Getting ready to head back to school or college? No doubt you’ve got a shopping list of essentials you need to check off before the semester starts. A good laptop, a decent pair of headphones, or even a new iPad are all great buys.
Of course, such tech comes with a significant outlay, which is why I’ve been scanning through all the top retailers to find the best discounts this week. Best Buy, Walmart, and Amazon all have ‘back-to-school’ sales ongoing right now, but with thousands of items on sale, it can be tricky to find the true bargains.
Below, you’ll find sections for laptops, headphones, appliances, and other tech. I’ve focused on college students here (who tend to need the most tech), but there are a few great options here for younger kids too. A Chromebook, for example, is a fantastic low-cost laptop for kids just starting out.
Alongside a selection of this week’s best deals, I’ve also included an overview of today’s sales at the relevant retailers, including links. See these below.
Back-to-school sales: quick links
Amazon: cheap appliances, smart home, stationery, and essentials
Adorama: education discounts on cameras, monitors, printers
Apple: up to $150 off MacBooks and iPads
Best Buy: discounts on laptops, headphones, TVs, and more
BackMarket: cheap MacBooks, iPads, and tablets
Dell: cheap laptops with exclusive student discounts
HP: up to 65% off laptops, desktops, monitors, peripherals
Lenovo: 10% extra off for students
Staples: discounts on stationery, office furniture, supplies
Walmart: essentials, backpacks, headphones, tablets
