As summer melts away like a fruity Popsicle left on a poolside deck chair, our thoughts turn to the coming school year.
Whether they’re prepping for middle school, high school, or college, all students heading back to class will need the right gear. The WIRED Reviews team has spent years extensively testing consumer tech for students—giving it to our own youngsters to abuse, or putting it through the paces ourselves—and we’ve compiled this list of items we consider truly essential. Not all of these products are guaranteed to help you learn better, but they’ll make note-taking, homework, arriving on time, and self-care much easier.
See all of our Back to School buying guides, from the Best Backpacks and Best Laptops for Students to our guides on paper planners and using your .edu email address for discounts and deals. The products in this buying guide were tested by members of the WIRED Reviews team: Julian Chokkattu, Christopher Null, Boutayna Chokrane, Henri Robbins, Luke Larsen, Simon Hill, Kat Merck, and Louryn Strampe.
The Best Laptop for StudentsThe Best Windows Laptop for StudentsThe Best Portable MonitorNoise-Canceling Headphones for StudyingCheap Earbuds for Walks Across CampusThe Best Water BottleExtra Power Outlets for Crowded DesksRapid Campus TransportA Desk Lamp That Does So Much MoreThe Best Way to Connect AccessoriesAnd Some Good Accessories
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