Best Portability for Laptops
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 laptops 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 US$318 - US$1170
Here are the smallest, lightest and longest-lasting laptops I have on file with absolutely no regards for price:
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#11, Laptops ($1075 - $1825)
Samsung Galaxy Book S from US$910;
~$1170 with accessoriesDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: Intel Core i5-L16G7Graphics: Intel UHD GraphicsMemory: 8.00 GBStorage: 256.00 GBScreen Size: 13.3"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 30.53 x 20.32 x 1.17 cmWeight: 0.989 kgdetailed info from US$902.46 - US$902.46 from Walmart (New)as of 2021-01-15 04:42:55, EST
- US$902.47 from Samsung (New)as of 2021-01-14 11:30:45, EST
- US$902.47 from Staples (New)as of 2021-01-16 23:55:18, EST
- US$1020.18 from Microsoft (New)as of 2021-01-17 03:54:06, EST
- US$1020.18 from Newegg (New)as of 2021-01-17 06:03:19, EST
- US$1067.27 from Costco (New)as of 2021-01-16 12:56:56, EST
- US$1137.89 from The Source (New)as of 2021-01-15 12:18:57, EST
Pricing Accuracy
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#8, Laptops ($700 - $925)
Google Pixelbook Go from US$690;
~$899 with accessoriesDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: Intel Core m3-8100YGraphics: Intel UHD Graphics 615Memory: 8.00 GBStorage: 64.00 GBScreen Size: 13.3"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 31.10 x 20.63 x 1.34 cmWeight: 1.061 kgdetailed info from US$689.8 - US$689.8 from Google Store (New)as of 2021-01-16 12:58:32, EST
- US$690.58 from Best Buy (New)as of 2021-01-15 07:25:06, EST
Pricing Accuracy
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#3, Laptops (under $525)
Acer Chromebook 311 from US$240;
~$318 with accessoriesDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: Intel Celeron N4000Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 600Memory: 4.00 GBStorage: 64.00 GBScreen Size: 11.6"Screen Resolution: 1366×768Dimensions: 29.60 x 19.90 x 1.82 cmWeight: 1.100 kgdetailed info US$235.42 from Best Buy (New)as of 2021-01-16 05:56:16, ESTPricing Accuracy
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#4, Laptops ($925 - $1075)
HP ENVY 13-inch Laptop from US$830;
~$1068 with accessoriesDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: Intel Core i5-1035G1Graphics: Intel UHD GraphicsMemory: 8.00 GBStorage: 256.00 GBScreen Size: 13.3"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 30.65 x 19.46 x 1.69 cmWeight: 1.300 kgdetailed info from US$822.43 - US$822.43 from Walmart (New)as of 2021-01-17 03:53:25, EST
- US$823.99 from Staples (New)as of 2021-01-17 04:14:48, EST
Pricing Accuracy
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#1, Laptops (under $525)
Acer Spin 11-inch Convertible Chromebook from US$360;
~$468 with accessoriesDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: MediaTek MT8183Graphics: ARM Mali-G72Memory: 4.00 GBStorage: 64.00 GBScreen Size: 11.6"Screen Resolution: 1366×768Dimensions: 29.00 x 20.60 x 1.88 cmWeight: 1.200 kgdetailed info US$353.13 from Best Buy (New)as of 2021-01-17 06:07:11, ESTPricing Accuracy
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#1, Laptops ($700 - $925)
HP ENVY x360 13-inch Touchscreen 2-in-1 Laptop from US$710;
~$920 with accessoriesDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 4500UGraphics: AMD Radeon Vega 6 GraphicsMemory: 8.00 GBStorage: 256.00 GBScreen Size: 13.3"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 30.65 x 19.46 x 1.64 cmWeight: 1.320 kgdetailed info from US$706.28 - US$706.28 from Best Buy (New)as of 2021-01-16 05:36:55, EST
- US$823.99 from HP (New)as of 2021-01-16 13:01:59, EST
Pricing Accuracy
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Easiest to Carry under $500
Need something cheaper? No worries; here are the most portable laptops priced below average.
There might be some overlap with the list above, but everything down here is considered a budget-friendly laptop.
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#3, Laptops (under $525)
Acer Chromebook 311 from US$240;
~$318 with accessoriesDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: Intel Celeron N4000Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 600Memory: 4.00 GBStorage: 64.00 GBScreen Size: 11.6"Screen Resolution: 1366×768Dimensions: 29.60 x 19.90 x 1.82 cmWeight: 1.100 kgdetailed info US$235.42 from Best Buy (New)as of 2021-01-16 05:56:16, ESTPricing Accuracy
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#1, Laptops (under $525)
Acer Spin 11-inch Convertible Chromebook from US$360;
~$468 with accessoriesDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: MediaTek MT8183Graphics: ARM Mali-G72Memory: 4.00 GBStorage: 64.00 GBScreen Size: 11.6"Screen Resolution: 1366×768Dimensions: 29.00 x 20.60 x 1.88 cmWeight: 1.200 kgdetailed info US$353.13 from Best Buy (New)as of 2021-01-17 06:07:11, ESTPricing Accuracy
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#4, Laptops (under $525)
Asus Chromebook C204MA 11-inch Chromebook from US$260;
~$338 with accessoriesDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: Intel Celeron N4000Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 600Memory: 4.00 GBStorage: 32.00 GBScreen Size: 11.6"Screen Resolution: 1366×768Dimensions: 29.20 x 19.90 x 2.01 cmWeight: 1.200 kgdetailed info US$251.12 from Staples (New)as of 2021-01-13 23:43:04, ESTPricing Accuracy
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#5, Laptops (under $525)
Asus Flip C234MA 2-in-1 Chromebook from US$28015%, Best price yet!
~$368 with accessoriesDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: Intel Celeron N4020Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 600Memory: 4.00 GBStorage: 64.00 GBScreen Size: 11.6"Screen Resolution: 1366×768Dimensions: 29.20 x 19.90 x 2.01 cmWeight: 1.200 kgdetailed info US$274.66 from Best Buy (New)as of 2021-01-17 03:55:52, ESTPricing Accuracy
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#6, Laptops (under $525)
Asus 14-inch Touch Screen Chromebook from US$32020% cheaper than usual
~$420 with accessoriesDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: Intel Pentium N4200Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 505Memory: 4.00 GBStorage: 32.00 GBScreen Size: 14"Screen Resolution: 1366×768Dimensions: 32.26 x 22.80 x 1.66 cmWeight: 1.200 kgdetailed info US$313.9 from Staples (New)as of 2021-01-16 12:27:58, ESTPricing Accuracy
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#7, Laptops (under $525)
Asus C523NA 15.6" Chromebook (Touch) from US$280;
~$368 with accessoriesDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: Intel Celeron N3350Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 500Memory: 4.00 GBStorage: 32.00 GBScreen Size: 15.6"Screen Resolution: 1366×768Dimensions: 35.81 x 24.89 x 1.52 cmWeight: 1.410 kgdetailed info from US$273.1 - US$273.1 from Visions Electronics (New)as of 2021-01-17 03:46:39, EST
- US$274.66 from Memory Express (New)as of 2021-01-17 04:43:55, EST
- US$523.03 from Newegg (New)as of 2021-01-17 05:40:17, EST
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. ×
Had a specific budget in mind?
The typical price for laptops is $949.99 but you can set a budget below:
Looking for something else?
Laptops can also be compared based on the following characteristics:
- Bang for the Buck
- Versatility for the Price
- per Price Range
- Deals
- Discounts
- Computing Power
- Gaming Power
- Personal Recommendations
- Battery Autonomy
I also have portability ranking for:
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All Smart Devices
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Laptops: Netbooks
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Laptops: Portable Laptops
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Laptops: Large Laptops
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Tablets
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Tablets: Small Tablets
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Tablets: Large Tablets
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Stationary Computers
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Stationary Computers: Tower Computers
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Stationary Computers: Compact Towers
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Stationary Computers: Ultra-Compacts
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Stationary Computers: All-in-Ones
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Laptop Bags
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Input Devices
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Input Devices: Keyboards
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Input Devices: Mice and Pointers
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Input Devices: Game Controllers
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Input Devices: Mouse and Keyboard Combo
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Input Devices: Numeric Keypad
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Monitors
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Speakers
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Webcams
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External Optical Drives
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Consoles
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External Storage
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Other Accessories
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Chairs
This list fluctuates constantly as I add new devices, retire old ones or when they go on sale so go ahead: bookmark this page and come back often.