Shop the top back-to-school deals at Amazon — Stanley, Lenovo, Jansport and more

Many students leave home early in the morning and don’t get back until late afternoon or evening, making a portable charger essential. This popular pick from Anker is compatible with all the latest iPhone models (reviewers say it also works with Androids, so long as you have a magnetic case) and is slim enough to slide into your pocket.

Using it is easy. Just attach it to the back of your dying smartphone and it’ll start charging right away.

Whether for taking tests, doing homework assignments, doodling in the margins or jotting notes, every student needs a good stash of mechanical pencils for the school year. This pack of 40 is currently down to just $7, meaning each pencil is just 6 cents apiece.

Unsurprisingly, shoppers give these reliable pencils high marks on Amazon. These No. 1 bestsellers have more than 38,000 five-star reviews, with shoppers praising them for their smooth, long-lasting writing (making them excellent for kids who are new to writing and those who have to write endlessly). 

“They are very durable and not flimsy. I have not had one break. And the lead inside doesn’t break constantly.” says one student. “These are the only pencils I have used in the last six months. My mother constantly steals them from me, they are so good.”

Every college student needs a lightweight laptop that can be carried between classes and to and from the library. This Lenovo model is a worthy contender, weighing in at less than five pounds and currently on sale for over 40% off.

Price and portability aside, this laptop is equipped with a touchscreen display and Bluetooth and webcam capabilities. It also has plenty of RAM memory to ensure applications and web browsing are all smooth and seamless.

“This Lenovo is very similar to the HP except it is faster and has upgraded storage space (more RAM and bigger SSD). Plus, it has the touch screen the HP was missing.” said one happy shopper. “Bloatware is minimal … plus [it has] enough memory to keep a dozen or more browser tabs open. An unexpected bonus is the antiglare screen and [that it’s] lightweight.”

Yes, Stanley tumblers may be trending, but they’re also a practical way to stay hydrated throughout the day when you’re at school going from class to class. This best-selling IceFlow design is still on sale for its Prime Day price, so you’d be smart to grab one for yourself and sip in style this year. Unlike the popular Quencher Tumbler, this model doesn’t spill or leak when it tips over.

Our Senior Home Writer Kristin Grenaro has tested every water bottle under the sun (seriously, she tested over 100) and dubbed the Quencher her favorite “emotional support water bottle.”

For a full list of the best water bottles of 2024, check out our tested and reviewed list. Again, she tested over 100 of them!

If you’ve ever used your laptop’s trackpad for an extended period of time, then you know it can do a number on your wrists. That’s why it’s always wise to invest in a mouse, even if you only use it every once in a while.

Nearly 25,000 Amazon shoppers give this affordable Logitech 4.6 out of 5 stars, and agree it’s a great value. “[This mouse] has very good glide, [it’s] easy to setup, the clicks are very tactile so it sounds nice when you click,” one person wrote in their review. “[It] feels high quality.”

It may be hard to believe, but not everything has gone digital just yet. If the student you’re shopping for prefers written notes to typed ones, then they’ll need a good supply of durable notebooks.

This No. 1 bestselling Five-Star spiral-bound notebook has always been among the best in the biz, so you should absolutely grab a bunch of these five-subject notebooks while they’re on sale. This 200-sheet notebook comes in eight different colors — each heavily discounted with the black being over 50% off. 

There’s a reason Jansport backpacks have stood the test of time: Their durable canvas exterior is high quality and practically indestructible. These bags can not only survive a full school year (and then some) they are actually machine washable — meaning they’ll look good all year, too. 

This simple, classic, No. 1 bestselling design features one large compartment that can fit notebooks and binders, a small front zipper pocket perfect for a pencil case and a cell phone and side mesh slot for a water bottle. It also has sturdy, well-cushioned straps, making it comfy to wear — even when it’s packed to the brim.

Whether for listening to tunes while studying or blocking out the sounds of your roommate, these wireless earbuds can get the job done. They fit snugly into many different ear shapes and stay put, even when you’re on the move.

The current 50% off price is a limited time deal, so don’t wait to purchase a pair of these earbuds for yourself. Shoppers at Amazon call them “excellent” and “remarkably good.”

For more options, take a peek at our tried and tested list of the best wireless earbuds of 2024.

When it comes to markers and highlighters, everyone knows Sharpie makes the best of the best. So if your student will be spending lots of time annotating books and reading assignments this school year, set them up for success with this 12-pack. It includes six different colors, all of which have a chiseled tip for precise highlighting, even when the writing is teeny tiny.

Over 36,000 five-star reviewers praise these markers for their color, quality and long-lasting performance. Said one reviewer, “One of the best features of these highlighters is their ability to resist smearing of many pen and marker inks, which is a common problem with other highlighters.”

Scientific calculator are likely going to show up on back-to-school lists for students of all ages, so don’t miss this near 60%-off deal. Not only does this device add, subtract, multiply and divide, but it also calculates exponents, square roots and more.

Amazon shoppers are grabbing this No. 1 bestseller while it’s marked down—more than 50,000 have been purchased in the last month alone.

Dorm rooms and desk areas rarely ever have enough outlets for all your gadgets. Rather than constantly plugging and unplugging, grab one of these surge protectors. Not only can you plug in traditional power cords, but there are also for slots for multiple USB plugs.

Customers on Amazon give this handy product 4.7 out of 5 stars, and more than 80% of the ratings are five-star. “I love this product!” one person raved in their review. “I bought a total of two to start with then three more for a total of five. They work great, are fast charging, and are very easy to put in the outlet and they stay in place very well! Would highly recommend this product!”

Snag this useful multi-tasker while it’s an electrifying 58% off!