You may think that budget laptops all generally have cheap plastic builds, a slow Pentium processor, and a sluggish hard drive. But nowadays, you’ll be able to find budget laptops with some specs, designs, and build quality that just might impress you.
Top 10 Laptops under 30000 pesos in the Philippines (Q2 2022)
Just don’t expect to play Warzone at over 100 FPS in 1440p. Laptops in this segment are generally catered for school or office work such as working on documents, browsing the web, and watching your favorite shows. So today we present to you the best laptops you can find under Php 30,000.
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Acer Aspire 5 (A514-54-31WL)
To kick off the list, we have a great all-rounder from Acer with their Aspire 5. It comes with the Intel Core i3-1115G4 processor, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and Intel UHD graphics.
It comes with Windows 11 straight out the box and the display is also decent with it being a 14-inch FHD display. The Acer Aspire 5 even comes in either black or pink colorways to suit your style.
Shopee 18 (Black) – PHP 29,999
Shopee (Pink) – PHP 29,999
Dell Inspiron 3511
If you just want a solid laptop that gets the job done from a reputable brand. Then look no further than the Dell Inspiron 3511. It comes with an 11th Gen Intel Core i3, 4GB of RAM, and 256GB of SSD storage.
Not to mention also for a 15-inch laptop, it does come with a pretty clean design. It’s even offered in three colors: Black, Platinum Silver, and Mist Blue.
Shopee – PHP 29,750
realme Book 13
realme has literally redefined the budget laptop segment with its realme Book. It comes with a sweet display by offering a 14-inch 2K Ultra HD panel with a 3:2 aspect ratio. This makes it perfect for browsing the web or working on documents and spreadsheets as you have that extra height vertically.
The realme Book also comes with an Intel Core i3-1115G4, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of SSD storage, which are all great specs for most use cases. The cherry on top is its elegant design that comes in either silver or blue.
Shopee – PHP 29,990
Infinix INbook X1
If you want to make the most out of your money, then it’s hard to beat the Infinix INbook X1. On top of its stylish design and lightweight build at just 1.49kg, it comes with an Intel i3-1005G1, a 14-inch FHD display, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB storage.
But if you’re lucky enough, you may catch a higher variant at times with an Intel Core i5-1035G1 and 512GB of storage for just under Php 30,000. Now that’s value for money.
Infinix INbook X1 (i3 | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD): Shopee – PHP 21,499
Infinix INbook X1 (i5 | 8GB RAM | 512GB SSD): Shopee 16 – PHP 29,199
Lenovo Ideapad 3 15 (15ITL05)
Lenovo has always been known to provide solid budget laptops with its Ideapad series. The Ideapad 3 15 is no exception. It comes with the Intel Core i3-1115G4 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage.
It even comes in pretty nice colors such as Platinum Gray, Almond, and Abyss Blue. But what might leave you scratching your head is that its 15.6-inch display is not Full HD but rather just HD with a resolution of 1366 x 768. But if that’s not such a big deal for you then it may just be your next WFH laptop.
Shopee – PHP 26,495
Complink – PHP 28,999
Huawei Matebook D14 & D15
If you’re simply looking for a clean, sleek, professional laptop when taking to work, then getting either the Huawei Matebook D14 or D15 would suit your perfectly. Both come packed with the Intel Core i3-10110U, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD.
You also get the added benefits of Huawei Share if you have other Huawei devices. Not to mention also the quirky feature of having the webcam underneath the keyboard if you’re into covering it up for privacy.
Huawei Matebook D14: Shopee – PHP 26,999
Huawei Matebook D15: Shopee – PHP 28,999
HP Laptop 14S-FQ1100AU
Unlike other laptops on this list, the HP Laptop 14S-FQ1100AU doesn’t just come with a rather lengthy name but also an AMD Ryzen 3 5300U processor. It also carries AMD’s Radeon graphics, 256GB of storage, and 4GB of RAM.
Not to mention that it also comes with the latest Windows 11 right out of the box and has a decently sized display at 14 inches. Just don’t expect it to be the sharpest as the display’s resolution is only at 1366 x 768. But for the money, it’s hard to complain.
Shopee – PHP 25,990
Asus Vivobook X515EA
If you’re gunning for a reliable laptop that also carries decent specs for the price. Then ASUS has got you covered. The ASUS Vivobook X515EA doesn’t just come with the latest 11th Gen Intel Core i3, 8GB of RAM, and a large 15.6-inch FHD display.
But it also comes with a hybrid storage setup of a 1TB HDD + 128 SSD to give the best of both worlds of the large capacity HDD and the faster speeds of an SSD. Not to mention that the RAM, HDD, and SSD are all upgradable.
Shopee – PHP 28,495
Chuwi CoreBook X
Another great bang-for-the-buck productivity laptop is the Chuwi CoreBook X. Not only does it come with an impressive display that is a 14-inch 2K display with a 3:2 aspect ratio, but it also comes with 512GB of storage. Plenty enough for all sorts of files, videos, and photos.
It also comes with the Intel core i3-10110U processor and 8GB of RAM. The Chuwi CoreBook X is perfect for those who could take advantage of the extra vertical screen space with its 3:2 aspect ratio. Such as working on documents or spreadsheets, browsing the web, or even programming.
Shopee – PHP 27,999
MSI Modern 14
MSI has been solely known for their gaming laptops, but they’ve given budget ultraportables a shot with their MSI Modern 14.
The MSI Modern 14 comes with the Intel Core i3-1115G4 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. The design is also rather premium looking but still manages to remain quite unique. The Modern 14 is also pretty light for its size at just 1.3 kg.
Shopee 27 – PHP 29,999
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