Best student laptop
LaptopsSelected by battery editorial rating. How ratings work →
Also worth a look
- MacBook Air 15 M4 96/100 editorial
- MacBook Air 13 M4 96/100 editorial
- MacBook Air 13" (M5) 95/100 editorial
Best Tech for Students
Picks to compare for study, note-taking and everyday use. The laptop list uses the battery editorial rating; the phone price filter uses recorded US reference prices, not current retailer offers.
Best note-taking tablet
TabletsSelected by overall editorial rating. How ratings work →
Best study headphones
HeadphonesSelected by anc editorial rating. How ratings work →
Also worth a look
- AirPods Max 2 95/100 editorial
- Sony WH-1000XM6 94/100 editorial
Best wireless earbuds for class
EarbudsSelected by overall editorial rating. How ratings work →
Best fitness watch
SmartwatchesSelected by overall editorial rating. How ratings work →
Best dorm router
Wi-Fi RoutersSelected by overall editorial rating. How ratings work →
Also worth a look
- TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack) 88/100 editorial
Frequently asked
How much should a student spend on a laptop? +
Set a budget after checking course software and hardware requirements. Include accessories and any required software. Compare current offers for the exact configuration instead of using launch prices as quotes.
iPad or Surface for class notes? +
Check the note-taking apps, file formats, stylus support and course software you need. A tablet should fit that workflow; it is not automatically a replacement for a required laptop.
Do I really need an e-reader? +
Try your actual reading material first. Screen size, PDF layout, library access and annotation support may matter more than a general preference for an e-reader.