We’re officially in August and while this month can mean a lot of things for different people, from ghost month to back-to-school time to a precursor to the festive -ber months, for SM Supermalls it’s a celebration for all things tech with Cyber Month 2023.
In addition to all the activities they’ve lined up throughout the month, there’s a variety of #AweSMCyberDeals on gadgets and gizmos from various brands in Cyberzone. With that in mind, what better time to get yourself that laptop upgrade to help you stay productive and entertained?
We’ve put together a list of six laptop deals we spotted at SM Deals, your one-stop source for the best deals, promos, and discounts in SM, that will be available throughout Cyber Month 2023 for all kinds of budgets.
Cyber Month 2023 Deal 1: ASUS Vivobook X415EA-EB1417WS (PC Express)
We start pretty simple with a 10% off deal on the ASUS Vivobook X415EA-EB1417WS from PC Express. This will drop the price from PHP 29,495 to PHP 26,546.
The Vivobook X415 is a portable laptop with a 14-inch FHD panel that makes it pretty easy to bring around while you’re up and about whether it be in your meetings or work sessions in your preferred coffee shop/co-working space.
It is powered by an Intel Core i3-1115G4 processor coupled with 4GB DDR4 RAM and 1TB HDD+128GB M.2 NVMe SSD. The storage offered is definitely enough to store all your photos, videos, and work files, while still having extra space to install a couple of games.
It’s a good option for those that are just getting started or getting back on their feet. It can keep up with basic productivity and also offer you a laptop where you can binge-watch series or movies or get into light gaming sessions after work.
Specifications
Display | 14-inch FHD |
Processor | Intel Core i3-1115G4 |
Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics |
RAM | 4GB DDR4 |
Storage | 1TB HDD128 M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD |
I/O Ports | 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C 2x USB 2.0 Type-A 1x HDMI 1.4 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack 1x DC-in |
Camera | VGA camera |
Battery | 37Whr, 2-cell Lithium Ion |
Operating System | Windows 11 Home SL |
Cyber Month 2023 Deal 2: Acer Aspire 3 A315-24P-R4KG (Octagon)
Next on the list is the Acer Aspire 3 A315 24P deal from Octagon that slashes PHP 4,000 off its original price of PHP 30,999 during Cyber Month 2023.
This laptop is slightly larger with its 15.6-inch HD TFT LCD panel. This ought to aid you to see more when working or watching videos after work.
Under the hood, it is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 3 7320U coupled with 8GB DDR5 RAM and 512GB NVMe SSD. What’s impressive here is the latest DDR5 RAM which is more power-efficient with double the bandwidth. This, coupled with the processor and NVMe SSD should offer a pretty fast laptop able to keep up to pace with your hectic day.
You can go for this deal if you’re looking for a laptop to help kick-start your professional career or if you’re just getting back into it without breaking the bank. It should be able to last you a while as well with the latest AMD Ryzen 7000 series processor and DDR5 RAM.
Specifications
Display | 15.6-inch HD TFT LCD |
Processor | AMD Ryzen 3 7320U |
Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics |
RAM | 8GB DDR5 |
Storage | 512GB NVMe SSD |
I/O Ports | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port 1 x USB 3.2 (Type-C) 1 x HDMI 2.1 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack 1 x DC-in |
Camera | 720p |
Battery | 40Wh, 3-cell Lithium Ion |
Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
Cyber Month 2023 Deal 3:MSI KATANA GF66 12UC-899PH (Villman)
If you’re on the hunt for a laptop that can handle pretty hefty work coupled with most games, Villman is offering the MSI Katana GF66 at PHP 4,600 off its original PHP 59,995 price.
The 15.6-inch laptop has a 144Hz FHD IPS-level panel with an NVIDIA GeForce 3050 laptop GPU. The higher refresh rate offers a smoother gaming experience, especially for those with a love for shooters like Call of Duty, VALORANT, or CounterStrike: Global Offensive. While the dedicated GPU allows you to crank up the graphics settings for an even more immersive experience.
Under the hood, it is powered by an Intel Core i5-12450H processor coupled with 16GB DDR4 3200 RAM and 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD storage, making the laptop also a formidable work device.
You can get the MSI Katana GF66 for yourself or a loved one without leaving the house by ordering through the SM Malls Online app. This SMO Exclusive deal gives you the lowest price guaranteed for this model this Cyber Month.
Specifications
Display | 15.6-inch FHD IPS-level144Hz refresh rate |
Processor | Intel Core i5-12450H |
Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU |
RAM | 16GB (2x 8GB) DDR4 3200 |
Storage | 512GB NVMe PCIe SSD |
I/O Ports | 1x Type-C USB3.2 Gen1 2x Type-A USB3.2 Gen1 1x Type-A USB2.0 1x HDMI 2.1 (4K @ 60Hz) 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack 1x RJ45 |
Camera | 720p |
Battery | 53.5Wh, 3-cell Lithium Ion |
Cyber Month 2023 Deal 4: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-71-59F1 (Silicon Valley)
Another Cyber Month 2023 deal we spotted is for the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 from Silicon Valley which gives you PHP 500 off the original PHP 77,499 price tag.
As the name suggests, it is a 16-inch laptop with an FHD TFT LCD panel. Despite not having a higher refresh rate, the Predator Helios Neo 16 has the latest Intel Core i5-13500HX mobile processor and the latest DDR5 RAM technology onboard assuring you can use it many years to come for both work and play.
Another plus to the laptop is that you can upgrade it to up to 32GB RAM via two soDIMM modules if ever you reach a point where the onboard 8GB DDR5 RAM isn’t enough for your needs.
Let’s not forget the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 laptop GPU which is enough to keep up with most of your games and even medium-load work.
If you’re interested in getting this for yourself or a loved one, order it via the SM Malls Online app.
Specifications
Display | 16-inch FHD TFT LCD |
Processor | Intel Core i5-13500HX |
Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 |
RAM | 8GB DDR5 4800 MHz |
Storage | 512GB NVme PCIe SSD |
I/O Ports | 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 1x USB 3.2 Type-C 1x HDMI 1 x 3.5 Combo Audio Jack 1x RJ-45 |
Camera | 1080p |
Battery | 90Wh, 4-cell Lithium Ion |
Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
Cyber Month 2023 Deal 5: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 GA503RW-HQ080WS (Villman)
We’re now moving up to the higher echelons of the budget range starting with the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15. Villman is offering a discount of 9% off its original price of PHP 144,995 during Cyber Month 2023.
The ROG Zephyrus G15 is a powerful laptop with a unique design, making it quite eye-catching while still being stylish. This is thanks to a dot matrix design on the back that adds a shimmering effect from a prismatic film beneath.
The laptop has a 15.6-inch WQHD panel with a 165Hz refresh rate, offering a good mix of stunning visuals with a smooth viewing experience. While coupled with the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti laptop GPU, you can enjoy most video games while on the go.
Under the hood, you get an AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS and 16GB DDR5 RAM adding even more speed to the laptop. To top it off, it has 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD onboard so you can store all your work files while having games as well.
Check out this deal if you’re looking for a powerful laptop that can handle most things you can throw at it, be it work or play without the typical gamer aesthetic.
Specifications
Display | 15.6-inch WQHD IPS-level165Hz refresh rate |
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS |
Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU |
RAM | 16GB DDR5 |
Storage | 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
I/O Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort/power delivery 1x card reader (microSD) (UHS-II) 1x HDMI 2.0b 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack 1x RJ45 LAN port |
Camera | 720p |
Battery | 90Wh, 4-cell Lithium Ion |
Operating System | Windows 11 |
Cyber Month 2023 Deal 6: MSI Vector GP66 12UH-095 PH (Villman)
Last, and definitely not least, is the Cyber Month 2023 deal from Villman on the MSI Vector GP66 12UH-095PH. You can enjoy a 9% discount on the laptop which means you can get it for PHP 145,788 from its original price of PHP 159,995!
The MSI Vector GP66 has a 15.6-inch QHD IPS level panel with a 165Hz refresh rate, giving you ample space to work, play, and everything in between. Additionally, you get smoother viewing or gaming experience with the high refresh rate.
Under the hood, it has the combination of an Intel Core i7-12700H, 16GB DDR4 RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 laptop GPU which allows it to handle everything you throw at it, productivity-wise or for leisure.
The laptop also has 1TB NVMe PCIe SSD storage onboard for plenty of storage as well as faster boot times for all the programs.
For those that love their RGB, this laptop has a per-key RGB backlit keyboard from Steelseries.
You can enjoy this deal when you order via the SM Malls Online app!
Specifications
Display | 15.6-inch QHD IPS-level165Hz refresh rate |
Processor | Intel Core i7-12700H |
Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 |
RAM | 16GB (8GBx2) DDR4 3200MHz |
Storage | 1TB NVMe PCIe SSD |
I/O Ports | 1x Type-C (USB3.2 Gen2 / DP) 3x Type-A USB3.2 Gen1 1x HDMI 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz) 1x Mini-DisplayPort1x RJ45 |
Camera | 720p |
Battery | 65Wh, 4-cell Lithium Ion |
Operating System | Windows 11 |
Cyber Month 2023 Celebration
Those are just six of the laptops you can get a good deal on during SM Cyber Month 2023 celebration. You can get all these laptop deals and even more discounts on different gadgets and devices to check out on the SM Deals website.
Go through these awesome offers in stores during the month-long Great Gadget Sale or claim exclusive discount vouchers to get dibs on Cyberzone Exclusives like Samsung Galaxy phones and smart home gadgets up to 50% off. If you’re looking for a sign to level up your laptop at wallet-friendly prices, don’t miss these exciting deals.
Ram found his love and appreciation for writing in 2015 having started in the gaming and esports sphere for GG Network. He would then transition to focus more on the world of tech which has also began his journey into learning more about this world. That said though, he still has the mentality of "as long as it works" for his personal gadgets.