Today, content creation is easier than ever. Whether it’s creating your own videos, doing graphic design work, or making your own website — there are a ton of ways to express yourself through the things you make.
That being said, having a reliable and good-performing laptop will definitely give you more time to create the vision and message you want to impart to the world instead of having to wait for loading screens or waiting for files to open up.
But we also understand that not everyone will have the budget to go get the most expensive and premium laptop out there.
That’s why in this list, we’ll be taking a look at six of the most affordable Intel Core i7 laptops geared toward content creation.
Why Intel Core i7, you ask? Well, having an Intel i7 processor as opposed to an i3 or even i5 will give you much more leeway in terms of performance, especially for things like graphic design, photo editing, and short or simple video editing.
Do take into consideration that since we’re picking more affordable i7 options, things such as dedicated graphics cards or top-tier displays may not be present in all the laptops here. We’re focusing on the i7 processor itself.
With that, let’s take a look at the six laptops you should consider if you plan to create content.
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6 Most Affordable Intel Core i7 Laptops for Content Creation
MSI Modern 14 B11MOU-855PH
First on our list is the MSI 233 Modern 14 B11MOU-855PH. It has a 14-inch FHD IPS display, an Intel Core i7-1195G7 CPU, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, and 512GB of NVMe PCIe Gen3x4 SSD storage.
The Modern 14 has a healthy serving of ports (2x Type-A USB3.2 Gen1, 1x Micro SD, and an HDMI port), and also features Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics. It’s not the most powerful laptop out there but for aspiring content creators on a tight budget, the Modern 14 will get you started with no problem.
The MSI Modern 14 B11MOU-855PH comes at an SRP of Php 49,995 but if you purchase it via the SM Malls Online App 485, you can get it for Php 43,688.
You can check out this MSI Modern 14 here 182.
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14IAU7 82RJ003KPH
We also have an entry from Lenovo with their IdeaPad Slim 3i 14IAU7 82RJ003KPH. It has a 14-inch FHD IPS display, an Intel Core i7-1255U chip with Integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, and 512GB of PCIe 3.0×4 NVMe SSD storage.
Photo editing is going to be a breeze on the IdeaPad Slim 3i. You can also get away with simple video editing on this machine as well, even if it isn’t a gaming or performance-focused laptop.
The IdeaPad Slim 3i has an SRP of Php 59,995 but you can get it at a cheaper price of Php 49,388 via the SM Malls Online App. 200
You can check out the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14IAU7 here 131.
MSI GF63 Thin 10UC-821PH
We have another entry from MSI — the MSI GF63 Thin 10UC-821PH. It has a 15.6-inch FHD IPS display with a 144 Hz refresh rate, an Intel Core i7-10750H processor, and a GeForce RTX 3050 4GB dedicated graphics card.
It also has 8GB of DDR4 RAM (which you can upgrade to 16GB) and a 512GB NVMe PCIe Gen3x4 SSD. The GF63 is the first on our list with a dedicated GPU and a high refresh rate display. While it is a gaming laptop, we do appreciate that it has a more understated design compared to the competition.
With the power you get with the i7 chip and the RTX 3050, you can definitely use the GF63 for content creation (video/photo editing, graphic design) and even use it for more intensive tasks like 3D rendering.
At SRP, the MSI GF6 Thin is priced at Php 54,995. With the SM Malls Online App 243, you can purchase the GF63 laptop for just Php 49,688.
You can check out the MSI GF63 Thin here 161.
Dell Inspiron 3511 Core i7-1165G7 MX350
Now we have an entry from Dell, namely their Dell Inspiron 3511. It has a 15.6-inch FHD LED display, an Intel Core i7-1165G7 chip and an NVIDIA GeForce MX350 2GB GPU, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD for internal storage.
With the Inspiron 3511’s hardware, productivity tasks will be smooth and zippy. Video editing, graphic design, and photo editing will be more than doable on this laptop. We also really like the understated and elegant look of the Inspiron 3511’s black and silver model.
At SRP, the Dell Inspiron 3511 is priced at Php 62,990. But if you purchase the Inspiron on the SM Malls Online app 468, you can get it for Php 55,888.
You can check out the Dell Inspiron 3511 here 209.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14ITL5 82FX000APH
We have another Lenovo laptop and this time it’s the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14ITL5 82FX000APH.
With the Yoga Slim 7i Pro you get a 14-inch 2.2K IPS display, an Intel Core i7-1165G7 chip, an NVIDIA GeForce MX450 2GB GPU, 16GB of LPDDR4x-4266 RAM, and 512GB PCIe 3.0×4 NVMe SSD.
This laptop has the best display on this list, with a 2240 x 1400 resolution and a 100% sRGB color gamut — making it an amazing option for content creators who need a color-accurate display. It will also give you more than ample performance and multitasking capabilities due to its i7 chip and the 16GB of RAM out of the box.
At SRP, the Yoga Slim 7i Pro is priced at Php 74,995. But with the SM Malls Online app 314, you can purchase it for only Php 60,188.
You can check out the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro here 113.
MSI Katana GF66 11UE-898PH
Last, but certainly not least, is the MSI Katana GF66 11UE-898PH. It’s the most expensive laptop in our list but it does give you a ton of hardware for it.
You get a 15.6-inch FHD display with a 144 Hz refresh rate, an Intel Core i7-11800H CPU, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 GPU, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 512GB NVMe PCIe Gen3x4 SSD.
It may not be the best in all departments, but the MSI Katana GF66 is a balanced machine for content creation. It has a decent screen, great performance, and a portable build overall (despite it being a gaming laptop).
Adobe Suite users will especially love the MSI Katana as it will give them really fast performance even if the Katana is marketed as an entry-level gaming machine.
At SRP, the MSI Katana GF66 11UE-898PH is priced at Php 79,995 but you can get it for Php 70,488 via the SM Malls Online app. 56
There we have it, six of the most affordable Intel Core i7 laptops for content creation. Any of these options will get you up and running in your content creation journey in no time.
While we indeed tried to get the most affordable options out there, the Intel Core i7 is at the upper end of Intel’s CPUs (in terms of both performance and thus, price). This makes the deals and discounts you can find on the SM Malls Online App 70 all the more essential for our list.
We were easily able to get the prices down Php 6,000, to even Php 13,000 less on our i7 options just by using the app.
You don’t normally get these kinds of deals when you shop from other online stores like Lazada or Shopee. That’s on top of the fact that you’re buying from a single source instead of multiple merchants on other shopping apps. That means you also get all of the items simultaneously (and not on a per-item basis).
For all the Intel Core i7 laptops listed here, you can get them via the SM Malls Online app 63, where you can access all the shops and computer stores you need. These i7 laptops are also available in Villman via the SM Malls Online app 87 when you’re shopping from SM North EDSA, SM Megamall, SM Mall of Asia, SM City Fairview, and SM City Marikina.
The SM Malls Online app 26 promises competitive pricing with a wide range of selections to choose the best value content creation 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 25 (click here to download). 64
What Intel Core i7 laptop are you going to check out on the SM Malls Online App?
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