Stock up for the school year
Dell XPS 16 Laptop
Crush video-editing projects with a high-end big-screener. Aspiring creatives can upgrade it with Nvidia graphics for extra oomph.
Acer Nitro V 15 Laptop
Mashable's favorite gaming laptop under $1,000 skips fancy extras in favor of sheer power for playing graphically demanding games.
Biggerfive Fitness Tracker
A super simplified system means no motivational games or digital rewards, but the basics are covered at an A+ price point.
Dell Chromebook 3110 Laptop
With rubbery edges and a spill-resistant keyboard, this cheap Chromebook can handle almost anything kids (literally) throw at it.
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Polished-looking and plenty portable for busy students, with a keyboard our reviewer deemed "one of the best I’ve ever used."
Roccat Gaming Keyboard
A whisper-quiet gaming keyboard is ideal for dorm rooms and sleeping siblings — and you can’t beat that price.
Roomba Combo i5
A budget-friendly robot vacuum/mop combo can set your student up for a tidy environment.
Under-Desk Treadmill
Slim and lightweight enough to be stored under a bed or desk, this low-profile treadmill gets an A+ from motivated multitaskers.
Highlighter Post-It Pens
Annotating a text is an art form. Skip the screen and mark up pages IRL using a highlighter with Post-Its built in.
Pentel RSVP pens
Comfortable, hefty (in the best way), with a smooth glide. Lefties can even write freely without fearing the smudge.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Whether its their first phone or an upgrade, the iPhone 15 is one of the best smartphones out there.
Apple Pencil
No. 2 pencils are so last semester. Apple's smooth stylus pairs effortlessly with iPads for doodling and note-taking.
2-in-1 Folding Treadmill
Serious about sports and studying? Keep up with assignments while logging some miles — all from the comfort of your room.
Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M2)
Get more done between lectures with this lightweight, long-lasting laptop alternative. It also comes in a new 13-inch size.
Apple MacBook Air Laptop
For studious, app-juggling multitaskers, the 15-inch M3 Air is a chipset upgrade with a spacious screen and dual monitor support.
Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch Laptop (M2)
Slimmer than your average textbook, this zippy MacBook has a snappy keyboard for writing papers and an accessible sticker price.
Dyson Purifier Cool
No one can concentrate in a hot, stinky space. Use your voice (or an app) to power this well-reviewed air purifier and fan combo.
Razer BlackWidow Gaming Keyboard
Alternate between writing that term paper or book report and playing Fortnite with this feature-rich PC gaming keyboard.
Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro
Geared toward learning and entertainment for ages 6 to 12, with built-in parental controls to make sure screen time is productive.
Coway Air Purifier
This powerful air purifier eliminates odors, allergens, and pullutants — keeping your student's room fresh and breathable.
Fitbit Ace 3
Teach your kid about time and inspire them to keep active via activity tracking and step competitions on this friendly smartwatch.
Loftie Clock
Go beyond a phone alarm with this clock stacked with white noise, meditations, and bedtime stories.
Secretlab Titan Evo
An ergonomic and sturdy choice that topped our list of the best gaming chairs and doubles as a great everyday seat for studying.
Wacom Cintiq 22
Durable design, a paper-like feel, and an anti-glare screen make this professional-level drawing tablet a worthy investment.
Academic Planner
The spiral binding on this sleek, simple planner helps it lay flat — a must for multi-taskers with lots to keep track of.
Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE Laptop
This cloud gaming laptop with a pretty 120Hz display and an RGB keyboard has a price that will appeal to cash-strapped freshmen.
Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 Laptop
A slick Chromebook for big kids with a QHD webcam, a speedy new processor, and a "grown-up" looking aluminum design. (No plastic!)
Adobe Premiere Pro
A suite of tools ideal for creators of all levels, plus students save more than 60% on the Creative Cloud All Apps plan.
Amazon Basics Mesh Back Desk Chair
Doing homework on the bed or couch is just an invitation to doze off. Invest in a proper chair to stay in study mode.
Amazon Fire 7 Kids
A budget tablet that comes with age-suitable content for little tykes, plus a warranty and case for parents' peace of mind.
Anker Surge Protector Power Strip
One plug is never enough. This beefy power strip and surge protector (with a smart layout) fixes that and then some.
Apple Airpods Pro Earbuds
Iconic wireless earbuds with excellent ANC, a battery life of up to 30 hours (with their case), and perennial cool points.
Apple AirTags
Eliminate the before-school chaos as you try to locate literally everything: AirTags send off a signal with the push of a button.
Apple MacBook Pro Laptop (M3)
For when they're ready to graduate from TikTok-making. An industry favorite with a vivid screen, tons of power, and ports galore.
Apple Watch
Set reminders, keep tabs on schedules, and track workout performance. Oh yeah, it also tells the time.
Astronaut lunch box
Every day can feel like space camp with this astronaut-themed lunch box that includes a top buckle for affixing it to a backpack.
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 Laptop
This mid-ranger is a low-key "gaming beast," per our reviewer. Bring it to class, then tackle the "Elden Ring" DLC after the bell.
Bark Phone
If your student isn't quite ready for an iPhone, Bark Phone lets you monitor usage, approve apps, and more.
Beats Fit Pro Earbuds
Stellar sound, great battery life, and a comfy, sweat-resistant design — these tick all the right boxes for student athletes.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones
Ideal for heads-down study sessions, our reviewer said these are "the most comfortable over-the-ear headphones I've tried."
Broadway Lunch Box
Is it tech week or another rehearsal? Just pack the snacks. When they snag a Tony someday, you’ll be the one they thank.
Crayola Twistibles Colored Pencil Set
Never sharpen a colored pencil again.
Cross body fanny pack
The 90s are back, but with a twist. Fanny packs get the cross-body treatment for those in the know, and this one works great.
Disney Princess Backpack
Keep books and supplies organized in this sturdy backpack decorated with an allover pattern of Disney’s most beloved heroines.
Dribble Up Smart Soccer Ball
App-powered practice sessions and virtual training improve skills and confidence — your own personal coach in your backyard.
EarFun K2 Kids Headphones
Comfy and nice-sounding cans for kids that won't leave a huge dent in a back-to-school budget. Choose from seven fun colors.
Echo Dot Kids
Designed with kids in mind, this Echo Dot includes parental controls and a year of Amazon Kids+.
Echo Studio
Crank Alexa up a notch with the best-sounding Echo speaker — great for sleepovers or dorm room parties.
Express VPN
A great choice for working on a laptop over public WiFi or circumventing geo-based streaming restrictions while studying abroad.
Fender Amp Lunch Box
For when you have to go right to lunch from band practice. This retro-style box may lack insulation but it has style in spades.
Field Notes Graph Paper Notebooks
Keep lab notes and science project observations within reach at all times with these pocket-sized, graph paper notebooks.
Fitbit Charge 6
All the standard fitness tracking, plus stress management scores, a readout on sleep quality, and a battery that lasts all week.
Gabb Phone
The Gabb Phone 3 Pro has no internet or social media access — just a straightforward phone with built-in safety features.
Gaiam Ultimate Balance Ball Chair
For students who can’t stop moving, a ball chair provides an invitation to bounce and jiggle while also staying on task.
Gamer Lunch Box
Trade cheat codes over sandwiches with this insulated lunch box remnicscent of the Nintendo Switch.
Garageband
Allows you to transform an iPhone, iPad, or Mac into a fully functioning audio studio — great for students just getting started.
GE 6-outlet surge protector
Multiply the amount of available outlets so everyone in the group project can keep their devices charged and at the ready.
GE LED color changing speaker lightbulb
Sync lights to music with this smart light bulb and speaker combo that doesn’t require a hub or even WiFi to work.
Graph Paper Spiral Notebook
Think outside the lines and opt for a graphed notebook, which is especially great for kids interested in science, gaming, and art.
Graphing Calculator TI-84
Thinner and sleeker than the TI-84 you remember, with new features (like a rechargeable battery) and available in fun colors.
Hatch Restore 2
Equipped with sleep sounds and a sunrise alarm, the Hatch Restore 2 can help students master their sleep routine.
Highlighters
Bright, no-smear highlighters make late-night study sessions more bearable. Each set includes 12 markers in six colors.
HP Chromebook Plus x360 14b Laptop
A flippable touchscreen and 10-hour battery life mean this stylish laptop can go from class to post-homework YouTube marathons.
Kindle Kids
Young bookworms will appreciate this tiny ereader's long battery life and ample storage. Parents can set goals and controls.
Kindle Paperwhite
A battery life of up to 10 weeks and an adjustable light for after-hours reading make it easier to keep up with BookTok.
Leather Journal Notebook
Whether they fill it with scene studies or calculus class notes, this leather-bound notebook will speak to aspiring playwrights.
Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 Laptop
Small enough to chuck in a duffel bag during practice, and a detachable keyboard that lets it do double-duty as a tablet.
Levoit Air Purifier
Eliminate smoke, pollen, dust, and pet dander with one of our favorite air purifier brands.
LittleHippo Mella Alarm Clock
Start good sleep habits early with six night light colors and three sleep sounds built in to this adorable alarm clock.
Melissa & Doug Wooden Lift Top Desk and Chair
Test-cramming sessions may be a ways off, but your kiddo will still love a dedicated space with a desk and chair sized just right.
Microphone
Anyone serious about recording music or starting a podcast will need a high-quality mic that’s up to the task. This is it.
Microsoft 365
A family plan gains you access to the entire suite of Microsoft programs for up to six people and five simultaneous devices.
Midi Keyboard
For music majors and mini maestros, this MIDI keyboard is beginner friendly and sized just right for dorm rooms and desks.
Mondrian Lunch Box
An understated, insulated lunch box that says “art class is my favorite” to anyone paying attention.
Monster Pencil Case
Put a smile on your kiddo’s face each time they reach for their colored pencils, then pop it in the wash when it gets yucky.
Movie Power Lunch Box
In between takes, they’ll be grateful for some fresh snacks from craft services (AKA mom & dad) in this movie-themed lunch bag.
NASA lunch box
Officially licensed by NASA and modeled after the orange flightsuits that the astronauts wear. Freeze-dried food not included.
Outlet Extender Surge Protector
For when dorm room outlet options are limited, this adapter includes multiple ports and even protects against power surges.
Pencil Case
Enough pockets and compartments to hold every last lucky pen and trusty highlighter for the student who gets an A in organization.
Philips Hue Smart Bulbs
Whether it’s time to study, sleep, or somewhere in between, a set of smart light bulbs means instant ambiance.
Pillow Slippers
Lightweight and super squishy, comfort is the incentive behind these pillow slippers that will be walking the halls all year.
Power strip cover and outlet cover box
Keep little fingers away from power cords and plugs with this tamper-proof set that’s complicated for kids, but easy for adults.
Puro Sound Labs BT2200s Plus Headphones
A good first pair of big-kid headphones with a safe noise limit and interchangeable ear cups for the perfect fit.
Puro Sound Labs JuniorJams Plus Headphones
Available in a rainbow of hues, these pint-sized Bluetooth headphones have a volume limit of 85 dB to protect little ears.
Puro Sound Labs PuroQuiet Plus Headphones
Make it easier for your student to focus on homework. These noise-limiting headphones for kids and tweens have noise cancellation.
Razer Blade 14 Laptop
You wouldn't know it by its compact size, but this splurge-worthy gaming laptop is hiding beefy internals for new AAA titles.
Roborock S8+
This splurge-worthy robo vac also mops, making it ideal for virtually any floor type.
Roy Licthenstein Watch
Top marks for this slick timepiece from Swatch, which features art from the iconic Roy Lichtenstein on its face.
Ryobi ONE+ cordless wet/dry vacuum
This portable vacuum is great for teaching younger kids to clean or for older kids to keep in their cars or bedrooms.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
An affordable iPad alternative, this svelte Android tablet comes with its own stylus for jotting down notes or drawing on the go.
Sketch book
One hundred pages of possibility, with a lay-flat spiral binding to make things easier on your Picasso in training.
Sony ULT Wear Headphones
For jammer-outers, these chunky new headphones have "booming sound" and "deep bass," our reviewer said. Plus, the price is right.
Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones
Sony's flagship headphones sound better than any other cans we've tried and can make a buzzing classroom quieter than a library.
Staff Paper Notebook
Will your mini Mozart compose their first requiem? Even if Taylor Swift is more their speed, a staff paper notebook is a must.
Star Wars Backpack
Keep books and supplies organized in this sturdy backpack decorated with an allover pattern of Disney’s most beloved heroines.
Starface pimple patches
Hydrocolloid patches help combat acne, and yes, it IS cool to wear these on your face to school. Everyone is doing it, okay?
Tempura Paint Sticks
The effect of paint but with the ease of a crayon, these (relatively) mess-free paint sticks get high marks from budding artists.
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Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Whether its their first phone or an upgrade, the iPhone 15 is one of the best smartphones out there.
Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M2)
Get more done between lectures with this lightweight, long-lasting laptop alternative. It also comes in a new 13-inch size.
Apple MacBook Air Laptop
For studious, app-juggling multitaskers, the 15-inch M3 Air is a chipset upgrade with a spacious screen and dual monitor support.
Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch Laptop (M2)
Slimmer than your average textbook, this zippy MacBook has a snappy keyboard for writing papers and an accessible sticker price.
Apple AirTags
Eliminate the before-school chaos as you try to locate literally everything: AirTags send off a signal with the push of a button.
Microsoft 365
A family plan gains you access to the entire suite of Microsoft programs for up to six people and five simultaneous devices.