The Best Back to School Gadgets to Ace Your Studies

It's that time of year again: school's back in session. Yet, when packing your textbooks and notepads, you might want to think about the tech that'll make your studies easier. Whether it's a lightweight laptop with plenty of storage space or a powerful portable charger that'll keep your devices fully charged, your favourite Shopping Writer (hey, that's me!) has got all the inside scoop to make your back-to-school planning and organising a seamless experience. Apollo 3-in-1 Apple Charger I've suffered from one too many times where my devices have conked out when I need them most. And trust me, after those long uni days, the last thing you need is a dead phone. Fortunately, the Apollo 3-in-1 Apple Charger (A$99.99) merges all your charging needs into one place. This all-in-one slimline charging station will fast-charge your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods simultaneously, saving you from dealing with dead devices—or carrying a bunch of messy cords and plugs. Apple 128GB iPad Sometimes carting around a laptop isn't all it's cracked up to be. Not to mention, not every class requires your full computer setup. For classes that prefer some light note-taking, you'll be better suited with an Apple 128GB iPad (A$477) in your backpack. With this 11-inch iPad in your hands, you can easily jot down or scribble in any details you want with the magnetically attached Apple Pencil. Since the device also comes with a built-in A16 chip, you can seamlessly switch between notes and apps without trouble—exactly what you'll need to stay on top of things! JBL Tune 720BT Headphones Music is imperative to my writing and studying time. Though there are plenty of methods to zone in on your work, nothing quite keeps my brain focused like some gentle indie or lively pop music. When setting up shop in the school library, you'll be glad to have these JBL Tune 720BT Headphones (A$98) on you. These Bluetooth headphones fit comfortably over your ears, helping to lower outside noise so you can stay focused. Yet, what makes them truly special is their compactness—they simply fold up and tuck into your bag without taking up heaps of space. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 Laptop For those of you who have pretty intense classes incoming (looking at you, Math!), you'll need a device that can handle anything you throw at it. Fortunately, investing in a Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 Laptop (A$2,229) has your back like few others on the market. This slimline laptop comes equipped with 512GB of storage and a built-in AMD Ryzen PRO processor, making it a great choice for any budding writers or graphic designers tackling their studies this year. And if you're one to spend hours typing away on the computer, the low blue-light display will help prevent your eyes from straining. Verbatim 1TB Pocket SSD The last thing you need when studying is to lose all your data. Imagine spending hours upon hours trying to finish up an assignment, only for something to go wrong with your computer and you lose all your work. The best way to prevent this nightmare is to equip yourself with an external hard drive like the Verbatim 1TB Store 'n' Go Pocket SSD (A$129.99). With over 1TB of storage, this pocket-sized drive can hold as much as you need. It also features a durable polycarbonate casing, so if any accidents befall your backpack, you won't need to worry your data breaking.