Heading back to school? I've found 9 stellar refurbished gadgets that'll help you ace your studies without spending a fortune

Kitting yourself out with back-to-school tech can be a challenge; you want the right gadgets to set yourself up for success, but don't necessarily have the cash to splash on the most powerful options. One really smart solution is to opt for a refurbished model. Provided you shop in the right places, a refurbed gadget can look good as good, and perform as well, as a box-fresh version, and come in at a far more affordable price. Aside from the cost savings, it's a more environmentally friendly way to stay on top of the latest tech, too.

Back Market is one of the leading names in refurbished tech — and we at TechRadar are so impressed with it that we gave it a TechRadar Sustainability Award. It has a rigorous inspection and refurbishment process to ensure its products are up to scratch, and they come with free 30-day returns and a 1-year warranty.

Below, I've picked 9 great back-to-school options, including an older iPad that's perfect for on-the-go computing and comes in at less than half list price, one of our favorite ultraportable laptops, and some of our top-rated smartwatches, to help you stay on top of your fitness and sleep. Oh, and I've also included the viral Ninja Creami blender and ice-cream maker, for the tastiest, low-effort dorm snacks.

Back to school bargains

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