It's back-to-school season, and retailers are holding sales to help students and their parents prepare for the school year ahead. Even if you aren’t heading back to the classroom, though, those who work from home either full-time or even part-time can find some attractive deals.
Best Amazon Back-to-School Deals
- Apple MacBook Air M1 Chip 256GB SSD 13.3" Laptop (Opens in a new window) for $749.99 (List Price $999)
- Acer Aspire 5 Ryzen 7 256GB SSD 8GB RAM 15.6" Laptop (Opens in a new window) for $429.99 (List Price $649.99)
- Asus TUF Gaming 27" 1080p 165Hz Gaming Monitor (Opens in a new window) for $154.00 (List Price $199)
- Logitech MK335 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo (Opens in a new window) for $29.99 (List Price $34.99)
- Logitech C922x Pro 1080p Stream Webcam (Opens in a new window) for $84.99 (List Price $99.99)
- Brother MFC-J1170DW Wireless All-in-One Inkjet Printer (Opens in a new window) for $139.98 (List Price $159.99)
- Apple Pencil (2nd Gen) (Opens in a new window) for $89.00 (List Price $129)
- Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds (Opens in a new window) for $99.99 (List Price $149.99)
- JBL Tune 760NC Over-Ear Wireless Headphones (Opens in a new window) for $99.95 (List Price $129.95)
- Amazfit GTR 3 Pro Smartwatch (Black) (Opens in a new window) for $139.99 (List Price $189.99)
- JBL Flip 6 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker (Opens in a new window) for $99.95 (List Price $129.95)
- TP-Link Deco XE75 AXE5400 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6E Mesh System (3-Pack) (Opens in a new window) for $329.99 (List Price $449.99)
- TP-Link Archer AX73 AX5400 Wi-Fi 6 Router (Opens in a new window) for $159.99 (List Price $199.99)
- Anker 10,000mAh Portable Power Bank (Opens in a new window) for $17.58 (List Price $21.98)
- 50" Amazon Fire TV 4-Series 4K HDR Smart TV (Opens in a new window) for $289.99 (List Price $449.99)
*Deals are selected by our commerce team
Are you shopping for an affordable Chromebook to supplement your computing needs? Perhaps you need a thin, portable tablet to take your document-editing and note-taking to the next level. How about a comfortable pair of headphones with noise-cancelling capabilities to boost your focus, a sharp new webcam to show your best side during Zoom calls, or a new fitness tracker to remind you to stand up and stretch every now and then?
If you said "yes" to any of these, Amazon has something for you, plus stylish backpacks and essentials like pencils, sticky notes, binders, and more.
Some of these deals are Prime-exclusive offers, but don’t fret if you're not a member, because you can snag a free 30-day trial of Amazon Prime. College students, you really get a great deal: an exclusive six-month trial, after which you pay half price for Prime! All you have to do is sign up with your .edu email address and verify your university and graduation date.
Don’t forget to check the sale landing page for more deals like these.
(Credit: Amazon)Apple MacBook Air M1 Chip 256GB SSD 13.3" Laptop
Measuring 0.63 by 11.97 by 8.36 inches and weighing only 2.8 pounds, the 2020 Apple MacBook Air is extremely portable. The 8-core M1 Chip is powerful, but that doesn’t mean battery life suffers, and the 256GB SSD offers enough storage space for your files and photos. Because this is an Apple product, it also syncs up easily with other Apple devices.
- Apple MacBook Air M1 Chip 256GB SSD 13.3" Laptop (Opens in a new window) for $749.99 (List Price $999)
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds
Boost your focus by blocking out background noise thanks to the noise-cancelling Samsung Galaxy Buds2. Lightweight and comfortable enough for all-day use, these earbuds connect easily to your device via Bluetooth and the included charging case extends total listening time.
- Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds (Opens in a new window) for $99.99 (List Price $149.99)
Logitech PC Accessories
I use this Logitech 1080p HD webcam for my work meetings and it doubles as a mic. It’s a vast improvement over my laptop’s webcam and a great option for those who have laptops without one. A wireless mouse and keyboard is also much more comfortable for prolonged use than the laptop's built-in trackpad and keyboard.
- Logitech MK335 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo (Opens in a new window) for $29.99 (List Price $34.99)
- Logitech C922x Pro 1080p Stream Webcam (Opens in a new window) for $84.99 (List Price $99.99)
TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 System
A stable internet connection is absolutely necessary to get your school work (and after school work) done. The TP-Link Archer supports up to 5,400Mbps Wi-Fi on the 5GHz band for ultra fast connectivity. It has six high-power FEM antennas to cover as much of your home as possible and includes TP-Link’s premium security services to keep your connected devices safe. Add a TP-Link Deco Wi-Fi mesh system for further stability and to extend the range of your network.
- TP-Link Archer AX73 AX5400 Wi-Fi 6 Router (Opens in a new window) for $159.99 (List Price $199.99)
- TP-Link Deco XE75 AXE5400 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6E Mesh System (3-Pack) (Opens in a new window) for $329.99 (List Price $449.99)