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57 laptops for writers from HP, Lenovo, ASUS and more. Most cost $420 to $1,499, and half cost less than $995.

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 (11)HP (9)Ist Computers (9)Dell (7)ASUS (6)

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SeriesYoga6Zenbook6ThinkPad5EliteBook4Latitude3OmniBook2XPS2Inspiron1
Show all 11Precision1ProBook1Swift1
CPUQualcomm Snapdragon X Elite4AMD Ryzen AI 9 4653Intel Core Ultra 73Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus3Intel Core Ultra 5 225U2Intel Core Ultra 5 3222Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y2AMD Athlon Silver 71201
Show all 40AMD Ryzen 5 4301AMD Ryzen 5 7535U1AMD Ryzen 7 4700U1AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2501AMD Ryzen AI 5 3401AMD Ryzen AI 5 4301AMD Ryzen AI 7 3501Apple A18 Pro1Apple M41Intel Celeron N50951Intel Core 5 120U1Intel Core 7 150U1Intel Core i3-10110U1Intel Core i3-N3551Intel Core i5-10210U1Intel Core i5-10310U1Intel Core i5-1145G71Intel Core i5-1235U1Intel Core i5-1245U1Intel Core i5-1334U1Intel Core i7-1185G71Intel Core i7-1260P1Intel Core i7-1370P1Intel Core Ultra 51Intel Core Ultra 5 322V1Intel Core Ultra 7 155H1Intel Core Ultra 7 165U1Intel Core Ultra 7 255H1Intel Core Ultra 7 266V1Intel N1501Intel Pentium 6500Y1Intel Pentium Silver N50301
GPURadeon 840M2Radeon 660M1Radeon 780M1Radeon 860M1
RAM16GB3032GB78GB512GB34GB224GB1
Storage512GB571TB51256GB512TB36128GB2564GB184TB123TB6
Show all 1232GB55TB28TB2500GB1
Screen14-inch4513-inch412-inch313.4-inch211-inch113.3-inch113.5-inch1
Refresh60Hz7120Hz4
TouchscreenTouchscreen24
WeightUnder 1.3 kg221.3 to 1.4 kg71.4 to 1.5 kg171.5 kg and up11
Battery55 to 64 Wh575 Wh and up1
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro28Windows 118Windows 11 Home7macOS2ChromeOS1Windows 10 Pro1
Convertible 2-in-1Convertible 2-in-119
Screen resolutionFHD+ (1920 x 1200)23FHD (1080p)8QHD and higher3HD (768p)1
Display panelOLED16IPS11
RAM typeDDR511LPDDR5X5DDR41LPDDR4 / LPDDR4X1LPDDR51
PriceUnder $3001Under $4003Under $5002Under $6002Under $7001Under $8002Under $9004Under $1,0006
Show all 15Under $1,2007Under $1,5002Under $3,0001$300 & above39$900 & above25$1,500 & above3$2,500 & above2
Storage: 512GB  ×57 resultsSort byRecommendedSpec scorePrice: low to highPrice: high to low
AppleSpec score 7.4

Apple A18 Pro, 8GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 13-inch

+Very light at 1.23 kg for carrying
+512GB storage for files and apps
+A18 Pro chip for everyday tasks
−Only 8GB unified memory limits multitasking
−Full HD resolution is lower than higher-end displays
$789.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:21 PST - Details
AppleSpec score 7.6

Apple M4, 24GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 13-inch

+Very light at 1.24 kg for carrying
+24GB unified memory for multitasking
+M4 chip for fast everyday performance
−Runs macOS only
No current price. Check it at the store.
MicrosoftSpec score 7.4

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 13-inch

+OLED 13-inch touchscreen for vivid, sharp visuals
+Detachable 2-in-1 design works as tablet or laptop
+16GB RAM for everyday multitasking
−Weighs 1.69 kg, heavier than the lighter Pro models
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
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 13:24 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 13:26 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 13:21 PST - Details
JumperSpec score 7.7

12GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 12-inch, Windows 11 Home

+Lightweight at 0.64 kg for tablet use
+12 inch 2K touchscreen with IPS panel
+12GB RAM for multitasking
−Intel N5095 is a low-power processor
−12 inch screen is smaller than typical laptops
$429.99-31%List: $619.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:20 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 13:26 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 13:26 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 13:23 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.4

Intel Core 7 150U, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Flip 2-in-1 design with touchscreen
+Lightweight at 1.6 kg
+Windows 11 Pro operating system
−Smaller 14-inch display
−Storage of 512GB is limited for large libraries
$869.99-8%Was: $899.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:24 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.5

Intel N150, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+16GB of RAM for smoother multitasking
+512GB of storage for everyday files
+Lightweight at 1.47 kg for daily carrying
−Entry-level Intel N150 processor for light tasks
$329.99-6%List: $349.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:23 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 13:21 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.5

AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Two-in-one design works as a laptop or tablet
+Touchscreen input on a 14-inch display
+Light at 1.4 kg for daily carrying
−512GB storage is modest for large libraries
$911.79-5%Was: $959.78
as of 11/04/2026 13:24 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.5

Intel Core Ultra 5 225U, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Light at 1.39 kg for carrying around
+16GB DDR5 memory
+512GB SSD storage
−Intel Ultra 5 225U processor listed, not the higher Ultra 7 option
$1,249.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:26 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.5

AMD Ryzen 5 7535U, Radeon 660M, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage

+16GB of DDR5 memory for smooth multitasking
+512GB SSD for quick storage access
+Lightweight at 1.44 kg for daily carrying
−Non-touch display limits tablet-style use
$949.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:25 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 5 225U, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight at 1.4 kg for carrying
+16GB DDR5 memory for multitasking
+512GB SSD storage
−Standard 60Hz refresh rate
$999.98
as of 11/04/2026 13:24 PST - Details
ME2 MichaelElectronics2Spec score 7.6

AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, Radeon 860M, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage

+Light at 1.45 kg for portable use
+Integrated Radeon 860M graphics on an AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processor
+Runs Windows 11 Pro
−Only 16GB of memory for heavier multitasking
−Full HD+ resolution is lower than higher-resolution screens
$1,149.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:26 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.8

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus, 512GB Storage, 14-inch, Windows 11 Home

+Very light at 1.09 kg for carrying
+OLED display in a 14-inch screen
+512GB SSD for files and apps
−Snapdragon chip may not run all Windows apps
No price recorded yet.
TrhroSpec score 7.6

Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y, 32GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+32GB RAM for heavy multitasking
+512GB SSD for good local storage
+Lightweight at 1.32 kg for carrying
−Pentium Gold 6500Y is a low-power processor
−14-inch screen is smaller than many laptops
$319.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:28 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.5

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

+Very light at 1.28 kg for carrying
+Touchscreen OLED display
+Ryzen AI 9 processor with DDR5 memory
−512GB storage is limited for large libraries
−Only 16GB RAM for heavy multitasking
$1,249.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:21 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 5, 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
$1,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:26 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.5

Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight at 1.2 kg for carrying
+OLED display in a 14-inch screen
+Intel Core Ultra 7 processor
−Only 512GB storage is limited for large libraries
−Only 16GB RAM for heavy multitasking
$1,149.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:21 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 13:24 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 8.2

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite, 512GB Storage, 13.4-inch, 120Hz

+Lightweight at 1.19 kg for easy carrying
+120Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling and motion
+Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor for efficient performance
−Windows 11 Home lacks business management features of Pro
−512GB storage is smaller than 1TB alternatives in this lineup
$1,279.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:23 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.5

Intel Pentium Silver N5030, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+16GB of RAM for multitasking
+512GB SSD storage
+Lightweight at 1.47 kg for carrying
−Intel Pentium Silver N5030 is a basic processor for a 16GB laptop
$599.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:23 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Apple A18 Pro8GB512GB13-inchmacOS7.4$789.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:21 PST - Details
Apple M424GB512GB13-inchmacOS7.6No current price
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite16GB512GB13-inchWindows 117.4No current price
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 13:24 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 5 322V16GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.6$1,165.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:26 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI 9 46516GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.5$1,299.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:21 PST - Details
12GB512GB12-inchWindows 11 Home7.7$429.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:20 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 5 43016GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.5$951.90
as of 11/04/2026 13:26 PST - Details

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