As summer winds down, students may be asking for a few upgrades to their school supplies — but with rising prices, finding ways to save on school supplies can be more difficult than asking the pop quiz.
That’s where Consumer Reports can help with top-rated products to help families.
Consumer Reports tracks the prices of many of its top-rated products throughout the year, so it knows exactly when they’re going on deep discounts. Here are some must-sees for the best time to buy this first school year issue.
When shopping for school supplies, comparing prices can help you save up front. Consider dollar stores, office supply stores, and wholesalers, which can be good options for shopping.
If your student needs processing power that easily fits in a bag, look no further than a high-end tablet. of Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite It’s now $300 at Best Buy. According to CR, the Android tablet with a 10.4-inch screen and 128GB storage is ideal for students.
Next, impress parents, siblings or roommates with a new pair of on-ear headphones. of Bose SoundLink II They are currently on sale at Amazon for $142.49. CR says the lightweight wireless Bluetooth models offer excellent sound quality.
Next, a successful school year can mean organizing everything with a label maker. of Brother P-Touch Cube Label Maker Right now it’s $59.98 at Walmart.
And for college kids with early morning classes, save the trip to the cafe with their own coffee maker. of Hamilton Beach Coffee Maker It is now on sale on Amazon for $80.
Finally, here’s an idea for a low-cost way to spruce up a bedroom or kid’s study area. of Smart bulb from Wiz It’s compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Home and sells for $15 on Amazon.
Looking for something else? CR says the biggest discounts right now are laptops, fitness trackers and smartwatches, Bluetooth and smart speakers, noise-cancelling headphones and earphones, curling irons and luggage.
