Best Buy's massive back-to-school sale starts now – laptops, cheap TVs and headphones from $39.99

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A new school season is creeping up on us, and if you're a student looking to save on tech, you're in luck. Best Buy has launched a massive back-to-school sale, featuring deals on laptops, tablets, headphones, and TVs, with prices starting at $39.99.

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Best Buy's back-to-school sale is a great destination for college students looking to save on must-have tech gadgets. You can save up to $350 on highly rated products reviewed by our TechRadar team, from brands like Samsung, Lenovo, HP, and Apple.

A few highlights include Apple's powerful MacBook Air M3 on sale for $699, this Insignia 32-inch HD smart TV on sale for only $74.99, and Samsung's Galaxy Tab S9 on sale for $669.99.

Shop more of Best Buy's top back-to-school deals below, and keep in mind these are limited-time offers. If you're looking for more savings, you can visit our back-to-school sales guide, which includes all the top offers around the web.

Best Buy back-to-school sale - today's top deals

JBL  Tune 520BT
JBL Tune 520BT: was $49.99 now $39.99 at Best Buy

The JBL Tune 520BT are budget over-ear headphones with impressive sound and renowned JBL pure bass. You're also getting wireless bluetooth 5.3 technology and an incredible 57 hours of battery life. Today's deal from Best Buy brings the price down to just $39.99.

Beats Studio Pro
Beats Studio Pro: was $349.95 now $249.99 at Best Buy

Best Buy has a $100 discount on the Beats Studio Pro headphones. They're gorgeous looking, easy to use, and the sound is good (read about it in our Beats Studio Pro review), so if the lack of multipoint pairing (they do auto-switch with Apple devices, though) and wearer detection doesn't bother you, this is a very solid deal.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7: was $299.99 now $209.99 at Best Buy

One of our favorite Android smartwatches at the moment, we rate the Galaxy Watch 7 for its excellent health and fitness tracking capabilities, as well as its stunning AMOLED display. Today's deal from Best Buy brings the price down to $209.99, thanks to a $90 discount.

HP 2-in-1 14-inch Touch-Screen Chromebook
HP 2-in-1 14-inch Touch-Screen Chromebook: was $479 now $319 at Best Buy

Processor: Intel Processor N100
RAM:
4GB
Storage:
64GB

This back-to-school deal on the HP 2-in-1 Chromebook is ideal for students seeking a versatile machine that can handle the basics. As a Chromebook, it doesn't need much power under the hood to run, so the combination of 4GB of RAM and an Intel chipset is perfect if you want something for checking emails or web browsing.

Lenovo IdeaPad 1
Lenovo IdeaPad 1: was $579.99 now $329.99 at Best Buy

Display - 15.6 inches
Processor - AMD Ryzen 5
RAM - 8GB
Storage - 256GB

One of the best cheap laptops in Best Buy's back-to-school sale is this Lenovo IdeaPad 1 with an AMD Ryzen 5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a reasonable 256GB SSD that all work together to ensure good overall performance and enough essential speedy storage for the price. Even though I've seen a similar spec for under $300 in the past, I still recommend it now if you're on a budget and need a laptop for general everyday use, admin tasks, light work, or schoolwork.

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3: was $749.99 now $499.99 at Best Buy

Display - 15.6 inches
Processor - AMD Ryzen 7
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 512GB

There's a big saving on this mid-range Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 at Best Buy. It has some older components, but with an AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD, you have enough power and storage space for everyday use, multitasking, and demanding jobs. It's a top buy right now if you have a reasonable budget and need a strong all-purpose laptop for schoolwork.

Samsung Galaxy Book 4
Samsung Galaxy Book 4: was $899.99 now $549.99 at Best Buy

Display: 15.6 inches
Processor
: Intel Core 7
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 512GB

With an Intel Core 7 processor and 16GB of RAM, 512GB of storage, you get excellent all-around performance and incredibly long battery life, this is a great option for students. Today's deal from Best Buy brings the price down to $549.99, thanks to a whopping $350 discount.

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M2, 2022)
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M2, 2022): was $799 now $699 at Best Buy

Display - 13.6 inches
Processor - Apple M2
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 256GB

Newer M3 and M4 models are now available, but this is an unbelievable price for the MacBook Air 13-inch with an M2 chip. Sure, that's an older version, but this is still an incredibly powerful laptop for those needing a premium powerhouse for school and productivity, coding, or creative work. You also get double the amount of RAM at 16GB, although the 256GB of storage feels a little paltry in 2025. Still, we rated it highly in our MacBook Air M2 review, thanks to the stylish design, clear display, impressive performance, and long 18-hour battery life.

Apple iPad Pro M4
Apple iPad Pro M4: was $999 now $949 at Best Buy

If you're looking for a tablet with laptop-like power, Best Buy has the M4 iPad Pro on sale for $949. The iPad Pro delivers incredible performance and speed, thanks to Apple's latest M4 Chip, an exceptional battery life, and an 11-inch Ultra Retina XDR display.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (256GB)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (256GB): was $919.99 now $669.99 at Best Buy

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 is perfect for college, thanks to its Transcript Assist with Galaxy AI, which can transcribe lectures and conversations and summarize them instantly. It’s slim and lightweight, which is perfect for students to carry from class to class.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE (128GB)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE (128GB): was $499.99 now $449.99 at Best Buy

The highlights of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE are its great-looking 10.9-inch display, IP68 water and dust resistance, and an included S Pen stylus for when you need to be more precise with your actions. Perfect for students, the Galaxy Tab S10 also packs an impressive 20 hours of battery life.

Samsung Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus (256GB)
Samsung Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus (256GB): was $749.99 now $699.99 at Best Buy

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus is a 13.1-inch tablet that comes with Samsung's dynamic S Pen stylus. It's a powerful, full-featured tablet ready for multimedia, productivity, gaming, or anything you throw its way. Today's back-to-school deal is on the 256GB version, which is on sale for $699.99.

Insignia 32-inch F20 Series HD smart TV
Insignia 32-inch F20 Series HD smart TV: was $129.99 now $74.99 at Best Buy

Best Buy's cheapest back-to-school TV deal is the 32-inch Insignia HD smart TV for only $74.99. This is a fantastic deal if you're looking to add a smaller display to an extra bedroom. While the Insignia F20 Series lacks 4K resolution, you're getting the Fire TV experience built-in and an Alexa voice remote.

Roku  32-inch Select Series Full HD Smart TV
Roku 32-inch Select Series Full HD Smart TV: was $179.99 now $139.99 at Best Buy

If you're looking for a TV for a small space, Roku's highly rated 32-inch HD smart TV is on sale for just $139.99. For that money, you get Full HD resolution, plus an enhanced voice remote and the excellent Roku smart TV interface.

Insignia F50 Series 55-inch 4K Fire TV
Insignia F50 Series 55-inch 4K Fire TV: was $349.99 now $199.99 at Best Buy

This mid-sized and best-selling Insignia 55-inch TV supports high-quality 4K HD resolution, has smart capabilities with the Fire operating system, and a voice remote with hands-free Alexa controls. I've picked out this size in particular as it's the lowest-ever price for the already affordable display. All this for under $200 is an incredible offer for a no-frills TV of this size.

Samsung 55-inch U8000F Series Crystal 4K Smart TV
Samsung 55-inch U8000F Series Crystal 4K Smart TV: was $429.99 now $379.99 at Best Buy

Samsung's Crystal 4K TVs have been best-sellers here at TechRadar, and Best Buy has the 55-inch U8000F Series model on sale for $379.99 - an incredible price. The 2025 TV features Samsung's Crystal Processor 4K, Motion Xcelerator for a smooth viewing experience, and HDR for superior color reproduction. It also features a new sleek design and Samsung's Tizen smart platform.

Roku Pro Series 65-inch Mini LED QLED TV
Roku Pro Series 65-inch Mini LED QLED TV: was $1,199.99 now $799.99 at Best Buy

A $400 saving on one of the best budget TVs around sounds almost too good to be true. The Roku Pro Series TV delivers an incredible 4K picture, thanks to its QLED display and mini-LED technology, which shines with impressive colors and brilliant contrast. It's also a Roku device, so you'll get rapid and easy access to the latest entertainment through all the major streaming apps.

Insignia 70-inch F50 Series HD 4K Smart Fire TV
Insignia 70-inch F50 Series HD 4K Smart Fire TV : was $499.99 now $329.99 at Best Buy

If you're shopping for a big-screen budget TV this school season, this Insignia 70-inch display is an outstanding deal at only $379.99. The Insignia F50 Series TV features 4K HD resolution, DTS Studio Sound, smart capabilities with the Fire OS, and a voice remote with hands-free Alexa, allowing you to use your voice to control your TV.

Mackenzie Frazier

Mackenzie Frazier is the deals editor in the US for TechRadar at Future plc. She's been sharing deal advice for Future for the past six years and loves finding products that consumers want at the best possible price. She's had 11 years of experience working in e-commerce and loves being a mom to her two little boys.

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