Back to school season is nearly upon us. If you’re looking to pick up all the essentials before classes start in the fall, look no further.
Apart from school supplies and stationery, tech for remote learning has become all the more necessary since the pandemic, so we’re expecting big savings from budget Chromebooks all the way up to premium devices like MacBooks and Surface Laptops.
Look out for Back to School sales directly from manufacturers too. Apple is giving away gift cards on top of its educational discounts on Macs and iPads, while Microsoft, HP, Dell, and Lenovo all have student discount programs with up to 40% off.
Samsung‘s back-to-school sale includes free headphones, while OnePlus has 10% off for both students and teachers without any voucher codes. Adobe also has over 60% off its Creative Cloud All Apps plan for education.
Those are just a few deals worth noting, but we’ve outlined all the biggest sales below – along with the top tech deals for students across major US retailers such as Walmart, Target, Amazon, Best Buy and more.
Not in the US? We’re separately looking at the
best back-to-school deals across top UK retailers.
Which retailers are running Back to School sales?
- Adobe – Save 60% on Creative Cloud
- Amazon – Discounts on school supplies, fashion and electronics
- Apple Back to School Sale – Free gift cards up to $150, 20% off AppleCare+
- Best Buy – Discounts across laptops, monitors, headphones & more
- Decluttr – Up to $150 off refurbished smartphones
- Dell – Up to 50% off
- HP – Up to 40% off
- Kohl’s – Back to College Sale with 20% off with code FAMILYSHOP (ends 31 July)
- Lenovo – Save extra 5% (Student and teacher discount)
- Newegg – Up to 70% off monitors, laptops, tablets and other electricals
- Microsoft – 10% off for students, students get Office 365 for free
- OnePlus – 10% off for students or teachers
- Samsung – Free Galaxy Buds 2 with S22 Ultra or Tab S8 Ultra, discounts on Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Buds
- Staples – Discounts on laptops and tech accessories
- Target – $70 off AirPods Pro, laptops starting at $339.99, tablets starting at $49.99
- Walmart – Deals across laptops, TV, school supplies and more. See our full guide to Walmart+ to save on delivery
The best Back to School & College deals in the US right now
Below we’ve highlighted some of the best Back to School offers on right now.
Best US Deals
Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 (13.3-inch OLED)
1
From: Amazon
Was: $429.99
Now:
$387
(10% off)
Another twist on the Lenovo Duet tablet Chromebook, this version includes a 1080p OLED screen, about the best you’ll find on a Chromebook. Support should last until 2028.
Apple AirPods Pro
2
From: Amazon US
Was: $249
Now:
$179.99
($70 off)
Amazon has the lowest price on the AirPods Pro at the moment.
Fitbit Charge 5
3
From: Amazon US
Was: $179.95
Now:
$118.24
(21% off)
The Fitbit Charge 5 tracker now has more than $60 off on Amazon!
Google Nest Mini (2nd generation)
4
From: Walmart
Was: $49
Now:
$27.95
($21 off)
Walmart has cut its price on the Nest Mini, which is now under $30.
HP Pavilion 24
5
From: HP
Was: $1,099.99
Now:
$899.99
(18% off)
The HP Pavilion 24 comes with a Core i5-11500T, GeForce MX 350, 16GB RAM, a 256GB NVMe SSD, and a 1TB 7200 HDD. The 23.8-inch display is capable of 1920×1080 resolution and the whole set-up comes with a built-in webcam and decently powerful speakers. Perfect for that new home office upgrade you’ve been looking for, and a great price for a computer that comes with a monitor baked right in.
Fitbit Inspire 2
6
From: Amazon US
Was: $99.95
Now:
$69.95
($30 off)
Amazon always has great offers on Fitbits, and currently, it has $30 off the Inspire 2. The fitness tracker comes in a choice of three colours, is swim-proof and, right now, boasts a free year’s access to Fitbit Premium.
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook (13.3-inch)
7
From: Amazon
Was: $999.99
Now:
$902.39
(10% off)
With a 4K OLED screen and a Core i5 processor, this Chromebook may have too much muscle for just web browsing, but the decent discount makes it attractive. Support runs out in June 2028.
Samsung UN60TU7000 60in 4K TV
8
From: Walmart
Was: $598
Now:
$498
($100 off)
This Samsung TV has $100 off from Walmart, and comes with 4K UHD resolution, auto game mode, a sleek design and all the entertainment apps you need.
Lenovo 11in Chromebook Flex Laptop
9
From: Amazon
Was: $189
Now:
$169
(11% off)
Grab a 2-in-1 Chromebook from Amazon for just $169.
Fitbit Luxe
10
From: Amazon US
Was: $149.95
Now:
$96
($54 off)
See our dedicated
Back to School section for additional buying advice, deals and tech recommendations for students.