It’s back-to-school season again, and as students gear up for another year of sleepless nights and nerve-wracking tests, having a laptop to help them crunch those numbers, write those research papers, squeeze out those creative juices, attend virtual classes, and take on their favorite games during their well-deserved break time, has never been more important.
But need not worry, as we’ve shortlisted five laptops from ASUS that we think can help them get that A+, and not just for schoolwork, of course.
Which ASUS laptops do we recommend for the back-to-school season?
TUF Gaming A14
An ideal blend of power and portability, the TUF Gaming A14 has more than enough muscles to take on your fast-paced school life, while giving you the flexibility to enjoy the latest games with its AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processor paired with an NVIDIA RTX 5050 GPU, which takes advantage of AI-powered technologies like DLSS 4 to deliver that immersive experience, viewed on its 14-inch WQXGA display with a 165Hz refresh rate.
With 16GB of LPPDR5X-7500 RAM, you have plenty of room for multitasking, and what’s best, is that all of this is packed in a gaming laptop that only weighs 1.46kg, and measures 1.69cm thin. Price starts at PHP 99,995. It comes with a FREE P307 TUF GAMING M4 AIR Mouse.
Vivobook S14
If you’re the type who likes their laptop to be thin and light, the ASUS Vivobook S14 could be worth a look. Weighing in at just 1.4kg and measuring 1.59cm thin, it’s probably easier to carry around than some books.
But don’t let that fool you, as this Copilot+ PC packs up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor (Series 2), along with 16GB of DDR5 RAM for seamless multitasking, and up to a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD to store all your schoolwork (and movies, and games, and music).
Battery being a concern is a thing of the past, as the Vivobook S14’s 70Wh battery delivers up to 20 hours of uptime in a single charge, allowing you to be ready for that sudden groupwork or exam prep, anytime, anywhere.
Take advantage of Microsoft Copilot with a press of dedicated Copilot Key, and explore the magic that AI brings to aid you in your tasks. Moreover, you can have peace of mind that no one that whatever you have in your laptop is safe from unauthorized access, thanks to an Infrared Camera with Windows Hello, and a physical webcam privacy shield protects you from prying eyes.
Vivobook S16
Then there’s the ASUS Vivobook S16, which brings what was good with the S14, but with a bigger 16-inch WUXGA 16:10 anti-glare display with a 144Hz refresh rate for buttery smooth visuals that would make you appreciate the beauty even of your word documents.
Don’t worry, it’s still powered by the same Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processor, along with the same amount of RAM and storage, as well as the battery. You even get a backlit chiclet keyboard with a num-key, and 1.7mm key travel for that natural typing experience.
The Vivobook S14 and S16 have also both passed the US MIL-STD 810H military-grade standard for added durability, to make sure they’ll survive the quick runs to your classroom and labs. Both are priced starting at PHP 52,995 and just for this promo, will come with an ASUS Marshmallow Mouse for FREE.
ASUS Gaming V16
If you’re looking for a Value-for-Money laptop, the ASUS Gaming V16 is an automatic recommendation. Sure, it’s not the most portable of the lot, but that added real estate for your documents, movies, and games, specifically, a 16-inch WUXGA display with a 144Hz refresh rate, is a worthy trade-off.
But what’s all the screen for if it didn’t have enough firepower? As such, you get up to an Intel Core 7 processor paired with up 16GB of DDR5 RAM and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 laptop GPU for all that graphics wizardry that you’ll need to crank those settings, oh I meant to take on all that homework.
The ASUS Gaming V16 boasts a matte-black finish complimented with a Blue backlit keyboard, balancing out that minimalist look with some gamer aesthetic. It’s priced starting at PHP 56,995 and comes with a FREE P307 TUF GAMING M4 AIR Mouse.
TUF Gaming A15 2023
Last, but not the least, the TUF Gaming A15 is battle-ready all the time. Armed with up to an NVIDIA GeFore RTX 4060 and an AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS, you’re all set, whether at school for your coursework, or during downtimes for your party raids. It even features Two-way AI noise cancellation for clearer comms when gaming, oh, I mean, when in an online class.
All that power is bolstered with a design that’s 4.5% smaller than the previous generation, and to help you sink in those A’s, the typing experience has been enhanced with a mini-LED RGB backlit keyboard with a 1.7mm travel distance.
This laptop also gives you room for upgrades, as it offers fully accessible RAM and storage slots, allowing you to extend the laptop’s life by adding more RAM or swapping out the SSD for one with more capacity.
All those visual wonders are shown through a 15.6-inch FHD display with 144Hz refresh rate. It’s priced at starting at PHP 43,995 and comes with a FREE P307 TUF GAMING M4 AIR Mouse.
Bonus: ROG Ally
While we’ve only talked about laptops til’ now, we thought it’s best to also include the ROG Ally as a recommendation, especially for those who want to explore more of a portable PC/Handheld gaming option for schoolwork. All you need is to connect a keyboard and a mouse, and you’re good to go.
While there is already the Ally X, and the Xbox version, the first-gen ROG Ally is still a viable choice in 2025. With a 7-inch FHD 120Hz display, and powered by an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme Processor with RDNA 3 graphics, it can still take on popular titles and offer decent performance.
What’s even better is that it’s now more accessible than ever, with a price that starts at PHP 30,995. It even comes with a FREE ROG Cetra True Wireless in White color.
So there you have it! Those are our recommended laptops for the back-to-school season! We hope that by now, you have a better idea of which one fits your use case.
What other freebies do you get with these laptops?
All laptops come with an exclusive backpack, ASUS 2-Year International Coverage and 1-Year Accidental Damage Warranty. More information here.
Participating Vivobook laptops also come with a Lifetime Office License, and 1 year of Microsoft 365 Basic, while participating ASUS Gaming and TUF Gaming laptops come with a 3-month PC Game Pass subscription.
For more information on ASUS’ Back-to-School promo, click here. You may check out a list of participating retailers here.
Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.
