Laptop under 20k Philippines 2022

With the threat of COVID-19 pandemic, many schools moved to online learning at home. In addition, many parents are being asked to work from home. With this trend, more and more are preparing to adopt for online homeschooling and work from home setup.

We list down the best budget laptops which are below 20,000 pesos that is available for purchase online, which you can use as a guide if you are planning to buy notebook PCs.

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Top 10 Best Laptops Under Php20K in the Philippines
1. ASUS X409MA
2. Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11IGL
3. Acer Aspire 3 A315
4. Acer Aspire 3 A314
5. Lenovo Ideapad S145
6. Lenovo IdeaPad S130
7. Chuwi AeroBook Pro
8. ASUS Chromebook C202
9. Lenovo IdeaPad D330
10. Acer Travelmate B3

All the best laptops under Php20,000 we listed above have at least 4GB of RAM, which is the minimum amount of memory for Windows 10 to run properly.

For just under the 20 grand mark, this ASUS laptop gives you a 1TB hard drive, a 14-inch display, and a dual-storage mechanism that promises fast performance as well as large storage capacity. The device features a NanoEdge Display that provides not only vast screen space, but also an immersive viewing experience and an anti-glare coating so you can view your tasks [or the series you’re currently bingeing] in HD. Other cool features include topnotch audio quality that delivers powerful sound output and deep bass tones as well as a built-in fingerprint sensor on the touchpad.

ASUS X409MA Specs:

• Processor: Pen N5000
• Memory: 4GB DDR4
• Hard Drive: 1TB
• Graphics Card: Shared
• Operating System: Windows 10
• Display: 14"
• Optical Drive: No
• Price: Php19,995

2. Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11IGL

It is one of the most budget-friendly branded laptops in the market right now. It has an SRP of Php14,999, but Lenovo Philippines has been placing it at a bargain deal at Lazada. Last June 4 to 6, it was on sale for only Php9,999, and earlier buyers even get it for Php8,999. Yes, a brand branded laptop with a local warranty under Php9K.

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11IGL Specs:

• Processor: Intel Celeron N4020
• Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 600
• Connectivity: WiFi, Ethernet LAN [RJ45]
• Optical Drive: N/A
• Operating System: Windows 10 Home
• Display: 11.6-in HD
• Memory: 4GB RAM
• Storage: 64GB eMMC
• Battery: 2-cell Lithium-Ion
• Price: Php14,999

3. Acer Aspire 3 A315

With an SRP of Php24,999, it is now currently on sale at Acer Flagship Store in Lazada for only Php18,999. The said price is even more affordable than the cash price offer of Villman, which is Php21,999.

Acer Aspire 3 A315 Specs:

• Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 3200U Mobile Processor 2.6GHz Up to 3.5GHz
• Graphics: Integrated Radeon Vega 3
• Connectivity: Acer Wireless 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
• Optical Drive: N/A
• Operating System: Windows 10 Home
• Display: 15.6-in HD LED
• Memory: 4GB DDR4 [up to 16GB]
• Storage: 1TB HDD
• Battery: 2-cell Lithium-Ion
• Price: Php18,999

4. Acer Aspire 3 A314

With an SRP of Php18,999, it is now currently on sale at Villman Flagship Store in Lazada for only Php16,899.

Acer Aspire 3 A314 Specs:

• Processor: Intel Celeron N4000 Processor4M Cache, up to 2.60 GHz
• Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 600
• Connectivity: Wireless 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
• Optical Drive: N/A
• Operating System: Windows 10 Home
• Display: 14-inch HD [1366 x 768]
• Memory: 4GB DDR4 [up to 8GB]
• Storage: 500GB HDD + 128GB SSD
• Battery: 2-cell 4810 mAh Li-Polymer
• Price: Php16,899

5. Lenovo Ideapad S145

It is a very versatile laptop in terms of specs and configuration. Users can have it with Intel or AMD processor and can choose between HDD, SSD, or combination of both. Last May, the Intel Celeron 4205 + 4GB RAM + 500GB HDD variant was on sale for only Php13,495, now its SRP is back to Php17,995.

Lenovo IdeaPad S145 Specs:

• Processor: Intel Celeron N4100 / 4205U; Intel Pentium Gold 5405U; AMD A9-Series A9-9425
• Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 600 / 610; 2GB AMD Radeon 530
• Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
• Optical Drive: N/A
• Operating System: Windows 10 Home
• Display: 14-in HD LED
• Memory: 4GB RAM
• Storage: 500GB HDD / 512GB NVMe SSD
• Battery: 2-cell 30W Lithium-Ion
• Price: Php17,995

Another budget-friendly laptop from Lenovo with AMD processor and dedicated graphics for only Php18,995.

Lenovo IdeaPad S130 Specs:

• Processor: AMD A6-9225
• Graphics: 2GB AMD Radeon 530
• Connectivity: WiFi
• Optical Drive: N/A
• Operating System: Windows 10 Home
• Display: 15.6-in HD
• Memory: 4GB RAM
• Storage: 500GB HDD
• Battery: 2-cell Lithium-Ion
• Price: Php18,995

Chinese tech brand Chuwi is less known in the personal-computer world compared to its more established competitors, but it’s made waves in the industry these last few years thanks to its fairly wide range of affordable laptops. The AeroBook Pro is one of their more reliable options compared to cheaper models like the MijaBook and goes for just a little over P19,000. It features a 13.3-inch screen, an Intel Core M3 8100Y processor that supports Windows 10, 256 GB SSD hard-drive capacity, and an HD 1920x1080 display. Plus, it only weighs 1.26 kilograms, so it won’t hurt your back even when you carry it around.

Chuwi AeroBook Pro Specs:

• Processor: Intel Core m3-8100Y [4m cache, upto 3.4GHz]
• Storage: 256GB SSD
• Memory: 8GB LPDDR3
• Display: 13.3’’ IPS FHD [1920 x 1080]
• WIFI: 2.4GHz/5GHz 802.11a/ac/b/g/n
• Bluetooth 4.2
• Camera: 2 MP
• Operating System: Windows 10 Pro
• Price: Php19,499

If you’re looking for a compact device that’s good enough for basic office tasks or school work, the ASUS C202 Chromebook is a reliable and wallet-friendly choice thanks to its 11.6-inch display and it’s just-under-15-grand price tag. The device offers maximum protection for remote workers with a flexible hinge closure, a spill-resistant keyboard—because we know you’re sipping iced coffee in front of your laptop every single day—and a rubber bumper around the edges of the screen to prevent bumps and scratches. It also offers up to 10 hours of battery life on a single full charge, which should be just enough for a busy day at work.

ASUS Chromebook C202 Specs:

• Processor : MediaTek™ 8173C Processor 2.1 GHz[1M Cache, up to 2.1 GHz, 4 cores]
• Graphics: IMG PowerVR GX6250 Intel® HD Graphics 400
• Display: 11.6-inch, LCD, HD [1366 x 768] 16:9, Anti-glare display, LED Backlit, 200nits, NTSC: 45%, Screen-to-body ratio:65 %
• Memory: 4G LPDDR3 on board, Memory Max Up to:4GB
• Storage: 32G eMMC 16G eMMC
• Battery: 47WHrs, 3S1P, 3-cell Li-ion
• Price: Php14,999

If you’re constantly hopping on video calls and voice meetings, the Lenovo IdeaPad D330 will be a reliable work companion whether you’re logging in at home or from various locations. With a compact 10.1-inch display, and a slim build that’s about .07 inches thick when folded, the device will be no problem to bring around. It features both front and rear cameras [the former being 2 megapixels and the latter being 5], Dolby Audio Premium speakers, and a reliable microphone. Plus, the touch-screen notebook can be converted into a laptop, so you won’t even need a keyboard to listen in to those morning meetings.

Lenovo IdeaPad D330 Specs:

• Processor: Intel Celeron N4020 [2C / 2T, 1.1 / 2.8GHz, 4MB]
• Graphics: Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 600
• Chipset: Intel SoC Platform
• Memory: 8GB Soldered LPDDR4-2133
• Memory: 8GB soldered memory, not upgradable
• Storage: 128GB eMMC 5.1
• Storage Support: 128GB eMMC 5.1 on systemboard
• MicroSD card, supports FAT32 file up to 128GB
• Battery: Integrated 39Wh
• Max Battery Life: Local video [1080p] playback: 8 hr
• Power Adapter: 45W Round Tip [2-pin, Wall-mount]
• Price: Php16,999

As its name suggests, the Acer Travelmate is a great option for those who need to bring their personal computers all over the place—with an 11.6-inch display, the laptop is a lot more compact than most. But don’t be fooled by its small size, it still offers HD screen resolution with 2560 x 1920 resolution, Windows 10 Pro-compatibility, 1280x720 resolution video recording capability, and two built-in stereo speakers. The 1.49-kilogram device also promises long battery life as well as an ultra-durable build, so you’ll have no problem using it outside of the house.

Acer Travelmate B3 Specs:

• Processor: Intel Celeron dual-core processor N4020 [4 MB L2 cache, 1.10 GHz, up to 2.80 GHz with Intel Burst Technology, DDR4 or LPDDR4]
• Memory: 4 GB of onboard DDR4 system memory
• Storage: 64 GB eMMC
• Display: 11.6 inches display with IPS [In-Plane Switching] technology, HD 1366 x 768 resolution, high-brightness, LED-backlit TFT LCD with integrated 10-finger
• Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 600
• Connectivity: - Intel Wireless-AC 9560, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless LAN - Dual Band [2.4 GHz and 5GHz] - 2x2 MU-MIMO technology - Supports Bluetooth 5.0
• LAN - Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready
• Operating System: Windows 10 Pro
• Price: Php16,999

Also Read: Best Laptops for Students under PHP 30k in the Philippines

All of the laptops are available to purchase online, so that you won't need to go out. The links included all point to the official store in Lazada. Please take note also that the prices indicated are the prices available as of the time of posting. 

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