Best Portability for All Smart Devices

If your day away from your desk, the last thing you need is a bulky laptop slowing you down or one you need to plug everywhere you go. You might also be looking to lighten up your mobile toolkit, maybe even eliminate the need to carry a bag for a tablet or netbook altogether.

This list is all about lightweight, compact all smart devices with long battery life without consideration for cost-effectiveness. If you're strapped for cash, scroll down to the budget section for options at below-average prices.

Easiest to Carry $414 - $779

Here are the smallest, lightest and longest-lasting all smart devices I have on file with absolutely no regards for price:

Asus VivoStick Pocket-Sized PC from $170;
~$414 with accessories
- the Casual Worker
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 0/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy N/A

by Ultra-Compacts standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 2.5/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: Intel Atom x5-Z8350

Graphics: Intel HD Graphics

Memory: 2.00 GB

Storage: 32.00 GB

Dimensions: 13.50 x 3.60 x 1.65 cm
Weight: 0.08 kg
detailed info from $166.60
- $166.60 from Amazon (New)
  as of 2018-10-17 04:58:48, EDT
- $179.99 from Memory Express (New)
  as of 2018-10-17 04:19:50, EDT
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
Apple iPhone SE from $470;
~$621 with accessories
- the Mobile Gamer
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Smartphones standards

Bang for the Buck 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 2/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 3.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 1/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 4.5/5

by One-Handed Smartphones standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 3/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 3.5/5

Specs

Processor: Apple A9

Graphics: Apple A9 Graphics

Memory: 2.00 GB

Storage: 16.00 GB

Screen Size: 4"

Screen Resolution: 1136×640

Dimensions: 12.38 x 5.86 x 0.76 cm
Weight: 0.11 kg
detailed info from $469.00
Pricing Accuracy
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Samsung Galaxy S6 from $450;
~$504 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Smartphones standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 1/5
Storage 2.5/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 1.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 3/5

by One-Handed Smartphones standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 2/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 1.5/5

Specs

Processor: Samsung Exynos 7420

Graphics: ARM Mali-T760MP8

Memory: 3.00 GB

Storage: 32.00 GB

Screen Size: 5.1"

Screen Resolution: 2560×1440

Dimensions: 14.34 x 7.05 x 0.60 cm
Weight: 0.14 kg

detailed info
$449.00 from Staples (New)
as of 2018-10-16 12:55:15, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Staples site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
Apple iPhone 7 from $63015% cheaper than usual
~$779 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Smartphones standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 4/5
Storage 2.5/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 3.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 4.5/5

by One-Handed Smartphones standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 2/5
Power 4.5/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 4/5

Specs

Processor: Apple A10

Graphics: Apple A10 Graphics

Memory: 2.00 GB

Storage: 32.00 GB

Screen Size: 4.7"

Screen Resolution: 1334×750

Dimensions: 13.83 x 6.71 x 0.71 cm
Weight: 0.14 kg
detailed info from $629.00
Pricing Accuracy
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Apple iPhone 6s from $600;
~$669 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Smartphones standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 2/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 2/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 1/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 4/5

by One-Handed Smartphones standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 3.5/5
Power 3/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 2/5

Specs

Processor: Apple A9

Graphics: Apple A9 Graphics

Memory: 2.00 GB

Storage: 16.00 GB

Screen Size: 4.7"

Screen Resolution: 750×1334

Dimensions: 13.83 x 6.71 x 0.71 cm
Weight: 0.14 kg
detailed info from $599.95
- $599.95 from Videotron (New)
  as of 2018-10-17 13:16:14, EDT
- $626.99 from Bell (New)
  as of 2018-10-17 06:02:06, EDT
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
Google Pixel from $600;
~$655 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Smartphones standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 2.5/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 3/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 0.5/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 4/5

by One-Handed Smartphones standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 2.5/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 3/5

Specs

Processor: Qualcom Snapdragon 821

Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 530

Memory: 4.00 GB

Storage: 32.00 GB

Screen Size: 5"

Screen Resolution: 1080×1920

Dimensions: 14.38 x 6.95 x 0.73 cm
Weight: 0.14 kg

detailed info
$599.99 from Newegg (New)
as of 2018-10-15 06:18:52, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Newegg site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×

Bang for the Buck	1/5
Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
Power	0/5
Storage	0.5/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	2/5
Versatility for the Price	3/5
Power	0.5/5
Storage	1/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	1.5/5
Storage	2.5/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
Versatility for the Price	3/5
Power	2/5
Storage	0.5/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	3.5/5

Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
Power	1/5
Storage	0.5/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	4.5/5

Bang for the Buck	4/5
Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
Power	3/5
Storage	1/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	3.5/5

Bang for the Buck	4/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	1/5
Storage	2.5/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	1.5/5

Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
Power	0.5/5
Storage	1/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	3/5

Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
Power	2/5
Storage	3.5/5
Portability	4.5/5
Autonomy	1.5/5

Bang for the Buck	4/5
Versatility for the Price	3/5
Power	4/5
Storage	2.5/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	3.5/5

Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
Power	1.5/5
Storage	1/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	4.5/5

Bang for the Buck	4/5
Versatility for the Price	2/5
Power	4.5/5
Storage	3.5/5
Portability	4.5/5
Autonomy	4/5

Bang for the Buck	3/5
Versatility for the Price	4/5
Power	2/5
Storage	0.5/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	2/5

Bang for the Buck	1/5
Versatility for the Price	3/5
Power	1/5
Storage	0.5/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	4/5

Bang for the Buck	3/5
Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
Power	3/5
Storage	1/5
Portability	4.5/5
Autonomy	2/5

Bang for the Buck	1/5
Versatility for the Price	4/5
Power	1.5/5
Storage	2.5/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	3/5

Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
Versatility for the Price	3/5
Power	0.5/5
Storage	1/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	4/5

Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
Versatility for the Price	4/5
Power	2.5/5
Storage	3.5/5
Portability	4.5/5
Autonomy	3/5

Easiest to Carry under $800

Need something cheaper? No worries; here are the most portable all smart devices priced below average.

There might be some overlap with the list above, but everything down here is considered a budget-friendly all smart device.

Asus VivoStick Pocket-Sized PC from $170;
~$414 with accessories
- the Casual Worker
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 0/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy N/A

by Ultra-Compacts standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 2.5/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: Intel Atom x5-Z8350

Graphics: Intel HD Graphics

Memory: 2.00 GB

Storage: 32.00 GB

Dimensions: 13.50 x 3.60 x 1.65 cm
Weight: 0.08 kg
detailed info from $166.60
- $166.60 from Amazon (New)
  as of 2018-10-17 04:58:48, EDT
- $179.99 from Memory Express (New)
  as of 2018-10-17 04:19:50, EDT
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 from $200;
~$291 with accessories
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 0.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 0/5
Storage 0/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 3.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 0.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 0/5
Storage 0/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 4/5

by Small Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 2.5/5
Versatility for the Price 3.5/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 4/5

Specs

Processor: Qualcom Snapdragon 410

Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 306

Memory: 1.50 GB

Storage: 8.00 GB

Screen Size: 7"

Screen Resolution: 1280×800

Dimensions: 18.69 x 10.88 x 0.87 cm
Weight: 0.28 kg
detailed info from $199.00
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
Asus Chromebit CS10 Stick Computer from $120;
~$452 with accessories
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 0.5/5
Versatility for the Price 0.5/5
Power 0/5
Storage 0/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 1/5
Power 0/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy N/A

by Ultra-Compacts standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 1/5
Storage 1.5/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: Rockchip RK3288C

Graphics: ARM Mali-T760MP8

Memory: 2.00 GB

Storage: 16.00 GB

Dimensions: 12.30 x 3.10 x 1.70 cm
Weight: 0.32 kg
detailed info from $113.99
- $113.99 from Amazon (New)
  as of 2018-10-17 04:56:59, EDT
- $129.99 from Memory Express (New)
  as of 2018-10-17 05:59:23, EDT
Pricing Accuracy
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Asus CHROMEBOX Desktop from $2303% cheaper than usual
~$751 with accessories
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 0/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 0/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy N/A

by Ultra-Compacts standards

Bang for the Buck 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 1/5
Power 2.5/5
Storage 1.5/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: Intel Celeron 2955U

Graphics: Intel HD Graphics

Memory: 2.00 GB

Storage: 16.00 GB

Dimensions: 12.40 x 12.40 x 4.20 cm
Weight: 0.60 kg
detailed info from $224.99
- $224.99 from Newegg (New)
  as of 2018-10-17 06:19:47, EDT
- $615.09 from Amazon (New)
  as of 2018-10-17 04:46:42, EDT
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
Acer 11" Chromebook from $1304%, Best price yet!
~$219 with accessories
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 3.5/5

by Netbooks standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 2/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy 2.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy 3/5

Specs

Processor: Intel Celeron N2840

Graphics: Intel HD Graphics

Memory: 2.00 GB

Storage: 16.00 GB

Screen Size: 11.6"

Screen Resolution: 1366×768

Dimensions: 29.40 x 20.40 x 1.86 cm
Weight: 1.10 kg

detailed info
$129.00 from Canada Computers (Refurbished)
as of 2018-10-17 06:19:28, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Canada Computers site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
Acer 11" Chromebook from $170;
~$259 with accessories
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 2.5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 3.5/5

by Netbooks standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 2.5/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy 2.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy 3/5

Specs

Processor: Intel Celeron N2840

Graphics: Intel HD Graphics

Memory: 4.00 GB

Storage: 16.00 GB

Screen Size: 11.6"

Screen Resolution: 1366×768

Dimensions: 29.40 x 20.40 x 1.86 cm
Weight: 1.10 kg

detailed info
$169.00 from Canada Computers (Refurbished)
as of 2018-10-15 06:04:31, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Canada Computers site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×