ASUS AI Laptops & Gaming Devices: 5 Smart Picks for Students This Back-to-School 2025

Back-to-school season is in full swing, and ASUS is giving students more reasons to gear up with smart, powerful, and stylish laptops. Whether you’re deep into academic grind or slipping in a little gaming on the side, ASUS has something built for every type of student this 2025. From thin and light AI laptops to serious gaming machines and even a handheld PC console, this list rounds up the best ASUS tech made for students, bundled with must-have accessories to complete the experience.

Here’s your list of value-for-money, AI-ready, and student-friendly devices you should check out while the #ASUSNewTechNewClass promo is on (until September 30, 2025).

1. Vivobook S16 – The Thin and Light AI Laptop for the Long Haul

If you need an AI laptop that can match your productivity without breaking your back or the bank, the Vivobook S16 delivers. Powered by the Snapdragon X processor with a dedicated NPU, this laptop offers up to 32 hours of battery life, making it a beast for long study sessions and project deadlines.

It’s also incredibly slim at just 1.59 cm and weighs around 1.74kg, so carrying it around campus won’t be a hassle. You’re also getting premium aluminum alloy design and a large 16” display. A productivity laptop that’s also stylish? This is what a best laptop for students looks like.

Bundle Includes:
✔️ ASUS Marshmallow Mouse (MD100)
✔️ Exclusive ASUS Backpack
✔️ Lifetime Office Home + 1Y Microsoft 365 Basic
✔️ 2-Year International Warranty + 1-Year Accidental Damage

Starts at PHP 50,995

2. Vivobook 16 – Budget AI Laptop with a Big Screen

Looking for an affordable AI laptop? The Vivobook 16 is your guy. It features the same powerful Snapdragon X processor but starts at a lower price point. You’re still getting up to 27 hours of battery life and a large 16” display, perfect for multitasking, research, and even Netflix when the studying’s done.

It’s the value-for-money laptop that gives you all the AI benefits without going over budget.

Starts at PHP 45,995

3. ASUS Gaming V16 – The Game-Ready Productivity Powerhouse

Yes, you can have both gaming and academics in one machine. The ASUS Gaming V16 is built with Intel® Core™ 5 processor and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, making it a solid pick for students who need performance for creative tasks and playtime.

It’s just 1.8cm thin and under 2kg, rare for a gaming laptop. Plus, the 16″ WUXGA 144Hz display gives that immersive edge for both work and play. It’s your gaming laptop that also doubles as a productivity tool.

Bundle Includes:
✔️ TUF Gaming M4 Air Mouse (P307)
✔️ Exclusive ASUS Backpack
✔️ 3-Month PC Game Pass
✔️ 2-Year International Warranty + 1-Year Accidental Damage

Starts at PHP 56,995

4. TUF Gaming Series – Tough, Cool, and Built for Battle

If you’re into long gaming sessions or video rendering, the TUF Gaming series is the smart pick. With up to AMD Ryzen 9 and NVIDIA RTX 40-series configurations, these laptops don’t just handle games. They crush multitasking, editing, and other GPU-intensive workloads too.

They’re designed to stay cool and durable, with military-grade toughness. Perfect for the daily wear and tear of school and gaming life.

Bundle Includes:
✔️ TUF Gaming M4 Air Mouse (P307)
✔️ Exclusive ASUS Backpack
✔️ 3-Month PC Game Pass
✔️ 2-Year International Warranty + 1-Year Accidental Damage

Starts at PHP 65,995

5. ROG Ally RC71L – Your Portable Gaming + Study Companion

The ROG Ally isn’t just a handheld gaming device. It’s also a full-on PC console that runs Windows 11. That means it can run productivity apps like Office, browsers, and even light creative tools when docked. But when you’re done, just unplug and game anywhere.

Perfect for students who need flexibility. Study during the day, game at night. And yes, it’s included in the promo.

Bundle Includes:
✔️ ROG Cetra True Wireless Earbuds (White)
✔️ 2-Year International Warranty + 1-Year Accidental Damage

Starts at PHP 30,995

Special Mention: ASUS Marshmallow Mouse MD100

Small, colorful, and easy to carry, the ASUS Marshmallow Mouse (MD100) is part of every Vivobook student bundle. It’s lightweight, quiet, and stylish, with antibacterial surface protection and up to 12 months of battery life. You can even swap the top shell for a new color.

Free with select Vivobook laptops this Back-to-School 2025.

Make the Smart Student Choice
This 2025, ASUS isn’t just selling laptops. They’re making intelligence accessible. Whether you need an AI laptop, a budget productivity machine, a gaming rig, or a handheld hybrid, ASUS has it bundled, protected, and ready to roll.