With the school year recently opening and students returning to school, having a decent and efficient school-related gadget is a definite must-have for any student to aid them with their daily schoolwork. A variety of specifications and uses are usually considered by buyers–especially since they usually look at durability and efficiency when purchasing gadgets like laptops or tablets. 

Aiming to make the lives of its shoppers easier through affordable payment options, Home Credit offers students a 0% interest rate and a payment term that can last for as long as 24 months. With this, shoppers are ensured with the financial capacity to purchase quality tech products without breaking the bank. 

There are many affordable gadgets to choose from via the Home Credit app, but here are some good picks to consider: 

Acer Aspire 3 A315-58-345U – Php 1,323 for 18 months

This variant of the Aspire 3 is suitable for most students as it is one of the most affordable models in the market that has a 512GB NMVe SSD for fast boot-up and loading times. It’s powered by a Core i3-1215U processor that suit most schoolwork needs, and an onboard 8GB LDDR4 RAM that is efficient for most multitasking needs of students. 

As a bonus, this model also has a 15.6-inch LCD display with a Full HD resolution, making it great for binge-watching movies after a long day in school as well. 

ASUS VivoBook 14 M409DA-BV213T – Php 1,484 for 18 months

Another option that can be considered if one is looking for an affordable laptop that has more oomph is the VivoBook 14 variant that uses a Core i3-1220P processor. Being a P-series chip, this VivoBook 14 model offers better overall performance at an under Php30k price point. Aside from its very capable processor, it also has an 8GB RAM and 512GB NVMe SSD storage. 

In addition, it also has a compact 14-inch display with a Full HD resolution and a stylish Quiet Blue color option for Gen Z-ers who are looking for an aesthetically pleasing laptop.

 

HP 15S FQ2707TU – Php 1,363 for 18 months

This laptop from HP is also a good offering with its Core i3-1115G4 processor that’s paired with 8GB RAM and 512GB NVMe SSD storage–which should be enough any needs of any student. This budget-friendly laptop has a solid port selection that includes a USB-C 3.1 port, full-size HDMI port, two USB-A 3.1 ports, and an SD card reader for ease of transfer of files from cameras. 

To round it all up, this laptop from HP has a 15.6-inch display with a HD+ resolution.

 

realme Pad WiFi – Php 1,129 for 9 months

As the brand’s first-ever tablet offering, the realme Pad is a solid starter tablet for students, as it’s powered by a capable Helio G80 processor that can handle most productivity and schoolwork. The entry-level 3GB/32GB should suffice the needs of students, and this storage can easily be expanded via MicroSD. This tablet also includes a 10.4-inch IPS display with the realme Pad, along with quad speakers and a 7100mAh battery with 18w charging that should top up the battery quickly.

 

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite – Php 1,151 for 9 months

Those who prefer a compact tablet can opt for this budget-friendly offering from Samsung. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite has a compact 8.7-inch WXGA+ TFT display and is powered by a Helio P22T processor that should suffice for school work. It also has stereo speakers, along with a 5100mAh battery that supports an adequately fast 15w wired charging solution. Despite being launched back in 2021, Samsung has updated the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite to Android 13, allowing users to still get at least a year’s worth of security updates with it.

 

Xiaomi Pad 5 – Php 882 for 18 months

Those looking for a powerful tablet that does not break the bank have an excellent choice with the Xiaomi Pad 5. This mid-range tablet comes with a flagship-grade Snapdragon 860 processor, and an 11-inch 120hz display with stylus support, making it a very solid choice for students who want to showcase their creative side. The Pad 5 gets a decent camera setup–13-megapixel for the back, and 8-megapixel for the front–along with a fast UFS 3.1 storage so that users can access their files easily.

For more information and details on how to purchase these affordable gadgets, visit the Home Credit app. Download it through the Google Play Store or at the Apple App store.