For students, and their parents and guardians, the back to school period can be both exciting – and intimidating. If you're moving away from home, or changing schools, there will be enough to worry about without having to also make sure you have all the right equipment.
We're here to help, and we've gathered together the very best tech advice for students going back to school on this very page. We've got loads of great buying advice to help you pick the best student laptop (and a special best student Chromebook guide if you're specifically looking for an affordable ChromeOS-powered device) for your needs, as well as advice on what to look for when shopping around. We don't just show you what students need to buy – we've also got guides on what you can do with your new tech as well to help you succeed in all areas of your academic life.
Also, in the runup to the new school year, many retailers across the internet will run back to school deals – so now is the best time to stock up, and we'll be listing all the best offers right here as well.
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6 brilliant, budget-friendly headphones for students — including five-star earbuds
You don't have to spend big for great sound — these tried-and-tested headphones start from just $20.
I'm a home appliances expert, and these are the air fryers I'd recommend for students
Student-friendly friers — including an ingenious design that uses the same container for cooking, serving and storing, to minimize washing up.
North Face everyday backpacks are up to 33% off at Amazon — just in time for back to school season
With laptop sleeves, pockets for all your possessions, and a chiropractor stamp of approval, these might be the ultimate everyday backpacks.
9 essential under-$50 gadgets you need in your back-to-school arsenal
Tech to boost productivity, improve focus and generally help you hit the ground running when you get back to school.
This Epson EcoTank ET-4800 is only $200 right now — and it's packed with absolutely everything you need for the home office or dorm room
Feature-packed entry-level ink tank all-in-one from Epson includes an ADF, fax, up to 2 years of ink free.
Upgrade your setup: HP’s Smart Tank 5101 ink tank printer drops to $170 with 2 years of ink
An ideal step up for hybrid workers and students, we're big fans of the HP ink tank printers we've tested, especially when they have free ink in the box.
Bluetti's Elite 30 V2 power station is our top budget pick by a country mile — we used it through storms, camping trips, and on the job and it's just dropped in price at Amazon
We tested this ultra-compact 288Wh portable power station through storms, camping trips, and on the job and awarded it 4.5 stars.
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