Enjoy what’s left of the summer as you prepare to head back to school or maybe to your first year of college. Have you made a list of all the tech you might need for the new semester? Well, we have. Here are some of our favorite and suggested tech products that might help you with your studies or make dorm room life a little more comfortable.
There’s a need to be sensible and pack all the necessary equipment to help you learn, but don’t forget about the downtime. When you’re not studying away, it helps to de-stress and relax, so it’s important to pack a little entertainment alongside the study aids to help unwind.
The picks in this list are things we have reviewed and/or tried out ourselves to see if they perform as advertised and offer good value for money. If possible, we’ve also listed the deal price if the item is currently on sale at a discounted price.
Our favorite back-to-school tech item quick links
- Audeze Maxwell Wireless Gaming Headset $299 at Amazon
- Xbox Series X Games Console $598 at Walmart
- Crucial X10 Portable SSD 1TB $109 at Amazon
- Satechi 4 in-1 USB-C Hub and 2.5GHz Network Adapter $44 at Amazon
Audio
For some people, audio might not spring to mind as one of the most important considerations when you’re off to college. But if you end up staying in your dorm room for long periods, or spend a lot of time traveling to and from school, having a way to relax to your favorite tunes or listen to an audiobook on a long journey is one of the best ways to pass the time.