When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more ›
Wiki Shopping

Laptops for Writers

All laptops

152 laptops for writers from HP, Lenovo, ASUS and more. Most cost $328 to $2,959, and half cost less than $1,166.

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 (33)ASUS (33)HP (17)Acer (7)Ist Computers (6)Dell (5)

All filtersFilters (1)×
BrandASUS33Lenovo33HP17ME2 MichaelElectronics210Acer7Microsoft7CyberGeek6Ist Computers6
Show all 28Dell5Delca4Jumper3iCarp2Qazipo2Wisoqu2Yuehisy2Bewinner1Chuwi1Cleriver1Dahongyun1EXCaliberPC1HIDevolution1Kooforway1Morostron1Moxalc1Saintdise1Tanoshi1Tunhail1Zaofepu1
SeriesROG14Yoga13Zenbook11OmniBook6EliteBook5ThinkPad5IdeaPad4Aspire2
Show all 13Envy2Inspiron2Latitude2Vivobook2Precision1
CPUAMD Ryzen AI Max+ 39514Intel Core Ultra 911Intel Core Ultra 5 3228Intel Core Ultra 78AMD Ryzen AI 9 4655Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus5Intel Core Ultra 9 386H4AMD Ryzen AI 5 4303
Show all 40Intel Core Ultra 7 155H3Intel N1003Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite3Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus3AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 3502Intel Celeron N33502Intel Core 7 150U2Intel Core i32Intel Core i5-1145G72Intel Core Ultra 52Intel Core Ultra 5 115U2Intel Core Ultra 7 256V2Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y2Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite2AMD Ryzen 5 3500U1AMD Ryzen 5 4301AMD Ryzen 5 4500U1AMD Ryzen 7 5700U1AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS1AMD Ryzen AI 7 4451AMD Ryzen AI Max 3901Intel Celeron N40001Intel Celeron N40201Intel Celeron N45001Intel Celeron N50951Intel Celeron N5205U1Intel Core 5 120U1Intel Core i3-10110U1Intel Core i3-N3051Intel Core i3-N3551Intel Core i51Intel Core i5-1334U1
GPURadeon 840M4Radeon 860M2
RAM16GB4632GB344GB198GB1764GB1412GB824GB26GB2128GB12GB1
Storage2TB321TB29512GB24256GB184TB10128GB964GB932GB4
Show all 113TB25TB28TB1
Screen14-inch8311.6-inch1713.4-inch1413-inch1110.1-inch713.3-inch611-inch512-inch513.8-inch313.5-inch1
Refresh120Hz2360Hz14180Hz13144Hz1
TouchscreenTouchscreen152
WeightUnder 1.3 kg561.3 to 1.4 kg331.4 to 1.5 kg221.5 kg and up41
BatteryUnder 55 Wh155 to 64 Wh364 to 75 Wh775 Wh and up12
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro56Windows 1132Windows 11 Home21ChromeOS18Windows 105Windows 10 Home1Windows 10 Pro1
Convertible 2-in-1Convertible 2-in-1117
Screen resolutionFHD+ (1920 x 1200)42QHD and higher38FHD (1080p)24HD (768p)144K UHD1
Display panelOLED50IPS22
RAM typeLPDDR5X28DDR520DDR49LPDDR56LPDDR4 / LPDDR4X1
PriceUnder $2502Under $30010Under $40021Under $5004Under $6003Under $7001Under $8007Under $9006
Show all 16Under $1,0003Under $1,2009Under $2,0001Under $3,0007$300 & above117$900 & above75$1,500 & above51$2,500 & above29
Touchscreen: Touchscreen  ×152 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 13:27 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 13:27 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 13:21 PST - Details
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
MicrosoftSpec score 7.6

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 12-inch

+Light at 1 kg for easy carrying
+Detachable 2-in-1 design works as tablet or laptop
+Touchscreen supports direct on-screen input
−256GB storage is limited for large file libraries
−12-inch screen is smaller than most Pro models
$1,049.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:27 PST - Details
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.
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
$1,872.68
as of 11/04/2026 13:21 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 13:25 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.3

Intel Core i3-10110U, 4GB RAM, 64GB Storage, 13-inch

+Touchscreen with Full HD 1080p resolution
+Lightweight at 1.35 kg
+Intel Core i3-10110U processor
−Only 4 GB of RAM
−Only 64 GB of storage
$367.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:25 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 13:25 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.4

Intel Celeron N5205U, 4GB RAM, 13.3-inch, ChromeOS

+13.3-inch FHD touchscreen display
+2-in-1 convertible design
+Lightweight at 1.35 kg
−Only 4GB RAM, limited for multitasking
−Intel Celeron N5205U is an entry-level processor
$328.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:25 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.3

4GB RAM, 32GB Storage, 11.6-inch, HD (768p)

+Light at 1.33 kg for easy carrying
+IPS panel for wider viewing angles
+Touchscreen display on an 11.6 inch frame
−Only 32GB of eMMC storage
−HD 768p resolution is lower than full HD
$267.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:25 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.4

4GB RAM, 11.6-inch, HD (768p)

+Convertible 2-in-1 design with touchscreen
+Light at 1.33 kg for easy carrying
+Compact 11.6 inch screen
−Only 4GB of memory
−HD 768p resolution is lower than full HD
No current price. Check it at the store.
LenovoSpec score 7.4

4GB RAM, 11.6-inch, HD (768p)

+Convertible 2-in-1 design with touchscreen
+Light at 1.33 kg for easy carrying
+Compact 11.6 inch screen
−Only 4GB of memory
−HD 768p resolution is lower than full HD
$313.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:25 PST - Details
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.
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 13:25 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 13:26 PST - Details
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
QazipoSpec score 7.7

Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y, 12GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 12-inch

+Very light at 0.64 kg for tablet use
+12GB RAM for multitasking
+256GB SSD storage
−Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y processor is a low-power chip
$399.99-43%List: $699.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:28 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
QazipoSpec score 7.7

8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 10.1-inch, Windows 11

+Very light at 0.59 kg for tablet use
+256GB SSD storage
+8GB RAM for everyday tasks
−Small 10.1-inch screen for extended work
$329.99-40%List: $549.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:28 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 13:26 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
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
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
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.6

Intel Core i5-1335U, 16GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 13.3-inch

+Convertible 2-in-1 design with touchscreen
+Light at 1.35 kg for easy carrying
+16GB DDR5 memory for smooth multitasking
$849.99-23%Was: $1,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:22 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite16GB1TB13.8-inchWindows 117.9$1,549.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:27 PST - Details
Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite16GB1TB13-inchWindows 118.0$1,649.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:27 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 39532GB1TB13.4-inch8.3$2,030.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:21 PST - Details
Intel N1004GB128GB11.6-inchWindows 11 Pro7.3$259.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:21 PST - Details
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus16GB256GB12-inchWindows 117.6$1,049.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:27 PST - Details
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite16GB512GB13-inchWindows 117.4No current price
Intel Core Ultra 9 386H32GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.6$1,872.68
as of 11/04/2026 13:21 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U12GB256GB14-inchWindows 107.4$719.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:25 PST - Details
Intel Core i3-10110U4GB64GB13-inchChromeOS7.3$367.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:25 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U16GB256GB14-inchWindows 107.4$799.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:25 PST - Details

Before you buy

Spec scores, pros and cons, and prices are explained in the How it works section of the About page.