5 best Asus laptops to buy under Rs 40,000 in India

Asus, the fifth-largest PC brand in the world, has created a niche for itself. With its uber-popular range of gaming PCs under the ROG brand and creator-friendly laptops under the ProArt series, the company has done everything right to set itself apart. It also knows how to capture the consumer segment with its Vivobook range of laptops, which often tend to be priced under Rs 40,000.

If you are a student or looking for a work laptop that helps you get things done under Rs 40,000, Asus has an excellent lineup in this price segment. In fact, you can find an Asus Vivobook under Rs 40,000 with a 13th Gen Intel Core processor. So, if you are in the market for a laptop with a budget under Rs 40,000 then here are the best Asus laptops that you should look at.

5 best Asus laptops under Rs 40,000

There is no denying that Asus offers an excellent range of consumer and prosumer laptops under Rs 40,000 in India. And here are the five best such laptops mentioned below.

1. Asus Vivobook 15X K3504VAB-NJ322WS 

2. Asus Vivobook 15 

 ALSO READ: 5 Asus laptops that will take care of all your personal computing needs

3. Asus E1404FA AMD Ryzen 3 Laptop 

4. Asus Vivobook 16 X1605VAB-MB322WS 

5. Asus E410KA-EK001W

1. Asus Vivobook 15X K3504VAB-NJ322WS:

Just a penny shy of Rs 40,000, the Asus Vivobook 15X K3504VAB-NJ322WS is the best laptop you can buy from Asus in this price segment. It offers an excellent 15.6-inch Full HD LED-backlit panel that delivers true-to-life colours and is paired with clearer audio through SonicMaster technology.  

Under the hood is 8GB of RAM, 512GB SSD storage, and a 13th Gen Intel Core i3-1315U processor with integrated UHD graphics. There is also a healthy selection of ports including one USB 2.0, one USB 3.2 Type-C, two USB 3.2, and one HDMI port. It also supports Wi-Fi 802.11ax, and Bluetooth 5.3, a 42Wh battery, a 720p HD camera, and a backlit keyboard.

2. Asus Vivobook 15

Another laptop that comes close to being the best in this segment is the Vivobook 15 with its 15.6-inch FHD display, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD storage, and Intel Core i3-1215U processor with integrated Intel UHD graphics.

It runs Windows 11 Home with included Microsoft Office Home & Student 2021 and weighs only 1.7kg. In terms of ports, there is one USB 2.0, one USB 3.2 Type-C, two USB 3.2, and one HDMI port. With Wi-Fi 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.3, 720p webcam, 3.5mm headphone jack, backlit keyboard, and Asus SonicMaster sound, this is another well-rounded laptop.

3. Asus E1404FA AMD Ryzen 3

While Asus Vivobook 15X and Vivobook 15 are Intel-powered, there is a Ryzen-powered laptop from Asus that is another excellent laptop priced at Rs 35,990. The Asus E1404FA AMD Ryzen 3 Laptop comes with a 14-inch FHD display, Ryzen 3 processor with integrated AMD Radeon graphics, 8GB RAM, and 512GB SSD storage.

At 1.38kg, this is an extremely lightweight laptop that does not skimp on ports. There is one USB 2.0, one USB 3.2 Type-C, one USB 3.2 Type-A, and one HDMI port. The value proposition is excellent with this model.

4. Asus Vivobook 16 X1605VAB-MB322WS

Sometimes screen real estate is everything and if a 15-inch display isn’t enough then the Vivobook 16 X1605VAB-MB322WS. This is a 16-inch laptop with a 16:10 aspect ratio that is better suited for work.

ALSO READ: Asus Zenbook 14 OLED launched with a 3K display, on-board AI and more

It relies on an Intel Core i3-1215U processor with integrated Intel UHD graphics, 8GB RAM, and 512GB RAM, and runs Windows 11 Home. The laptop offers 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A, and one HDMI port. At 1.88kg, it is heavier than most other Asus models and if you are going to be on the move a lot then this can put stress on your back.

5. Asus E410KA-EK001W

If you are looking to spend under Rs 25,000 then Asus E410KA-EK001W would be an apt choice. It has a 14-inch Full HD display, 4GB of RAM, 256GB storage, and an Intel Celeron processor. The laptop runs Windows 11 operating system, weighs only 1.3kg and is ideal for everyday use. Other features include one USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-C), one USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A), one USB 2.0 (Type-A), and one HDMI port.

While the above laptops are the best consumer laptops money can buy under Rs 40,000, Asus also makes the best laptops for gaming. If you are in the market for the best Asus gaming laptops, then here are the models that you can consider across different price segments.

1. Asus TUF Gaming F15 FX506HF-HN024WS 

2. Asus TUF Gaming F17 

3. Asus ROG Zephyrus G15 

4. Asus 15 ROG Strix AMD Ryzen 7 

5. Asus TUF AMD Ryzen 9 Gaming Laptop

Regardless of the laptops you buy above, Asus offers a lot of value and performance across different price segments. It stands out as a major brand in the performance and gaming segment but the laptops from the brand in the value and consumer segment are equally capable.