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57 laptops for writers from HP, Lenovo, ASUS and more. Most cost $266 to $2,189, and half cost less than $1,100.

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 (24)ASUS (7)HP (6)Ist Computers (5)

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SeriesThinkPad7Yoga7IdeaPad3OmniBook3Vivobook3EliteBook2Envy1Inspiron1Latitude1
CPUIntel Core 7 240H5Intel Core Ultra 7 258V5AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2503Intel Core Ultra 73Intel Core Ultra 7 155H3Intel N1003Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus3AMD Ryzen AI 5 4302
Show all 28AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 3502AMD Ryzen 5 4301AMD Ryzen AI 7 4451Intel Celeron N40201Intel Celeron N45001Intel Celeron N50301Intel Celeron N5205U1Intel Core 5 120U1Intel Core i3-10110U1Intel Core i5-1145G71Intel Core i5-1335U1Intel Core i7-1165G71Intel Core i7-1260P1Intel Core Ultra 5 225U1Intel Core Ultra 5 226V1Intel Core Ultra 5 3221Intel Core Ultra 7 155U1Intel Core Ultra 91Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y1Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite1
GPURadeon 840M4Radeon 780M3
RAM32GB1816GB174GB148GB464GB224GB1
Storage1TB16512GB72TB6256GB564GB54TB4128GB33TB232GB15TB1
Screen14-inch4211.6-inch613.3-inch413.8-inch311-inch113-inch1
Refresh120Hz560Hz3
TouchscreenTouchscreen33
WeightUnder 1.3 kg881.3 to 1.4 kg571.4 to 1.5 kg751.5 kg and up70
BatteryUnder 55 Wh455 to 64 Wh364 to 75 Wh375 Wh and up2
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro22Windows 119Windows 11 Home9ChromeOS5Windows 101Windows 10 Home1
Convertible 2-in-1Convertible 2-in-122
Screen resolutionFHD+ (1920 x 1200)24FHD (1080p)14HD (768p)6QHD and higher5
Display panelOLED14IPS7
RAM typeDDR520LPDDR5X7DDR42
PriceUnder $2001Under $2503Under $3006Under $40010Under $5001Under $9003Under $1,0002Under $1,2001
Show all 15Under $1,5002Under $2,0001Under $2,5002$300 & above42$900 & above28$1,500 & above17$2,500 & above2
Weight: 1.3 to 1.4 kg  ×57 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 15:27 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: 153 of the 290 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 15:27 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 15:21 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 15:26 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.3

4GB RAM, 64GB Storage, 14-inch, HD (768p)

+Lightweight design at 1.3 kg for carrying
+14-inch screen offers a mid-size viewing area
+64GB storage for local files
−HD 720p resolution is lower than full HD screens
−Only 4GB of RAM limits heavy multitasking
$249.89
as of 11/04/2026 15:26 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
as of 11/04/2026 15:25 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.3

Intel Celeron N4020, 4GB RAM, 64GB Storage, 14-inch

+Light at 1.36 kg for carrying daily
+14-inch display for compact use
+Windows 10 operating system
−Only 4GB RAM for multitasking
−Only 64GB storage limits local files
$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:25 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 15:25 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 15:25 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 15:25 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 15:25 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 15:27 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.
BlueingSpec score 7.4

8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch, FHD (1080p)

+Full HD display with 14 inch screen
+Light at 1.3 kg for carrying
+256GB SSD storage with microSD expansion
−8GB RAM limits heavy multitasking
−38 Wh battery is a modest capacity
$265.89-26%List: $359.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:22 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 15:22 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 15:27 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.3

4GB RAM, 64GB Storage, 14-inch, ChromeOS

+Full HD touchscreen on a 14-inch display
+Light at 1.3 kg for easy portability
+8-core MediaTek Kompanio 520 processor
−Only 4GB RAM for multitasking
−64GB storage is limited for local files
$245.88
as of 11/04/2026 15:25 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 15:26 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.3

4GB RAM, 64GB Storage, 14-inch, Windows 11

+Full HD 1080p display resolution
+Light at 1.3 kg for carrying
+14-inch screen size
−Only 4GB RAM for multitasking
−Only 64GB storage for files and apps
$259.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 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 15:21 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.4

Intel N100, 4GB RAM, 1120GB Storage, 11.6-inch

+Touchscreen and 2-in-1 design for tablet use
+Light at 1.36 kg for easier carrying
+Compact 11.6-inch display for portability
−Only 4GB RAM limits heavy multitasking
−Intel N100 processor is a low-power entry-level chip
$369.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
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 15:28 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 15:24 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.4

Intel Core i7-1165G7, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 13.3-inch

+Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor
+13.3-inch touchscreen display
+Light at 1.31 kg for carrying
−8 GB RAM is modest for demanding workloads
−256 GB storage is limited for large files
No price recorded yet.
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
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 15:21 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.5

Intel Core 7 240H, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+Intel Core 7 240H with 10 cores
+16GB DDR5 RAM for smooth multitasking
+Full HD 1080p resolution on a 14-inch screen
−256GB storage fills quickly with large files
−Non-touch display limits input options
No price recorded yet.

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite16GB1TB13.8-inchWindows 117.9$1,549.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:27 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V16GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.6$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:27 PST - Details
Intel N1004GB128GB11.6-inchWindows 11 Pro7.3$259.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 35032GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.7$1,649.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:26 PST - Details
4GB64GB14-inch7.3$249.89
as of 11/04/2026 15:26 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 35032GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.7$1,649.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:25 PST - Details
Intel Celeron N40204GB64GB14-inchWindows 107.3$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:25 PST - Details
Intel Core i3-10110U4GB64GB13-inchChromeOS7.3$367.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:25 PST - Details
Intel Celeron N5205U4GB13.3-inchChromeOS7.4$328.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:25 PST - Details
4GB32GB11.6-inch7.3$267.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:25 PST - Details

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