Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!
College Tech Essentials I Actually Recommend
16
items As college season is approaching here is a list of tech and tech accessories for your college career! These are some of my personal favorite finds!
Your laptop is the one item you'll use every single day. Prioritize battery life, portability, and at least 16GB of RAM so it lasts all four years without feeling slow.
Windows Laptop - Amazon.com
This is my favorite travel mouse. It's compact enough to throw in a backpack, works on almost any surface, and the battery lasts for months. If you spend hours doing homework, your wrist will thank you.
Logitech MX Anywhere 3S Compact Wireless Mouse
Modern laptops don't have many ports anymore. This gives you HDMI, USB-A, USB-C, and pass-through charging, making it perfect for presentations, flash drives, or connecting to a monitor.
Anker 5-in-1 USB C Hub with 4K HDMI
If you're editing photos, videos, or just want to back up important school files, this SSD is incredibly fast and rugged. It's one of the best purchases you can make to avoid losing years of work.
Samsung T7 Shield 2TB Portable SSD USB 3.2
Whether you're studying in a noisy dorm or flying home for break, noise-canceling headphones make a huge difference. These offer excellent value without spending hundreds of dollars.
Sony WH-CH720N Noise Canceling Wireless
There will be days when you're on campus for 10+ hours. A quality power bank means your phone never dies between classes, studying, and work.
Power Bank - Amazon.com
Perfect if you like handwriting notes but don't want stacks of notebooks. Scan your notes straight into Google Drive or OneDrive, erase the pages, and use it again.
Rocketbook - Amazon.com
You'll carry this every day. Staying hydrated during long lectures is underrated, and filling up at campus bottle stations saves money.
Owala - Amazon.com
Look for one with a padded laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets, and enough room for chargers, books, and snacks. Comfort matters if you're walking across campus all day.
Amazon Best Sellers: Best Laptop Backpacks
Leave one in your dorm and keep one in your backpack. Forgetting your charger before a full day of classes happens more often than you'd think.
Anker USB C to USB C Charging Cable
A laptop stand improves posture, reduces neck strain, and makes long study sessions much more comfortable. Pair it with a wireless keyboard and mouse for a desktop-like setup in your dorm.
Amazon Best Sellers: Best Laptop Stands
If you spend hours writing papers or coding, a full-size wireless keyboard is much more comfortable than typing directly on your laptop. It's an inexpensive upgrade that makes a big difference.
Wireless Keyboard - Amazon.com
A portable monitor is one of the biggest productivity upgrades you can make. Having two screens makes writing papers, researching, editing photos, or attending Zoom classes while taking notes much easier.
Portable Monitor - Amazon.com
A quality desk lamp with adjustable brightness helps reduce eye strain during late-night study sessions. Bonus points if it includes USB charging ports.
Led Desk Lamp - Amazon.com
Perfect for your dorm room, hanging out with friends, or relaxing after class. Look for one that's waterproof so you can take it on trips too.
Amazon.com: JBL
The perfect backpack whether you’re a student, photographer, or someone in need of a sturdy backpack; it is yet to fail me!
The Brevitē Bag | Backpack for Everyday