All the best back-to-school deals for Android users — see discounts on tablets, TVs, smartphones, and more

Google Pixel 9 128GB: $799.99 FREE with eligible trade-in, plus $100 gift card at Best Buy

If you're hoping to preorder Google's latest flagship, Best Buy might be the spot. The retailer is currently giving away free gift cards with all Pixel 9 preorders, plus there's some generous trade-in credit up for grabs. 

Sony WH-1000XM4: $349.99 $199.99 at Best Buy

One of my favorite pairs of wireless headphones on the market, the Sony XM4s boast plenty of customizable noise cancellation and EQ settings, alongside loads of battery life and a comfy, all-day fit. Best Buy is currently dropping a straight $150 off these headphones, the same discount we saw during Prime Day last month. 

Google Pixel 8a 128GB: $499 $399, plus six months FREE with any six-month plan at Mint Mobile

If you need to pair the new semester with a new wireless provider, look no further than Mint Mobile. The T-Mobile-owned carrier is dropping $100 off the Google Pixel 8a and throwing in six months of free wireless when you sign up for any six-month data plan today. That means you could be getting our favorite phone for students AND an entire year of wireless service for as little as $21 per month!

Amazfit GTR 4 46mm: $199.99 $139.99 at Amazon

If you're shopping for a smartwatch on a budget, you can't do much better than the Amazfit GTR 4. This wearable boasts a vibrant, always-on AMOLED display, loads of health and fitness tracking tech, and two weeks of battery life on a single charge. Grab the GTR 4 from Amazon today and you'll score a straight 30% discount, no strings attached. 

ASUS Chromebook CM1402: $299 $219 at Amazon

If you need a new laptop for homework assignments or long study sessions, the ASUS Chromebook CM1402 is a good choice. Currently 27% off at Amazon, this device boasts smooth performance with up to 14 hours of battery life and a lightweight design that easily fits into a backpack. 

Amazon Fire Max 11 128GB: $279.99 $189.99 at Best Buy

You may not think of performance when you think of an Amazon tablet, but the Fire Max 11 is here to prove you wrong. This device boasts an aluminum construction that's durable enough to be thrown into a backpack, plus you get up to 14 hours of battery life, an 11-inch display, and enough power to handle multitasking with ease. Grab the tablet from Best Buy today and you'll get $90 off alongside three months of YouTube Premium for free.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus 64GB: $219.99 $179.99 at Samsung

We chose the Galaxy Tab S9 Plus as the best cheap Android tablet because it balances affordability, great battery life, and durable design with enough power to tackle homework assignments with ease. Pick up this versatile slab from Samsung during its back-to-school sale and you'll enjoy instant savings of 18%, plus up to $80 of additional savings when you trade in an old device. 

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 44mm: $329.99 $215.45 at Amazon

The Galaxy Watch 6 remains one of the best Android smartwatches for students, coming complete with a durable, sleek design, smooth Wear OS software, and up to 40 hours of battery life on a single charge. Order the 44mm version of the watch before summer vacation ends and you'll enjoy a straight 35% discount, no strings attached. 

Beats Studio Pro: $349.99 $179.99 at Best Buy

Having trouble focusing in that loud common area? The Beats Studio Pro feature active noise cancellation so background noise won't be a problem ever again, plus you'll get great battery life, spatial audio support, and fully customizable EQ settings. Grab a pair of these headphones today and you'll score a $170 discount, plus three months of Apple Music for free. 

TCL 32" Class 720p 3 Series Roku TV: $179.99 $97 at Walmart

Although most of the devices included on this list are meant to increase productivity, when it's time to unwind in your dorm room you'll be glad to have a smart TV. Now, this compact Roku TV from TCL isn't going to blow you away with groundbreaking performance or features, but it'll give you instant access to all of your favorite comfort content in nice-looking 720p HD resolution. The best part? It's only $97 at Walmart today. 

Samsung Galaxy A35 5G 128GB: $399.99 $324.99 at Amazon

The Galaxy A35 5G is one of the newest midrange devices from Samsung, featuring a vibrant AMOLED 120Hz display, a 5,000mAh battery, and a nice 13MP selfie lens. Plus, just look at that pretty Lilac color! Buy the phone unlocked from Amazon and you'll enjoy $75 off your purchase. 

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra 128GB: $1,099.99 $649.99 at Best Buy

Obviously $650 is a lot to spend on a tablet, but when you consider that that's the price after a $450 Best Buy discount, the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra suddenly becomes an appealing prospect. 

Despite being a last-gen device, the Tab S8 Ultra is supremely powerful, with an efficient Snapdragon chipset, a huge 14.6-inch AMOLED display, and an included S Pen stylus. Throw in a keyboard attachment and you're essentially getting a versatile, high-performance Samsung laptop at a huge discount.