With the end of summer fast approaching and college classes already starting in some parts of the country, parents are scrambling to find last-minute tech options for their children.
College students are mobile and need versatile technologies that allow them to learn, stream music and videos, and even play games with just a few devices.
In student dorms, space is limited and when you only have a desk and a dresser, technical solutions have to make sense.
Don’t send your student back to campus without the tools they need. We have some suggestions that won’t take up much desk space and are super portable.
Roku Select Series TVs
Perfect for the dorm or kids’ room, Roku’s highly rated Select Series TVs offer the simplicity of a TV designed specifically for streaming. With the power of Roku’s leading operating system, this TV has everything your student needs for back-to-school entertainment.
$199 to $549 at Amazon
P1 by Astell&Kern
The Astell&Kern P1 delivers premium sound reproduction of most music formats and streaming services, including bit-perfect high-resolution audio up to 32-bit/384kHz PCM and DSD256. The P1’s compact, one-handed design allows users to enjoy a lossless music experience while working out at the gym, running, walking around the neighborhood, or commuting, with up to 20 hours of continuous music playback.
$430 at Amazon
Kali Audio Speakers
Looking for high-end, recording studio-quality sound for a compact space at an incredibly low price? You’ve found it! World-renowned and loved by Grammy award winners, the Kali Audio LP-UNF speakers are designed for people working in desktop environments with limited space who want pristine audio quality. Look no further!
$299 $249 at Amazon
Sennheiser headphones
When it comes down to focusing, Sennheiser’s highly acclaimed HD 620S headphones are the go-to. They block out distracting dorm room noise while still sounding stunningly open. Need to last longer than four years? They have metal reinforcements and luxurious, replaceable ear pads. They’re a personal powerhouse for streaming and gaming in high fidelity. 2-year warranty.
$349 at Sennheiser
Fire Stick 4K Max
Take all your TV/movie streaming apps with you when you have Amazon’s Fire Stick 4K Max. You won’t have to re-enter passwords when watching on a new TV because Fire Stick bypasses the interface of a smart TV. Subscribe to Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, and more and watch them on any TV with an HDMI input.
59,99 € 39,99 € at Amazon
Echo Dot
With the Echo Dot alarm clock, you’ll never be late for class again. Just ask Alexa to set an alarm, play music, podcasts or audiobooks, or answer questions. The LED display can also show the time, weather, song titles, and more.
59,99 € at Amazon
MacBookAir
Make your friends jealous with Apple’s MacBook Air 2024. The 13-inch model offers 18 hours of battery life, yet is super slim and thin. Apple’s M3 processor ensures that apps and processes load quickly, so you can get your schoolwork done in a snap.
$1,099 $899 at Amazon
Denon PerL Pro
“They sound so good, and I’m a stickler for sound. I’ve already mixed my record, and you can hear every little sound element – a pop, a break, a reverb – in the Denon PerL Pros.” – Katy Perry
$349 $279 at Amazon
Wireless headphones from Cleer
The Alpha is Cleer Audio’s flagship Bluetooth active noise cancelling headphone, embodying cutting edge technology and design, offering exceptional comfort, adaptive noise cancellation, Dirac Virtuo surround sound, multipoint connectivity and ambient mode. With its powerful, distortion-free sound, the Alpha delivers an unparalleled listening experience, making it the ultimate choice for premium audio enthusiasts.
$249 149$ at Cleer Audio
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