Anker Charging Station (7-in-1, 100W)
$ 36$ 5028 % off$ 36A cluttered desk can make it hard to concentrate, which is why Anker’s 7-in-1 charging station is helpful. The 100W hub features a pair of USB-C and USB-A ports on the front and three AC outlets on the back, making it easy to power a 16-inch MacBook Pro, table lamp, phone, and other gadgets while keeping a tidy workspace.
Govee Table Lamp 2
$ 64$ 8020 % off$ 64Govee’s Table Lamp 2 is way more fun than your average table lamp. The color-changing device boasts built-in scheduling and more than 60 dynamic lighting effects, including preset scenes for various holidays. You can even create custom color combos for when “Dandelion” and other presets just aren’t cutting it.
Sony WF-1000XM5
$ 213$ 30029 % off$ 213Dorms gets noisy fast, but thankfully, Sony’s WF-1000XM5 offer much needed peace and quiet. Our favorite pair of wireless earbuds combine powerful active noise cancellation with impressive sound and call quality, making them an excellent all-around pick.
13-inch MacBook Air (2025)
$ 799$ 99920 % off$ 799If you’re going to invest in a new laptop for the new school year, why not spring for one of the best? Apple’s newer M4 MacBook Air deftly balances performance and battery life, culminating in a 13-inch machine that’s as suitable for streaming as it is for banging out that first-year composition paper.
UE Wonderboom 4
$ 80$ 10020 % off$ 80The Wonderboom 4 is a cute, compact Bluetooth speaker you can use to provide background music while studying or take to a friend’s place for a post-test shindig. Its IPX4 durability rating means it can handle the occasional spill without missing a beat, and its battery can last up to 14 hours. It also has an “Outdoor Boost” button for those times when the standard bass mix just won’t cut it.
Keurig K-Mini Mate Single Serve Coffee Maker
$ 60$ 8025 % off$ 60There are a lot of fancy coffee makers on the market, but the Keurig K-Mini Mate is a great solution if you need something simple that will fit just about anywhere. The compact, single-serve coffee maker is easy to use — just add water, a K-Cup pod from your favorite brand, and press a button — and it can even churn out tea or hot cocoa if you need a break from the caffeine.
Philips Hue Solo Lightstrip (10-foot)
$ 50$ 7029 % off$ 50In terms of design, dorm rooms range from the mundane to giving off borderline-prison vibes. Luckily, a simple LED strip is an easy way to make things feel cozier and more dramatic. The Philips Hue Solo Lightstrip tucks behind or around furniture and can mimic the warmth of the sun (or any hue) throughout the day, making it easy to add a splash of light to any space.
Sharpie S-Note Creative Markers
$ 13$ 2241 % off$ 13Sharpie’s S-Note Creative Marker set adds a bit of color and fun to your notes. You can use the 24 markers to write in your planner, and with their chisel tip, the markers double as highlighters, so you don’t need to buy a separate set.
JanSport Laptop Backpack
$ 40$ 5527 % off$ 40If you’re looking for a reliable bag that’ll last you for years to come, JanSport’s Laptop Backpack is a great pick. It features a 15-inch padded laptop sleeve, two spacious main compartments, and plenty of pockets, including one for your water bottles and others for smaller essentials like pens. Plus, they come in a variety of fun colors and patterns to suit your style.
Glocusent Book Light
$ 19$ 2934 % off$ 19Late-night cram sessions can be a huge strain on your eyes, especially if you don’t want to turn on the lights and disturb your jerk of a roommate who had the audacity to get their studying done on time. Thankfully, Glocusent’s ultra-nerdy Book Light is a subtle, low-light alternative that’s not nearly as limiting as a clip-on book light.
Dreame D10 Plus
$ 242$ 40040 % off$ 242The Dreame D10 Plus is an all-rounder if there ever was one. The robovac’s dual rubber rollers suck up dirt and debris relatively well, and it’s outfitted with mopping, mapping, and lidar navigation for less than $300. That’s a steal, especially when you consider it comes with an auto-empty dock that prevents you from having to lift a finger. Well, almost.
Roku Select Series TV (32-inch)
$ 140$ 18022 % off$ 140Roku’s 32-inch Select Series TV is one of the few sets that makes sense for a dorm room. The 1080p LED TV is big enough that you and your friends won’t have to sit a couple of feet away to see everything, yet it won’t take up an entire wall. It also runs Roku OS, meaning you’ll be able to access popular streaming services like Netflix and Roku originals, such as The Great American Baking Show.
Keychron V1
$ 59$ 7521 % off$ 59The Keychron V1 is as much a comfortable keyboard as it is a productivity tool, one with remappable keys and hot swappable switches to better suit your workflow. It’s also a lot more stylish than your average keyboard, with slick RGB backlighting and double-shot PBT keycaps.
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)
$ 1350$ 180025 % off$ 1350The latest Zephyrus G14 is a gaming laptop that moonlights as a great general-purpose PC for students. It has a high-resolution OLED display, a larger trackpad than its predecessor, and ample storage, memory, and processing power. These specs are necessary for playing games, but they also ensure the laptop is well suited for resource-intensive tasks, such as 4K video editing and audio production.
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