Back to school season is finally here. If you’re looking to pick up all the essentials for your classes this fall, look no further.
Apart from school supplies and stationery, tech for remote learning has become all the more necessary since the pandemic, so there are some 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, six months of Disney+ with select PCs and monitors
- HP – Up to 40% off
- Kohl’s – Back to College Sale
- Lenovo – Save extra 8% (Student and teacher discount)
- Microsoft – 10% off for students, students get Office 365 for free
- OnePlus – 10% off for students or teachers
- Samsung – Free Galaxy Buds 2 with Z Fold 4 and Flip 4, discounts on Galaxy Watch 4 5, Galaxy Watch 5 Pro and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
- Staples – Discounts on laptops and tech accessories
- Target – 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.
Apple AirPods Pro
Walmart has the lowest price on the AirPods Pro with MagSafe charging case at the moment.
Samsung The Frame 2022
The Frame 2022 doubles as a digital art frame, and it’s $600 off for the 55in model at Best Buy, slightly beating the official Samsung Store where ther RRP is $1499.
You’ll love its matte QLED display, Art Mode and Tizen smart platform.
Fitbit Versa 4
The Fitbit Versa 4 has only just come out but Best Buy has a very good $80 saving.
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 (2022)
Best Buy has an excellent Black Friday deal on the Surface Pro 8, offering $450 off the 256GB model. If you don’t mind not having the latest model, this is a great choice.
LG Gram 16 (2022)
The LG Gram 16 is an excellent lightweight laptop that will serve you well. This huge discount makes the 2022 model significantly more affordable.
Motorola Edge Plus
A $1,000 phone for $500? That’s a no-brainer
Dyson V15 Detect Absolute
The V15 Detect is Dyson’s flagship cordless, featuring its green laser and piezo sensor. We’d recommend the V15 Detect – especially at this price. Dyson also has a $100 off deal on the same model, which is worth a look if this one sells out.
PowerXL 10QT dual basket
This large air fryer has two 5QT drawers you can use separately for the ultimate in cooking convenience. This is a great way to get a lot of air frying power for a budget-friendly price.
Amazon Echo Buds (2nd gen)
Amazon’s second-gen true wireless earbuds are smaller, better-sounding and have active noise cancellation. If you want Alexa in your ears, they’re a top buy. Read our Echo Buds (2nd gen) review for more info.
You must be an Amazon Prime member to get this deal.
See our dedicated Back to School section for additional buying advice, deals and tech recommendations for students.
Author: Dominic Preston, Deputy Editor
Tech Advisor's Deputy Editor, Dom covers everything that runs on electricity, from phones and laptops to wearables, audio, gaming, smart home, and streaming - plus he's a regular fixture on the Tech Advisor YouTube channel.