ASUS Unleashes Second Wave of Back-to-School Deals: Up to 50% Off Through September 10
KEY POINTS
- Savings for everyone: Save up to C$2,650 on laptops, desktops, and Chromebooks through September 10
- Half-price headliner: Special deals hit 50% off, led by the Vivobook 16 at C$699
- Gaming deals: ROG and TUF Gaming with up to C$1,200 off, from the flagship Zephyrus G16 to a C$1,199 TUF Gaming F17
- Something at every price: Chromebooks from C$229, big-screen laptops under C$1,000, and the ProArt GoPro Edition (PX13) creator flagship at its lowest price of the season
TORONTO, Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ASUS today launched the second and biggest wave of its Back-to-School season, running August 21 through September 10 on the ASUS Store and at participating retailers. The second wave brings deeper discounts across nearly every category, from half-price laptops to ROG and TUF Gaming rigs, Chromebooks, and desktops. Highlighted below are the top offers, organized by who they’re for.
Deals for Everyone: Up to 50% Off and C$2,650 Off Through September 10
Available at the ASUS Store, with select models also available at partner retailers:
ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1607QA-CB51-CB)
Was: C$1,399 | Now: C$699 – Save C$700 (50% off) – ASUS Store and Best Buy
Copilot+ PC with the Snapdragon X processor, 16-inch display, 8GB of RAM, 256GB SSD, and up to 27 hours of battery life, all at half price. Ideal for anyone heading back to class on a budget.
ASUS ProArt GoPro Edition (PX13) (HN7306EAC-DB91T-CA)
Was: C$6,649.99 | Now: C$3,999 – Save C$2,650.99 (40% off) – ASUS Store and Best Buy
Flagship convertible creator machine with a 3K OLED touchscreen, AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor, a massive 128GB of unified memory, and a 1TB SSD. Workstation-class rendering and local AI in a 1.4kg body, the deepest cut of the entire season. Ideal for professional creators and AI developers.
ASUS Zenbook DUO (UX8406CA-DS91T-CA)
Was: C$2,699.99 | Now: C$1,999 – Save C$700.99 (26% off) – ASUS Store and Best Buy
Dual 14-inch OLED touchscreens, Intel Core Ultra 9 285H processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD for true multi-screen portability. Ideal for professionals and content creators who work across screens.
ASUS Zenbook A14 (UX3407QA-DS52-CA)
Was: C$1,499.99 | Now: C$999 – Save C$500.99 (33% off) – ASUS Store, Best Buy and Memory Express
Under 1kg with up to 32 hours of battery life, a stunning OLED display, the Snapdragon X processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD, now under C$1,000. Ideal for commuters and students always on the move.
ASUS Vivobook 18 (M1807HA-SS71-CA)
Was: C$1,499.99 | Now: C$999 – Save C$500.99 (33% off) – ASUS Store and Best Buy
Massive 18-inch display with the AMD Ryzen 7 260 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. Desktop-class screen space without the desk. Ideal for students and families who want one big screen for everything.
ASUS Zenbook S14 (UX5406SA-DH71T-CB)
Was: C$2,199.99 | Now: C$1,799 – Save C$400.99 (18% off) – ASUS Store and Best Buy
Stunning 14-inch 3K 120Hz OLED display, Intel Core Ultra 7 256V processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD in a 1.2cm-thin Ceraluminum body. Ideal for professionals who want premium in every direction.
ASUS Zenbook S16 (UM5606GA-DS71-CA)
Was: C$3,199.99 | Now: C$2,499 – Save C$700.99 (22% off) – ASUS Store and Best Buy
16-inch 3K OLED display with the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 processor, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. A bigger canvas for creators who want elegance and horsepower in one chassis. Ideal for creators and design students.
Gaming Deals: ROG and TUF Up to C$1,200 Off
From flagship to first rig, the gaming lineup covers every budget:
ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU605CW-XS98-CB)
Was: C$6,499 | Now: C$5,299 – Save C$1,200 (18% off) – ASUS Store and Best Buy
Zephyrus G16 with a 2.5K 240Hz OLED display, Intel Core Ultra 9 285H processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, 64GB of RAM, and a 2TB SSD. Flagship gaming in a slim aluminum chassis, C$1,200 off. Ideal for gamers and creators who want no compromises.
ROG Strix G16 (G615JHR-DS74-CA)
Was: C$2,499 | Now: C$1,799 – Save C$700 (28% off) – ASUS, Best Buy and Amazon
16-inch 165Hz ROG Nebula display, Intel Core i7-14650HX processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 GPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. Esports-ready performance under C$1,800. Ideal for competitive players on a student budget.
ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX707VUR-AS53-CA)
Was: C$1,799 | Now: C$1,199 – Save C$600 (33% off) – ASUS, Best Buy and Amazon
17.3-inch 144Hz Full HD display, Intel Core 5 210H processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 GPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. Big-screen gaming at a small price. Ideal for first gaming laptops and dorm setups.
Chromebooks and Desktops from C$229
ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1400CKA-SS01-CB)
Was: C$399 | Now: C$229 – Save C$170 (43% off) – ASUS Store
14-inch Full HD display with an Intel Celeron N4500 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of eMMC storage, now under C$230. A simple, secure ChromeOS starter that shrugs off daily wear. Ideal for elementary students and first laptops.
ASUS Chromebook CM14 (CM1405CM4A-BB02-CB)
Was: C$499 | Now: C$279 – Save C$220 (44% off) – ASUS Store
14-inch Full HD anti-glare display with the MediaTek Kompanio 540 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of eMMC storage, plus a spill-resistant keyboard built for real life. Quiet, efficient ChromeOS on a budget. Ideal for younger students and everyday browsing.
ASUS Chromebook Plus CX14 (CX1405CTA-AS31T-CB)
Was: C$999 | Now: C$599 – Save C$400 (40% off) – ASUS Store
14-inch Full HD touchscreen Chromebook Plus with an Intel Core 3 N355 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage, now 40% off. Fast, simple, secure ChromeOS with built-in Google AI. Ideal for students who live in the browser.
ASUS Chromebook CX15 (CX1505CKA-DS03-CB)
Was: C$499 | Now: C$279 – Save C$220 (44% off) – ASUS Store
Spacious 15.6-inch Full HD display with an Intel Celeron N4500 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of eMMC storage, now under C$280. The household homework machine. Ideal for shared family use and younger students.
ASUS ExpertCenter D5 SFF Desktop (S500SEC-DI5161TB-CB)
Was: C$999.99 | Now: C$599 – Save C$400.99 (40% off) – ASUS Store and Best Buy
Compact tower with an Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD, now 40% off. A dependable, upgrade-friendly desktop. Ideal for home offices and small businesses.
Bundle Deal: Buy the Laptop, Get the Kit
Through September 101, exclusively on the ASUS Store, limited-time bundles pair a laptop with a full accessory kit. Pay the price of the laptop, walk away with the gear, with up to C$1,000 in bonus value on the flagship bundle. Simply select the bundle before adding the product to your cart. The full list of bundles is available here, with laptops including the Zenbook DUO, Chromebook CX1, Vivobook 16, Zephyrus G16, Zenbook A16 and much more.
AVAILABILITY
These second-wave Back-to-School offers are available from August 21 through September 10, 2026 in Canada on the ASUS Store and at participating retailers, while supplies last.
Verified students, teachers, and faculty can access exclusive education pricing with 10% off all regular-price items through the ASUS Education Store.
Exclusive Back-to-School bundles remain available through September 10, exclusively on the ASUS Store and subject to change and availability.
Ongoing deals are always available on the ASUS website.
Please contact your local ASUS representative for further information.
NOTES TO EDITORS
Back to School Deals: https://www.asus.com/ca-en/site/back-to-school/laptops-for-students/
Back to School Bundles: https://www.asus.com/ca-en/deals/bundle-deals/
ASUS Education Store: https://special-offers.asus.com/ca-en/edu/introduction/
ASUS Deals (all year round): https://www.asus.com/ca-en/deals/
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1 Offer subject to change and availability. Ends September 10, 2026.
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