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Rule your school this Fall with the smartest tech deals guaranteed to ensure you are a class act!
Even if you aren’t a student heading
back to school
, ’tis the season to splurge on some necessities and upgrade your tech, including tablets for your commute, microphones for your work-from-home setup and staple electronics, including laptops, monitors and printers.
Of course, tech isn’t the only back-to-school category to add to your shopping list. We put together a guide of the
best backpacks
,
dorm essentials
and
apparel and shoes that are trending on TikTok
(the gold standard for this year’s back-to-school season).
Get schooled on the 23 best deals we’ve found to help to propel you to the head of the class below because saving money is always the right answer.
Laptops
Acer Aspire 5 Slim Laptop
, $347 (originally $399.99)
The
Acer Aspire 5 Slim Laptop
is a more affordable portable option, is notebook-slim and is Alexa-compatible on its PC build. Plus, you’ll save a little more than $50 off for its back-to-school deal.
buy now
2020 Apple MacBook Air Laptop 13″
, $899 (originally $999)
When MacBooks go on sale, you run.
I’ve had my
Macbook Air
for five years now and it’s still going strong. It’s wonderful to toss in your backpack, too.
buy now
HP Laptop 15t-dw300
, $449.99 (originally $599.99)
If you’re looking for a new PC to buy,
HP’s Laptop 15t-dw300
is part of
HP’s wonderful back-to-school sale
happening now. Its Fast Charge Technology and customizable, sleek colors are a wonderful addition, too.
buy now
Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5 13″
, $329.99 (originally $429.99)
As one of the slimmest on the market,
Lenovo’s Chromebook Flex
is a quality laptop that’s currently on sale for $100 off. And, the 2-in-1 laptop features a keyboard and a touchscreen for productive study sessions.
buy now
ASUS VivoBook 15″ Thin and Light Laptop
, $399.99 (originally $419.99)
For less than $400, you can’t go wrong with
ASUS’ VivoBook Laptop
. As its name suggests, it’s thin and light and compatible with Google Classroom for the new school year.
buy now
Tablets
Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet
, $99.99 (originally $149.99)
With so many tablets available to shop, snagging one for less than $100 is a steal.
Amazon’s Fire HD 10 Tablet
is discounted now, featuring access to Spotify, YouTube, Netflix and more.
buy now
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 10.4″
, $269.99 (originally $349.99)
Although I’ve graduated from college, I am still in awe of the beautiful notes you can create with a tablet and a smartpen.
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab
allows you to do exactly that and more. With $80 off, it’s one to purchase.
buy now
Apple 2020 Apple iPad
, $299 (originally $329)
An iPad for just shy of $300? Yes, please. Classic and built to last,
Apple’s 2020 iPad
is great for an extra study screen or reading on your work commute.
buy now
Pritom Android 10″ Tablet
, $102.95 (originally $119.95)
Pritom’s Android 10″ Tablet
delivers vivid graphics, a trustworthy battery and a sleek composure for study needs and more.
buy now
Headphones
Omen by HP Mindframe Prime Headset
, $104.99 (originally $149.99)
I’m not a big over-the-ear headphone person, but
Omen by HP’s Mindframe Prime Headset
is a sleek look that seems great for listening to music while taking notes.
buy now
Apple AirPods with Charging Case
, $113.99 (originally $159)
Everyone boasts about
Apple’s AirPods
for listening to podcasts and going on the treadmill, but they’re equally as great for school. From listening to classical study music after class to playing your favorite playlist during gym class, they’re a staple to steal during its sale.
buy now
Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones
, $129.99 (originally $199.95)
Beats are known for their high-grade performance and comfortable wear, and its
Solo3 pair
is no different. The sleek headband is a plus, too.
buy now
Bose QuietComfort 35 Wireless Headphones II
, $249 (originally $299)
Bose’s QuietComfort 35 Wireless Headphones II
are more of a premier-grade set, but are perfect if you’re video editing, working on projects or simply want a quality pair for use outside of class.
buy now
Beats New Studio Noise-Cancelling Ear Buds
, $129.95 (originally $149.95)
If you’re not particularly keen on over-the-ear headphones, Beats’ all-new
Studio Noise-Cancelling Ear Buds
are comfortable, deliver quality sound and come with a space-saving carrying case.
buy now
Printers
HP OfficeJet Pro All-in-One Printer with 12 Months Free Ink
, $219.99
As one of your desk’s staples, the
HP OfficeJet Pro All-in-One Printer
is built to last. Plus, you won’t have to worry about purchasing ink for your entire school year (and then some)!
buy now
HP DeskJet All-in-One Printer with 6 Months Free Ink
, $109.99
More affordable than HP’s OfficeJet is its
DeskJet All-in-One Printer
. If you love the clean look of white printers, you’ll also enjoy half a year’s worth of free ink.
buy now
Kodak Dock Plus Portable Instant Photo Printer
, $134.99 (originally $159.99)
Not your traditional printer per se, but
Kodak’s Dock Plus Portable Instant Photo Printer
is one of that lesser-thought-about tech that you’ll constantly use. From capturing college memories to developing photos on a pinch for frames, it’s one to shop for.
buy now
Desk Essentials
Elgato Wave 3 USB Microphone
, $147.80 (originally $159.99)
I’ve had
Elgato’s Wave 3 USB Microphone
for more than a year now, and it’s changed the school-from-home game for me. With an onslaught of Zoom meetings, it’s great for conferencing for class and recording for projects.
buy now
Selfila Video Conference Dimmable LED Ring Light for Laptop
, $19.99 (originally $29.99)
My desk is situated behind a window, which means I have
horrible
glares during video chats. For less than $20, I rode myself of that issue and feel like I’m in a studio for my 30-minute work meetings with this
clip-on ring light
.
It’s USB-compatible, so make sure you have the proper plug and are careful with the thin wire.
buy now
Urmust Desk Cell Phone Holder
, $8.99 (originally $14.99)
This
desk cell phone holder
is propped at the corner of my desk and hasn’t moved for three years. It’s unbeatable for checking the time during work breaks and is a problem-solver for FaceTime calls (no more “propping” someone up).
buy now
HP Wireless Mouse 220
, $10.99 (originally $16.99)
Some people prefer a
mouse
, and that’s okay. HP has a modern-looking one for less than $15 in honor of the back-to-school season.
buy now
Hiearcool USB-C Hub
, $24.99 (originally $35.99)
I’m not all too techy, but a
USB-C hub
saved my life. Here’s why: I can plug in my ring light, phone charger, USB microphone and more with this nifty tool that hangs behind my desk. Yeah, it’s that good.
buy now
Ubotie Retro Typewriter Keyboard and Optical Mouse
, $40.99 (originally $45.99)
I’ve been seeing these
click-clack keyboards
all over TikTok, and they’re just too cute. I mean, c’mon, you feel like you’re in a ’60s show and feel like you’re more productive. Plus, it’s practical to have a keyboard, anyway.
buy now
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