If you or your kids plan to move into a new dorm room or college apartment, we have the gear for you. From storage boxes and shelves to keep things organized, a new Windows laptop or Apple gear to stay productive, noise-cancelling headphones to tune out the world and get things done, or a discount on a Sony PlayStation 5 console, there is plenty to choose from to help make for a successful academic year.
Laptops
HP ENVY 2-in-1 (14-inch, Intel Core i7-1355U) for $780 (was $1,080) at Best Buy
HP Pavilion 2-in-1 (14-inch, Intel Core i3-1215U) for $350 (was $580) at Best Buy
Lenovo Yoga 7i (16-inch, Intel Core i5-1335U) for $550 (was $800) at Best Buy
Dell Inspiron 14 5425 (14-inch, AMD Ryzen 7 5825U) for $495 (was $550) at Amazon
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 (Intel Core i5, 256GB) for $1,000 with free keyboard (was $1,100) at Best Buy
XPS 13 Laptop (13-inch, Intel Core i5-1230U) for $849 (was $949) at Dell
Inspiron 15 Laptop (15-inch, Intel Core i7-1255U) for $580 (was $750) at Dell
Inspiron 15 Laptop (15-inch, Intel Core i3-1115G4) for $300 (was $380) at Dell
XPS 13 Laptop (13-inch, Intel Core i7-1250U) for $899 (was $999) at Dell
Inspiron 15 Laptop (15-inch, Intel Core i7-1165G7) for $500 (was $750) at Dell
Inspiron 16 2-in-1 Laptop (16-inch, AMD Ryzen 5 7530U) for $600 (was $800) at Dell
Inspiron 14 Laptop (14-inch, AMD Ryzen 7 5825U) for $450 (was $700) at Dell
Alienware x17 R2 Gaming Laptop (17-inch, Intel Core i9-12900H and RTX 3080 Ti) for $2,000 (was $4,000) at Dell
Alienware m16 Gaming Laptop (16-inch, Intel Core i9-13900HX and RTX 4090) for $3,400 (was $3,750) at Dell
IdeaPad Flex 5i (16-inch, Intel Core i5-1335U) for $545 (was $860) at Lenovo
ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 Intel (14-inch, Intel Core i7-1185G7) for $2,007 (was $3,649) at Lenovo
Yoga 7i (14-inch, Intel Core i7-1355U) for $1,000 (was $1,350) at Lenovo
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 Intel (14-inch, Intel Core i5-1240P) for $1,250 (was $2,909) at Lenovo
LOQ (16-inch, AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS and RTX 4060) for $1,100 (was $1,420) at Lenovo
ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 Intel (15-inch, Intel Core i5-1235U) for $899 (was $1,499) at Lenovo
Yoga 7 (16-inch, AMD Ryzen 7 7735U) for $750 (was $1,150) at Lenovo
Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 (16-inch, AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX and RTX 4060) for $1,250 (was $1,600) at Lenovo
IdeaPad Flex 5 (16-inch, AMD Ryzen 5 7530U) for $455 (was $750) at Lenovo
ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 (15-inch, Intel Core i7-1255U) for $983 (was $1,639) at Lenovo
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (14-inch, Intel Core i7-1365U) for $1,870 (was $3,229) at Lenovo
ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 (15-inch, AMD Ryzen 5 5625U) for $833 (was $1,389) at Lenovo
ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (13-inch, Intel Core i5-1135G7) for $640 (was $2,159) at Lenovo
ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (14-inch, Intel Core i7-1165G7) for $799 (was $3,529) at Lenovo
ThinkPad Z16 (16-inch, AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850H and Radeon RX 6500M) for $1,250 (was $2,799) at Lenovo
ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (16-inch, AMD Ryzen 5 7530U) for $755 (was $1,259) at Lenovo
ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (14-inch, Intel Core i5-1335U) for $845 (was $1,409) at Lenovo
ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 Mobile Workstation (16-inch, Intel Core i7-13800H and RTX 4080) for $3,199 (was $5,519) at Lenovo
ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 Mobile Workstation (16-inch, Intel Core i7-13700HX and RTX A2000) for $2,599 (was $4,479) at Lenovo
LOQ (16-inch, AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS and RTX 4050) for $880 (was $1,130) at Lenovo
ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (16-inch, Intel Core i5-1335U) for $869 (was $1,449) at Lenovo
ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 Mobile Workstation (16-inch, Intel Core i5-1340P and RTX A500) for $1,489 (was $2,569) at Lenovo
ThinkPad P16v Mobile Workstation (16-inch, Intel Core i7-13700H and RTX A1000) for $2,279 (was $3,939) at Lenovo
ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 Mobile Workstation (16-inch, Intel Core i7-13700H and RTX A1000) for $2,029 (was $3,499) at Lenovo
Apple
MacBook Air (13-inch, M1) for $750 (was $1,000) at Best Buy | Amazon
MacBook Air (13-inch, M2) for $949 (was $1,099) at Best Buy
MacBook Air (15-inch, M2) for $1,099 (was $1,299) at Best Buy
MacBook Pro (14-inch, M2 Pro) for $1,799 (was $1,999) at Best Buy | $1,750 at Amazon
MacBook Pro (13-inch, M2) for $1,099 (was $1,299) at Best Buy | Amazon
MacBook Pro (16-inch, M2 Pro) for $2,299 (was $2,499) at Best Buy | $2,249 at Amazon
iPad 9th Generation for $270 (was $330) at Best Buy
Apple AirTag 4 Pack for $89 (was $99) at Amazon
Apple Pencil (2nd Generation) for $89 (was $129) at Amazon
Apple Magic Keyboard: iPad Keyboard case for iPad Pro 11-inch (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Generation) and iPad Air (4th, 5th Generation) for $249 (was $299) at Amazon
Apple Magic Keyboard: iPad Keyboard and case for iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th Generation) for $289 (was $349) at Amazon
Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID for $134 (was $149) at Amazon
Apple Magic Trackpad Black for $135 (was $149) at Amazon
Apple Magic Trackpad White for $115 (was $129) at Amazon
Apple Magic Mouse for $69 (was $79) at Amazon
Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) [GPS 40 mm] for $219 (was $249) at Amazon
Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) [GPS 44 mm] for $249 (was $279) at Amazon
Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) [GPS + Cellular 40 mm] for $269 (was $299) at Amazon
Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) [GPS + Cellular 44 mm] for $299 (was $329) at Amazon
Apple Watch Series 8 [GPS 41 mm] for $329 (was $399) at Amazon
Apple Watch Series 8 [GPS 45 mm] for $359 (was $429) at Amazon
Apple Watch Series 8 [GPS + Cellular 41 mm] for $429 (was $499) at Amazon
Apple Watch Series 8 [GPS + Cellular 45 mm] for $459 (was $529) at Amazon
Apple Watch Series 8 [GPS + Cellular 41 mm] Smart Watch w/Silver Stainless Steel Case for $629 (was $699) at Amazon
Gaming consoles and games
Sony PlayStation 5 for $450 (was $500) at Best Buy
Sony PlayStation 5 Console – Call of Duty Modern Warfare II Bundle for $490 (was $540) at Best Buy
Sony PlayStation 5 Console – Final Fantasy XVI Bundle for $510 (was $560) at Best Buy
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch (US Version) for $53 (was $70) at Amazon
Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition – PlayStation 5 for $40 (was $70) at Best Buy
Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, PlayStation 5 for $20 (was $50) at Best Buy
MLB The Show 23 – PlayStation 5 for $40 (was $70) at Best Buy
God of War Ragnarök – PlayStation 5 for $50 (was $70) at Best Buy
UNCHARTED: Legacy of Thieves Collection – PlayStation 5 for $20 (was $50) at Best Buy
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Standard Edition – PlayStation 5 for $30 (was $70) at Best Buy
Gran Turismo 7 – PlayStation 5 for $50 (was $70) at Best Buy
Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut – PlayStation 5 for $30 (was $70) at Best Buy
Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut – PlayStation 4 for $20 (was $60) at Best Buy
Sackboy: A Big Adventure Standard – PlayStation 5 for $20 (was $60) at Best Buy
The Last of Us Part I – PlayStation 5 for $50 (was $70) at Best Buy
The Last of Us Part II Standard Edition – PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 for $20 (was $40) at Best Buy
Death Stranding Director’s Cut – PlayStation 5 for $20 (was $50) at Best Buy
Demon’s Souls Standard Edition – PlayStation 5 for $30 (was $70) at Best Buy
Horizon Forbidden West Launch Edition – PlayStation 5 for $40 (was $70) at Best Buy
God of War Ragnarök – PlayStation 4 for $40 (was $60) at Best Buy
Returnal Standard Edition – PlayStation 5 for $30 (was $70) at Best Buy
God of War Ragnarök Launch Edition – PlayStation 5 for $50 (was $70) at Best Buy
Horizon Forbidden West Launch Edition – PlayStation 4 for $30 (was $60) at Best Buy
Death Stranding Standard Edition – PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 for $10 (was $40) at Best Buy
TVs and streaming devices
Fire TV Stick 4K Max for $27 (was $55) at Amazon
Fire TV Stick 4K for $25 (was $50) at Amazon
LG 65-inch Class UQ75 Series LED 4K UHD for $480 (was $500) at Best Buy
TCL 55-inch Class Q6 Q-Class 4K QLED HDR for $400 (was $500) at Best Buy
Samsung 43-inch Class CU7000 Crystal UHD 4K for $280 (was $300) at Best Buy
Sony 50-inch Class X77L 4K HDR LED for $520 (was $530) at Best Buy
TCL 40-inch Class S3 S-Class 1080p FHD HDR LED for $150 (was $230) at Best Buy
Roku 40-inch Class Select Series Full HD for $170 (was $230) at Best Buy
Roku 50-inch Class Select Series 4K for $270 (was $300) at Best Buy
Roku 40-inch Class Select Series Full HD Smart RokuTV and 2.0-Channel Wireless Soundbar for $320 (was $380) at Best Buy
LG 32-inch Class LED HD for $170 (was $180) at Best Buy
Memory and storage
WD – BLACK D10 8TB External USB 3.2 Gen 1 Portable Hard Drive for $175 (was $260) at Best Buy
Amazon Basics 128GB Ultra Fast USB 3.1 Flash Drive 1 Pack, Black for $10 (was $15) at Amazon
Amazon Basics 512GB microSDXC Memory Card with Full Size Adapter for $34 (was $67) at Amazon
Lexar 128GB JumpDrive Dual Drive D400 USB 3.1 Type-C and Type-A Flash Drive for $15 (was $17) at Amazon
SanDisk 2TB Portable SSD for $110 (was $135) at Amazon
Samsung Type-C USB Flash Drive 128GB for $16 (was $23) at Amazon
SanDisk 64GB Ultra Dual Drive Luxe USB Type-C for $12 (was $16) at Amazon
Western Digital 10TB WD Purple Surveillance Internal Hard Drive HDD for $250 (was $300) at Amazon
Western Digital 4TB WD Black Performance Internal Hard Drive HDD for $124 (was $190) at Amazon
Western Digital 10TB WD Red Pro NAS Internal Hard Drive HDD for $230 (was $350) at Amazon
Western Digital 8TB WD Blue PC Internal Hard Drive HDD for $120 (was $170) at Amazon
WD 18TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0, External HDD for $330 (was $540) at Amazon
WD 20TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 external hard drive for $350 (was $506) at Amazon
Western Digital WD 4TB My Passport Portable External Hard Drive for $97 (was $120) at Amazon
Eero routers
Amazon eero 6+ mesh Wi-Fi system 2-pack for $190 (was $240) at Amazon
Amazon eero 6+ mesh Wi-Fi system 3-pack for $240 (was $300) at Amazon
Amazon eero 6+ mesh Wi-Fi router for $110 (was $140) at Amazon
Amazon eero Pro 6E mesh Wi-Fi router for $200 (was $250) at Amazon
Amazon eero mesh Wi-Fi router for $50 (was $70) at Amazon
Amazon eero mesh Wi-Fi system (3-pack) for $130 (was $170) at Amazon
Amazon eero Pro 6E mesh Wi-Fi System 2-pack for $320 (was $400) at Amazon
Amazon eero Pro 6E mesh Wi-Fi System 3-pack for $440 (was $550) at Amazon
Routers and mesh networks
TP-Link AX5400 Wi-Fi 6 Router (Archer AX73) for $160 (was $200) at Amazon
TP-Link AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 Router (Archer AX21) for $75 (was $100) at Amazon
TP-Link AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Router (Archer AX55) for $108 (was $130) at Amazon
TP-Link AC1900 Smart Wi-Fi Router (Archer A8) for $60 (was $80) at Amazon
TP-Link AXE16000 Quad-Band Wi-Fi 6E Router (Archer AXE300) for $500 (was $600) at Amazon
TP-Link Deco AXE5400 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6E Mesh System (Deco XE75) 3-pack for $360 after coupon (was $450) at Amazon
TP-Link Deco AXE5400 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6E Mesh System (Deco XE75) 2-pack for $270 (was $300) at Amazon
TP-Link Deco AX7800 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System (Deco X95) 2-pack for $350 (was $450) at Amazon
TP-Link AC1900 Wi-Fi Extender (RE550) for $70 (was $80) at Amazon
TP-Link AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender (RE330) for $36 (was $45) at Amazon
TP-Link AC2600 Wi-Fi Extender (RE650) for $90 (was $150) at Amazon
Headphones and audio
JBL Tune 235NC True Wireless Noise Cancelling In-Ear Earbuds for $70 (was $100) at Best Buy
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II for $249 (was $299) at Amazon
Bose QuietComfort 45 Wireless Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones for $279 (was $329) at Amazon
Apple AirPods (3rd Generation) for $160 (was $169) at Amazon
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) Wireless Earbuds for $199 (was $249) at Amazon
Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones for $477 (was $549) at Amazon
Dorm and home essentials, personal care, and kitchen
Tide PODS Liquid Laundry Detergent pacs Spring Meadow Scent 112 count for $27 (was $30) at Amazon
Crest 3D White Professional Effects Teeth Whitening Kit for $43 (was $46) at Amazon
Ameriwood Home Parsons Desk with Drawer, White for $49 (was $80) at Amazon
VECELO Corner Computer Desk 41 x 30 inches with Smooth Keyboard & Storage Shelves for $85 (was $100) at Amazon
VECELO 14-inch Twin Bed Frame Metal Platform for $59 (was $70) at Amazon
Sauder Miscellaneous Storage Cabinet for $89 (was $115) at Amazon
YITAHOME 10-Drawer Dresser, Fabric Storage Tower for $68 (was $120) at Amazon
Nespresso Vertuo Next Premium Coffee and Espresso Machine by Breville with Milk Frother for $168 (was $240) at Amazon
Nespresso VertuoPlus Coffee and Espresso Machine by De’Longhi for $130 (was $199) at Amazon
Goodful Stackable Lunch Box Container, Bento Style Food Storage with Removeable Compartments for $9 (was $16) at Amazon
Elite Gourmet EDB-302BF Countertop Double Cast Iron Burner for $30 (was $37) at Amazon
Brita XL Water Filter Dispenser for Tap and Drinking Water for $36 (was $51) at Amazon
Brita Water Filter Pitcher for $19 (was $29) at Amazon
Misen Nonstick Pots and Pans Set for $85 (was $145) at Amazon
HENCKELS Solution Razor-Sharp 7-pc Knife Set for $80 (was $140) at Amazon
HENCKELS Premium Quality 15-Piece Knife Set with Block for $130 (was $335) at Amazon
HENCKELS Solution Razor-Sharp 3-Piece Kitchen Knife Set for $35 (was $50) at Amazon
HENCKELS Solution Razor-Sharp 2-pc Knife Set, Santoku Knife 5 Inch, Santoku Knife 7 Inch for $25 (was $47) at Amazon
Anker 575 USB-C Docking Station (13-in-1) for $120 (was $250) at Amazon
Rubbermaid Dish Bucket, 15.6-Quart for $22 (was $30) at Amazon
IRIS USA 91 Qt. Plastic Storage Container, 4-pack for $85 (was $100) at Amazon
IRIS USA 17.5 Qt Plastic Storage Container, 12-pack for $72 (was $85) at Amazon
IRIS USA 4 Wide Drawer Storage, Organizer Unit for $67 (was $80) at Amazon
IRIS USA 19 Qt. Plastic Storage Container, 6-pack for $54 (was $60) at Amazon
IRIS USA 72 Qt. Plastic Storage Container, 4-pack for $76 (was $90) at Amazon
IRIS USA 4 Slim Drawer Storage for $42 (was $50) at Amazon
IRIS USA 40 Qt. Plastic Storage Container for $81 (was $90) at Amazon
IRIS USA 74 Quart WEATHERPRO Plastic Storage Box, 2-pack for $68 (was $80) at Amazon
Office and school supplies
Sharpie Pens, Fine Point (0.4 mm), Assorted Colors, 12 Count for $10 (was $17) at Amazon
Sharpie S-Gel, Gel Pens, Medium Point (0.7 mm), Black Ink Gel Pen, 12 Count for $14 (was $17) at Amazon
Sharpie Pens, Fine Point (0.4 mm), Assorted Colors, 12 Count for $10 (was $17) at Amazon
Sharpie Felt Tip Pens, Fine Point (0.4 mm), Black, 4 Count for $4 (was $12) at Amazon
Sharpie S-Gel, Gel Pens, Medium Point (0.7 mm), Black Gel Ink Pens, 12 Count for $11 (was $16) at Amazon
Pilot, G2 Premium Gel Roller Pens, Ultra Fine Point 0.38 mm, Pack of 12 for $14 (was $25) at Amazon
Amazon Basics Fine Point Tip Permanent Markers for $7 (was $13) at Amazon
Amazon Basics Extension Cord for $10 (was $13) at Amazon
Amazon Basics Rectangular 8-Outlet Power Strip Surge Protector, 4,500 Joule – 6-Foot Cord for $17 (was $22) at Amazon
Amazon Basics Felt Tip Marker Pens, 12-Pack for $6 (was $9) at Amazon
Amazon Basics Fine Point Tip Permanent Markers – Assorted Colors, 24-Pack for $10 (was $13) at Amazon
Amazon Basics Premium Colored Pencils, Soft Core, 24 Count for $5 (was $8) at Amazon
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 preorders
Preorder the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and save on storage upgrades and up to $300 on bundled accessories at Samsung
Preorder the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 for $1,000 and get a $150 Amazon gift card along with storage upgrades on Amazon
Preorder the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and save on storage upgrades and up to $300 on bundled accessories at Samsung
Preorder the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 for $1,800 and get a $200 Amazon gift card along with storage upgrades on Amazon
Smartphones
SAMSUNG Galaxy A54 5G for $350 with Prime (was $450) at Amazon
Google Pixel 7 for $449 (was $599) at Amazon
Google Pixel 7a for $444 (was $499) at Amazon
Vacuums and robot vacuums
iRobot Roomba s9+ (9550) Self Emptying Robot Vacuum for $600 (was $1,000) at Amazon
iRobot Braava Jet m6 (6113) Ultimate Robot Mop for $330 (was $500) at Amazon
iRobot Roomba i4+ EVO (4552) Self Emptying Robot Vacuum for $450 (was $600) at Amazon
iRobot Roomba i4 EVO (4150) Wi-Fi Connected Robot Vacuum for $210 (was $365) at Amazon
Dyson V12 Detect Slim Cordless Vacuum Cleaner for $550 (was $650) at Amazon
DeWalt tools
DeWalt 20V MAX Cordless Drill and Impact Driver, Power Tool Combo Kit with 2 Batteries and Charger for $159 (was $239) at Amazon
DeWalt 20V MAX Cordless Impact Driver Kit, Brushless, 1/4-inch Hex Chuck, 2 Batteries and Charger for $159 (was $169) at Amazon
DeWalt 20V MAX Right Angle Cordless Drill/Driver Kit for $176 (was $205) at Amazon
DeWalt XTREME 12V MAX* Impact Driver Kit, 1/4-Inch for $94 (was $159) at Amazon
DeWalt 20V MAX Cordless Impact Wrench, 1/2-inch Hog Ring for $195 (was $279) at Amazon
EDC: Watches, flashlights, knives, and multitools
Timex Men’s Expedition Grid Shock 50 mm Watch for $45 (was $83) at Amazon
Timex Men’s Expedition Gallatin Solar-Powered Watch for $49 (was $57) at Amazon
Timex Men’s Expedition Scout 40 Watch for $37 (was $43) at Amazon
Timex Men’s Expedition Scout 40 Watch for $30 (was $62) at Amazon
Timex Men’s Classic Digital Watch for $29 (was $50) at Amazon
Casio Men’s W800H-1AV Classic Sport Watch with Black Band for $22 (was $30) at Amazon
Casio Men’s A158WA-1DF Stainless Steel Digital Watch for $22 (was $23) at Amazon
Casio 10-Year Battery for $22 (was $30) at Amazon
KeySmart Air for $36 (was $40) at Amazon
KeySmart iPro – Apple Find My App Compatible for $50 (was $80) at Amazon
Pebblebee Clip & Card Combo (2xClip, 2xCard) | Rechargeable Item Tracker | Compatible with Apple Find My for $90 (was $120) at Amazon | $100 at Pebblebee
Mossy Oak Pocket Folding Knife for $18 (was $20) at Amazon
CJRB CUTLERY Folding Knife Crag (J1904) AR-RPM9 Powder Steel for $45 (was $50) at Amazon
ACEBEAM H16 1000 High Lumens Rechargeable Led Headlamp for $30 (was $50) at Amazon
ACEBEAM Pokelit AA Rechargeable Mini Flashlight with Clip, 550 High Lumens Pocket EDC Flashlight for $17 (was $30) at Amazon
IMALENT LD70 EDC Flashlight Led Rechargeable Torch for $45 (was $80) at Amazon
Streamlight 66608 MicroStream 250-Lumen for $33 (was $59) at Amazon
ThruNite EDC Flashlight Archer Mini, 405 Lumens Tail Switch LED Flashlight for $20 (was $36) at Amazon
WUBEN C3 Flashlight 1200 High Lumens Rechargeable Flashlight for $25 (was $38) at Amazon
FZH Rechargeable Keychain EDC Flashlight Set 900 High Lumens Super Bright Mini Flashlight for $19 (was $30) at Amazon
LUMINTOP Tool AA 2.0 EDC Flashlight, Pocket-Sized Keychain Flashlight, Super Bright 650 Lumens for $22 (was $26) at Amazon
Gerber Gear Suspension-NXT 15-in-1 Multi-Tool Pocket Knife Set for $29 (was $50) at Amazon
RAK 2-in-1 Multi-Tool Pen Set (2 Pack) for $17 (was $21) at Amazon
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