Whether you’re in school or heading off to college, the new education year is approaching, meaning it’s time to find the best back to school deals.
Whether you’re looking for a laptop for creative work, a tablet for notes in lectures, a backpack to carry it all around in, or are just looking for a treat for yourself, there are loads of deals available at all the major retailers.
Don’t worry, you won’t need to search them yourself though, as we’re rounded up our favorite back to school deals here, from laptop and tablet deals from Apple, Microsoft, HP, & Dell alongside other great savings on printers, software, headphones and more.
It’s worth remembering though, that many of the biggest tech brands (including Apple, Dell, and Microsoft) offer their own student discount programs for those in education, or working in education. That means that there may be cheaper options available just by logging in with your student or employee credentials – something to consider.
Student laptop deals
Apple’s latest MacBook Air with the M2 chip is out, but the M1 version has gotten a little easier on the wallet as a result. You can get the M1 MacBook Air, Apple’s most portable laptop, for under $900 – making it Apple’s cheapest laptop available today.
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Dell’s 15.6-inch laptop offers a super fast M.2 SSD with 128GB of space, a full-size keyboard, and Windows 11 for an impressive price. It even has USB-A, a rarity these days, alongside an SD card reader and an HDMI port for presentations.
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Save $101 – Looking for an affordable laptop? How about a HP Chromebook for less than $100? Chromebooks are cloud-based, meaning there’s only 32GB of onboard storage, but if you’re using Google Docs, Drive, Photos, and Meet, then you’ll struggle to find something comparable at this price.
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Student tablet deals
Apple’s iPad Air is now closer to the iPad Pro in terms of functionality, offering the same M1 chip found in Apple’s laptops, too. While $50 isn’t a huge discount, Apple is also offering up to $150 in a gift card when purchased – meaning you could treat yourself to some AirPods or any number of apps.
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Save $330 – Can’t decide between a laptop and a tablet? Have both with this Surface Pro 7+, which offers more than 12-inches of screen at QHD resolution, Windows 11, and 128GB of storage that can be expanded with an SD card. You can save over $300, too.
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Student software deals
Adobe Creative Cloud, the company’s umbrella term for a wealth of professional-grade applications, is discounted by 60% for students. That means for just under 20 dollars a month, you can get access to Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Acrobat Pro, Illustrator, Audition, and plenty more.
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Microsoft 365 incorporates all of the tech giant’s best productivity software, meaning it includes email through Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and plenty more. While the basic student option is free, the ‘A3’ membership allows for installation on multiple devices and lets users use Publisher or Access on PC, too.
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Printer deals
While many of us work digitally, there’s something to be said for printing our a hard copy of your work – especially if that’s how it needs to be submitted. With that in mind, this Canon PIXMA printer offers wireless printing on two sides of a page, while also supporting printing straight from your phone or tablet.
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If you’re looking for an easy-to-use printer, this Canon PIXMA has a clear, easy to read OLED display and works well with normal paper and photo paper. It’s also impressively compact, and works wirelessly, too.
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Student gadget deals
What’s student accommodation without some music? If you’re looking to get the party started, the Google Nest Mini smart speaker is less than $30 at Walmart (black version only).
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If you’re looking for a pair of powerful headphones, look no further than the Solo 3s from Beats. Not only do they offer 40 hours of battery with quick charging, but they’re comfortable and offer spatial audio support. They’re also $50 off at Best Buy, and come with up to 6 months of Apple Music and Apple News+, as well as 3 months of Apple TV+
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Science kits & microscopes
Whether it’s creating a homemade volcano or growing crystals, this science kit from Amazon is available at 35% off and is both educational and fun.
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This microscope kit is ideal for learning at home, with six different magnification settings that reach up to 2000x. With dual illumination and a phone adapter, too, it’s easier than ever to make science accessible.
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