The 15 best back-to-school deals for college students

Believe it or not, summer break is winding down and it’s almost time to head back to school. It’s sad, I know, but look at the bright side: retailers like Amazon are using the occasion as an excuse to launch yet another sale. We’re not complaining, mainly because the deals encompass a wide range of solid dorm essentials, some of which include a few of our top picks from our back-to-school shopping guide. For example, our favorite laptop — the latest MacBook Air — recently dropped to $799.99 ($200 off), which marks an all-time low price we didn’t even see on Prime Day.

It’s not just big-ticket items like laptops that are on sale, either. We also found deals on other Verge-approved goods, from space-saving coffee makers to help you power through a long day of classes to smart lights that’ll make your dorm feel a little more like home. Below, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite deals, a few of which regular readers might recognize from previous coverage and some of which are new. So, let’s dig in.