You may be long past your school days, but after years of the back-to-school shopping routine, fall still feels the right time to graduate to better tech. If you used spring to clean out ancient, outdated gadgets and gizmos, Best Buy’s Back-to-School Sale will ensure you head into fall with the best replacements.
Thankfully, these shelves are stocked with something for everyone, and you don’t need a student ID to cash in on the savings. Think of this sale as your permission slip to upgrade your personal office, invest in a smartwatch, or totally overhaul your home entertainment system.
Think sleek OLED Samsung TVs, Ring video doorbells, and fancy wine coolers — items more likely to live in your home than in a frat house. If your old laptop takes a lifetime to open an email or your tablet’s battery barely makes it through breakfast, now’s the time to upgrade. Top brands like Apple, Lenovo, and Samsung are deeply discounted, with many laptops bundled with free Microsoft Office 365 trials or security software.
Beyond tech, Best Buy’s event includes small appliances, routers, home security systems, and top-rated antivirus software to help keep your internet fast and secure. It’s also an excellent opportunity to outfit your backyard with the latest smart features — all without paying full price.
For those shopping for kids or grandkids heading off to school, there are plenty of wallet-friendly dorm essentials, too. You’ll find a $30 coffee maker destined for all-nighters and Chromebooks that can handle everything from virtual lectures to midnight cram sessions. There’s even a curated “under $100” section filled with affordable picks for students on a budget.
Use our top picks as a cheat sheet for heading into fall with sharper tech, all at A+ prices.
