Best Buy back to school sale 2023: Up to $500 off laptops and more

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The Best Buy back to school sale offers solid deals for students, teachers, and anyone else looking for bargain. The big box retailer continues to roll out back to school deals on laptops, tablets, phones, headphones, college essentials and more.

As part of the sale, you can get the Surface Laptop 5 for $999. Typically, it retails for $1,299, that's $300 in savings. This is one of the lowest prices we've seen for the Surface Laptop 5 and one of the best Surface deals you can get. If you're looking for a premium MacBook alternative, the Surface Laptop 5 is worth considering. 

Best Buy's exclusive member deals currently slash up to $250 off MacBooks offers. For example, My Best Buy Plus and Total subscribers can get the M2 MacBook Pro for $1,049 ($250 off). Priced at $49 and $179, respectively, My Best Buy Plus and My Best Buy Total benefits include exclusive discounts, early access to sales, extended return windows, protection plans, and more.

Looking for something else? Shop Best Buy's entire back to school sale and see our favorite discounts below. 

Best Buy Back to school sale 2023 — Laptops

Samsung Galaxy Book Go: $349 $175 @ Best Buy
Save $175 on the super-portable, 14-inch Samsung Galaxy Book Go. In our

Samsung Galaxy Book Go: $349 $175 @ Best Buy
Save $175 on the super-portable, 14-inch Samsung Galaxy Book Go. In our Galaxy Book Go review, we liked it great battery life and solid speakers. This Windows 11 laptop features a sleek, slim and shockproof design and runs Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 CPU coupled with 4GB of RAM. For safekeeping important files it has a 128GB of storage built-in. Samsung rates the Galaxy Book Pro's battery life at 18 hours for all-day use. 

Lenovo IdeaPad 3i: $629

Lenovo IdeaPad 3i: $629 $399 @ Best Buy
Save $230 on the Lenovo IdeaPad 3i laptop. It's a budget-friendly option if you're looking for a sub-$500 Windows laptop. The laptop in this deal has a 15.6 inch (1920 x 1080) touch screen, 11th Gen Intel Core i5-1135G7 quad-core CPU, 8GB of RAM, Iris Xe graphics and 512GB SSD. Powered by Windows 11 Home in S Mode, this laptop is streamlined for security and performance. 

HP Envy x360 13: $1,049 $750 @ Best Buy

HP Envy x360 13: $1,049 $750 @ Best Buy
Save $299 on the HP Envy x360. It has a 15.6-inch (1920 x 1080) touch screen, 2.0-GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5825U 8-core CPU, 12GB RAM, and Integrated AMD Radeon graphics. Rounding out its specs are a speedy PCIe NVMe 512GB SSD and powerful dual speakers tuned by Bang & Olufsen. 

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5: $1,299 $999 @ Best Buy

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5: $1,299 $999 @ Best Buy
Save $300 on the Surface Laptop 5. This notebook packs a 13.5-inch (2256 x 1504) touch display, 12th Gen Intel Evo Platform Core i5-1235U, Intel Iris Xe graphics, 8GB of RAM, and 512GB of SSD storage. Connectivity-wise, it has a USB 3.1 Type-A port, USB-C port with USB4 and Thunderbolt 4 support, Surface Connect port and 3.5mm headphone jack. 

Asus ROG Flow X16 RTX 3060: $1,999 $1,299 @Best Buy

Asus ROG Flow X16 RTX 3060: $1,999 $1,299 @Best Buy
Save $700 on the excellent ASUS ROG Flow X16 Gaming Laptop. Enjoy high-quality visuals on its 16-inch 165Hz 2560 x 1600 touch screen. This machine packs a powerful AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS 8-core CPU and 16GB of RAM which ensures programs quickly and smoothly. Rounding out its hardware is a vigorous NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU with 6GB of dedicated memory. The laptop's 1TB SSD makes games load fast and affords you plenty of storage.

Cheaper option: Asus ROG Flow X13 for $899

Acer Predator Helios 300 RTX 3060: $1,499 $1,000 @ Best Buy

Acer Predator Helios 300 RTX 3060: $1,499 $1,000 @ Best Buy
Save $500 on the Acer Predator Helios 300. We went hands-on with the SpatialLabs Edition Acer Predator Helios and liked its powerful overall performance and bright, vibrant display. The keys on the island-style keyboard are large and nicely spaced. Acer's Pulsar Lighting utility in the Predator Sense app lets you customize your battlestation. This machine packs a 15.6-inch, (1920 x 1080) 165Hz display, 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700H 14-core CPU, 16GB of RAM and 512GB SSD. Nvidia's powerful RTX 3060 GPU with 6GB of dedicated memory handles graphics. 

Asus ROG Zephyrus G15 RTX 3080 GPU: $2,199 $1,429 @ Best Buy

Asus ROG Zephyrus G15 RTX 3080 GPU: $2,199 $1,429 @ Best Buy
Save $700 on the Asus ROG Zephyrus G15 RTX 3080 gaming laptop. In our Asus ROG Zephyrus G15 review, we praise its sleek design, stunning display, strong CPU performance. Its battery lasted more than 8 hours during testing which is impressive for a gaming laptop. Besides Nvidia's powerful RTX 3080 GPU, the laptop in this deal packs a 15.6-inch 2K Quad HD (2560 x 1440) display, AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS 8-core CPU, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB SSD. 

Best Buy Back to school sale 2023 — Apple

Apple MacBook Pro M2: $1,299 $1,049 @ Best Buy

Apple MacBook Pro M2: $1,299 $1,049 @ Best Buy w/ Membership
Save $250 on the portable and powerful MacBook Pro M2 with a My Best Buy Plus or Total Membership. It packs a 13.3-inch Liquid Retina display, M2 8-core CPU, 10-Core GPU, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD storage. Magic Keyboard, Touch Bar, and Touch ID are also on board. 

Price check: B&H $1,099| Apple Education Store $1,199 + free $150 Apple Gift card

Apple 13.6" MacBook Air M2: $1,099 $949 @ Best Buy w/ Membership
Save $200 on the M2 Apple MacBook Air with a My Best Buy Plus or Total membership. It features an M2 8-core processor, 8-Core GPU, 8GB of RAM256GB of SSD

Apple 13.6" MacBook Air M2: $1,099 $949 @ Best Buy w/ Membership
Save $200 on the M2 Apple MacBook Air with a My Best Buy Plus or Total membership. It features an M2 8-core processor, 8-Core GPU, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD storage. It packs a 13.6-inch (2560 x 1664) Liquid Retina display, Magic Keyboard, Touch Bar, and Touch ID. 

Apple 14" MacBook Pro M2 Pro: $1,999 $1,749 @ Best Buy

Apple 14" MacBook Pro M2 Pro: $1,999 $1,749 @ Best Buy w/ Membership
Save $250 on the MacBook Pro M2 Pro with a paid My Best Buy membership. Apple's pro-grade notebook packs a 14.2-inch (3024 x 1964) Liquid Retina XDR display, M2 Pro 10-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD. On board are three Thunderbolt 4 ports, an HDMI port, SDXC card slot, headphone jack, and MagSafe 3 port. 

My Best Buy Plus and Total members can get the 1TB SSD model 14-inch MacBook Pro with M2 Pro for $2299 ($300 off). 

Price check: B&H $1,799

Apple 15" MacBook Air M2: $1,299 $1,229 Best Buy

Apple 15" MacBook Air M2: $1,299 $1,229 Best Buy
My Best Buy Total and Plus members save $70 on the 15-inch MacBook Air M2. It features an M2 8-core processor, 10-Core GPU, 16-core neural engine, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD storage. It packs a 15.3-inch (2880 x 1864) Liquid Retina display, Magic Keyboard, Touch Bar and Touch ID. This MacBook deal is also open to parents, faculty, staff, and homeschool teachers. 

Price check: Amazon $1,229 |  B&H $1,229

Apple MacBook Air M1: $999 $749 @ Best Buy

Apple MacBook Air M1: $999 $749 @ Best Buy
Save $250 on the MacBook Air with Apple M1 chip — no membership required. In our MacBook Air with M1 review, we gave it a high rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars and the Editor's Choice award. We praised its blazing performance and slim, unibody design. We also loved its long battery which endured 14 hours and 41 minutes during testing. Besides Apple's latest 8-core processor, it packs a 13.3-inch (2560 x 1600) IPS Retina display, 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD. 

Price check: Amazon $749 | B&H $849 | Apple Education Store: $899 + free 150 Apple Gift Card

Best Buy Back to school sale 2023 — Tablets

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite: $159 $129 @ Best Buy

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite: $159 $129 @ Best Buy
Save $30 on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite. Light and portable, it features an 8.7-inch (1340 x 800) TFT touchscreen, 2.3-GHz MediaTek MT8768N 8-core processor, 3GB of RAM, and 32GB of microSD-expandable storage. With its durable metal frame and powerful performance, it's a tablet the whole family can share. 

Best Buy Back to school sale 2023 — Printers

HP Smart Tank 7602 All-In-One Inkjet Printer: $449 $349 @ HP

HP Smart Tank 7602 All-In-One Inkjet Printer: $449 $349 @ HP
Save $100 on the HP Smart Tank 7602, our favorite all-in-one inkjet printer. It's easy to set up, produces high and features user-friendly apps. Thanks to this printer's high volume print capabilities, it's a money saver and great addition to any home or office. 

Best Buy Back to school sale 2023 — Wearables

Galaxy Watch 4: $199 $169 @ Best Buy

Galaxy Watch 4: $199 $169 @ Best Buy
Save $30 on the 40mm Galaxy Watch 4 smartwatch. Sleek, lightweight, and customizable, the Galaxy Watch 4 is Samsung's best smartwatch yet. It features advanced sleep tracking, auto workout-tracking, advanced run coaching, real-time ECG monitoring and fall detection. 

Garmin Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar: $999 $899 @ Best Buy

Garmin Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar: $999 $899 @ Best Buy
Save $100 on the 51mm Garmin Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar in Black DLC Titanium. Built for athletics and the outdoors, it features a 1.4-inch display and scratch-resistant Power Sapphire solar charging lens. Gain performance insights and metrics that help you manage your exertion and build stamina. Optimize recovery with 24/7 health and wellness monitoring of heart rate, respiration, stress, sleep and more.

Best Buy Back to school sale 2023 — Headphones

Sony WF-C500 Earbuds: $99 $69 @ Best Buy

Sony WF-C500 Earbuds: $99 $69 @ Best Buy
Save $30 on Sony WF-C500 wireless earbuds. They offer solid battery life, Sony signature sound, and customization with Sony's free Headphones Connect app. In our Sony WF-C500 review, they earned a 4 out of 5-star rating. We love these earbuds for their dynamic, bass-forward sound and long battery life of 10 hours. We are also fond of their 360 Reality Audio and DSEE support and charging case design. I own these earbuds and although the lack active noise-cancellation, their silicone ear tips' tight seal helps isolate sound.

Sony LinkBuds S Earbuds: $199 $129 @ Best Buy
Save $70 on

Sony LinkBuds S Earbuds: $199 $129 @ Best Buy
Save $70 on Sony LinkBuds S wireless earbuds. They improve upon the original LinkBuds with upgraded 5mm drivers, active noise-cancellation (ANC) and stronger microphones. You also get Sony 360 Reality Audio, Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) Extreme, and LDAC. They're among the best noise-cancelling earbuds for working and everyday use. 

Best Buy Back to school sale 2023 — SSD storage

WD Easystore External 1TB SSD: $119 $54 @ Best Buy

WD Easystore External 1TB SSD: $119 $54 @ Best Buy
Save $65 on the WD Easystore External 1TB SSD. It features an easy-to-use plug and play design, data transfer rates of up to 400 MB/s via USB 3.0. It's also backward-compatible with USB 2.0, compact, super-portable, and drop resistant up to 6.5 feet. Backed by a Western Digital's 3-year warranty, the WD Easystore works with PC and Mac. 

SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 2TB: $224 $124 @ Best Buy

SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 2TB: $224 $124 @ Best Buy
Save $100 on the 2TB SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD V2 (SDSSDE61-2T00-G25) with USB Type-C interface. Built rugged, it's IP55 water-and-dust resistant, which makes it perfect for day-to-day use. Suitable for storing large game files, photos and video, it provides high read/write speeds of up to 1,050 and 1,000MB/s, respectively and has 256-bit AES encryption (as per SanDisk). For additional peace of mind, it's backed by SanDisk's 5-year warranty. Grab it now for an all time low price during Best Buy's back to school sale. 

Samsung T7 Shield SSD 1TB: $109 $79 @ Best Buy

Samsung T7 Shield SSD 1TB: $109 $79 @ Best Buy
Save $30 on the Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield. Tough, fast and compact, it has an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance. It works with PC, Mac, Android devices, gaming consoles and more. Transfer massive files in seconds with sequential read/write speeds of up to 1,050/1,000 MB/s. It ships with USB Type C-to-C and Type C-to-A cables for more options. 

Samsung Portable SSD T7 1TB: $89 $79 @ Best Buy

Samsung Portable SSD T7 1TB: $89 $79 @ Best Buy
Save $10 on the 1TB Samsung Portable SSD T7. It delivers read/write speeds of up to 1,050 MB/s and 1,000 MB/s, respectively on devices with USB 3.2 support. You also get password protection and AES 256-bit hardware encryption for secure file sharing and storage. Samsung bundles it with USB Type-C to C and USB Type-C to A cables for hassle free connectivity.

Best Buy Back to school sale 2023 — Gaming

EA Sports PGA Tour Xbox Series X|S: $69 $44 @ Best Buy

EA Sports PGA Tour Xbox Series X|S: $69 $44 @ Best Buy
Save $25 on EA Sports PGA Tour Xbox Series X|S. In this golf game, you'll compete in the best events during a season-long chase for the FedExCup. Conquer the top Amateur Championships including the Augusta National Women's Amateur, the U.S. Amateur, and other elite international amateur events. 

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction PS5: $29 $14 @ Best Buy
Save $15 on

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction PS5: $29 $14 @ Best Buy
Save $15 on Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction for PS5. This game includes Buddy Pass: Invite 2 friends to play with you for FREE for 14 days, 70 guns, 25 gadgets, 18 operators with progression levels, 12 large dynamic maps, 13 mutating enemies, and free post-launch content. 

Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection: $29 $19 @ Best Buy
Save $10 on

Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection: $29 $19 @ Best Buy
Save $10 on Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection for Nintendo Switch. This massive collection includes 12 Street Fighter titles. The celebration continues in the Museum, where fans and historians alike can follow the timeline of how Street Fighter has evolved over the course of 30 years. 

NBA 2K23: $59 $19 @ Best Buy

NBA 2K23: $59 $19 @ Best Buy
Save $40 on NBA 2K23. Rise to the occasion and realize your full potential and prove yourself against the best players in the world and showcase your talent in MyCareer mode. Or, take on NBA or WNBA teams in Play Now mode to experience true-to-life gameplay.

Hot Wheels Unleashed: $29 $19 @ Best Buy

Hot Wheels Unleashed: $29 $19 @ Best Buy
Save $10 on Hot Wheels Unleashed — a must for any Hot Wheels fan. The graphics are breathtaking and the driving mechanics are as wild as they are satisfying. And best of all, there's tons of custom content to dive into when you're looking for something to do. 

WD Black P40 2TB Game Drive SSD: $329 $159 @ Best Buy

WD Black P40 2TB Game Drive SSD: $329 $159 @ Best Buy
Save $170 on the Western Digital Black 2TB Game Drive. This high performance SSD delivers fast transfer speeds at a rate of up to 2000 MB/s. It works with laptops, PS5, PS4, PS4 Pro, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One gaming consoles.

Best Buy Back to school sale 2023 — TVs

Insignia 55" F30 Series 4K Fire LED TV: $399 $239 @ Best Buy

Insignia 55" F30 Series 4K Fire LED TV: $399 $239 @ Best Buy
Save $160 on the Insignia F30 Series 4K Fire TV. This best-selling 4K LED TV has a solid rating of 4.6 out of 5-stars at Best Buy. Great picture quality and sound as well as easy to use built in Fire TV are some of the features owners love about it. All of your favorite steaming apps are preinstalled including Netflix, Apple TV+, Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, Sling TV, YouTube, HBO Max, Spotify, Peacock, and ESPN+.

42" LG C2 4K OLED TV: $999 $899 @ Best Buy

42" LG C2 4K OLED TV: $999 $899 @ Best Buy
Save $100 on the 42-inch LG C2 OLED 4K TV, a top contender for best TV in the market. It features gorgeous levels of color depth alongside crisp 4K resolution, and a 120Hz refresh rate. It also has built-in gaming optimization features like Nvidia G-Sync and FreeSync premium which make's it suitable for gamers and movie buffs alike. 

LG C3 65" OLED TV: $2,499 $1,999 @ Best Buy

LG C3 65" OLED TV: $2,499 $1,999 @ Best Buy
Save $500 on the 2023 LG OLED C3 65-inch 4K OLED TV with Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital sound. LG's sleekest C-Series TV yet, the LG C3 OLED evo C3's 2160p panel is surrounded by a barely visible bezel. Powered by an a9 Gen 6 processor, it delivers enhanced picture and performance over the a9 Gen 5 which powers last year's LG C2 OLED TV. Straight out of the box, you get access to over 300 free channels with LG Channels. One of the best TVs for gaming, the LG C3 brings improved gaming to the series with Nvidia G-Sync, AMD FreeSync Premium and Variable Refresh Rate. Four built-in HDMI 2.1 ports make it easy to connect your game console or laptop. It works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit.

Hilda Scott

Hilda Scott uses her combined passion for gadgets and bargain shopping to bring you the best prices on all things tech. She has a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies from Hunter College and 11 years of tech and entertainment journalism. Her work has been featured on Tom’s Guide, iTechPost, Examiner.com, Parlemag, Enstars, and Latin Times. When she's not scouting for the best deals, Hilda’s catching up on her favorite TV shows and pro-wrestling matches.