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Samsung T7 Portable SSD

One of the most important laptop accessories you can buy is a portable, solid-state drive to back up your files and transfer them between multiple computers. This one is just a half-inch thick, it works with Mac and Windows laptops, and it delivers faster than average transfer speeds. We appreciate that it comes in three color configurations and multiple storage sizes.

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Takeya Actives Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle

This stainless-steel water bottle from Takeya is sleek, sturdy, and stylish. We recommend the 24-ounce variant, which is perfect for keeping hydrated anywhere from the classroom to the soccer field. Since it’s double-insulated, it’ll keep your drink cold (or hot) all day! You have the choice of 24 colors and either a straw lid or a spout lid.

uni-ball Jetstream BallPoint Pens

After spending 30-plus hours researching and more than 32 different pens, our staff found one pen to rule them all. It’s the uni-ball Jetstream, a retractable ballpoint pen that’s an absolute delight to use. The pen writes easily and effortlessly and has quick-drying ink that won’t smear — even for lefties!

Prismacolor Scholar Pencil Set

Prismacolor’s colored pencils lay down rich and vibrant colors that’ll truly make your child’s artwork pop. They come in a rigid plastic case that’s sturdier and won’t rip like Crayola’s colored pencil sets.

Plus, the pencils themselves are much harder to break and are better in quality than other budget pencil brands. If you want a more diverse color set, consider spending a little extra for the Premier Set, which blends better and comes in a metal case.

Texas Instruments TI-36X Scientific Calculator

Despite its sub-$20 price point, the TI-36X Pro has a lot going for it, and it’ll be a lifesaver in your high schooler’s math class. This guy can solve integrals, linear equations, and the roots of a quadratic. It’s sturdy, easy to use, and perfect for classes that don’t allow students to use graphic calculators.

LectroFan Micro2 Sound Machine and Bluetooth Speaker

The is a gadget that you’d likely never think to buy, but an investment that goes a long way. It’s a portable white-noise machine that will help anybody fall asleep and stay asleep — which, as you may know, is very hard to do in a noisy college dorm.

The LectroFan also doubles as a Bluetooth speaker so you can jam out to music while getting ready. As far as the sleep sounds go, it offers 11 built-in sounds ranging from fan sounds, ocean waves, and all sorts of soothing staticky sounds.

Nimble CHAMP Pro Portable Battery Pack

Designed in California, the Nimble CHAMP Pro is a sleek, dependable, and eco-friendly (its housing is made with recycled plastic) battery pack, capable of charging laptops, tablets, phones, or other gadgets. It rocks a 20,000 mAh battery pack, a 60-watt USB-C output, and a fast USB-A connector.

Yoobi 4 Pack of 3-Ring Binders

It seems like middle schoolers need more and more binders for their classes. Yoobi has great-looking, durable binders that have easy-open prongs. They’re slim enough that several can fit in your backpack without taking up a lot of space.

Crayola Silly Scents Markers

Growing up, kids with scented markers were the coolest. Since the past year has been so fraught, why not bring a little extra joy to your little one’s supplies? This set of markers comes with 12 silly scents your kid is sure to love.

Bento Box Japanese Lunch Box Set

Bento boxes have been popular for a few years now, but thanks to the trend blowing up on kids want bento lunches more than ever. This kit has everything; a four-piece lunchbox, reusable portion cups, utensils, a drinking cup, and a lunch bag, all in chic colors for an affordable price.

Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro Wireless Earbuds

The Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro wireless earbuds by Anker are an excellent alternative to the Apple AirPods and make the perfect splurge accessory for the new school year. The true wireless earbuds have a durable design, a comfy fit, top-tier sound, and dependable noise cancellation. Plus, they come in several colors for your kid to choose from.

Apple iPad Air

We know this is the most expensive product on this list, but the Apple iPad Air is an exceptional tablet for students. The elegant slate has the best display, the most power, the biggest selection of tablet-friendly apps in its class, and plenty of amazing accessories. It’s equally great for conquering school work and for unwinding after a long study session — and is easily our favorite tablet for students.

Apple AirTag

The Apple AirTag is our favorite object tracker and a great product for students. The nifty gadget will help students keep tabs on their most important belongings (keys, backpack, etc.) throughout the school year. The tracker will connect to a network of almost a billion Apple devices if lost, then notify the user of its whereabouts.

High Sierra Loop Backpack

Your kid can cart around pretty much their whole life in this highly rated backpack by High Sierra. The surprisingly compact bag can fit a laptop, binders, a thermos, and a hoodie with ease. Buyers note how sturdy and roomy this stylish bag is.

Cicimelon Multifunctional Pen and Pencil Case

This pencil case holds a 16-pack of crayons, eight or more pens, Post-It notes, a phone charger, and a bunch of personal hygiene products. Trust us, it’s great. The Best Products parenting editor keeps one of these bad boys in her purse at all times, so you know it's good.

Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5

Often priced below $400, the Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5 is one of out there. It has a zippy 64GB solid-state drive, 4GB of RAM, a 360-degree rotating touchscreen display, and Intel’s powerful 10th-generation Core i3 processor. This one is even equipped with a backlit keyboard that’ll come in handy for late-night work sessions.

6-Pack Squeeze and Spray Sanitizers

This set of six hand sanitizers with silicone holders features both squeeze and spray capabilities. In cute designs, these are made to be hung from a backpack or a key chain. Honestly, there’re enough here for the whole family, or just one child who always loses them.

Sony SRS-XB13

The Sony SRS-XB13 has a super compact design and a fully waterproof build, meaning that it can entertain the students anywhere they take it. The gadget pumps out some solid sound with a surprisingly powerful bass for its size and can last up to 16 hours between battery charges. Plus, there are a bunch of colors to choose from.

Rocketbook Erasable Reusable Wirebound Notebook

On the outside, the Rocketbook is a run-of-the-mill black notebook. But once you crack it open, it shines as a bridge between traditional note-taking and technology. After a study session full of note-taking, your student can scan the QR code on the page to upload the notes to their device and then erase the pages to use all over again.

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i Touchscreen Laptop

The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i is deservedly and is an amazing option for students. The 2-in-1 PC has a versatile design, a futureproof set of hardware specs, and solid battery life. Best of all, the notebook has an agreeable price point that’s just a tad above $500.