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Whether you are a Whether you’re a student or looking to buy one, you probably want to save money wherever possible. With the fall semester fast approaching, there are tempting deals you can take advantage of to make back-to-school a little more affordable. One of the best ways to save is to check out the exclusive student discounts, which include discount codes for everything from streaming services to backpacks.
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In addition to exclusive deals for students, it’s also worth keeping an eye out for occasional special offers on essential items. There are currently plenty of headphones, computers and other tech must-haves on sale ahead of the fall semester.
If you’re a student looking to stay focused in a noisy dorm, many of the best noise-cancelling headphones are on sale right now, including from top brands like Sony, Bose, and Apple. Laptops, printers, and other devices are also on sale. These deals aren’t exclusive to students, meaning anyone who needs new tech can (and should!) take advantage.
The best headphone deals
SAVE $100
Bose QuietComfort Headphones
249,00 € 349,00 € 29% discount
Bose’s signature QuietComfort headphones feature rotating earcups so they pack down small when you’re rushing to class. Best-in-class noise cancellation makes any room feel like a library, and physical buttons make it easy to control volume and playback. Choose from five stylish colors.
SAVE $72
Sony WH-1000XM5
328,00 € 399,99 € 18% discount
Sony rivals Bose with powerful active noise cancellation (ANC) and a robust 30-hour battery life. Multi-device compatibility lets you quickly switch between your phone and laptop, and the microphones are designed for crystal-clear phone calls, even in noisy environments. Plus, the foldable case makes it easy to carry on the go. Currently over $70 off.
SAVE $100
Apple AirPods Pro
449,00 € 549,00 € 18% discount
Amazon is currently the only place where you can save big on Apple’s AirPods Max. They’re discounted by $100, or as low as $121 in the green and pink colorways. The headphones have a sleek design with features like powerful ANC, spatial audio, and a transparency mode that keeps you alert.
SAVE $170
Beats Studio Pro
179,95 € 349,99 € 49% discount
Beats’ flagship Studio Pro headphones are currently a whopping 49% off. They feature adaptive ANC and transparency mode, and you can use them wired with the included USB-C or 3.5mm cable. The headphones have a robust 40-hour battery life and a case is included.
SAVE $59
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
189,99 € 249,00 € 24% discount
Just in time for the start of school, the Apple AirPods Pro are back in stores. The second generation AirPods Pro offer ANC, personalized spatial audio and convenient charging via USB-C. They are also dust and water resistant to IP54 and thus protected from the elements.
The best deals on laptops, tablets and computers
SAVE $300
Apple MacBook Pro Laptop
1,699.00 € 1,999.00 € 15% discount
Powered by Apple’s M3 Pro chip, this laptop comes with plenty of ports for easy connectivity, including a MagSafe charging port, two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports, an SDXC card slot, an HDMI port, and a headphone jack. The 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display offers sustained brightness up to 1000 nits for a vivid viewing experience.
SAVE $400
Samsung 43″ Odyssey Neo G7 Series Monitor
499,99 € 899,00 € 44% discount
This 4K monitor from Samsung has one DisplayPort and two HDMI ports, so you can connect your computer and two other devices (such as a gaming console) and use the monitor as a 4K TV. One feature that sets this monitor apart from the competition is its “Eye Saver Mode,” which gently reduces the amount of blue light it emits so your eyes aren’t irritated after a long night of schoolwork or gaming.
SAVE $150
Dell Inspiron 14.0-inch 2-in-1 Touch Laptop
549,99 € 699,99 € 21% discount
Dell’s Inspiron laptop runs Windows 11 and has a 14-inch touchscreen. The fully rotating hinges can transform the laptop into a tablet. It’s available at Best Buy with an AMD Ryzen 5, and Dell also offers an Intel version of the laptop.
SAVE $90
HP 14″ Convertible 2-in-1 Chromebook
319,99 € 409,99 € 22% discount
Chromebooks are a popular option due to their speed, convenience, and user-friendly interface. This option from HP converts into a tablet and uses an Intel N200 processor, making it suitable for basic browsing and tasks. It has two USB-C ports, one USB-A port, and a headphone jack.
Other worthwhile tech offers for the start of school
SAVE $40
Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker
109,00 € 149,00 € 27% discount
The phone in a cup trick won’t work at your next party. The Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker is as powerful as it is portable, and the water and dust resistant design protects it from accidental spills. It also comes in a variety of fun colors.
SAVE $30
HP DeskJet Wireless All-in-One Color Printer
69,99 € 99,99 € 30% discount
Even in the age of JSTOR, there are good reasons to have a printer in the dorm. Whether you need to print out an essay or find it easier to study from a physical document, HP’s affordable DeskJet handles printing, scanning, and copying, and can print from a phone, laptop, or other device.
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