 kg for a 14-inch laptop
−Full HD+ resolution limits detail on the screen
$1,129.00
as of 11/04/2026 19:26 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.7

AMD Ryzen AI 9 465, 1TB Storage, 14-inch, Windows 11 Pro

+Touchscreen OLED display
+Ryzen AI 9 processor with DDR5 memory
+Large 1TB SSD for files and apps
−Weighs 1.28 kg, heavier than some rivals
$1,278.99
as of 11/04/2026 19:22 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 8.5

AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 64GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 13.4-inch

+64 GB LPDDR5X memory for demanding multitasking
+2-in-1 design works as a laptop or tablet
+13.4-inch 2.5K display with 180Hz refresh rate
−Only 1 TB SSD for a large game library
−Only 13.4-inch screen limits space for multitasking
$2,699.99
as of 11/04/2026 19:21 PST - Details
ME2 MichaelElectronics2Spec score 7.5

Intel Core Ultra 7, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+Light at 1.5 kg for easy carrying
+14-inch 2K touchscreen display
+59 Wh battery capacity
−Smaller 14-inch screen than 16-inch models
$1,059.99
as of 11/04/2026 19:24 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+Large 1TB SSD for files and apps
+Lightweight at 1.2 kg for carrying
+Touchscreen OLED display
−Only 16GB RAM for heavy multitasking
$1,329.00
as of 11/04/2026 19:22 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.5

Intel Core 7 240H, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+Very light at 1.37 kg for daily carrying
+1TB SSD for ample file storage
+47Wh battery capacity
−16GB memory may limit heavy multitasking
$1,299.99
as of 11/04/2026 19:26 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.5

AMD Ryzen AI 9 465, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+Large 1TB SSD for files and apps
+Touchscreen OLED display
+Ryzen AI 9 processor with DDR5 memory
−Only 16GB RAM for heavy multitasking
−Weighs 1.27 kg, heavier than some rivals
$2,699.99
as of 11/04/2026 19:22 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.5

Qualcomm Snapdragon X, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight at 1.42 kg for carrying
+OLED panel for deep contrast
+16GB LPDDR5X RAM
−Display resolution is 1080p Full HD
$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 19:24 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.5

Intel Core Ultra 5 322, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight at 1.59 kg for portability
+OLED display for deep contrast
+Touchscreen with a 2-in-1 design
−14-inch screen is smaller than 16-inch models
$1,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 19:27 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite16GB1TB13.8-inchWindows 117.9$1,549.99
as of 11/04/2026 19:27 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V16GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.6$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 19:27 PST - Details
Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite16GB1TB13-inchWindows 118.0$1,649.99
as of 11/04/2026 19:27 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 39532GB1TB13.4-inch8.3$2,030.99
as of 11/04/2026 19:21 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 35032GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.7$1,649.99
as of 11/04/2026 19:26 PST - Details
Apple M524GB1TB13-inchmacOS7.6$1,703.00
as of 11/04/2026 19:21 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 35032GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.7$1,649.00
as of 11/04/2026 19:25 PST - Details
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
Intel Core Ultra 516GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.6$1,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 19:25 PST - Details

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