Upgrade your tech: Laptops and accessories for graduation and beyond

Graduation season is one of the most popular times to buy a new laptop, whether it’s for a student heading off to college, a graduate starting a new job or simply upgrading one's everyday tech.
A reliable laptop has become an essential tool for everything from taking notes in class and completing assignments to video calls, gaming, creative projects and managing day-to-day tasks.
When shopping for a laptop, it helps to think about how it will be used most. Factors such as battery life, storage capacity, processing power and overall weight can make a big difference in how well a device fits into someone’s daily routine.
The laptops below offer a range of features and price points worth considering.
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Laptops under $500

ASUS Lightweight 15.5" Full HD Laptop
- $205
- Amazon

Lenovo IdeaPad
- $399
- Amazon

Acer Aspire 3 A315-24P-R7VH Slim Laptop
- $344.96
- Amazon

Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 2-in-1 Laptop
- $269.99
- Amazon

Dell Latitude 3190 11.6" HD 2-in-1 Touchscreen Laptop
- $154.99
- Amazon
Splurge-worthy laptops

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 Gaming Laptop
- $814
- Amazon

Apple 2025 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop
- $999
- Amazon

acer Nitro V Gaming Laptop
- $1249.99
- Amazon

HP - OmniBook X Flip 2-in-1 - Copilot+ PC
- $749.99
- $849.99
- Best Buy
Laptop accessories

Connect Laptop Duffel
- $108
- Calpak

ProtoArc Foldable Keyboard and Mouse
- $59.99
- $79.99
- Amazon
Iridescent Acrylic 16" Laptop Stand by Ashland
- $31.99
- $79.99
- Michaels

Anker Charger 65W 3-Port Fast Compact Foldable USB C Charger Block
- $29.99
- $39.99
- Amazon

LapGear Home Office Lap Desk
- $34.99
- Walmart



