The best back-to-school sales 2024: top tech deals and essentials

Asus Chromebook Plus: was £399.99 now £259.99 at Amazon
Display - 14 inches
Processor - Intel i3
RAM - 8GB
Storage - 128GB
OS - ChromeOS

This Asus Chromebook Plus offers an impressive amount of power for the price. It includes 8GB of RAM and an Intel i3 processor, dramatically boosting performance, boot times and load times. There's also a decent 128GB of storage and battery life is excellent at 10 hours on a single charge. That's more than enough to last a full working day. At around £250, it's a bargain for school or college, or just as a home laptop that you use for light use and everyday tasks.

Sony WF-C500: was £55 now £39 at Amazon
We've had the Sony WF-1000XM4 at the top of our best wireless earbuds guide since release, but they are a pricey pair of headphones at around £200. If you want a more affordable option then these Sony WF-C50 are a smart buy while they're down to £39. The sound quality isn't as good, but they do have a lengthy 20-hour battery life with the included charging case, can make calls and feature handy touch controls.

Sony WH1000-XM4 Wireless Headphones: was £229 now £189 at Currys
The Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones have dropped below the £200 mark in the UK. They may be slightly older cans but with a £40 discount, they’re more affordable than ever. There’s not much in it between these and the newer XM5 so consider this purchase a huge bargain. You get unparalleled noise cancellation, DSEE Extreme audio upscaling, and a wealth of essential features.

Microsoft 365 Personal: was £59 now £35.99 at Amazon
If you’re a solo student heading back to school soon, Microsoft 365 Personal will suffice. It gives you access to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. There’s also OneNote functionality, and ad-free Outlook, while you gain 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage for storing all your most valuable files. At 39% off, this is a good time to buy plus you have peace of mind for the next 12 months with this license.

Microsoft 365 Family: was £87.99 now £42.99 at Amazon
If you need the whole household to use Microsoft 365, sign up for the Family plan. It allows up to six people to share the license with each of those people able to use it across five devices. Each person gets 1TB of cloud storage so there’s considerable benefit here compared to the Personal plan. 

JBL Go 4: was £44.99 now £33.99 at Amazon
The JBL Go 4 can now be yours for £10 less, and with summer in full swing, it's a great time to buy. This Bluetooth speaker has an IP67 dustproof and waterproof rating, meaning it can easily survive a trip to the beach or a dip in the pool. Not only that, but it can hit pretty high volumes and offers impressive audio quality given its tiny size. So go on, why not treat yourself to the JBL Go 4 while it's still at this brilliantly low price.

Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5: was £549 now £399 at Currys
Display - 13.3 inches
Processor - Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
RAM - 8GB
Storage - 256GB
OS - ChromeOS

We're big fans of the Lenovo Chromebook Duet at TechRadar so definitely want to share this significant £150 reduction on the flexible 13.3-inch laptop. In our very positive Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 review, we thought it offered an excellent balance between tablet portability and Chromebook flexibility. This version boasts a crisp OLED touchscreen display, 8GB of RAM for good performance and a healthy 256GB of storage. Plus, the day-long battery life, slim form factor and handy keyboard cover case are a huge boost for those who are always on the go.

Logitech C270 Webcam: was £24.99 now £17.99 at Amazon
Working on a desktop that doesn't come with a webcam or need something higher quality than the built-in camera on your laptop? This is a great price for the Logitech C270 Webcam and the cheapest we've seen in over a year. It can make video calls in high definition and features a noise-reducing mic to make voice chats clearer. Plus, it's compatible with Windows and Mac, too, and has an adjustable clip to attach to monitors or just stand on your desk.

Samsung Galaxy phones: get £150 cashback – with the chance to win £300 at Samsung
Interested in one of the latest Samsung Galaxy smartphones? The official Samsung store currently offers an awesome Olympic Games tie-in deal with £150 cashback across all of the latest devices. Not only that, but all customers will also be enrolled into a one-in-three chance to bump that cashback up to a whopping £300. Considering this stacks with the usual trade-in rebates you find at Samsung, we'd say this is easily the best option for bagging a brand new S24, Flip 6, or Fold 6 unlocked with a healthy discount. 

Nespresso Vertuo Next Coffee Machine: was £167.99 now £67.66 at Amazon
With a whopping £100 saving, and limited stock remaining, now's the time to make that purchase if this deal has caught your attention. With a choice of five serving sizes and a mess-free pod design, this single- serve coffee machine makes simple work of producing deliciously smooth crema-topped coffee.

Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer Air Fryer: was £219 now £175.20 at Amazon
Here's 20% off one of the biggest air fryers on the market, which brings the Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer down to its lowest price yet. The large 10.4L drawer and removable divider gives large families the capacity they need and the flexibility to cook different types of foods at the same time. This air fryer is from one of the most reputable brands around and we rate it highly so you're guaranteed great build quality and excellent performance.

Honor Pad 9 + Keyboard: was £349 now £259 at Amazon
This Honor Pad 9 is an affordable and versatile 12.1-inch tablet that does it all. It'll serve you well as a device for watching videos and browsing the web, while also comfortably handling light work and admin tasks - especially with a handy Bluetooth keyboard included for free. Expect reasonable overall performance, an impressive 13-hour battery life, a smooth display and decent storage at 256GB. Overall, there isn't a better budget tablet deal out there right now.

Samsung 48-inch S90D OLED TV: was £1,499 now £1,399 at Samsung
A decent £100 saving is available on the 48-inch Samsung S90D OLED TV. You get an impressive OLED panel with great colours and brightness, super gaming support with a 144Hz refresh rate, lots of HDMI 2.1 ports, and the solid Tizen interface to access all the major streaming apps. Speaking of that, this offer at Samsung also comes with over £315 worth of apps and subscriptions for free, including Apple TV Plus, Xbox Game Pass, Calm and more.

HP Chromebook 14: was £179.99 now £139.99 at Amazon
Display - 14 inches
Processor - Intel Celeron N4100
RAM - 4GB
Storage - 64GB
OS - ChromeOS

One of the best cheap laptop deals is this HP Chromebook 14 at Amazon. It's a basic device but suitable for those who need a portable and inexpensive laptop with reasonable battery life to handle schoolwork or light use. This is a safe and solid choice at a budget price with an impressive 12-hour battery life and a decent-sized 14-inch display.

Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker: was £199.99 now £149 at Amazon
Take advantage of this delicious deal now that the Ninja Creami is down to the lowest price we've spotted in the UK. There's a delicious variety of tasty treats to be made at the touch of a button thanks to the seven handy presets, and clean-up is satisfyingly easy, thanks to the top rack dishwasher-safe tubs, lids and paddle.

Lenovo Legion Go: was £699.99 now £598.98 at Amazon
The Legion Go has been given a solid £100 discount at Amazon. This offer is on the 512GB model, and it also comes with a free Xbox Games Pass subscription for three months. A great way to play all of your favorite games on a handheld that comfortably rivals the Steam Deck.

LG Gram 17: was £1,699 now £999 at Currys
Display - 17 inches
Processor - Intel i7
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 1TB
OS - Windows 11

This huge £700 discount on the LG Gram 17 at Currys makes the premium laptop an excellent buy if you need a big and powerful machine. It boasts all the high-end components you would expect, including a top-tier Intel i7 processor, a healthy 16GB of RAM and a large 1TB SSD for storage. That'll comfortably handle most jobs you throw at it with lots of breathing room for multitasking. It also has an impressive battery life of up to 21 hours, but with its 17-inch display, it's not the best size for portability. However, it's undeniably great value and you get a lot of power for the price.