With prices rising for just about everything these days, back-to-school shopping might feel a little more stressful than usual. Thankfully you can find incredible deals on all the tech you need at AliExpress, the global marketplace.
AliExpress uses direct sourcing in order to offer eye-popping prices on laptops, headphones, gaming devices and everything you'll need to crush it at school (and after school) this year. And through August 28, you can unlock extra savings on their already low prices when you enter the discount codes below at checkout.
Student discounts on laptops from Dell, HP and more
CNET / AliExpress Dell Inspiron 14-inch 2-in-1 Touchscreen Laptop Save big at checkout with code USKUN100 The 360-degree hinge on this machine lets you use it as both a laptop and a handy tablet, plus you can prop it up two different ways for assigned reading. The Intel Core 5 120U chip tears through classwork like a champ and up to 40GB RAM and 2TB SSD storage is more than enough to pass the power test. The ice-blue hue is also too cool for school. $445 at AliExpress
CNET / AliExpress HP 14-inch HD Laptop with Wi-Fi 6 Save big at checkout with code USKUN32 This portable 14-incher weighs just over three pounds and is a star student laptop. The Intel N150 processor, 128GB Universal Flash Storage (UFS) and up to 16GB RAM can tackle even the most brain-frying research and tasks. Smart perks like a Microsoft Copilot key for AI assistance, ports galore and a 720p HD webcam keep you productive and connected. $192 at AliExpress
CNET / AliExpress HP 15.6-inch HD Touchscreen Laptop Get an extra $64 off with code USKUN64 This sleek beast is the academic ace you seek. This laptop's gorgeous 15.6-inch HD touchscreen puts all your files, apps and research at your fingertips. Add in the 13th-gen Intel Core i3 processor, Wi-Fi 6, up to 32GB RAM and 2TB SSD under the hood for boosted speed and storage, plus a backlit keyboard for late-night study sessions, and you'll sail through the school year. $327 at AliExpress
A steal on one of CNET's favorite noise-canceling headphones
CNET / AliExpress Sony WX-1000XM5 Noise-Canceling Headphones Save big at checkout with code USKUN32 Want to give your image -- and grades -- a bump? CNET's editors say Sony's noise-canceling headphones are among the best, and called this model "the one to beat." Made of synthetic leather, they keep distractions at bay so you can crush your homework or online class from anywhere. Two processors and a whopping eight microphones deliver unprecedented noise cancellation and call quality. $202 at AliExpress
Student discounts on gaming consoles from Nintendo, Playstation and more