Top 10 back to school deals

With school starting again soon, there are plenty of sales and offers for parents, students and anyone looking to reset in September.

We've scoured hundreds of deals to find you the best on home essentials such as vacuums, broadband and steam irons. Plus, new tech to give you an organisational boost in time for the upcoming term.

Each of these products has been rigorously tested in our labs, and we'd never recommend a bad product – no matter how good a deal may be.

You can view our choices below, from cheapest to most expensive.

Looking for more deals? Head to our guide of the best deals on smartphones, TVs, PlayStations, mattresses, vacuums and more.

The best back to school deals

Philips Azur 8000 Series DST8020/26 steam iron

Deal price: £65

Best price in last six months? Yes

• Tank capacity: 284ml
• Cord length: 2.62m
• Weighs 1.94kg

We like: Vertical steam functions

We don't like: Handle and buttons are slippery

This is the cheaper and simplified version of the Philips DST8050/26, which means it only has one setting. Philips claims that this guarantees no burns on clothing or fabrics while using it.

It has a steam flow rate of 55g/min, which should remove most wrinkles, but there's also a 240g/min steam boost that should sort out any stubborn creases.

It shuts itself off after eight minutes, so you won't need to worry about whether you've turned it off if you need to step out.

Read our Philips Azur 8000 Series DST8020/26 review, or compare prices below:

Zen Internet: get a £100 Amazon Gift Card – Which? Member exclusive

Deal price: From £28/month 

• No upfront cost
• Average speed: 106Mbps

Zen Internet is the only Which? Recommended Provider for broadband – so if you're looking to switch providers for better broadband, it's a great deal to consider.

If you're a Which? Member, you will receive a £100 Amazon gift card by switching to Zen Internet. Terms and conditions apply. Offer ends 25 September.

Read our Zen Internet review, or compare broadband deals below:

Prestige Earthpan Eco frying pan

Deal price: £40

Best price in last six months? Yes

• Non-stick pan
• 28 x 5.2cm (diameter x depth)
• Dishwasher-safe

We like: Lighter than many frying pans we tested

We don't like: Not oven safe

If you're looking for a new pan to prep meals for your back-to-schoolers or to give to your uni-bound kids, this is a good deal to consider.

It's made of PFOA and toxin-free ceramic, plus recycled plastic and aluminium. It's lightweight, so it isn't as cumbersome to handle as some other pans.

How well does it cook food? Read our verdict in our guide on the best non-stick pans to find out. Otherwise, compare prices below:

Not sure what to take to uni? We asked our team what they wished they had during their time as students.

DeLonghi Icona Capitals KBOC3001 kettle

Deal price: £50

Best price in last six months? Yes

• 1.7-litre capacity
• 300ml minimum fill
• Metal kettle

We like: Comfortable handle

We don't like: Narrow water gauge

It's not the cheapest kettle we've reviewed, but this brightly coloured model has had a significant discount in the sale, making it even better value.

You'll be able to boil just one mug (300ml) if you're only making a cuppa for yourself or can fill it up to 1.7 litres to make tea for your family or housemates. It boils a litre of water quite quickly, but you'll need to read our full review to find out just how fast.

Its limescale filter is made with a fine wire gauze, which may help if you live in a hard-water area.

Read our DeLonghi Icona Capitals KBOC3001 review, or compare prices below:

Anker Soundcore Motion Boom Bluetooth speaker

Deal price: £60 

Best price in last six months? Yes

• Portable Bluetooth speaker
• 16.8 x 30.2 x 11.7cm (H x W x D)
• Weighs 1.54kg

We like: Sturdy handle, long battery life

We don't like: Heavy

If you're looking to crank out some tunes in the accommodation's common areas, this is a nifty speaker.

It's IPX7 rated so, if you're taking it outside, it'll survive being soaked or chucked into a pond – it even floats, so retrieving it after an accidental swim shouldn't be too difficult.

It also has a 'True Wireless Stereo' mode, which lets you connect two together for stereo sound if you buy a second one.

How does it sound? Read our SoundCore Motion Boom review to find out, or compare prices below:

Cosori CAF-L501 air fryer

Deal price: £60

Best price in last six months? Yes

• Basket air fryer
• 31 x 27 x 38cm (H x W x D)
• Capacity: 1.233kg

We like: Easy to use

We don't like: Not as fast as some other models

We've seen this deal a few times this year, but it's a great one to consider if you're moving into a student house or flatshare. It's reasonably priced for an air fryer, and it won't take up too much space in a shared kitchen.

You'll be able to use plenty of automatic programs including chicken, chips, frozen food, steak, veggies and more. It comes with a two-year warranty, too.

How does it compare to other models? Read our Cosori CAF-L501 air fryer review to find out, or compare prices below:

Samsung Jet 95 Pro VS20C9547TB

Deal price: £400

Best price in last six months? Yes

• Bagless and cordless handstick vacuum cleaner
• 0.9 litre dust capacity
• Weighs 2.8kg

We like: Versatile

We don't like: Could be quieter during use

This cordless vac comes with a fully removable and washable dustbin, an LCD display that lets you adjust the five suction levels, check on battery status and receive maintenance alerts, a freestanding charging base and a telescopic wand, which can be extended between 455cm and 655cm.

Like most cordless vacs, it comes with a removable handheld helper for smaller jobs and tight corners around your home.

In the box you'll find a pet tool, crevice tool, combination tool and flex tool for harder-to-reach areas; there’s also a spinning sweeper with disposable wet pads for mopping hard floors, and antibacterial reusable wet pads.

Read the full Samsung Jet 95 Pro VS20C9547TB review to find out how it fared in our lab tests.

HP Smart Tank 5105 printer

Deal price: £160

Best price in last six months? No - was £147 last week

• All-in-one inkjet
• Ink tanks are refillable
• Colour printer

We like: Supports Apple AirPrint and wi-fi printing, has a scanner

We don't like: No automatic document feeder or auto-duplex

Rather than traditional cartridges, this model has refillable ink tanks that you fill with bottles. This can keep printing costs low, and you'll get extra ink included when you buy it.

Being an all-in-one model, you'll also get a scanner to copy and print documents.

If you're looking for something that can print assignments and essays, this is a good choice to consider.

Read our HP Smart Tank 5105 review, or compare prices below:

Pixel 7 Pro

Deal price: £399

Best price in last six months? Yes

• 128GB storage
• 6.7-inch QHD+ screen
• Google Tensor G2 Processor

We like: Takes superb pictures

We don't like: Short battery life

The Pixel 9 is coming out soon, but it might be worth saving your cash and picking up the slightly older Pixel 7 Pro instead. 

It's a big phone that packs a lot in – its 12GB of Ram, high screen resolution and three rear cameras are nothing to scoff at, even when compared to newer models.

We've covered this bargain extensively across many of our deal pages, and the price has only gotten cheaper. If you're looking for a new phone for the new term, this is well worth considering.

Read our Pixel 7 Pro review, or compare prices below:

Would you rather get a Pixel 9? Read our guide on the best Pixel 9 deals.

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (2022, M2 Chip)

Deal price: £800, when using Student Beans

Best price in last six months? Yes

• Apple M2 Processor
• 8GB Ram
• 256GB storage

We like: Virtually no running noise

We don't like: Poorer battery life than previous models (based on our tests)

The 2022 MacBook Air is the latest in Apple's line-up of popular lightweight laptops: it's lighter, thinner and has a more powerful processor than its predecessor – making it a great choice to tote around to classes, seminars and lectures.

If you're a uni student – or buying for one – you can get a further £50 off this laptop when you buy from John Lewis and sign into Student Beans.

Read our Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M2 review, or compare prices below:

Not looking for a Mac? Read our round-up of the best laptop deals to see which other models also have great deals on.