19 Best Back to School Deals in 2025

This is “Back to Some people’s school “school” season and others’ “back to school” season, but no matter your specific situation, it’s the time for the year when retailers discount all school essentials. We have followed the reviewers hand-tested best back-school gear to find discounts from topstops and bags for laptops and mattresses.

Be sure to check out our related guides including the best back-to-school laptop deals, the best dorm gear and the best kids backpacks.

Top Back to School Deals

Technology transactions

MacBook Air M4 (2025) is a rock-fixed MacBook for college students. This is our favorite laptop in general and the best MacBook you can buy, which makes your funds of great value. It strikes a huge balance between performance and price and is effortless when dealing with multiple browser tabs or long-lasting throughout the day. It has support for external display and Apple smart, a high-resolution 12-MP webcam, and a thin profile camera that won’t bother your back as you move around.

The Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus is a Chromebook for students, especially if you need a solid laptop and are on a tight budget. The 2-in-1 design can be used in laptop mode or tablet mode, and while battery life may be better, performance is smooth. It’s hard to find more laptops for the price.

The Apple iPad (2025, A16) is sold almost at this price, but it does return to its $350 MSRP periodically, and rarely below $300. This is the best iPad for most people, and if you want some capabilities without the basic features of a traditional laptop, it’s a solid contender. It is compatible with the first generation Apple Pencil, USB-C Apple Pencil, Smart Portfolio and Magic Keyboard Portfolio. We have more suggestions in our iPad accessories buying guide.

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The OnePlus 13 was released earlier this year, and it was the best price drop we’ve seen so far. This is a great Android phone, especially if you care a lot about the battery: not only lasts for two days, depending on your job, but also starts from zero to 100 in just 30 minutes. Apart from the battery, the rest of the phones are also good: lively performance, waterproofness and a smooth triple-lens camera. If you order directly from OnePlus, you will get a free phone box or a pair of earbuds. This is a very reliable deal if you want to upgrade your phone to a new school year.

This is largely for the best high-capacity USB-A flash drives, and if you need more space for some reason, the 2 correct version will also be discounted. It comes with Zippy speed, a three-year warranty, and plenty of room to store console games or 4K movies. (Or, you know a lot of school papers.)

This is the best budget gaming monitor. (We also look a lot like the AOC QD-OLED display (Q27G4ZD), but it’s not sold yet.) Prices have dropped by only $20, but that’s the lowest match, and it tends to outperform events like Black Friday and just $20 of the lowest price we’ve seen. It’s not 4K, but this 27-inch 1440p screen will get a 180 Hz refresh rate. It has adaptive sync for smooth gameplay, and it will be a noticeable upgrade if you’re using a 1080p monitor. If you want to spend some time playing between zooming phones or assignments, and your monitor needs to be upgraded, this is a safe option.

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If you don’t need Dolby Vision support, then this is the Roku you want. For most people, this is the best streaming stick. The Roku Streaming Stick Plus (2025) is a 4K and HDR-friendly streaming stick with a remote control and a small footprint. It’s very similar to the stick we recommend below – it doesn’t have Dolby’s vision and has a short Wi-Fi range, which shouldn’t be a problem if your dorm is small.

This is the best Roku overall. It supports 4K streaming and Dolby Vision and comes with a sound remote. It will plug directly into the back of the TV. Roku’s interface is smooth and easy to use, and there is even free live TV shows so you can watch it Antique road show or How it is made. If you’ve been using your parents’ streaming sticks and you’re going to college, this is an option worth considering.

When these great workout headphones cost $250, they cost $200. Finding better discounts is very rare, and even then, usually very few. The Beats PowerBeats Pro 2 earbuds are aesthetically pleasing, purple and orange like available colors. They wear comfortably, with good sound and noise. They have onboard controls. They work well on Android and iOS devices. When battery life runs out, the wireless charging box can put them on it. It’s hard to find a better pair of workout-friendly earbuds, which is a great option for student-athletes who want to separate in the gym.

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This Bluetooth speaker has a built-in login that can be connected to your backpack, bike handlebars, or belt loops. We love the durable, waterproof and dust-resistant body, and for speakers as small as it is, its sound is surprising. This is not ideal for parties, but if you want a carry-on sound for a bike commuter or after-school workout, this is a solid choice.

The Apple Watch Series 10 is the best smartwatch for iPhone owners, and it is also an excellent fitness tracker. If you don’t have a smartwatch, you might be surprised that it can improve your life. From At-a-glance notifications to exercise and sleep tracking to emergency SOS alerts in case of an accident, these wrist gadgets are worth considering going to college or leading mature students. For Android alternatives, we like the Google Pixel 3 to be sold for $318 ($82 off), but new watches will appear later this month, so you may have to wait.

If your child is going to school with a laptop or tablet this year, they may need a pair of headphones. These are excellent kid safety headphones that provide noise removal to help keep your focus, with a volume limit of 85 dB to help protect your small ears. They are comfortable to wear and can be used wirelessly or with the included 3.5mm audio cable.

This is the best power bank for those who want the basics. Its 25,000-MAH capacity and up to 165 watts of delivery are enough to accommodate your phone, tablet and laptop, and the power library itself also charges quickly. It also has a convenient display for AT-A-Glance information, as well as a built-in USB-C cable that can be used for pinching.

Backpacks, handbags and school supply deals

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Happy Planner offers students our favorite paper plan, and its warehouse sales offer many huge discounts for planners as well as accessories and expansion packs. Some of these planners’ layouts start in July 2025, but they last until December 2026, so you can still get a lot of use from it.

This is a great carry around for those who don’t mind carrying a wallet-style tote. The medium tote bag is reasonable in size, but if you have a 13-inch laptop or larger, you should opt for a large tote bag. Nylon is durable, the bag’s feet have feet on the bottom to protect it from the floor, and there are a few different internal compartments for laptops, shoes and other essentials. This is a very solid bag for your daily life.

Amazon offers a 10% discount when you purchase four qualified items in multiple categories including office supplies, including office supplies. There are a large number of school supplies on sale, including paper, pencils, folders, index cards, dry practice markers, and more. As Amazon Basics items, most are already affordable, so the extra discount is just the icing on the cake. This deal is especially suitable for any teacher who supplements the classroom, or parents whose children manage to give up on their pencils. Just add four items to your cart and the discounts are automatically applied.

Home and dormitory transactions

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This excellent memory foam mattress trim is ideal for upgrading dorm beds and is sold in every size (from twins to kings). If the mattress you offer is that, there is even a dual XL option. At 4 inches tall, this is actually the mattress itself and definitely better than the bed you give it. It has antibacterial properties and a cooling cap and is certified. Need more bedding suggestions? We can help – check our pillows and sheets to buy guide.

The ANTHROS V2 is the best ergonomic office chair with plush seats, good support and smooth casters. You can adjust the upper and lower back individually to match the body shape; the thick Cloudfloat seats are both firm and comfortable. And, you even have video chats with Anthros ergonomic therapists to help make sure your seat is properly set up. It may have better cooling and we want the seating to be deeper, but it’s still a great option if you’re staring at the prospect of doing homework or teaching.

Trading everything else

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Maybe you want to give the teacher a gift for curry…or just start the school year. Perhaps your favorite chocolate teen is going to college. The final crumbs of the cookies are excellent edible gifts with a luxurious flavor and texture, and the price tag can match. Sales are very rare, and this deal can help you save 12 packs. You’ll get four better than the gender, the floor is lava and James Dean – chocolate chips, chocolate lava and an orley shake. I can confirm that the floor is lava cookies that changed my life.

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