Back to school sales are in full swing in fantastic deals on everything from laptops, iPads, and smartwatches to backpacks, clothing, dorm-room essentials, and more. To help you find all the top offers, we’re rounding up the best back to school sales and deals for you below.
You’ll find official back to school sales from retailers like Walmart, Target, Amazon, and Best Buy with exclusive offers that are just for students. Apple, for example, is currently handing out free AirPods for college students with an eligible Mac or iPad purchase, and Best Buy is offering up $250 on select Chromebooks too this week – most of which are perfect for college. Of course, it’s not just about tech in the back to school sales, you’ll also find plenty of options for cheap backpacks, dorm-room essentials, and even clothing discounts.
Below, you’ll find links to all the best back to school sales, followed by today’s standout deals from our team. Make sure to bookmark this page, as we’ll be continuously updating it with all the latest offers leading up to the new school year event.
Back to school sales – quick links
Amazon – back-to-school deals for all ages starting at $7.99Adidas – buy 3, save 30% on select styles with code READYApple – buy select Mac or iPad models and get free AirPodsBest Buy – student deals on laptops, iPads, MacBooks, and moreChromebooks – save up to $250 on select Chromebooks at Best BuyDell – save up to $330 on laptops, monitors, and desktopsHP – back to school savings on laptops, monitors, and printersJCPenney – up to 60% off kids’ clothing, shoes, and backpacksKohl’s – Back-to-school deals starting at $7.99Lenovo – save up to 68% on laptops + free shippingLevi’s – 30% off when you spend $100+Macy’s – up to 40% off clothing, backpacks, shoes, and moreMicrosoft – back to school sale, save on Surface tablets and laptopsNewegg – up to 40% off gaming monitors and PCsNike – back to school savings on shoes, clothing, and backpacksThe North Face – best-selling backpacks starting at $35Overstock – up to 70% off dorm room essentialsSamsung – get up to $50 off the Galaxy Tab A7 LiteStaples – back to school essentials as low as 50¢Target – save on school supplies, backpacks, clothing, and moreVerizon – back to school deals on phones, headphones and moreWalmart – back to school deals on supplies, clothing, backpacks, and more
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Back to school sales: the top deals
Acer Chromebook Spin 311 11.6-inch 2-in-1 Chromebook: $299 $179 at Walmart
Save $120 – While this 4GB RAM / MediaTek MT8183C processor / 32GB storage configuration is regularly found in laptop deals at this price point, picking up the Acer Spin 311 provides extra 2-in-1 functionality that usually carries its own premium. We rarely find convertible laptops under $200, so if you’re looking for excellent portability and a flexible experience without breaking the bank this is a fantastic option.
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Apple AirPods Pro: $249 $189.99 at Amazon
Save $59 – Amazon has the best-selling AirPods Pro on sale and back down to $189.99. That’s the best deal you can find right now and only $20 more than the record-low Black Friday price. The earbuds have been sitting at $197 for the majority of this year, so we recommend snapping up this new low price while you can.View Deal
iPad Air 4 (64GB): $599 $499.99 at Amazon
Save $100 – Amazon has just the iPad Air 4 on sale for a record-low price of $499.99. The 10.9-inch tablet features Apple’s powerful A14 Bionic chip, packs 64GB of storage, and is available at this sale price in Silver, Space Gray, Rose Gold, and Green.
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Apple MacBook Air: $999.99 $899 at Amazon
Save $149 – Amazon has the M1 MacBook Air down on sale for $899, which is the best price you can find right now. The 13-inch laptop features Apple’s powerful M1 chip, 256GB of storage, 8GB of RAM, and provides up to 15 hours of battery life.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 7: $959 $599 at Best Buy
Save $360 – Best Buy has the versatile Surface Pro 7 on sale for a record-low price of $599, thanks to today’s massive $360 discount. The powerful tablet features a 12.3-inch touchscreen display, includes a full keyboard experience, and provides up to 10 hours of battery life.View Deal
Apple: buy select Mac and iPad models and get free AirPods
For a limited time, Apple is offering students and teachers free AirPods when you buy a select MacBook Pro or Air, iPad, iMac, or Mac Mini device. The AirPods with charging case currently retail for $159, so with this deal, you’re getting a free pair of premium earbuds, plus Apple is also offering 20% off AppleCare Plus.View Deal
Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 15.6-inch Laptop: $849.99 $649.99 at Best Buy
Save $200 – Students can score a massive $200 price cut on this Lenovo Yoga 7i laptop at Best Buy. That’s the lowest price we’ve found for the ultra-slim 2-in-1 laptop, which features a 15.6-inch Full HD multitouch screen display, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and an 11th generation Intel Core i5 processor.
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Keurig K-Slim Coffee Maker: $109.99 $79.99 at Amazon
Save $30 – Brew a cup of coffee in minutes with Keurig K-Slim that’s on sale for $79.99 at Amazon which is the best deal you can find right now. Perfect for small spaces, the compact coffee maker can brew four cups at a time without refilling the 52-oz. reservoir and features three different sizes so you can make coffee that suits your tastes.
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iPad Pro 11-inch 2021 (128GB): $799 $699.99 at Amazon
Save $99.01 – Amazon has the all-new Apple iPad Pro on sale for a record-low price of $699.99. That’s a massive $99 discount and a fantastic deal for a newly released Apple device. The 11-inch tablet packs Apple’s powerful M1 chip, 128GB of storage, and provides an all-day battery life.
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Dell S2721HN 27-inch Monitor: $309.99 $229.99 at Dell
Save $80 – For a limited time, you can get the Dell S2721HN monitor on sale for only $229.99. That’s an $80 discount and the best price we’ve found for the 27-inch HD display that features a wide 178°/178° viewing angle and a 75Hz refresh rate.View Deal
Apple Watch Series 6 (40mm): $399 $324.98 at Amazon
Save $74 – Amazon has the Apple Watch 6 on sale for a new record-low price of $324.98. The 40mm smartwatch features a new S6 processor, blood oxygen monitoring, an ECG app, and elevation tracking. Please note, this deal applies to the Navy Sport Band model.
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Dell XPS 13, Intel Core i5: $1,099.99 $881.99 at Dell
Save $218 – Dell’s Back to school sale has the powerful XPS 13 laptop on sale for $881.99. While you’re getting a slightly thicker bottom bezel on that screen, the components here are outstanding – an 11th gen Intel i5-1165G7 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD just can’t be argued with at this price.
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Back to school sales: Laptop deals
Lenovo Chromebook S330 14-inch laptop: $239 $159 at Walmart
Save $80 – With 32GB of storage and 4GB RAM, you’re still picking up a budget laptop here, but thanks to Chrome OS, those specs aren’t as limiting as they would be on a Windows machine. Plus, the 14-inch display here is a vast improvement on the 11.6-inch devices we usually see in this price range.
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Acer Chromebook Spin 311 11.6-inch 2-in-1 Chromebook: $299 $179 at Walmart
Save $120 – While this 4GB RAM / MediaTek MT8183C processor / 32GB storage configuration is regularly found in laptop deals at this price point, picking up the Acer Spin 311 provides extra 2-in-1 functionality that usually carries its own premium. We rarely find convertible laptops under $200, so if you’re looking for excellent portability and a flexible experience without breaking the bank this is a fantastic option.
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Dell Inspiron 15 3000 15.6-inch laptop (128GB): $518.99 $377.29 at Dell
Save $145.50 – This Dell Inspiron laptop deal offers an 11th Generation i3 processor, 4GB RAM, and a 128GB SSD, excellent value for under $400. That’s perfect for lighter everyday browsing and streaming on a full 15.6-inch screen without breaking the bank.
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HP 14 laptop: $579.99 $399.99 at HP
Save $180 – There’s a massive $180 discount on this 14-inch HP laptop right now. That means you can pick up a machine with the latest 11th generation of Intel’s i3 processor as well as 8GB RAM, 256GB of SSD storage, and 16GB of Intel Optane memory, all for just under $550.
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Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 15.6-inch Laptop: $849.99 $649.99 at Best Buy
Save $200 – Students can score a massive $200 price cut on this Lenovo Yoga 7i laptop at Best Buy. That’s the lowest price we’ve found for the ultra-slim 2-in-1 laptop, which features a 15.6-inch Full HD multitouch screen display, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and an 11th generation Intel Core i5 processor.
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HP 15.6-inch laptop: $749.99 $619.99 at HP
Save $130 – With $130 off the MSRP, you’ll find an excellent $619.99 price tag on this powerful 11th generation i7 HP laptop deal this week. While the 256GB SSD is a little mid-range for this price tag, you’re picking up a pricey CPU here and the sacrifice in storage is well worth it if you’re after a zippy experience. Plus, there’s 16GB RAM inside as well.
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Dell XPS 13, Intel Core i5: $1,099.99 $881.99 at Dell
Save $218 – Dell’s Back to school sale has the powerful XPS 13 laptop on sale for $881.99. While you’re getting a slightly thicker bottom bezel on that screen, the components here are outstanding – an 11th gen Intel i5-1165G7 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD just can’t be argued with at this price.
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Apple MacBook Air: $999.99 $899.99 at Amazon
Save $100 – Amazon has the M1 MacBook Air on sale for $899.99, which is the best price you can find right now. The 13-inch laptop features Apple’s powerful M1 chip, 256GB of storage, 8GB of RAM, and provides up to 15 hours of battery life.
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MacBook Pro M1 (256GB): $1,299 $1,099.99 at Amazon
Save $199 – MacBook deals are also hitting the M1 Pro model at Amazon, with a $100 discount on the 256GB configuration, which is the lowest price we’ve seen. You’re upgrading your speakers and mic on this model, with extra cooling enhancements under the hood as well.
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Back to school sales: tablet deals
iPad 8th generation (32GB): $329 $299 at Amazon
Save $30 – This is a well-worn iPad deal by now, as we’ve been seeing this $30 discount on the 8th generation entry-level model for months. However, this is still the cheapest this device has ever been, and we don’t expect to see a lower price any time soon.
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iPad Air 4 (64GB): $599 $539.99 at Amazon
Save $60 – Amazon has just the iPad Air 4 on sale for $539.99 – $40 more than the record-low price. The 10.9-inch tablet features Apple’s powerful A14 Bionic chip, packs 64GB of storage, and is available at this sale price in Silver, Space Gray, Rose Gold, and Green.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 7: $959 $699 at Best Buy
Save $260 – Best Buy has the versatile Surface Pro 7 on sale for $699, thanks to today’s $260 discount. The powerful tablet features a 12.3-inch touchscreen display, includes a full keyboard experience, and provides up to 10 hours of battery life.
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iPad Pro 11-inch 2021 (128GB): $799 $699.99 at Amazon
Save $99.01 – Amazon has the all-new Apple iPad Pro on sale for a record-low price of $699.99. That’s a massive $99 discount and a fantastic deal for a newly released Apple device. The 11-inch tablet packs Apple’s powerful M1 chip, 128GB of storage, and provides an all-day battery life.
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Back to school sales: monitor deals
Dell S2421HN 24-inch Monitor: $239.99 $179.99 at Dell
Save $60 – A great option for students working with a small space, Dell has this 24-inch monitor on sale for just $179.99. That’s a fantastic price for a compact monitor that features a 23.8-inch Full HD display and a 178°/178° viewing angle.
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Dell S2721HN 27-inch Monitor: $309.99 $229.99 at Dell
Save $80 – For a limited time, you can get the Dell S2721HN monitor on sale for only $229.99. That’s an $80 discount and the lowest price we’ve found for the 27-inch HD display that features a wide 178°/178° viewing angle and a 75Hz refresh rate.
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LG WP60G-B 29-inch UltraWide Monitor: $249.99 $226.99 at Amazon
Save $24 – If you’re a student looking for an ultra-wide display, Amazon has the LG 29-inch monitor on sale for $226.99, thanks to today’s $24 discount. That’s the best price we’ve found for the 29-inch HD monitor, which features a 3-sided virtually borderless display.
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HP V28 4K 28-inch Monitor: $379.99 $349.03 at Amazon
Save $30 – Amazon has the HP 28-inch 4K monitor on sale for $349.03. HP’s V28 Ultra HD 4K monitor offers 4x the pixels of Full HD for a superior picture experience.
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Back to school sales: backpack deals
Marvel Spider-Man Backpack: $24.99 $22.99 at Walmart
Save $2 – Walmart has the best-selling Marvel Spider-Man backpack on sale for just $22.99. That’s a great price for a 16-inch kids backpack which includes two front compartments and mesh side pockets on the sides to carry water bottles and other items.
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Champion Manuscript Backpack: $40 $29 at Walmart
Save $11 – You can score an $11 discount on the popular Champion Manuscript backpack at Walmart. That’s the lowest price we’ve found for the heather grey backpack which includes an interior slip laptop sleeve, a side water bottle pocket and a front zip pocket.
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Under Armour Loudon backpack: $40 $26.25 at Amazon
Save $13.75 – There’s a pretty hefty saving on a whole range of Under Armor Loudon backpacks in this week’s deals over at Amazon. This backpack is fairly smallish, comes in a whole range of different colors, and features a handy 15-inch laptop sleeve inside to stop your college machine from rattling around in the bag. It’s also water-resistant too, so it’s great for all weathers.View Deal
BOPAI 15-inch Super Slim Laptop Backpack: $89 $50.40 at Amazon
Save $40 – The top-rated Bopai backpack is on sale for a record-low price of $50.40 thanks to the additional 10% discount you can apply at checkout. Perfect for college students, the super slip backpack is waterproof and protects up to a 15-inch laptop with a soft flannel compartment.
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Back to school sales: clothing deals
Amazon – kids clothing deals from Nike, Disney, Adidas, and moreTarget – school uniforms starting at just $4Walmart – clothing, shoes, and accessories from $7Macy’s – up to 40% off t-shirts, shoes, uniforms, backpacks, and moreJCPenney – extra 40% off clothing for the whole familyKohl’s – 25% off Nike, Levi’s, Carters, Converse, and more
Kohl’s: save up to 25% off select Nike styles
Kohl’s back to school sale includes up to 25% off select Nike styles for the whole family. You can save on Nike’s best-selling items, including running shoes, shorts, t-shirts, lunch boxes, backpacks, sandals, and more.View Deal
Adidas Originals Kids Superstar: starting at $25 at Amazon
Score big savings on the best-selling Adidas Originals Superstars at Amazon right now. Starting at just $25, depending on what size and color you choose, the Adidas shoes are available in toddler and kids sizes and are on sale for a limited time.
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Target: 20% off Kids’ School uniforms
For a limited time, Target is offering 20% off Kids’ school uniforms, which includes polos, dresses, pants, shorts, and cardigans. Prices start at just $4, and you can find several color choices on sale, and sizes start at toddler and go up to tweens.
Columbia Girls’ Switchback II Waterproof Jacket: starting at $24.99 at Amazon
Amazon has the top-rated Columbia girls’ Switchback II jacket on sale, starting at just $24.99 depending on what size you select. Perfect for rainy days, the girls’ jacket is 100% waterproof and features a hood and elastic cuffs.
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Back to school sales: dorm room deals
Eureka Multi-surface Stick Vacuum Cleaner: $39 $34.88 at Walmart
Save $5 – A fantastic price, Walmart has the Eureka stick vacuum on sale for just $34.88. Perfect if you need to clean a small space, the multi-surface vacuum works on carpets and surface floors and converts to a hand vac for quick and convenient pick-ups.
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Foxemart Writing Computer Desk: $69.99 $45.99 at Amazon
Save $26 – You can grab this top-rated computer desk on sale for just $43.99. With over 14,000 positive reviews the Foxemart desk features adjustable leg pads so you can choose your desk size based on your needs.
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Chefman InstaCoffee Single Serve Coffee Maker: $49.99 $37.69 at Amazon
Save $12.30 – Perfect for students on the go, you can snag this Amazon’s Choice Chefman coffee maker on sale for just $37.69. The single-serve coffee maker can brew a cup in just 30 seconds and is tall enough to use travel mugs so you can take your coffee on the go.
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Keurig K-Slim Coffee Maker: $109.99 $79.99 at Amazon
Save $70 – Brew a cup of coffee in minutes with Keurig K-Slim that’s on sale for $79.99 at Amazon which is the best deal you can find right now. Perfect for small spaces, the compact coffee maker can brew four cups at a time without refilling the 52-oz. reservoir and features three different sizes so you can make coffee that suits your tastes.
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Frigidaire Mini Fridge with Top Freezer: $299.99 $249.99 at Best Buy
Save $110 – Best Buy has a $50 discount on the top-rated Frigidaire mini-fridge. A perfect addition to the dorm, the compact Frigidaire features a built-in can rack and full-width freezer and is down to its lowest price ever.
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Back to school sales: headphone deals
AirPods with wired charging case: $159 $119 at Amazon
Save $40 – We only see prices drop below this $119 position during major sales events like Black Friday, but before June we were more accustomed to a $130 price. That means you’re still getting a great deal on the standard 2019 AirPods here, even if they have dropped down to $99 before. You can also grab the AirPods with wireless charging case for $159.98 (was $199). View Deal
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro: $199.99 $169.99 at Amazon
Save $30 – The latest true wireless earbuds from Samsung, the Galaxy Buds Pro offer up active noise cancellation, IPX7 waterproofing, and AKG audio. This is a return to the lowest price we’ve seen, though it only applies to the violet color option.View Deal
Beats Solo Pro Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones: $299.99 $149 at Walmart
Save $150 – Walmart has the best-selling Beats Solo Pro on sale for a record-low price of $149, thanks to this massive $150 discount we’ve spotted at Walmart. This deal applies to the Black color, which you can’t find at Best Buy or Amazon at this price.
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Apple AirPods Pro: $249 $197 at Amazon
Save $52 – We’ve spotted the best-selling AirPods Pro in stock and on sale for $197 at Amazon. That’s the best deal you can find right now and as of right now, the wireless earbuds are currently in stock and ready to ship, so we recommend snapping up this deal while you can.
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Bose QC35 II: $299.99 $249 at Amazon
Save $50 – Bose is no stranger to great comfort and impressive sound quality, and the Bose QC35 II doesn’t fall far from the tree. These wireless set of cans also boasts two levels of active noise cancellation, a 2-microphone system, and are on sale for $249.99.
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Apple AirPods Max: $549 $529 at Amazon
Save $20 – We’ve spotted the powerful Apple AirPods Max on sale for $529. The over-ear headphones feature active noise cancellation to block out unwanted noise and provide up to 20 hours of battery life.
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Back to school sales: smartwatch deals
Fitbit Charge 4: $149.95 $127.60 at Amazon
Save $27 0 – Amazon has the Fitbit Charge 4 on sale for $127.60, which is the lowest price you can find right now for the feature-rich activity tracker. The water-resistant Charge 4 offers 24/7 heart rate tracking and tracks popular workouts, activity, sleep, and calories burned.
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Apple Watch Series 3, 38mm: $229 $169 at Walmart
Save $60 – Get the best-selling Apple Watch 3 in stock and on sale for $169 at Walmart. Stock on the Series 3 smartwatch has been particularly difficult to find as of late, so we’d definitely take advantage of this great price if you’re looking for an excellent budget device.View Deal
Apple Watch SE: $279 $249 at Amazon
Save $30 – Amazon has the Apple Watch SE on sale for $249 which is the best price you can find right now for the affordable smartwatch. Today’s offer applies to the White sport band and – in our eyes – is the better choice than the Apple Watch 6 as it comes with Fitness Plus and sheds the unnecessary ECG and blood oxygen tracking.
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Apple Watch Series 6 (40mm): $399 $329.99 at Amazon
Save $69 –Amazon has the Apple Watch 6 on sale for a record-low price of $329.99. While we have seen this $329.99 cost a few times over the last few weeks, that price has been jumping back up to $349 every so often since June. That’s the price you’ll see on the Amazon product page, but you’ll save an extra $19 at checkout right now.
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