It’s Christmas time once again and we’re all in a hurry to look for the most memorable gifts for our significant others or loved ones.
Depending on your budget and need, it could be as simple as a fitness band or smartwatch if you want to encourage them to be more fit and healthy in 2023 but you can go as splurge on a new smartphone, tablet or laptop if you’re leaning towards productivity.
In this guide, we’ll give you a list of gift suggestions in the laptop category. Among all productivity tools, the laptop is perhaps the most practical and serves a lot of purposes.
This list is in no particular order but we’ve curated each one depending on the target user, the intended use, and, of course, the budget.
1) Laptop for Kids (Acer Aspire 3 A314-35-P4BJ)
Get your kids or nephew a new laptop for school. The basic ones won’t cost you an arm and a leg like this Acer Aspire 3. It runs on a quad-core Intel Pentium Silver N6000 processor, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of fast SSD storage.
The 14-inch TFT LCD has a resolution of 1366×768 pixels and since it uses a low-power chip, the battery lasts a good 8 hours which is more than enough for classroom time.
You can get the Acer Aspire 3 here for only Php21,788.
2) General Purpose Budget Laptop (Asus X515JA)
If you’re looking for a general-purpose laptop that should be able to handle the most common productivity tools and software, has a rather large screen and can be used for almost any tasks, then the Asus X515JA should fit the bill.
This laptop is powered by a quad-core Intel Core i5 processor paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of fast SSD storage. It has a dual storage design so you can pair the SSD with up to 1TB of HDD to get a lot more space.
The 15.6-inch display has a full HD resolution for a more comfortable screen real estate. Connectivity options are all present with WiFi, Bluetooth, USB-C and USB-A ports, an HDMI port, 3.5mm audio port, and microSD card reader.
You can get the Asus X515JA for a discounted price of Php30,688 (from Php36,995) by clicking this link.
3) Laptop for Content Creators (Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 82N5001HPH)
Looking to start your own blog or YouTube channel? Check out this slim and portable laptop from Lenovo, the Yoga Slim 7 Pro.
It is powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 5800H with 8-core processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of fast SSD storage. You also get a generous 14-inch OLED screen with a 2880 x 1800 pixel resolution.
The Yoga Slim 7 Pro is most ideal for editing lots of photos or rendering your videos for YouTube. And, with a large 95W battery, it promises up to 11.5 hours of video playback in one full charge.
You can get the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro for just Php51,228 (from Php64,995) here.
4) Heavy All-Purpose Users (Lenovo Legion 5i 15ITH6H 82JH00CTPH)
Want something more powerful and can handle anything you throw at it? Well, the Lenovo Legion 5i should be up to the task.
This all-around workhorse runs on a 6-core Intel Core i5, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6, 16GB RAM and 1TB of fast SSD storage.
You can get the Lenovo Legion 5i for only Php67,588 (from Php99,995) here.
5) Lifestyle Laptop (Asus ZenBook 13 OLED UM325UA-KG138WS R7)
Fancy a stylish and elegant laptop you can bring around anywhere you go? The Asus Zenbook 13 OLED is definitely the one for you.
Powered by an 8-core AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, 8GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage, this laptop features a gorgeous 13.3-inch full HD OLED display.
It does not only perform great, it looks great as well – and for only Php45,998 (from Php54,995) you can get this sleek and sexy laptop in either Pine Grey or Lilac Mist colors. Check it out here.
6) Serious Gamers (Alienware X15 R1)
Want the ultimate laptop for gaming? If budget is not a concern, then go for a statement piece like an Alienware laptop for your gaming needs.
The Alienware X15 R1 is powered by an 8-core Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM and 1TB of SSD storage.
It comes with a huge 15.6-inch quad HD display with 240Hz refresh rate and 3ms response rate for an impressive gaming experience.
You can get the Alienware X15 R1 for a discounted price of Php167,288 from Php199,990 here.
And that’s it for our laptop gift suggestion. We hope we’re able to cover all possible options in our list. There are other things you need to consider though and take note when deciding on a specific laptop
to purchase as a gift.
1) Color Options. Check for other color options as some laptops come in a variety of colorways that might fit your taste. Sometimes, the design perspective changes when you pick a more punchy colorway.
2) RAM and Storage upgrade. Look for laptops that offer the option to upgrade the RAM and storage. Some laptops offer dual-drive for fast SSD and large HDD combo without adding too much to the budget. You can even request the upgrade to be made at the point of purchase so you don’t void the store warranty.
3) Warranty. Make sure that you have a manufacturer’s warranty for your new laptop. It’s normally 1 year but some brand offer deals going up to 24 months.
4) Accessories. Take note that not all laptops are created equal. Some have better connectivity options or expansion slots than others. This means you might need to spend on additional accessories for your new laptop, like a USB dongle or a card reader, and that should be considered in your budget.
For all the laptops listed here, you can get them from SM Cyberzone where you can access all the shops and computer stores via the SM Malls Online app.
You can also get the best deals around by watching out for discounts and vouchers. You’ll never know when you can grab additional freebies, bundles or even get free delivery.
The SM Malls Online app promises competitive pricing with a wide range of selections to choose the best value laptop for your intended use. They also offer two ways to get your item — an in-store pick-up (if you are in a rush) or home delivery (if you live quite far) upon check-out and at your convenience.
The app is available to download from Google Play Store and iTunes App Store (click here to download).
