These last-minute Target Christmas deals are perfect for students - and they'll come just in time

Apple AirPods (2nd Generation): was $129 now $99 at Target
Great for Apple-loving students: The Apple AirPods 2 are a Christmas best-seller, and Target has the earbuds on sale for just $99. While we saw the AirPods drop briefly to $69 during Black Friday, Target's price is the best deal you can get right now. It's highly recommended if you want new AirPods and don't need noise-canceling technology.

Apple iPad 10.9-inch Wi-Fi (2022, 10th generation): was $449 now $349.99 at Target
Great for creatives: Compared to the 2021 iPad, the latest entry-level tablet comes with a larger 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display, Apple's powerful A14 Bionic chip for laptop-like speed, upgraded cameras with 4K video, and all-day battery life.

JBL Flip 6 Bluetooth speaker: was $129 now $99.99 at Target
Great for frequent hosts: One of the most popular speakers around, and deservedly so. It sounds impactful, it's well-built and solid and is overall great quality for this kind of price, especially now that it's on sale for $99.99.

LG 24" Class 720p HD Smart LED TV: was $169.99 now $119.99 at Target
Great for multiple uses: If your student has a hybrid workspace, this TV-cum-monitor is an excellent multi-functional screen, plus it's small enough to fit in most student accommodations. It's only HD, but still offers great picture quality, and you can even set up separate profiles for viewing preferences. It's got built-in access to most popular streamers, to boot.

Sur La Table Kitchen Essentials air fryer: was $79 now $39.99 at Target
Great for foodie students: Air fryers always make great Christmas gifts, and Target has this Sur La Table Essentials model on sale for just $39.99. We haven't reviewed this model here at TechRadar, but for half price - it's hard to complain, considering you're getting four functions and a 5Qt capacity. It's not a big air fryer by any stretch of the imagination, but this one could be perfect if counter space is an issue in your kitchen. 

Keurig K-Mini single-serve pod coffee machine: was $99 now $59.99 at Target
Great for coffee-loving students: This Keurig K-Mini is a great choice for those working with a small space thanks to its compact size, and Target has the coffee maker on sale for just $59.99. The K-Mini 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad 3i 15.6-inch touchscreen laptop: was $749.99 now $549.99 at Target
Great student laptop: If you're looking for a mid-range laptop, Target has the Lenovo IdeaPad on sale for $549.99. You're getting a 15.6-inch Full HD touchscreen display, 8GB of RAM, 512GB of SSD, plus Dolby Audio speakers and 10 hours of battery life.

Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen, GPS): was $249 now $199 at Target
Great for active students: Target's last-minute Christmas gifts include the best-selling Apple Watch SE on sale for just $199. You're getting all the basic features that people love about the Apple Watch, such as GPS technology, heart rate monitoring, and health and fitness tracking. You can check out our Apple Watch SE 2 review to see why we awarded this model four and a half stars out of five. 

Apple AirTag (1-Pack): was $29 now $27 at Target
Great for the lost and found: The Apple AirTag would make a great stocking stuffer, and Target has the rarely-discounted tracking device on sale for just $27.  If you tend to misplace your keys, luggage, wallet, or anything else you don't want to lose, just attach an AirTag to it, and your iPhone will locate the item.