Save 48% on top tech in the best back-to-school deals

It's back to school for the kids, back to university soon for the students, and already back to work for the rest of us.

Luckily, retailers are dropping deals on productivity gear like laptops, keyboards, iPads and more.

Here's the best of the lot, so you don't have to spend time searching for a bargain.

NOTE: Prices are accurate at the time of publishing.

Laptops

Asus 14" N50 Chromebook Laptop, was $499, now $259

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If you're after a simple laptop for your child or need a second laptop for work and spreadsheets, you can save $240 on the Asus N50 Chromebook Laptop. It offers a 14-inch display, 8GB Ram, 128GB storage, an Intel Celeron processor with up to 2.8GHz speed and an HD anti-glare display that keeps things clear.

Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (14", Gen 10), was $2079, now $1249

Get 39% off

Right now, you can save $830 off Lenovo's Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition Laptop. The laptop is designed to be thin, light, and durable, featuring a 14-inch display, 16GB RAM and half a terabyte of storage. It features all-day power thanks to its Intel Core Ultra CPU and Lenovo AI Core to boost real-time performance.

Apple MacBook Air 13" M4 Chip, was $1699, now $1597

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The MacBook Air is a great back-to-school laptop that'll survive years to come. The 13-inch model offers an M4 chip, and up to 18 hours of battery life in a compact, thin design, so you can work across multiple apps and play demanding games. Plus, it features Apple's artificial intelligence to help boost productivity.

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Tablets

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 was $1599, now $1299

Save $300 here!

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 features a beautiful 11-inch display and a new redesigned S pen, plus a free slim keyboard book cover valued at $299 if you order now. It features a powerful new chip, up to 512GB and standout software with Samsung DeX to make it feel like a computer.

Not after the base model? You can purchase the Samsung Galaxy S11 Ultra right now for $300 off as well.

Galaxy Tab A11+ Wi-Fi Kids Edition, was $429, now $329

Now 23% off

After a kid-friendly tablet? This Galaxy Tab A11+ package comes with a few extras: a protective case, a kids' touch pen, fun stickers and a practical guide to using parental control. The tablet itself has an 11-inch 90z display, 25-watt charging, and a large 7040mAh battery.

Apple iPad (A16), was $599, now $549

Save $50 here!

If you're in the Apple ecosystem and you're after a tablet to boost your productivity, but don't want to break the bank, the Apple iPad with the A16 chip is the latest model you'll want. It has an 11-inch liquid retina display, delivering a powerful way to create and take notes. You can choose between red, blue, silver and yellow, with up to 512GB of storage.

Office gear

Dell Pro Wireless Keyboard & Mouse Combo, was $59, now $43

Save 27%

If it's to kit out your home office, this Dell Combo is a staple. The keyboard offers quiet and spill-resistant keys, and the mouse features up to 1600 of precise DPI. Plus, don't worry about batteries as the combo is ready out of the box with AA/AAA batteries.

Besign LSX7 Laptop Stand, was $39.99, now $33.99

Score 15% off here

A great way to improve the ergonomics of any office or desk space is with a computer stand, letting you peer over at your laptop without straining your neck. The Besign LSx7 Laptop Stand offers support for laptops 10-15.6 inches.

Ugreen Revodok 105 USB-C Hub 5 in 1 Multiport Adapter, was $29.99, now $19.99

Save 19%

If you struggle to plug all your cables into your laptop, you're in need of a dongle. Ugreen's hub is currently on sale, and it supports HDMI, USB 2.0, USB 3.0 and USB Type-C.

Mobile phones

Apple iPhone Air, was $1799, now $1397

Save 22%

Apple iPhone Air is the latest and thinnest phone, coming in at a 5.6mm thickness. The phone packs the A19 Pro Chip, all-day battery, a 48MP fusion camera, all while weighing 165 grams.

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, was $946.99, now $840

Get 11% off here

The Samsung S25 FE features the full suite of Galaxy AI tools at a lower price, with a 6.7-inch screen and a phone built from premium aluminium and glass. A great value phone on sale if you don't need the full power of a flagship phone.

Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, was $699, now $549

Save 21%

Save $150 on one of Samsung's budget offerings. The Samsung Galaxy A56 5G offers a great value AMOLED 120Hz 6.7-inch display, powered by the Exynos 1580 chip. The camera itself has a triple-lens system, boasting a 50MP main front lens. If all you do is text, scroll and call, but want to take a quick good photo, this is the phone for you.

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