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Back to School Picks
Twenty 2026 back-to-school picks for study spaces, laptops, audio, supplies, and everyday care.
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All 20 prices come from CNN Underscored’s July 28, 2026 back-to-school guide. Prices may have changed.
Sources:This collection brings together all 20 picks in the Back to School Picks collection, grouped by Study spaces, Laptops & audio, Power & bags, Class supplies and Everyday care. Every pick was researched from public shopping guides and deal roundups; each card shows a dated price snapshot and links to its source. The catalog refreshes daily, and prices can change on Amazon at any time.
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FlexiSpot E6 Electric Standing Desk
Study spaces
CNN Underscored · Jul 28, 20269to5Toys · Oct 24, 2026Tech
Apple 13-Inch MacBook Air M5
$1,149as of Oct 24, 2026 · 9to5Toys · article Oct 24, 2026 · 16GB/512GB config · reg $1,299 · $150 off
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Shark TurboBlade Tower Fan
CNN Underscored · Jul 28, 2026Essentials
Moleskine Large Ruled Classic Softcover Notebook
Laptops & audio
CNN Underscored · Jul 28, 2026Tech
Sony WH-1000XM5 Over-Ear Headphones
CNN Underscored · Jul 28, 2026Tech
HP Envy 6555e All-in-One Printer
CNN Underscored · Jul 28, 2026Tech
Anker 65-Watt Nano II USB-C Charger
CNN Underscored · Jul 28, 2026Essentials
JanSport Main Campus Backpack
Power & bags
CNN Underscored · Jul 28, 2026Tech
Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514
$599 (at Best Buy)Back-to-school deal price at Best Buy, Jul 28, 2026
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CNN Underscored · Jul 28, 2026Tech
Dell 15.6-Inch Touchscreen Laptop
$550 (at Best Buy)Back-to-school deal price at Best Buy, Jul 28, 2026
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CNN Underscored · Jul 28, 2026Tech
Satechi OntheGo 7-in-1 USB-C Hub
CNN Underscored · Jul 28, 2026Tech
Apple 11-Inch iPad Air M4
Class supplies
CNN Underscored · Jul 28, 2026Tech
Logitech Ergo K860 Wireless Ergonomic Split Keyboard
CNN Underscored · Jul 28, 2026Essentials
Pilot G2 Rolling Ball Gel Pens, 12-Pack
CNN Underscored · Jul 28, 2026Essentials
BIC Brite Liner Highlighters, 12-Pack
CNN Underscored · Jul 28, 2026Essentials
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 6-Pack
Everyday care
CNN Underscored · Jul 28, 2026Essentials
Muji A5 Undated Weekly Planner
CNN Underscored · Jul 28, 2026Essentials
BIC Break-Resistant Mechanical Pencils, 4-Pack
CNN Underscored · Jul 28, 2026Essentials
Philips Sonicare 4100 Series Electric Toothbrush
Was $249Tech
Apple AirPods Pro 3
$200 (2026 quote; master row M112)as of Oct 27, 2026 · 9to5Toys · article Oct 27, 2026 · was $249
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