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.
Latest about back to school
Up to 45% off Yeti, Hydro Flask, and Stanley — arm yourself with a quality insulated mug this fall
Cooler weather is on its way — but there are price drops across dozens of insulated on-the-go mugs, to see you through a cold commute.
At $80, this HP Envy 6165 all-in-one printer deal is one of the cheapest ways to upgrade a home office right now
The all-in-one inkjet lets you print, scan, and copy, features a 100-sheet input tray, 2.4in touchscreen, with 6 months of Instant Ink included.
This clever Anker 13-in-1 docking station deal upgrades your laptop into a serious triple-monitor workstation
This 13-port dock from Anker has a 6-in-1 detachable hub, triple display support, and charges your phone and laptop.
Dell just won this year's Labor Day laptop sales — get the top-rated XPS 13 from as little as $599
This Dell XPS 13 is easily the best Labor Day laptop deal I've seen this year — and it's an even better offer for students, as you can save an extra $100 off the sale price.
Anker's tiny S2000 2kWh power station drops to $650 for Labor Day
This 2,010Wh home backup unit delivers 1500W continuous output, 3000W peak, 10,000-cycle battery rating, and up to 35-hour fridge backup.
9 best Labor Day laptop deals I've found this weekend — up to $900 off Dell, HP, Apple, Acer, Lenovo, and more
I've searched through all the biggest Labor Day weekend sales to find nine of the best laptop deals that I'd recommend buying from HP, Apple, Acer, Lenovo, and more.
The best laptops 2026 tested, reviewed and rated
Updated Our guide to the best laptops will help you find the perfect device for your needs and budget.
The best back-to-school sales 2026: TechRadar's recommendations for laptops, headphones, essentials, and more
Looking for some essentials before you head off to school, college, or university? Here's what we'd buy if we were students this month.
