Thursday, July 29, 2021

Back to school sales 2021: deals from Best Buy, Apple, Walmart, Target and more

August is just around the corner, which means back to school sales are in full swing with incredible deals on everything from laptops, iPads, and monitors to backpacks, clothing, and dorm room essentials. To help you find all the top bargains, we're rounding up all the best back to school sales from your favorite retailers just 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, accessories, and even clothing discounts.

Below, you'll find links to all the best back to school sales, followed by today's standout selections 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.

The best back to school sale picks: 

Back to school sales: the top deals

Apple AirPods Pro: $249 $189.99 at Amazon
Save $59 -
We've spotted the best-selling AirPods Pro in stock and on sale for $189.99 at Amazon. That's the best deal you can find right now and only $20 more than the record-low Black Friday price. As of right now, the wireless earbuds are currently in stock and ready to ship, so we recommend snapping up this new low price while you can.

HP 14-inch Chromebook: $279 $149 at Best Buy
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We rarely see 14-inch Chromebooks at this $150 price point (usually you'll only find 11.6-inch displays this cheap, which is a little too small for school work). An Intel Celeron N4020 processor, 4GB RAM and 32GB of storage will all work well for taking notes (provided you're also using external or cloud storage) and are excellent specs for the money.

iPad Air 4 (64GB): $599 $499.99 at Amazon
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Our favorite back to school deal, Amazon, has just dropped the iPad Air 4 to a record-low price of $499.99. That's $20 less than the previous all-time low price. Colors are selling out quickly, and as of right now, the Space Gray and Green colors are in stock and ready to ship.

Apple MacBook Air: $999.99 $849.99 at Amazon
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Amazon has just dropped the M1 MacBook Air down to a new record-low price of $849.99 - $50 less than last week's price. 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.

Microsoft Surface Pro 7: $959 $699 at Best Buy
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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.

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.

Keurig K-Slim Coffee Maker: $109.99 $69.99 at Amazon
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Brew a cup of coffee in minutes with Keurig K-Slim that's on sale for $69.99 at Amazon - just $20 more than the record-low Black Friday price. 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.

Lenovo 2-in-1 15.6-inch touchscreen Chromebook (C340): $499 $299 at Best Buy
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This is our favorite Chromebook deal in Best Buy's current selection. For just $299 you're picking up an Intel i3 processor, 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage all in a full-sized 15.6-inch device with a fully convertible design and touchscreen. Those are specs and features that we rarely see at a sub-$300 price point.

Dell S2721HN 27-inch Monitor: $309.99 $229.99 at Dell
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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.

Dell G3 15 gaming laptop: $1,218.99 $799.99 at Dell
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Want to do college work and game while you're at university? Here's a gaming laptop deal from Dell on G3 15, featuring a GTX 1660 Ti graphics card, Intel Core i5-10300H processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. These specs are absolutely great for the price, and this laptop's pretty inconspicuous looking too for a gaming machine - great for class. 

Apple Watch Series 6 (40mm): $399 $329.99 at Amazon
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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.

Champion Manuscript backpack: $40 $23.99 at Amazon
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A similar handy back to school savings can be found on this Champion backpack at Amazon. Like the Under Armor backpack above, this one's a fairly medium-sized pack that's just right for carrying both books and your laptop - which it accommodates with an internal sleeve. This one's also available in a range of colors right now, although savings differ depending on which you choose.

Back to school sales: Laptop deals

HP 14-inch Chromebook: $279 $149 at Best Buy
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We rarely see 14-inch Chromebooks at this $150 price point (usually you'll only find 11.6-inch displays this cheap, which is a little too small for school work). An Intel Celeron N4020 processor, 4GB RAM and 32GB of storage will all work well for taking notes (provided you're also using external or cloud storage) and are excellent specs for the money.

Lenovo Chromebook S330 14-inch laptop: $239 $159 at Walmart
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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.

Lenovo 2-in-1 15.6-inch touchscreen Chromebook (C340): $499 $299 at Best Buy
Save $200 -
This is our favorite Chromebook deal in Best Buy's current selection. For just $299 you're picking up an Intel i3 processor, 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage all in a full-sized 15.6-inch device with a fully convertible design and touchscreen. Those are specs and features that we rarely see at a sub-$300 price point.

Dell Inspiron 15 3000 15.6-inch laptop (128GB): $438.99 $329.99 at Dell
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This Dell Inspiron laptop deal offers an AMD Ryzen 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.

HP 14 laptop: $579.99 $449.99 at HP
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There's a massive $130 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.

HP 15.6-inch laptop: $747.50 $649.99 at HP
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With $100 off the MSRP, you'll find an excellent $649.99 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.

Dell G3 15 gaming laptop: $1,218.99 $799.99 at Dell
Save $419 -
Want to do college work and game while you're at university? Here's a gaming laptop deal from Dell on G3 15, featuring a GTX 1660 Ti graphics card, Intel Core i5-10300H processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. These specs are absolutely great for the price, and this laptop's pretty inconspicuous looking too for a gaming machine - great for class. 

Dell XPS 13, Intel Core i7: $1,099.99 $899.99 at Dell
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This Dell XPS 13 is going for really cheap right now. While you're getting a slightly thicker bottom bezel on that screen, the components here are outstanding - an 11th gen Intel i7-1165G7 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD just can't be argued with at this price.

Apple MacBook Air: $999.99 $849.99 at Amazon
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Amazon has just dropped the M1 MacBook Air down to a new record-low price of $849.99 - $50 less than last week's price. 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.

MacBook Pro M1 (256GB): $1,299 $1,099.99 at Amazon
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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.

Back to school sales: tablet deals

iPad 8th generation (32GB): $329 $299 at Amazon
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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.

iPad Air 4 (64GB): $599 $499.99 at Amazon
Save $100 -
Our favorite back to school deal, Amazon, has just dropped the iPad Air 4 to a record-low price of $499.99. That's $20 less than the previous all-time low price. Colors are selling out quickly, and as of right now, the Space Gray and Green colors are in stock and ready to ship.

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.

iPad Pro 11-inch, 2021 (128GB): $799 $749 at Walmart
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This is a rare saving that we've only seen a handful of times before. At $50 off, this $749 is the cheapest the latest 11-inch iPad Pro has ever been, and so far Amazon hasn't been able to match Walmart's own back-to-school sale.

Back to school sales: monitor deals

Dell S2421HN 24-inch Monitor: $189.99 $139.99 at Dell
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A great option for students working with a small space, Dell has this 24-inch monitor on sale for just $139.99. That's a fantastic price for a compact monitor that features a 23.8-inch Full HD display and a 178°/178° viewing angle.

Dell S2721HN 27-inch Monitor: $259.99 $199.99 at Dell
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For a limited time, you can get the Dell S2721HN monitor on sale for only $199.99. That's a $60 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.

LG WP60G-B 29-inch UltraWide Monitor: $249.99 $226.99 at Amazon
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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.

HP V28 4K 28-inch Monitor: $379.99 $259.99 at Amazon
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Amazon has the HP V28 monitor on sale for $259.99 - the lowest price we've seen for this 28-inch 4K display. The 28-inch Ultra HD 4K monitor offers 4x the pixels of Full HD for a superior picture experience.

Back to school sales: backpack deals

Marvel Spider-Man Backpack: $24.99 $22.99 at Walmart
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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.

Champion Manuscript Backpack: $40 $23.99 at Walmart
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You can score a massive 40% 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.

Under Armour Loudon backpack: $40 $26.25 at Amazon
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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.

BOPAI 15-inch Super Slim Laptop Backpack: $89 $50.40 at Amazon
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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.

JanSport Cool Student Backpack: $54.95 $44 at Amazon
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Get the Amazon's Choice JanSport Student Backpack on sale for $44 - the best price you can find right now. With over 5,000 positive reviews, the classic backpack includes pouches and compartments for school accessories and features a 15-inch laptop sleeve.

Back to school sales: clothing deals

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.

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.

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.

Back to school sales: dorm room deals

Eureka Multi-surface Stick Vacuum Cleaner: $39 $34.88 at Walmart
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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.

Foxemart Writing Computer Desk: $69.99 $42.99 at Amazon
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You can grab this top-rated computer desk on sale for just $42.99. With over 14,000 positive reviews the Foxemart desk features adjustable leg pads so you can choose your desk size based on your needs.

Chefman InstaCoffee Single Serve Coffee Maker: $49.99 $37.69 at Amazon
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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.

Keurig K-Slim Coffee Maker: $109.99 $69.99 at Amazon
Save $40 -
Brew a cup of coffee in minutes with Keurig K-Slim that's on sale for $69.99 at Amazon - just $20 more than the record-low Black Friday price. 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.

Frigidaire Mini Fridge with Top Freezer: $299.99 $189 at Best Buy
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Best Buy has a massive $110 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.

Back to school sales: headphone deals

AirPods with wired charging case: $159 $119 at Amazon
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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)

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro: $199.99 $169.99 at Amazon
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 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.

Beats Solo Pro Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones: $299.99 $149 at Walmart
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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.

Apple AirPods Pro: $249 $189.99 at Amazon
Save $59 -
We've spotted the best-selling AirPods Pro in stock and on sale for $189.99 at Amazon. That's the best deal you can find right now and only $20 more than the record-low Black Friday price. As of right now, the wireless earbuds are currently in stock and ready to ship, so we recommend snapping up this new low price while you can.

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.

Apple AirPods Max: $549 $479 at Amazon
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We've spotted the powerful Apple AirPods Max on sale for $479 - only $2 more than the previous record-low price. The over-ear headphones feature active noise cancellation to block out unwanted noise and provide up to 20 hours of battery life. This deal only applies to the Space Gray headphones.

Back to school sales: smartwatch deals

Fitbit Charge 4: $149.95 $122.23 at Amazon
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Amazon has the Fitbit Charge 4 on sale for $122.23 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.

Apple Watch Series 3, 38mm: $229 $169 at Walmart
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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.

Apple Watch SE: $279 $249 at Amazon
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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.
 

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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