Back-to-school sales 2024: 31 best deals to shop now

MacBook Air M3: from $999 @ Apple Education Store + FREE $150 Apple Gift Card
Get a free $150 Apple gift card from now through Sept. 30, 2024, when you purchase the MacBook Air M3 from the Apple Education Store. Our MacBook Air M3 review gave it a high rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. It's the Editor's Choice best overall laptop for outstanding battery life and powerful performance. If you're looking for a portable and reliable daily driver, you can't go wrong with the MacBook Air M3. 

Features: 13.6-inch (2560 x 1664) 500-nit Liquid Retina display, M3 8-core processor, 8-Core GPU, 16-core neural engine, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 1080p FaceTime HD camera, three-mic array with directional beamforming, Backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, quad-speakers with Spatial Audio support, macOS 

Gigabyte G27FC A 27' Curved Gaming Monitor: $249 $129 @ Amazon
Save 48% on the Gigabyte G27FC A Curved Gaming Monitor. It has a 27-inch (1920 x 1080) display at a 165Hz refresh rate and a 1ms response. This 1500R curvature monitor features AMD FreeSync Premium for smooth, tear-free gaming. 

Sony WH-CH520 Wireless Headphones: $59 $35 @ Amazon w/ Prime
Save $55 on Sony WH-CH520 Wireless Headphones (Cappucino) with Prime. This invite-only Prime Day deal goes live on July 16-17. You can request an invite now, and if selected, you'll receive an email with instructions on accessing this deal during Prime Day. Quantities are limited, so don't hesitate too long to smash that request invite button.

Features: 30mm drivers, Google Assistant/Siri support, built-in mic, up to 50 hours of battery life, dedicated Sony Headphones Connect App, 360 Reality Audio

MacBook Air M2: from $899 @ Apple Education Store + FREE $150 Apple Gift Card
Get a free $150 Apple Gift Card when you purchase the MacBook Air M2 at the Apple Education Store. Student pricing starts at $899. Although it's been replaced by the MacBook Air M3, the M2 MacBook Air is still one of the best laptops for students. Starting at just under $900, it's the best value MacBook you can get. 

Features: 13.6-inch 2560 x 1664 Liquid Retina 500-nit display, M2 8-core CPU, 8-Core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 1080p FaceTime camera, macOS

MacBook Air M3: from $999 @ Apple Education Store + FREE $150 Apple Gift Card
Get a free $150 Apple gift card from now through Sept. 30, 2024, when you purchase the MacBook Air M3 from the Apple Education Store. Our MacBook Air M3 review gave it a high rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. It's the Editor's Choice best overall laptop for outstanding battery life and powerful performance. If you're looking for a portable and reliable daily driver, you can't go wrong with the MacBook Air M3. 

Features: 13.6-inch (2560 x 1664) 500-nit Liquid Retina display, M3 8-core processor, 8-Core GPU, 16-core neural engine, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 1080p FaceTime HD camera, three-mic array with directional beamforming, Backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, quad-speakers with Spatial Audio support, macOS 

MacBook Pro M3: from $1,499 @ Apple Education Store + FREE $150 Apple Gift Card
Get a free $150 Apple gift card with your MacBook Pro M3 purchase at the Apple Education Store. Students, parents, educators, and faculty save $100 outright, so prices start from $1,499. Apple claims its new M3 processor is 35 percent faster than its first-generation M1 chip. Graphics performance is up 65 percent faster, so you'll notice all the subtle nuances during gameplay, from realistic lighting to shadows and reflections. 

Features: 14.2-inch (3024 x 1964) 1,000-nit 120Hz Liquid Retina XDR display, Apple M3 8-core processor, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, backlit Magic Keyboard, Touch ID, MagSafe charging

Asus ROG Strix G16 RTX 4060: $1,399 $1,289 @ Amazon
Amazon knocks $110 off the 2024 Asus ROG Strix G16 gaming laptop. Reviews agree that Asus ROG Strix laptops tend to focus more on substance over beauty; it's one mighty beast of a gaming rig with customizable RGB lighting and lengthy battery life.

Features: 16-inch (1920 x 1200) 165Hz display with Dolby Vision, Intel Core i7-13650HX 14-core CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD storage, Windows 11 Home

11" Apple iPad Air 6 (2024): $599 $549 @ Apple + FREE $100 Apple Gift Card
Lowest price! Save $50 on the 11-inch iPad Air 6 and get a free $100 Apple gift card with your purchase. The iPad Air 6 is 50% faster than the previous-gen iPad Air 5 and features landscape stereo speakers. The new iPad Air is made of 100% recycled aluminum enclosure and works with the Apple MacBook Keyboard and Apple Pencil. 

Features: 11-inch Liquid Retina display with P3 wide color,  True Tone, and anti-reflective coating, Apple M2 Chip, 128GB of storage, 12MP wide, wide camera, 12MP Ultra-wide front camera, supports Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil USB-C and Magic Keyboard

11" Apple iPad Pro M4: $999 $899 @ Apple+ FREE $100 Apple Gift Card
Lowest price! Get a free $100 Apple gift card from the Apple Education Store when you buy the iPad Pro. Students and faculty save $100 on the iPad Pro M4, so prices start from $899. The 2024 iPad Pro starts at $999 and has storage capacity options from 256GB up to 2TB. Apple's 2024 iPad Pro is the thinnest ever and, for the first time, features a state-of-the-art display called Tandem OLED, which delivers 1000 nits of full-screen brightness and up to 1,600 nits of peak brightness.

Features: 11-inch Ultra Retina XDR OLED, Apple M4 9-core chip, 256GB of storage.

Price check: Best Buy $949 w/ Plus

27" Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K Smart Monitor: $1,599 $799 @ Samsung
Save $700 on the Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K Monitor with SlimFit Camera via Samsung's Education offer. This 27-inch 5K (5,120 x 2880) 600-nit matte display provides incredible detail and accurate color representation. With DisplayPort and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, it easily connects to Windows and Mac. When you're finished getting this done, browse your favorite movies and TV shows via Smart TV Apps and the included remote control. 

HP 27h 1080p Monitor: $229 $159 @ Amazon
Save $70 on the HP 27h 27-inch FHD monitor. It has a 1920 x 1080-pixel 75Hz IPS panel, built-in dual 2W speakers and AMD FreeSync. This means you can count on smooth, fluid graphics in precise detail whether you're streaming content or gaming. 

Gigabyte G27FC A 27' Curved Gaming Monitor: $249 $199 @ Amazon
Save $20 on the Gigabyte G27FC A Curved Gaming Monitor. It has a 27-inch (1920 x 1080) display at a 165Hz refresh rate and a 1ms response. This 1500R curvature monitor features AMD FreeSync Premium for smooth, tear-free gaming. 

Dell  27" QHD Curved Monitor: $299 $249 @ Dell
Save $50 on the Dell S2722DGM Curved Gaming Monitor. This 27-inch QHD (2560 x 1440) 165Hz panel has an 1800R curvature, 165Hz refresh rate, and 2ms response time. With AMD FreeSync Premium on board, this monitor ensures sharp, distortion-free, ultra-smooth gameplay and video playback. 

Apple AirPods Pro 2 w/ USB-C: $249 $199 @ Amazon
You can save $80 on the Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C MagSafe Charging Case. These headphones feature adaptive audio, active noise cancellation, 3D sound, conversation awareness, and personalized spatial audio with dynamic head tracking. They are also dust, sweat, and water resistant for worry-free everyday use.

Sony WH-CH520 Wireless Headphones: $59 $35 @ Amazon w/ Prime
Save $55 on Sony WH-CH520 Wireless Headphones (Cappucino) with Prime. This invite-only Prime Day deal goes live on July 16-17. You can request an invite now, and if selected, you'll receive an email with instructions on accessing this deal during Prime Day. Quantities are limited, so don't hesitate too long to smash that request invite button.

Features: 30mm drivers, Google Assistant/Siri support, built-in mic, up to 50 hours of battery life, dedicated Sony Headphones Connect App, 360 Reality Audio

Sony WF-C700N Earbuds: $119 $59 @ Walmart
Save $40 on Sony WF-C700N Earbuds, and block out the world with noise cancelling and superior sound. Designed with all-day comfort in mind,  WF-C700N Earbuds are lightweight, ergonomic, and stay put in your ears. They're the perfect study companions for immersive focus and uninterrupted learning.

Apple Watch SE 2: $249 $189 @ Amazon
Save $60 on the 40mm 2nd generation Apple Watch SE. It's 20% faster than the 1st generation Apple Watch SE and features fall detection, emergency SOS, and crash detection. Stay on top of your health and fitness with daily activity tracking and an enhanced Workout app. 

Apple Watch Series 9: $399 $329 @ Amazon
Save $80 on the Editor's Choice Award-winning Apple Watch Series 9 GPS smartwatch. In our Apple Watch Series 9 review, we gave it 4 out of 5 stars for its gorgeous display and useful double-tap gesture. The Apple Watch Series 9 features a host of new features over the Apple Watch Series 8, including an all-new S9 chip, a brighter 2000-nit display, and a new double-tap gesture.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6: $329 $236 @ Amazon
Amazon is offering $93 off the Galaxy Watch 6, which is a great companion to any Galaxy Phone. In our hands-on review, we liked its gorgeous display and sturdy feel. Samsung design engineers did a great job making the Galaxy Watch 6 durable yet lightweight on the wrist.

Features: It has a 40-mm aluminum case, is IP68 water resistant, and is built to military-grade specifications. It packs a 1.4GHz Exynos W930 dual-core processor, 2GB of RAM, and 16GB of data storage.

Google Pixel Watch 2: $349 $329 @ Amazon
Amazon is offering the Google Pixel Watch 2 for a modest $20 discount this week. Google's latest flagship smartwatch features three all-new sensors, 40% more heart rate tracking accuracy, extended 24-hour battery life, and faster charging. It retains the same sleek, comfortable, curved design as the original Pixel Watch.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max: 1,199 $0.01 @ Amazon
Get the iPhone 15 Pro Max for just a penny with activation via Boost Infinite at Amazon. To get this deal, you must activate and finance the phone through Boost Infinite. Boost Infinite will charge you $70/mo. for unlimited talk, text, and data. Plus, you'll get the latest iPhone each year with annual upgrades. 

Features: New Titanium build, Apple A17 Pro chip, Dynamic Island, 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 256GB of storage, 48MP camera, USB-C connectivity

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: $1,419 $1,234 @ Samsung
Save $185 on the 512GB model Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra via Samsung's education offer. Plus, save up to $750 when you trade in an edible device. Featuring an embedded S Pen, the Galaxy S4 Ultra makes it easy to jot down notes, create, and mark up docs on the fly. If you want to elevate your mobile productivity, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is a wise choice for a daily driver. 

Features: 6.8-inch (3088 x 1440) Dynamic AMOLED 2X 2600-nit 120Hz display, embedded S Pen, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 8-core CPU, 12GB RAM Adreno 750 graphics, 256GB of storage, 5,000mAh battery, Google Android 14 OS, Samsung One UI 6.1

Google Pixel 8 (Unlocked): $699 $599 @ Best Buy w/ Activation
Save $150 on an unlocked Google Pixel 8. It works with Google Fi, Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, and prepaid carriers. Featuring powerful new specs and useful Google AI functions, the Pixel 8 Series aims to deliver the best Android experience in a mobile phone. 

Features: 6.2-inch (1080 x 2400) 120Hz Actua 1400-nit display (up to 2000 peak), Google Tensor G3 processor, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, 50MP main camera, 10.5MP front camera, 4,575 mAh battery, Qi fast wireless charging

Logitech Pebble M350: $29 $19 @ Amazon
Now $20 off, this Logitech Pebble Mouse is a steal of a deal. Enjoy silent clicking and scrolling with the perfect portable mouse for minimalists. It works on Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, iPadOS, and Android devices.

Samsung Portable SSD T7 2TB: $269 $169 @ Amazon
Save $100 on the 2TB Samsung Portable SSD T7 for a limited time. It delivers read/write speeds of up to 1,050 MB/s and 1,000 MB/s on devices with USB 3.2 support. You also get password protection and AES 256-bit hardware encryption for secure file sharing and storage. Samsung bundles it with USB Type-C to C and USB Type-C to A cables for hassle-free connectivity.

Plugable USB-C Hub 7-in-1: $39 $29 @ Amazon
The 7-in-1 Plugable USB-C Hub is a must-have accessory for your laptop. It instantly adds seven connectivity ports to your notebook. You get 3 x USB 3.0 ports, 1 x 4K HDMI port, 1 x SD card reader, 1 x  microSD card slot, and 1 x USB-C Power Delivery charging port. The Plugable USB-C Hub works with USB Type-C compatible MacBooks, Chromebooks, and Windows notebooks. 

Samsung USB Type-C Flash Drive 256GB: $37 $28 @ Samsung
Save $9 on the portable 256GB Samsung Type-C Flash via Samsung's Education discount. With transfer speeds up to 400MB/s, this portable NAND drive transfers 4GB worth of files in 11 seconds. Samsung's Type-C Flash Drive is waterproof, shock-proof, magnet-proof, temperature-proof and X-ray-proof. Plus, it's backed by Samsung's 5-year limited warranty for added peace of mind. 

Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield USB 3.2 1TB: $169 $79 @ Samsung
Students save $90 on the Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield with USB 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity. Rugged, fast, and compact, it has an IP65 dust and water resistance rating. It works with PC, Mac, Android devices, gaming consoles and more. Transfer massive files in seconds with sequential read/write speeds up to 1,050/1,000 MB/s. It's perfect for students who need a reliable, durable companion for school.

Patagonia Refugio 26L Backpack: $109 $87 @ Backcountry Gear
Save $34 on the Patagonia Refugio 26L Backpack with mesh side pockets. This tech-friendly bag's removable padded sleeve holds laptops up to 15 inches and has a zippered pocket for pens, cables, flash drives, and the like. Secure your gear in the pack's roomy main compartment, and use the front-panel pocket to keep frequently used items in close reach. Like all of Patagonia's backpacks, the Refugio is made from recycled polyester and has a water-repellent coating to resist light moisture.

Price check: Patagonia $109 | Dick's Sporting Goods $99

Hershel Backpacks: save up to 30% @ Hershel
Save up to 30% on backpacks like the 25L Hershel Little America Backpack. It features Hershel's signature stipe fabric liner, padded, fleece-lined 15-inch laptop sleeve, drawcord closure, contoured shoulder straps, and air mesh back padding. 

Samsung HW-C450 Soundbar: $199 $135 @ Samsung w/ Samsung Education Offer
Save $64 on the Samsung HW-C450 Soundbar and make your dorm room the place to be this semester. The soundbar's Bass Boost option lets you enable booming bass with just the tap of a button. Meanwhile, Game Mode and Adaptive Sound Lite optimize your audio for gaming, movies, and TV shows. The soundbar's nifty Night Mode feature lowers the volume and bass, so you can still enjoy the crisp sound without alerting the RA.

Flexispot EC1 Electric Standing Desk: $299 $179 @ Amazon
Amazon's on-page coupon saves $120 on the Flexispot EC1 Electric Standing Desk. This computer workstation is adjustable from 28 to 47.6 inches and provides a spacious 48 x 350-inch desktop area. We reviewed a similar Flexispot height adjustable desk and rated it 4 out of 5 stars. It won us over with its customization options and ergonomic design. 

Amazon Prime Eligible College Essentials: Computers and accessories
Amazon's back-to-school sale for Prime Student members offers deals on a range of Prime-eligible college essentials. Save and get free same-day or one-day delivery on select laptops, tablets, and accessories like wifi routers, external storage, USBC hubs, and more. 

Best Buy back-to-school deals: up to $500 off select laptops
Best Buy's dedicated back-to-school hub features laptops, tablets, headphones, storage, and more deals. Browse Best Buy's tech for school checklist with everything you need, from computer desks to protective blue light glasses. Become a My Best Buy Plus member for $49.99/year for exclusive prices and perks all year round.

Amazon Student Discounts: 6-month free trial
Prime Student is Amazon's affordable membership service for actively enrolled college students. It costs just $7.49 a month, half the price of a standard Prime account. Students get all the perks of Prime, like free same-day delivery, access to exclusive deals, and discounts on Amazon Music and Video streaming services. 

Apple Student Discounts: MacBooks from $899 @ Apple
Apple offers education pricing on MacBooks starting from $899. For a limited time, you'll get a free Apple Gift Card (valued at up to $150) when you purchase a MacBook or iPad for college. College students, parents, faculty members, and homeschool teachers of all grade levels are eligible for Apple's education discounts. 

Dell Student Deals: sitewide discounts @ Dell
Dell's dedicated student deals hub features discounts on laptops, monitors, and accessories at Dell. Plus, shop by major to find the perfect student laptop to suit your needs. Students can use Dell's trade-in program to upgrade to the latest devices. 

Lenovo Student Discounts: extra 5% off  @ Lenovo
Students, teachers, and parents can take an extra 10% sitewide on select Lenovo products. Save big on the brand's ThinkPad, Yoga, Legion and IdeaPad. Register now at Lenovo to save on back-to-school laptops, tablets, and peripherals. Once verified, your student discount will automatically appear in your shopping cart.

Microsoft Student Discounts: up to 10% off for students and parents
Microsoft offers students, parents, and educators a 10% discount on select products. Save on Surface laptops and accessories like the Surface Laptop Go, Surface Pro X, Surface Signature Type Covers, Surface Pen, and more. 

Peacock Student Discount: $5.99/mo. $1.99/mo. for 12 months @ Peacock
Students can get 12 months of Peacock Premium for just $1.99/mo. for 12 months. Stream Peacock from anywhere on your laptop, tablet, or phone. Install the Peacock app on your smart TV to watch on-demand movies, TV shows, live sports, and more.

Razer Student Discounts: up to 15% off @ Razer
Students who register for Razer's Student Education program receive up to 15% off Razer on peripherals, including Razer mice, keyboards, headsets, and more. Razer gaming chairs are 5% off with the education discount. Keep in mind that these discounts apply to a product's original price. Razer Education Program discount may not be combined with any other discounts. 

Samsung Student Discounts: save up to 30% off Samsung
Samsung's Education Offer Program lets students, parents, and educators save up to an extra 15% on select Samsung products. This can amount to up to 30% off laptops, tablets, smartphones, monitors, and more on already discounted items.