Kick-off Back to School Shopping During Prime Day Featuring Apple, HP and more!
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Even though summer is in full swing, that does mean that fall is right around the corner. And with fall, comes back to school season. But getting your kids the best back to school gear at a great price is possible during Amazon Prime Day. Right now, you can score the things your children need and want, because many are deeply discounted.
Prime Day offers discounts on laptops, backpacks, headphones, and more that any kid (no matter if they are in grade school or college) will enjoy. They’ll have your child succeed in the upcoming school year. Here are the top tech products to add to your back to school shopping list including the best Apple products on sale during Prime Day.
Apple iPad (10th Generation)
This iPad is perfect for any college or high school student since it has an all-day battery life and is an excellent source for note taking and research since you can attach it to a keyboard. Students can also use it to help wind down thanks to the various apps and games in the Apple Store and the A14 Bionic chop and liquid Retina display make streaming videos even better.
Original price: $349.00
Sale price: $299.00 (15% off)
Apple Pencil (USB-C)
And if you want to turn the iPad into a notebook, you can add this Apple Pencil that provides the sensitivity and precision that one gets with writing by hand. It’s great for students who want to take notes by hand or art students who want to sketch yet create digital work. It comes with a USB-C for charging and is compatible with many iPad Pro and Air styles.
Original price: $79
Sale price: $69 (12% off)
Apple Macbook Laptop 14.2”
Featuring a 14.2 inch screen, Apple Macbook is a great addition to your back to school shopping. The laptop boasts of 512GB storage space, a choice between M3 Pro Chip or M3 Max Chip and up to 22 hours of battery life. The computer will also be compatible with all your other Apple products.
Original price: $1,999.00
Sale price: $1,699.00 (15% off)
Apple AirPods Pro
Apple AirPods are a must in any back to school shopping list. These Apple AirPods Pro feature Apple’s H2 design which helps cancel noise and offer low distortion. The silicone tips on these is customizable, so you can adjust and not worry about them slipping out of your ears--nothing worse than losing an AirPod while biking or running, we’ve been there! They are dust, sweat and water resistant and are made to last.
Original price: $249.00
Sale price: $168.99 (32% off)
Apple AirPods Max
These Apple AirPods Max are exactly what you need to get right now! The discount on these is insane and you can grab them today during Prime Day for under $400. Take it from us, the shopping experts who have seen the best deals out there, this is a great deal! Our guess is we won’t be seeing this steep discount anytime soon. The sound quality on the AirPods Max is like nothing else we’ve tried, they exceeded our expectations when it came to noise cancellation, but the coolest feature has to be the AirPods’ transparency mode, which lets you listen to the world around while keeping the AirPods on.
Original price: $549.00
Sale price: $394.99 (28% off)
Belkin Apple AirTag Secure Holder with Key Ring
Need to keep track of your child’s backpack? Their phone? Maybe a college student wouldn’t mind being able to track their laptop, just in case it gets lost or stolen. This key ring will keep an Apple AirTag secured so you can attach it to the item you want to keep track of.
Original price: $39.99
Sale price: $27.99 (30% off)
Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen)
Adding an Apple watch to your back to school shopping is essential. An Apple watch is a great tool to keep yourself active, stay connected and to keep your kids safe. The watch is waterproof and durable which means it can be worn while your kids play their favorite sports.
Original price: $249.00
Sale price: $169.00 (32% off)
Google Pixel 8a
AI is becoming a popular tool in schools, and the Google Pixel 8a utilizes Google AI to improve searches and help with brainstorming on projects. It’s durable with an IP67 protection rating, works with major carriers so you can keep in touch, and has updated security features to keep their data secure.
Original price: $559.00
Sale price: $509.00 (9% off)
HP DeskJet 4155e Wireless Color Inkjet Printer
For the dormroom or to have around the house, this printer is a great deal, especially since it is a color printer that also scans and copies. This printer can connect to a mobile device so you can print out documents or homework from the device you utilize the most.
Original price: $99.99
Sale price: $59.99 (40% off)
TAGRY Bluetooth Headphones True Wireless Earbuds
These wireless headphones have one step auto pairing so they automatically pair with your laptop, television, or phone after the first time. They come with a convenient carrying case that serves as a charging dock and displays the power level for both earbuds, and they’re waterproof.
Original price: $49.99
Sale price: $29.73 (41% off)
Skullcandy Riff 2 On-Ear Wireless Headphones
Or for those who prefer on-ear headphones, the Skullcandy Riff 2 headphones have 34 hours of battery life. They also quickly charge so only 10 minutes of charge produces 4 more hours of play, and with Bluetooth, it has multipoint pairing so you can pair with multiple devices.
Original price: $49.99
Sale price: $39.88 (20% off)
ROTEE 991ES Plus Desktop Scientific Calculator
For students entering high school math classes, this scientific calculator is a necessity because not only does it have the standard commands, but it also has a LCD writing board on the inside of the cover with a writing stylus pen so you can take notes and construct graphs with your data.
Original price: $34.98
Sale price: $27.98 (20% off)
OtterBox iPhone 15, iPhone 14, and iPhone 13 Defender Series Case
Any child you send to school with a newer iPhone is going to need one of these Defender Series Otterbox cases, for your own peace of mind. It has a holster and kickstand so they can stand it up for easy viewing, and it has superior protection with MIL-STD 810G 516.6, meeting military standards for durability.
Original price: $64.95
Sale price: $38.94 (41% off)
VEEKTOMX Mini Power Bank
With trips to the library, classes, study groups, and more, some students may not have the opportunity to stop by their dorm to charge their phones. But this mini power bank is only half the size of a standard smartphone and can be taken anywhere. It has two charging ports so you can charge two phones at once, and it has a display to show its current charge.
Original price: $38.99
Sale price: $25.49 (35% off)
