Back to school deals 2021: student discounts for college or study

Amazon's Back to College deals
Rounding up all the best products on its site for college students, this covers electronics, room hacks, bedding and fashion in its latest deals. 

Best Buy's Student Hub
With its round-up of back-to-school tech, from a computer finder to wearables to home gym and kitchen gadgets, Best Buy has everything you need. There are also featured deals and a look at its corporate responsibility.

Target's on to College
Target has a landing page specifically for its products suitable for college students. There's everything from bedding and furniture to electronics and lighting. It even covers groceries to get you set for those first few weeks. For school kids, there's a separate back to school section too. 

Walmart School Prep HQ
With supplies arranged by grade and category as well as a teachers' shop, college and at-home learning sections, Walmart makes it easy to navigate to the products you need. There's also a section just for reduced-price items.  

Lenovo Back To School deals
Lenovo is offering big discounts on PCs, tablets and accessories with up to 50% off some items and laptops starting from just $239. 

Dell Back To School PC deals
Dell has savings on a range of laptops, desktops and accessories, with an extra $200 on select PCs, plus $50 in Dell Rewards.  

HP Back To School savings
HP has savings on college essentials as well as bundle specials, deals for teachers, K12 and STEM. There's money off everything from software and backpacks to all-in-ones and Chromebooks.   

Razer Book Back To School bundles
Use the code BACK2SCHOOL to get up to 11% off the Razer back to school laptop bundles, complete with complimentary RazerCare Elite, worth $299.99. 

Amazon Prime Student: 6 months free
Students can get Amazon Prime benefits free for six months and then pay just $6.49 a month after that – which is 50% off the standard price. 

Apple education pricing
Purchase an eligible Mac or iPad with education pricing and get a free pair of AirPod wireless earbuds completely free. Students are also eligible for additional discounts on select accessories and 20% off AppleCare. 

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (15”): was $979, now $636.35 at Lenovo
This 15.6-inch laptop features an 10th gen Intel Core i3 processor, 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD and integrated UHD graphics.

Microsoft Surface Pro 7 and Pro Type Cover Bundle: was $1059.98, now $799.99 at Microsoft
The 12.3-inch touchscreen 2-in-1 laptop features a 10th gen i5 processor, 8GB RAM and either 128GB or 256GB storage. Get savings on both the Surface Pro 7 and the type cover, which turns this into a fully functioning laptop.

Apple - MacBook Pro - 13" Display with Touch Bar: was $1449.99, now $999.99 at Best Buy
This Intel MacBook Pro features an i5 processor, 512GB SSD and 8GB RAM. This is a great machine for any creative student and can handle all of your photo and video editing.

Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 15.6" Touch Screen Laptop: was $849.99, now $649.99 at Best Buy
A great mid-range model, the Lenovo Yoga 7i features a 15.6-inch touch screen as well as 11th gen Intel i5 processor, 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. AS long as you don't need gaming-level graphics, this will have you covered.

Samsung CB4 11.6" Celeron 4GB/32GB Chromebook: was $229.99, now $129 at Walmart
This solid 11.6-inch Chromebook features a 12.5-hour battery life, 4GB RAM and a 32GB hard drive. This is a super cheap price.

Lenovo 81JW0001US Chromebook S330: was $239, now $159 at Walmart
This 14-inch Chromebook comes with 4GB RAM and 32GB storage. Running Chrome OS, this machine is more than capable of handling all the basic tasks and it really benefits from that larger screen.

Acer Chromebook Spin 311 CP311-3H-K3WL Convertible Laptop: was $299, now $179 at Walmart
The Acer Spin 311 is a 2-in-1 laptop with a fully reversible 11.6-inch touchscreen to use in tablet or tent mode. It also comes with 4GB RAM and 32GB storage.

Apple iPad 8th gen (10.2-inch, Wi-Fi, 32GB): was $329, now $299 at Amazon
Apple's latest entry-level iPad is still a great performer, with its A12 chip, 32GB storage and 8MP rear camera. It also supports Apple Pencil and smart keyboard, making it a real Chromebook competitor.

Apple iPad Air 4th gen (10.9-inch, Wi-Fi, 64GB): was $599, now $499 at Amazon
The iPad Air is a great looking tablet and offers great performance than to the A14 chip. There's a 10.9-inch retina display, 64GB storage and 12MP rear camera. There's support for Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil 2nd gen too.

Microsoft Surface Pro 7: was $959, now $599 at Best Buy
This model is the i3 with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage, compared to the more i5 model (featured in the laptop section) but if you don't need the extra power this is the better deal, saving $260 on the full price, and still comes with keyboard cover. 

Get $500 when you switch to Verizon
When you switch to Verizon and keep your phone you can get a $500 gift card. Plus, if you bring your tablet or smartwatch you can get another $100. There's also up to $800 off some handsets when you trade-in.

iPhone 12 mini: save $200 or $250 at Best Buy
With a qualified activation in Verizon, AT&T or Sprint, you can save up to $200 or $250 on the price of an iPhone 12 mini and get up to $700 trade-in.

Beats by Dr. Dre - Beats Studio³ Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones: was $349.99, now $199.99 at Best Buy
Beats Studio 3 wireless headphones feature Apple's W1 chip for spatial audio, as well as adaptive noise canceling. You can get up to 40 hours of playback on a single charge and is available in black or shadow gray.

Apple AirPods with wired charging case: was $159, now $119 at Amazon
Setting the standard for Apple users, the AirPods are easy to connect and sound great. Ideal for music, video chat and of course, phone calls.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro: was $199.99, now $169.99 at Amazon
Available in a choice of phantom violet, silver or black, these Bluetooth true wireless earbuds feature noise-canceling, water-resistance and a long-life battery.

Bose QuietComfort 35 II: was $299, now $249 at Amazon
With exceptional noise canceling, the Bose QuietComfort 35 II are ideal for plane or train travel and also feature Alexa voice control.

Toshiba 32LF221U21 32-inch Smart HD 720p Fire TV: was $199.99, now $139.99 at Amazon
At 32-inches, this TV is perfect for a dorm room or student house. It has a 720p display and DTS TruSurround Sound. It also includes Amazon's FireTV so you can stream movies and TV from all your favorite services.

Sony 43-inch X80J LED 4K TV: was $749.99, now $599.99 at Best Buy
The Sony X80J is one of the best mid-range TVs out there and offers HDMI 2.1 support, making it great for next-gen consoles too. This 43-inch 4K model is a great size for smaller rooms.

Hisense 50-inch A6G TV: was $429.99, now $369.99 at Best Buy
If you're looking for something a bit bigger, this HiSense 4K model is a great price. It features Dolby Vision, a range of streaming services and works with Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa.

Scriveiner Premium Handmade Leather Journal: was $38.99, now $27.99 at Amazon
Take notes in style with this handmade leather journal. Available in 7x5 inch and 8 x 6 inch sizes, complete with leather strap and pen holder.

Chalk Markers by Fantastic CHALKTASTIC: was $19.99, now $14.99 at Amazon
Liquid chalk markers are great for kids and adults as they work on all non-porous surfaces, including glass, whiteboards and chalk boards.