Best Back-To-School Laptops: Grade-A Picks For Every Student And Budget

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Remember when Billy Madison belted out, "Back to school, back to school, to prove to Dad that I'm not a fool!"? Sincere apologies if that earworm is now stuck in your head, but the back-to-school season has arrived (so long, summer!) and this is your chance to show off some real savvy by picking just the right laptop for the semester ahead, and beyond.

Not sure where to start? We've got your back. Just like jeans or sneakers, there's no one-size-fits-all laptop. Different students have different needs and budgets, and the last thing you should stress about is wading through a sea of options, only to pick the wrong one. We've done the heavy lifting and rounded up top picks across a range of features and price points. Here are our recommendations so you can focus on your studies and tackle the school year like a boss!

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