15 best back-to-school bargains in the Amazon UK tech sale — up to 60% off laptops, appliances, software, and more james.pickard@futurenet.com (James Pickard) | usagoldmines.com

Display – 15.6 inches
Processor – Snapdragon X
RAM – 16GB
Storage – 1TB

It was slightly cheaper over Prime Day, but this is a great price for a relatively modern laptop that comes with a well-performing and efficient Snapdragon X CPU. On top of that, you get 16GB of RAM, a surprisingly large 1TB SSD for storage, and incredible battery life, which represents good value for money overall. I like it as a light, portable and capable all-around everyday machine for school, college, and at home.View Deal

This is the biggest saving I’ve seen on a Microsoft 365 Family subscription since Black Friday, so it’s excellent value for money overall if multiple people prefer to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office programs. This version grants up to six users access across multiple devices for 12 months, so it’s better value than the single subscription. If you just want that, though, it’s also currently on offer at Amazon for £69.99 (was £84.99).View Deal

It’s always handy to have a portable charger to take with you when you’re on the go, and this 10000mAh one from popular brand Inui is a smart buy in my eyes. For starters, it’s small and super-slim, making it easy to carry around in a pocket or slip into your bag, while still offering enough juice to charge some of the latest phones and tablets to above 50%. It has two USB-C ports and one USB-A, meaning you can charge multiple devices at once. There’s even a handy detachable USB-C cable included for free.View Deal

The Nespresso Vertuo Next is a small and convenient pod coffee machine — and it’s now back to its lowest price this year. With multiple drinks in multiple sizes available at the touch of a button, it could be the ideal no-fuss pick for your room or shared kitchen.View Deal

If you want a cheap and basic Bluetooth speaker, then you can’t go wrong with this Anker Soundcore for almost £25. Sure, it’s not going to give you the biggest and boldest audio quality, but it’s still a solid option at an affordable price. Battery life is an impressive 24 hours, too, so it’s great to use around the home or take it with you when on the go.View Deal

The Google Pixel 10a is our pick for the best bargain phone for its balance between affordability and functionality. It features a Tensor G4 processor and a display with a 120Hz refresh rate, which offers solid performance at this price point. You also get a Gorilla Glass 7i screen for better drop protection and scratch resistance. For £100 off, you can get this smooth and affordable smartphone for its lowest price yet, or save another £50 on top if you’re OK with 128GB of storage.View Deal

Can you ever have too many USB cables? The box full of them under my desk would suggest you can. However, if you want a couple more to leave around the house or take with you when out and about, this pair of USB-C to USB-A cables from top brand Anker is now super-cheap.View Deal

Display – 15.6 inches
Processor – Intel Core 3
RAM – 8GB
Storage – 256GB

This version of the Asus Chromebook Plus offers a solid amount of power for the price. It includes 8GB of RAM and an Intel Core 3 processor, boosting performance, boot times, and load times. There’s also a standard 256GB of storage for the price, and battery life is solid at up to 12 hours on a single charge. That’s more than enough to last a full working day. At a little under £250, it’s a smart buy for school or college, or just as a home laptop for light use and everyday tasks.View Deal

The Ninja Blast Portable Blender is a powerful all-in-one portable blender — and it’s now got a small price cut at Amazon. It has a 530ml container with a leakproof lid and sip spout, while the carry handle means you can take it with you to the gym or on your walks. It’s capable of blending ice and frozen fruit, as well as any liquids and powders, while one charge gives you up to two hours of battery life.View Deal

This Warmco Portable handheld fan is a slightly more high-tech and serious-looking device. We haven’t reviewed it, but it does have good Amazon reviews and the price is right thanks to this latest deal. According to the user reviews, this looks to be a surprisingly powerful little fan that also offers excellent battery life if you need to take it with you when on the go.View Deal

If you picked up those USB cables for cheap, you might also want a charger plug to use with them. There are several on sale right now at Amazon, but I like this Ugreen option the best. It’s a 100W fast charger with three USB-C ports and one USB-A port, offering support for multiple phones, laptops, tablets, earbuds, and more, with the option to charge more than one at a single time with the correct arrangement. The small and compact design, is the ideal finishing touch.View Deal

The iO range is usually a more expensive option in Oral-B’s range of electric toothbrushes, but this is an excellent deal on an entry-level option that’s also bundled with a few handy extras. It doesn’t boast many high-end features, but it has the basic ones you really need to brush your teeth effectively and efficiently, including a two-minute timer and a visible pressure sensor. Plus, you get a refill holder and a travel case included for free.View Deal

The Philips OneBlade 360 is a quick, simple and affordable electric razor that’s suitable for a wide variety of face and body grooming needs. This jam-packed bundle was a little cheaper over Black Friday, but today’s offer is still a solid one. This bundle includes the handle, as well as two spare blades, four different-sized combs, a body kit, and a USB-A charging cable.View Deal

The Wolfbox MF50 is a convenient and extremely easy-to-use air duster, with a single button to cycle through fan speeds, a trigger to fire out the air, and several different attachments to choose between depending on the cleaning job you need it for. It’s completely wireless with USB-C charging and lasts up to four hours on a single charge on the lowest setting, too.View Deal

Perhaps you’re moving into halls or other university accommodation and want an option to get some exercise in at home, well, this cheap pack of resistance bands could be useful. For under £10, you get five different-strength bands, ranging from light to XX-heavy, that can help with all sorts of different home training, yoga, pilates, and other exercises.View Deal