Back to school sales 2023: the best deals right now

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The back to school sale season is in full swing, with huge savings from Amazon, Walmart, Apple, and Best Buy on laptops, backpacks, headphones, clothing, and more. To help you find all the top deals in one place, we've created this guide with all the best back to school sales and stand-out deals happening right now.

Below, we've categorized the best back to school sales into easy-to-navigate sections, including electronics, supplies, clothing, and dorm-room essentials. We've also hand-picked today's stand-out deals on laptops, Apple devices, small kitchen appliances, TVs, and more. Whether you're shopping for a new laptop, lunchbox, or coffee maker, our back to school sales guide has something for everyone.

Some of today's top deals include cheap laptops at Best Buy with prices starting at just $149, up to 40% off backpacks, lunch boxes, and school supplies from Amazon, and record-low prices on Apple devices, including the best-selling AirPods Pro 2 down to $199.99 (was $249) and the 2020 MacBook Air on sale for $749.99 (was $999).

See the complete list of back to school sales below and more of today's best deals on laptops, tablets, headphones, appliances, and more. You can also look forward to more tech bargains at the 2023 Labor Day sales event.

Today's best back to school sales

Back to school sales 2023: Tech

Back to school sales 2023: Supplies

Back to school sales 2023: Clothing

Back to school sales 2023: dorm room essentials

Back to school sales: today's best deals

HP Chromebook 15: was

HP Chromebook 15: was $399 now $179 at Best Buy
This basic budget HP Chromebook 15 is down to a terrific low price if you need a device for light use, such as general browsing and schoolwork. It offers a 15.6-inch display, impressive battery life, and decent performance thanks to the Chrome OS – all for under $200. A bargain for students and those with basic needs.

Ninja AF080 Mini Air Fryer: was

Ninja AF080 Mini Air Fryer: was $79.99 now $39.99 at Amazon
Amazon's back-to-school sale has the best-selling Ninja Mini air fryer on sale for a record-low price of $39.99, thanks to today's massive 50% discount. The two-quart air fryer has over 15,000 positive reviews on Amazon and features a compact design that is perfect for people working in a small space. 

Dell XPS 13 laptop: was

Dell XPS 13 laptop: was $1,099 now $899 at Dell
For those students requiring serious performance from a Windows laptop, my top pick is this Dell XPS 13. This particular configuration also features a potent combination of a Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD, giving it plenty of power for all but the most intensive of applications. While pricey, this one is a good investment because it'll easily see you through three years of college and even beyond.

HP ENVY 6065e Wireless All-in-One Inkjet Printer: was

HP ENVY 6065e Wireless All-in-One Inkjet Printer: was $129.99 now $69.99 at Best Buy
A great option if you're looking for a budget printer, Best Buy has this HP Envy wireless printer on sale for just $69.99. The HP Envy can print, scan and copy, including automatic 2-sided printing, and includes three months of free ink when you activate HP Plus.

Apple iPad 10.2 (2021): was

Apple iPad 10.2 (2021): was $329.99 now $269 at Amazon
Amazon has the 2023 Apple iPad on sale for $269 - $20 more than the record-low price. It may be slightly older tech, but the 10.2-inch Retina display and A13 Bionic chip ensure excellent picture quality and superior performance to this day. The entry-level tablet can do it all without issue, according to our Apple iPad 10.2 review: whether that's browsing the net, streaming media, light work, or playing games.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2: was

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2: was $299 now $249 at Best Buy
Rated as our best noise-cancelling earbuds, the Bose QuietComfort 2 are on sale at Best Buy for $249, thanks to today's $50 discount. That's the best deal we've seen all year and just $20 more than the record-low price. You're getting best-in-class noise cancellation, superior comfort, impressive sound, and six hours of battery life.

Amazon Fire TV 32-inch 2-Series HD smart TV (2023): was

Amazon Fire TV 32-inch 2-Series HD smart TV (2023): was $199.99 now $129.99 at Amazon
Our cheapest TV deal is this 32-inch Amazon Fire TV on sale for just $129.99 - the lowest price we've ever seen. While the Amazon 2-Series TV lacks 4K resolution, you're getting smart capabilities with the Fire TV experience and Amazon Alexa on board for hands-free control.

Apple AirTag 4 Pack: was

Apple AirTag 4 Pack: was $99 now $88.99 at Amazon
The best-selling Apple AirTag rarely gets discounted, but Amazon has the four-pack on sale for $89. That's the best deal you'll find and $14 more than the record-low price. A great way to keep track of a child's backpack, just attach the Apple AirTag to anything you don't want to want to lose, and your iPhone will locate it.

Apple AirPods Max: was

Apple AirPods Max: was $549.99 now $449.99 at Amazon
If you're looking for over-ear headphones, Amazon has Apple's luxurious AirPods Max down to $449.99 when you apply the additional $27 coupon at checkout. The ultra-comfortable over-ear headphones deliver impressive audio and feature active noise cancellation and up to 20 hours of battery life.

Back to school sales 2023: small appliances

Keurig K-Mini single-serve pod coffee machine: was

Keurig K-Mini single-serve pod coffee machine: was $109 now $59.99 at Amazon
This Keurig K-Mini coffee maker is a great choice for college students thanks to its compact size and cheap price, especially now that it's on sale for $59.99 at Amazon. The coffee maker can brew a cup in just minutes and is less than five inches wide, so it's an easy fit for even the most cramped of kitchens.

Ninja AF080 Mini Air Fryer: was

Ninja AF080 Mini Air Fryer: was $79.99 now $39.99 at Amazon
Amazon's back-to-school sales has the best-selling Ninja Mini air fryer on sale for a record-low price of $39.99, thanks to today's massive 50% discount. The two-quart air fryer has over 15,000 positive reviews on Amazon and features a compact design that is perfect for people working in a small space. 

Insignia 0.7 Cu. Ft. Compact Microwave: was

Insignia 0.7 Cu. Ft. Compact Microwave: was $79.99 now $49.99 at Best Buy
A microwave is a dorm-room essential, and Best Buy's back to school sale has this Insignia model on sale for just $49.99. Designed for small spaces, the microwave measures 17-inches wide and 12-inches deep and features up to 11 power levels for cooking a variety of foods

Ninja Professional Plus Blender DUO: was

Ninja Professional Plus Blender DUO: was $149.99 now $119.99 at Best Buy
If you're looking to whip up a healthy smoothie, Best Buy's back to school sale has the Ninja Professional Plus blender on sale for $119.99. You're getting a 72-ounce pitcher for larger batches, plus two single-serve cups with spout lids so you can make drinks on the go.

Back to school sales 2023: Apple devices

Apple AirTag 4 Pack: was

Apple AirTag 4 Pack: was $99 now $88.99 at Amazon
The best-selling Apple AirTag rarely gets discounted, but Amazon has the four-pack on sale for $89. That's the best deal you'll find and $14 more than the record-low price. A great way to keep track of a child's backpack, just attach the Apple AirTag to anything you don't want to want to lose, and your iPhone will locate it.

Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS), 2020: was

Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS), 2020: was $279 now $149 at Walmart
If you're looking for an Apple Watch in today's back to school sales, Walmart has the still-fantastic Apple Watch SE on sale for just $149. Apple's budget smartwatch is a great choice for someone who just wants basic functions like activity tracking, calorie counting, and sleep tracking, plus the ability to see notifications, take calls, and reply to texts directly from your wrist.

Apple Watch 8 (GPS, 41mm): was

Apple Watch 8 (GPS, 41mm): was $399 now $329 at Amazon
The Apple Watch 8 is one of the best smartwatches you can buy, thanks to its impressive display and new safety and health features, such as fall detection and Emergency SOS. Amazon has the best-selling smartwatch on sale for $329, which is the best deal you can find right now, and just $8 more than the record-low price.

Apple AirPods Pro 2: was

Apple AirPods Pro 2: was $249 now $199.99 at Amazon
Apple's latest and greatest earbuds, the Apple AirPods Pro 2, are on sale for a record-low price of $199.99 at Amazon. Compared to the AirPods 2 and 3, the AirPods Pro 2 feature active noise cancellation, improved audio quality, and a wireless charging case that provides more than 24 hours of battery life.

Apple AirPods Max: was

Apple AirPods Max: was