Back to school sales are at their peak right now. From laptops to backpacks, retailers are offering impressive discounts on all things school-related. However, inflation, stock shortages, and shipping delays are affecting this year’s sales.
The Apple Store, for instance, is seeing shipping delays that stretch into late August for select Macs. Covid lockdowns throughout China are also causing shipping delays on everything from monitors to gaming rigs.
As a result, we’re recommending consumers make their back to school purchases as soon as possible this summer. While back to school sales are usually offered through early September, if you’re shopping for a particular device your best bet is to secure it on sale asap and avoid any potential shipping delays or stock shortages.
Below we’re rounding up the best back to school deals on everything from Chromebooks to dorm-friendly coffee machines. So whether you’re shopping for a new laptop or your first mattress, here are today’s best early back to school sales. Also, check out our guide to the best student discounts on streaming services.
You can also look at our tips to pick the perfect back to school laptop.
(We also have a complete back to school gift guide for every budget).
Back to school sales — Quick links
- Amazon: save on Bluetooth speakers, iPads, headphones, and more(opens in new tab)
- Best Buy: up to $200 off iPads, $100 off MacBook Air, more(opens in new tab)
- Dell: up to $700 off laptops deals from $323(opens in new tab)
- HP: up to 50% off laptops priced under $699(opens in new tab)
- Lenovo: up to 63% off ThinkPads and IdeaPads(opens in new tab)
- Overstock: dorm room furniture on sale from $39(opens in new tab)
- Razer: up to 50% off accessories + free gift(opens in new tab)
- Samsung: save up to $430 on Galaxy Chromebooks, tablets, and more(opens in new tab)
- Walmart: backpacks from $15, school supplies from $1(opens in new tab)
- Wayfair: dorm room essentials on sale from $15
