I'm a Deals Editor and I've vetted the 15 most popular Amazon back-to-school deals from $19
These Amazon back-to-school deals are the cream of the crop

Amazon is offering a ton of deals to entice back-to-school shoppers, but not all of them are actually good. That’s where I come in — I’m a Deals Editor for Tom’s Guide and I spend my time tracking price drops, sales and discounts to get you the best value for your money.
So, what are the deals you should actually get this year? One of the most popular deals this year is the MacBook Air 13-inch (M4/256GB) on sale for $799 at Amazon ($200 off.) This is a stellar saving that definitely deserves all the hype — we rank this model as the best laptop on the market right now and it’s a machine that will last you for years to come. The MacBook Air M4 delivers on pretty much everything you could want out of a laptop, with speedy performance, long battery life and a great display.
However, many people are also buying the Beats Studio Pro X Kim Kardashian for $179 at Amazon, which I’m more hesitant to recommend. Sure, they look awesome in this shade of brown. But we tested them out in our Beats Studio Pro review and noted that their sound quality via Bluetooth was thin and their earcups heated up fast, making them a bit uncomfortable to wear. It’s also worth mentioning these headphones sold for $159 last year on Black Friday.
I’ve gone through Amazon’s trending pages and pulled out the most popular back-to-school deals this year, and will share my advice as to whether these deals are really worth it. Keep scrolling to see them all. For more ways to save, see our Amazon promo codes and check out the Home Depot deals I’d shop from $3.
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- Tile Mate Bluetooth Keyfinder: was $24 now $19
- Fire TV Stick 4K: was $49 now $29
- Anker Soundcore Life Q20: was $59 now $37
- Under Armour Charged Assert 10 Running Shoes: was $75 now from $54
- Ninja Blast Portable Blender: was $69 now $59
- Blue Yeti USB Microphone: was $139 now $89
- Beats Powerbeats Pro 2: was $249 now $199
- Dyson Supersonic Origin Hair Dryer: was $379 now $299
- Amazon 55" 4-Series 4K Fire TV: was $459 now $359
- Google Pixel 9a: was $499 now $399
- MacBook Air 13" (M4/256GB): was $999 now $799
Best Amazon back to school deals
Working with both iOS and Android, Tile's safety trackers will, keep track of your items and you. With a phenomenal 3-year battery life, 350ft range, and an SOS button, it's a wonderful companion for your next trip. We rank it as the best key finder overall.
The Fire TV Stick 4K sports an upgraded 1.7GHz quad-core processor that's 30% more powerful than the previous model. In our Amazon Fire TV stick 4K review, we praised its 4K video quality for a budget price. Features include Dolby Vision/HDR10/HDR10+/HLG support, Wi-Fi 6 support and a Live TV guide button on the remote. You also get Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos support to improve your streaming audio.
The Soundcore Life Q20 bring a whole load of more premium specs to a very affordable price. There's ANC on board to match a comfortable fit and foldable design. 70 hours of battery is the icing on top of a delicious budget headphone cake.
The Charged Assert 10 is a comfortable running sneaker that's ideal for beginners, and also great for daily use as a cushioned walking shoe. Prices start as low as $54, but you'll need to check out the different color options in your size to find the best deal for you.
One of Ninja's cheaper products, the Blast portable blender is impressively powerful. Sure, it can't compete with a full-size blender, but it did a great job of handling everything from protein powder to frozen berries when we put it to the test.
The Blue Yeti mic features a custom three-capsule array, producing clear, broadcast-quality audio, and is paired with Blue's VOICE software. It also includes four potential pickup patterns, making it easy to set the mic to pick up what you want. Finally, easy-to-use controls built into the mic, along with a simple USB connection, make getting the sound you want a breeze.
Beats’ new workout earbuds are an all-around upgrade from the previous version. In our Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 review, we loved their stylish design, strong bassy sound and stable fit. You also get 10 hours of listening time on a charge, or up to 45 hours with the included charging case. They also have some unique features on board, like handy physical button controls and a heart rate monitor. We rank them as the best wireless earbuds for fitness on the market.
Dyson’s Supersonic Hair Dryer is renowned for its lightweight but powerful design. It features 3 speed settings and 4 heat settings to suit any haircare routine needs, such as fast-drying, diffusing or setting a style. Plus, it measures the air and regulates its temperature as it dries to avoid heat damage. It comes with one Styling Concentrator attachment, which fits magnetically.
This 55-inch model delivers crisp 4K UHD picture quality with support for HDR10 and HLG, enhancing color and contrast for a vivid viewing experience. Running on Fire TV OS, it offers easy access to all your favorite streaming apps and Alexa voice controls built right into the remote. Multiple HDMI and USB ports make connecting devices simple, perfect for a versatile home setup.
One of the best cheap phones is now down to its lowest ever price! Best of all, this is unlocked, which means you won't be stuck on a specific carrier if you don't want to be. All to let you enjoy great cameras, solid battery life and access to some of the best AI phone features around for less.
This MacBook Air is powered by Apple's latest M4 chipset, and upgrades the camera from 1080p to 12MP with Center Stage support. The M4 chipset also supports dual external monitors, even when you have the laptop's lid open. It packs a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display (2560 x 1664), Apple's M4 CPU w/ 10-core GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD. In our MacBook Air M4 review, we said the Editor's Choice laptop is irresistible thanks to its speedy performance, sharper camera, and lower starting price.
More to consider
This Charmast Portable Charger is a popular buy on Amazon, with a 4.6 star rating based on over 10,000 reviews. While it looks cute and the built in cables could come in handy, I recommend shopping alternatives from our list of the best portable chargers. You could grab the Sharge Shargeek 170 for its roomy capacity, giving your devices more juice while you're on the go, or the Iniu Pocket Rocket for its super-compact design.
I recommend: Sharge Shargeek 170 $169 | Iniu Pocket Rocket $32
The Ninja AF101 Air Fryer is a popular model with a four-quart capacity and a small footprint. It can roast, reheat and dehydrate delicious meals in less time, and has a dishwasher safe non-stick basket. But if you can afford to spend up, I recommend getting the Ninja Air Fryer Pro, which tops our list of the best air fryers, for even more versatility and a larger capacity.
I recommend: Ninja Air Fryer Pro $129
The Beats Studio Pro are specifically designed to bring back that thumping bass Beats is known for. They offer improved active noise cancelation and boosted battery life (up to 40 hours with active noise canceling turned off). There's also Spatial Audio support and Beats' signature strong brand look. However, our Beats Studio Pro review found the clamping force high, which may affect comfort levels for some wearers. For some alternatives, the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 have some of the best sound quality on the market, or the Soundcore Space One Pro deliver excellent audio and battery life on a budget.
I recommend: Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 $449 | Soundcore Space One Pro $169
Samsung's new Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are a pair of AI-powered buds that are perfect for Samsung phone users. Our Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro review praised their stylish design, useful AI features and powerful active noise canceling capabilities. You also get 7 hours of battery life, or up to 30 hours when using the charging case. If you don't have a Samsung phone, I recommend getting the budget-friendly Sony WF-C710N, which we rank as one of the best wireless earbuds, or the popular AirPods Pro 2.
I recommend: Sony WF-C710N $88 | AirPods Pro 2 $169







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Millie is a Deals Editor at Tom's Guide specializing in deals content. She also covers the latest tech news and and creates how-to articles about everything from phones, streaming devices, and headphones to apps and video games. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, gaming on her Nintendo Switch and creating digital art.
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