Getting a laptop is an investment for anyone with most of us having to choose a single laptop to use for maybe the next 3 years or more.
That’s why making sure you get a quality device with specs that can handle workloads today and in the future is essential. However, sticking to your budget is also equally important when shopping for a new laptop.
So today we’ll check out some of the latest laptops in 2023 that have great specs while just being under PHP 30,000.
Infinix INbook X2 Plus 141
If you’re looking for a stylish and modern 15-inch laptop then check out Infinix’s newest offer with the Infinix INbook X2 Plus.
It packs in the Intel Core i3-1115G4 processor with a 15.6-inch Full HD display paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD storage.
The INbook X2 Plus also features 2 USB-C ports, two USB-A ports, an HDMI 1.4 port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack while also having support for 65W USB-C charging.
It also comes in a sleeker and more muted grey colorway while those wanting a brighter and more vibrant laptop can get it also in either blue or red. The Infinix INbook X2 Plus is priced at PHP 25,999 on Shopee 105 and Lazada 62.
Huawei MateBook D 14 BE 154
With HUAWEI being known to provide pretty good affordable laptops, they’ve added a new option with the HUAWEI MateBook D 14 BE.
It comes with a 14-inch Full HD display that has an eBook Mode that turns it into a paper-like display for better reading. It’s also powered by a 12th Gen Intel Core i3-1215U processor with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of NVMe PCIe SSD storage.
It also has all the ports you need with a single USB-C that supports data, 65W charging, and external displays, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, a single USB 2.0, one HDMI port, a headphone jack, and even an RJ45 ethernet port.
The Huawei MateBook D 14 BE is a solid laptop for those looking for a solid laptop with no frills that simply gets the job done. It also works seamlessly with other Huawei devices with Super Device and Multi-screen collaboration.
The Huawei MateBook D 14 BE currently goes for a retail price of PHP 29,999 on Huawei’s official website 232.
Asus VivoBook 15 (X1500EA-BQ2585WS 378)
If you’re a fan of ASUS with them being known to be pretty reliable laptops, a great choice would be the ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA-BQ2585WS).
The design itself is professional yet stylish while also featuring a numpad for those who could use it for hard number crunching.
It comes with a 15.6-inch Full HD display while being powered by an Intel Core i3-1115G4 processor with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage.
What’s really neat is that it has room for expansion for both RAM and storage with a single DDR4 slot, one M.2 PCIe 3.0 slot, and even a 2.5-inch SATA HDD slot.
The ASUS VivoBook 15 is priced at PHP 27,699 on Shopee 287.
MSI Modern 14 297
If you’re a gamer at heart and need a laptop to take to work or school while letting everyone know you game, then check out the MSI 300 Modern 14.
Just note that it’s not actually a gaming laptop but MSI has curated one of the best-looking 14-inch laptops at this price with a 14-inch Full HD display that also has a generous 53.8 Whr battery that comes with 65W USB-C charging
It also packs in the Intel Core i3-1115G4 processor with 8GB of RAM and up to 2TB of storage!
Other features include a backlit keyboard, one USB-C port, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 port, two USB 2.0 ports, one HDMI port, and even a microSD card reader.
The MSI Modern 14 is available on Shopee 262 and Lazada 213 and can be had as of writing for PHP 24,999 for the 8GB+512GB model, PHP 26,599 for the upgraded 1TB model, and bumping that up to 2TB will cost you PHP 29,099.
Lenovo Flex 5 331
Lenovo has also been known to be one of the most solid and reliable brands in the laptop business.
Their Lenovo Flex 5 laptop also offers one thing most laptops at this price point don’t and that is the ability to flip it 360 degrees for it to be essentially a 2-in-1 laptop and tablet.
It also comes with the Intel Core i3-1115G4 processor with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
The display itself is a 14-inch Full HD touchscreen display. It also has multiple ports with one USB-C port, an HDMI port, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, a headphone jack, and even a full-size SD card reader!
The Lenovo Flex 5 can be had for just PHP 26,995 at Gamextreme 43 and is a great choice for those looking for a 2-in-1 notebook under PHP 30,000.
So these are some of the best budget laptops under PHP 30,000 in 2023!
Which one would you get? What other laptops under PHP 30,000 would you recommend? Let us know in the comments!
