[2026 Edition] What are the best calculators for the board exam takers? Whether you are taking engineering, architecture, or other courses, here are the top recommendations from the Pass the Board Exam team.
This post is referenced from the guide book, Outsmart the Board Exam, by Engr. Rucel Britanico Virata.
PRC Approved: Best Calculators for Board Exam Takers – 2026 Edition
- Canon F-789SGA Version 1 (with Transparent Casing)
- Casio Fx-570MS
- Karce KC-S991 (with Transparent Casing)
- Olympia ES-570ES Plus (with Transparent Casing)
- Sharp EL-W531TH-WH (with Transparent Casing)
Popular Calculators Not Approved by the PRC (with Graphics)
- Canon F-789SGA Version 2 (aka Canon V2)
- Casio Fx-991 ES Plus & Fx-991 ES, Fx-991 EX, Fx-991 MS
- Canon F-789SGA Version 1 (Opaque Casing/ Non-Transparent)
- Sharp EL-W531TH (Opaque Casing/ Non-Transparent)
- Sharp EL-W506X and EL-W506
Official List of PRC Approved Calculators (with Graphics)
Canon Calculators
Smart Choice: Canon F-789SGA Version 1 (with Transparent Casing)
Casio Calculators
Smart Choice: Casio Fx-570MS
Karce Calculators
Smart Choice: Karce KC-S991 (with Transparent Casing)
Sharp Calculators
Smart Choice: Sharp EL-W531TH-WH (with Transparent Casing)
Hewlett-Packard, Citizen, Texas Instruments, Aurora, Porpo, and Taksun Calculators
Final Note from the author
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-Engr. Rucel Britanico Virata, author – Outsmart the Board Exam
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