Maruman Mnemosyne N196 B6 Notepad
A simple, compact notepad is like a trustworthy companion, helping you stay organized with your thoughts and tasks. The true functional beauty of this Maruman Mnemosyne Notebook is its top-guided spiral binding, which allows it to lay flat and provide corner-to-corner writing capabilities, even for left-handers.
Price: $5.40+
Belkin BoostCharge Magnetic Wireless Power Bank 5K+ Stand
If you have a MagSafe-compatible iPhone, you’re doing yourself a disservice by pairing it with an old-school power bank that relies solely on cables. With Belkin’s portable charger, you simply place it on the back of your phone to give you enough power to charge even a Max-sized iPhone on the go. The stand and fun color options are just an added bonus.
Price: $30.71+
Timbuk2 Custom Prospect Backpack
Choosing a bag that you can carry with you, day in and day out, for years to come can be difficult. Timbuk2 offers deep customization options for its 22-liter Prospect backpack, letting you choose colors for up to six exterior panels. Needless to say, you can go for a colorful peacock look or go for something soft and trendy.
Price: $112.59+
Beats Studio Pro
Noise-canceling headphones can help you focus by suppressing distracting sounds, and Beats Studio Pro is a great option for anyone who doesn’t want to be locked into a single ecosystem. They offer good sound, a useful transparency mode designed to let the outside in, and best of all, native support for iOS and Android features.
Price: $179.95+
Steam DeckOLED
The Steam Deck OLED is the perfect way to relieve stress between classes. Valve’s handheld computer can play a wide variety of games, from a host of indie titles to some open-world 3D titles such as ring of fire and Cyberpunk 2077. As long as you keep procrastination to a minimum, it’s certainly better than playing games on your school-assigned Mac or Chromebook.
Price: $549+
Majohn A1 “Moon Man” retractable fountain pen
The real granddaddy of retractable pens is the Pilot’s Vanishing Point (and if you can afford its high price, you should buy it), but this copycat is a great alternative for us mere mortals. The Majohn A1 writes brilliantly, making taking notes or journaling faster and more casually using a traditional steel pen because of its satisfyingly fast writing speed thanks to its steel nib. Click.
Price: $36.79
Logitech MX Vertical Wireless Mouse
Hand and wrist pain is often caused by prolonged computer use and can really hinder your work. The Logitech MX Vertical may not pull double-duty for gaming like most wireless mice, but its slanted, upright positioning can help you avoid those long days of researching in the library coming back to haunt you.
Price: $81.99+
Owala FreeSip Water Bottle (40 oz)
Owala’s insulated bottle keeps drinks cold all day, and its swing-top lid keeps dirt off the spout while hiding a hidden internal straw for easy drinking. It’s kind of like you get the best parts of a traditional water bottle and those ultra-popular Stanley cups, all without feeling like you’re succumbing to another trend that may one day age as well as milk.
Price: $32.94+
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If you’re an iPhone user, Apple’s AirTags are a great way to help you find your keys, backpack, or handbag if you lose them. These textbooks are valuable in their own right – you don’t want to buy them twice.
Price: $22.99+
Kindle Paperwhite (2021)
Amazon’s latest Kindle Paperwhite is an easy choice for almost anyone’s e-reader. It has a vast ecosystem of books, an easy-to-read 6.8-inch display (with adjustable temperature for nighttime reading), and a battery that can easily last a month. It’s even waterproof for poolside reading, or at least provides some “oops” protection.
Price: $149.99
Glocusent Book Lamp
Late night cram classes can be a huge strain on your eyes, especially if you don’t want to turn on the lights and disturb your roommate who dares to finish studying on time. Thankfully, Glocusent’s ultra-nerdy book light is a subtle, low-light alternative that’s not nearly as restrictive as a clip-on book light.
Price: $17.99+
2024 MacBook Air (13 inches)
Despite what Google might tell you, Apple’s latest MacBook Air is the quintessential student laptop. The M3 machine offers a great display and enough battery life to get through a full day of classes, as well as enough performance headroom to handle daily tasks and light creative work for years to come.
Price: $849.98+
Keychron V1 Max mechanical keyboard
If you’re a student, you’ve likely spent countless hours typing away at a keyboard. So why not make the experience as enjoyable as possible with a little nerdy fun? The Keychron V1 Max is probably the best mechanical keyboard we’ve ever seen, with a satisfying typing feel and sound, hot-swappable switches, and tons of customizability.
Price: $94+
Apple EarPods (USB-C)
Wireless headphones are great, but sometimes it’s easier to deal with a small wire than another rechargeable battery. Apple’s basic USB-C EarPods work with almost any current phone, tablet, or laptop, even those without a 3.5mm audio jack. What’s more, the microphones on these budget headphones sound better than what you’ll get with premium Bluetooth headphones.
Price: $17+
Dictionary Alliance
Trick kids into learning with Lexicon League, which is a bit like Trivial Pursuit which is about words, languages and their origins. It’s also a beautifully designed trivia game with great art and an easy learning curve, suitable for kids as young as 10 years old.
Price: $39.99
Samsung Portable SSD T7 (1TB)
Storing precious files and documents between classes is not something to be taken lightly as data loss can be a nightmare. Samsung’s portable T7 drive strikes a good balance between speed, reliability, and price. Aluminum-clad SSDs offer plug-and-play functionality for Windows and macOS machines, as well as iPads.
Price: $99.99+
Philips Hue Solo light strip (10 feet)
In terms of design, dormitories range from mundane to giving off a borderline prison vibe. Luckily, simple LED light strips are an easy way to make everything feel more comfortable and lively. The Philips Hue Solo light strip folds behind or around furniture to mimic the warmth of the sun (or any hue) throughout the day, easily adding a pop of light to any space.
Price: $54.34+
BABITANG retro 18 mechanical numeric keyboard
When you think about laptops, most keyboards do away with the classic number pad. But what if it came back in the form of a wireless, smart keypad that also happened to double as a standalone calculator? That’s what 8BitDo has built using this cute retro-style technology, which shows off classic IBM colors and clicky mechanical switches.
Price: $44.99
Azhido Laundry Backpack Bag
No one should have to lug their dirty laundry home or to the laundromat in plastic garbage bags, especially when a simple backpack like the Azhido does the job for such a low price. This inexpensive large bag comes with backpack straps and tote handles, making it a useful tool for cleaning or your next trip to the beach.
Price: $22.49+
Extreme life handheld fan Life8
JisuLife’s Portable Folding USB Fan comes with a rechargeable battery and will keep you cool for hours whether you’re holding it or propping it up on a table using its built-in stand. Plus, when it’s packaged and thrown into your purse or bag, it looks like a cute little bear. I don’t think you could ask for more from such a cool pup.
Price: $14.39+
Ninja Air Fryer (AF101 Series)
Campus life may be filled with dining hall food waste, but you don’t have to let those leftovers go untouched. Instead, use the reheating method that best preserves flavor and texture. An air fryer is basically just a small convection oven, which makes it perfect for dorm/apartment living—because no one wants soggy french fries or mushy pizza.
Price: $89.99+
Nespresso Vertuo Pop Plus
Sometimes group discussions and late-night cram sessions require more than the occasional glass of the dark stuff. A Nespresso machine might sound like a bit of a luxury, but it’ll be worth it when you’re exhausted during finals week and have coffee and espresso at your fingertips.
Price: $99.99+
Fitbit Ace LTE
Google’s new Fitbit Ace LTE inspires your kids to keep moving and gives parents peace of mind with GPS tracking and a series of fun walking games. The smartwatch requires a $9.99 monthly subscription, but at least it doesn’t require you to go through a carrier or buy a phone for your kids before they’re ready.
Price: $229.95
PlanetBox lunch box
Making sure kids actually eat the lunch you send them to school is no small feat. That being said, if you let your little learners customize their trays and lunch bags using custom PlanetBox (and magnet bags), they’ll be proud to brown bag them.
Price: $25.46+
Vote for Women in Board Gaming
Help teach young people that history is anything but boring when you interact with it and understand how it relates to you today. women vote is an upcoming card game based on the American women’s suffrage movement that allows for some light education and can be played competitively or cooperatively.
Price: $74.99+
Satechi 200W USB-C 6 Port GaN Charger
Today, rechargeable batteries provide a lot of power for our lives, and this satechi charger can meet almost all needs for work and entertainment. Plug this 200W hub into a wall outlet on your desk and you’ve got six lovely USB-C ports at your disposal to power everything from laptops to phones and all the odds and ends.
Price: $149.99
Python flash memory card
Learn your STEM with these Python programming flash cards. These 101 cards use a versatile programming language to test your grammar, vocabulary, and more. These beginner-friendly cards are perfect for a quick and easy learning session to help you stay sharp.
Price: $21.63+
