Amazon is channeling that nervous energy we have for the next chapter of our schooling lives and has presented tons of items on sale to help us get ready for the new school year. Whether you need a laptop for homework or a mini fridge for the dorm, Amazon will have it and have it on sale.
Laptops
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Asus Vivobook Go — $190, was $230:
This is one of the absolute cheapest laptops you can get for going back to school, with a 15.6-inch screen, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage. It might not be powerful enough for running tons of software or storing sensitive files locally, but it’s perfect for students who mainly need to take notes, watch YouTube tutorials, and write essays. It’s also cheap enough that you can throw it in your backpack without worrying too much.*
Asus TUF Gaming A15 — $1,290, was $1,700:
This is a considerably more powerful laptop from Asus, perfect for some after-class gaming. It comes with 16GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, an RTX 4070 graphics card, and an AMD Ryzen 7 processor. You’ll see everything on its 15.6-inch FHD screen that refreshes at 144Hz. The backlit keyboard gives it a gamer aesthetic and makes it easy to find your keys in darkened lecture halls. If you want a laptop that can handle notetaking, software, and entertainment in one device, consider this gaming laptop deal.*
Apple MacBook Pro (M3) — $1,399, was $1,599:
Apple and MacBook deals are always highly sought after but rarely found, especially on new products. This latest MacBook Pro has a 14.2-inch liquid retina screen, an all-day 22-hour battery life, and is ready for Apple Intelligence when it launches this fall. This version comes with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. It’s important to note that this is the MacBook Pro with the standard M3 chip, not the M3 Pro or M3 Max chips.
Tablets
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Apple iPad 10 A14 — $300, was $349:
Surprisingly, one of the most affordable tablet deals we’re finding is also one of the most sought after: an Apple iPad. This version of the Apple iPad 10 has 64GB of storage and a Wi-Fi connection. It has a 10.9-inch liquid retina display, fun color options, and incredible battery performance. Its previous price of $449 made it difficult to recommend, but the recent price cut makes it a much better value.*
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ — $870, was $1,000:
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ sits in the middle of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9, S9 Plus, and S9 Ultra lineup, offering a good balance of power and price. It has a 12.4-inch 1600p AMOLED screen, IP68 dust and water resistance rating, Wi-Fi 7 capabilities, and comes with the S Pen stylus at no extra charge. This version has 256GB of storage.*
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 — $1,185, was $1,600:
The Microsoft Surface Pro 9 is a powerful tablet that can be transformed into a laptop with a type-cover keyboard. This configuration has a 12th Gen Intel Evo i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and a 13-inch 1920p display that refreshes up to 120Hz.
TVs
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Vizio 24-inch D-Series 1080p Smart TV — $140, was $160:
If you need a very small TV for your dorm or tiny bedroom, this Vizio is a good bet. At only 24-inches, it has features like Auto Gaming Mode and easy casting features.*
40-inch Amazon Fire TV 2-Series — $190, was $250:
Amazon’s Fire TV 2-Series is best for casual entertainment in small to mid-sized rooms. Watch 1080p programming with Alexa as your voice-activated guide. It also has an easy Bluetooth connection for headphones.*
Samsung 55-inch Class QLED 4K Q60D — $698, was $798:
One of the best QLED TV deals you can find for a large dorm or off-campus house, Samsung’s Q60D brings a quality 4K picture with 4K upscaling. It has a slim design and access to the Samsung Gaming Hub for console-free cloud gaming.
Audio
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Apple AirPods 2 — $80, was $129:
These retro Apple AirPods 2nd Gen with the lightning charging case are marked down to a sub-$100 price. They’re comfortable to wear and have a sound profile that most people will like.*
Bose QuietComfort 35 II — $309, was $349:
These headphones emphasize a comfortable fit and active noise cancellation to help you study and stay focused. They feature an ‘Action button’ that allows you to control Alexa or adjust noise cancellation levels.*
Apple AirPods Max — $450, was $549:
Apple’s take on over-the-ear headphones, the AirPods Max offer excellent ANC for quiet study and a killer transparency mode for hearing your surroundings. They feel strong and sturdy, have excellent music quality, and work well in calls and Zoom meetings.
Other
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Frigidaire Retro Mini Fridge Cooler — $28, was $50:
Keep your beverages and skincare products cool on the go with this Freon-free mini fridge. It holds up to 6 cans or 4 Liters of stuff and is portable with a handle on top.*
