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70 laptops for writers from HP, Lenovo, ASUS and more. Most cost $270 to $2,999, and half cost less than $980.

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 (15)ASUS (12)Lenovo (11)Dell (8)

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Storage256GB151TB12512GB11128GB82TB74TB764GB53TB1500GB18TB1
Screen14-inch6311.6-inch310.1-inch113-inch113.4-inch113.5-inch1
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WeightUnder 1.3 kg881.3 to 1.4 kg571.4 to 1.5 kg751.5 kg and up70
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Convertible 2-in-1Convertible 2-in-139
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Weight: 1.5 kg and up  ×70 resultsSort byRecommendedSpec scorePrice: low to highPrice: high to low
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 14:22 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 14:26 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 14:26 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 14:26 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 14:20 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 14:20 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 14:23 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 14:25 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 14:24 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.
DahongyunSpec score 7.3

8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 11.6-inch, Windows 11

+Touchscreen with 360 degree convertible hinge
+Light at 1.6 kg for carrying
+Full HD 1080p display
−Small 11.6 inch screen
$269.88
as of 11/04/2026 14:22 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.4

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight at 1.59 kg for travel
+16 GB of memory for demanding work
+256 GB SSD for quick file access
−Renewed unit rather than brand new
$300.76
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.4

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight at 1.59 kg for travel
+16 GB of memory for demanding work
+256 GB SSD for quick file access
−Renewed unit rather than brand new
$300.76
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 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 14:22 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 14:26 PST - Details
JshixSpec score 7.4

Intel Celeron N3350, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+8GB RAM for everyday multitasking
+256GB storage for files and apps
+14-inch screen size suits portable work
−Intel Celeron N3350 processor for light tasks only
No price recorded yet.
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 14:25 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.3

Intel Celeron N4500, 4GB RAM, 500GB Storage, 14-inch

+Light at 1.52 kg for carrying daily
+47Wh battery for portable use
+500GB storage for files and apps
−Runs ChromeOS rather than Windows
−Only 4GB RAM, limited for multitasking
$278.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.4

Intel Core i5-8365U, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+Intel Core i5-8365U processor for everyday computing tasks
+16GB RAM for smooth multitasking across many programs
+256GB SSD for fast storage access and boot times
−Renewed unit, so condition differs from new laptops
No price recorded yet.
VaizmoyeSpec score 7.4

8GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch, Windows 11

+Lightweight at 1.5 kg for portability
+512GB SSD for good local storage
+Full HD display on a 14-inch screen
−Only 8GB RAM limits heavy multitasking
No price recorded yet.
ASUSSpec score 7.3

8GB RAM, 64GB Storage, 14-inch, ChromeOS

+8GB RAM for smoother multitasking
+Touchscreen that folds into a tablet-style 2-in-1
+Full HD 1080p display on a 14-inch screen
−Only 64GB storage for files and apps
$499.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:21 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 Core i5-1035G1, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+2-in-1 convertible design with touch
+Full HD 1080p IPS display
+256GB PCIe SSD storage
−Only 8GB RAM
−Intel Core i5-1035G1 is an older processor
$663.87
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 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 14:27 PST - Details
DellSpec score 7.4

Intel Core i7-1365U, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+Intel Core i7-1365U processor
+16GB RAM for multitasking
+Lightweight at 1.5 kg for carrying
−256GB storage is small for large files
No price recorded yet.
HPSpec score 7.3

Intel Celeron N4500, 4GB RAM, 64GB 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
−Only 64GB storage
$229.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.8

Intel Core Ultra 9, 32GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 14-inch

+14-inch OLED touchscreen with dual-screen design
+Intel Core Ultra 9 processor
+4TB storage capacity
−Heavy at 1.77 kg for daily carrying
$2,899.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:22 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
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 14:22 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U12GB256GB14-inchWindows 107.4$719.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U16GB256GB14-inchWindows 107.4$799.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 516GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.6$1,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
Apple M1 Pro16GB1TB14-inch7.5$2,300.76
as of 11/04/2026 14:20 PST - Details
Intel Core i3-N3058GB128GB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.3$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:20 PST - Details
Intel Core 5 120U16GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.4$979.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:23 PST - Details
Intel Core 7 150U16GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.4$869.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
Intel Celeron N45004GB128GB14-inchChromeOS7.3$259.98
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details

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