9 college-ready laptops and tablets that make the perfect high school graduation gift

Date:
Mon, 11 May 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Description:
Top tech to set them up for college success all tried and tested by
TechRadar experts.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter High school graduation season
is upon us, and if your teenager is one of those saying goodbye to school and getting ready to head off to college, you'll want to arm them with the right tech to set them up for success. A great laptop and/or tablet is essential, and makes for a perfect high school graduation gift.

We've reviewed hundreds of laptops and tablets here at TechRadar, and below I've rounded up our top recommendations for college students, with options at a range of budgets. All of these models have been put through our rigorous testing process and given our official stamp of approval (hit the More
Details button for a summary of our main testing takeaways, as well as a link to see the full review). On the laptop front, I've focused on models that
have enough power to handle typical student demands, battery life that'll support a full day of shifting around campus, and won't cost the earth (although I have included a couple of pricier models for those students with heavier processing demands). Among my tablet picks, you'll find large and small slates that are ideal whether they're being slotted into a backpack for on-the-go computing, or propped on a shelf for Netflix binges on the
weekends. If you're looking for a deeper dive into all your options and how they compare, we have a separate guide to the best student laptops and the best tablets (as well as the best cheap tablets if you're on a budget). Read on for our top-recommended tech for new students. Top tech for new college students Apple iPad 11-inch (2025) 319 shop now View details 16% OFF OnePlus Pad Go 2 269 319 shop now View details 21% OFF Lenovo Idea Tab Pro 299 379 shop now View details 8% OFF OnePlus Pad 3 487.61 529 shop now View details
8% OFF Apple MacBook Neo 549.97 599 shop now View details 28% OFF Acer Chromebook Plus 514 289.99 399.99 shop now View details 38% OFF HP Chromebook Plus 15.6-inch 249 399 shop now View details 35% OFF Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch 779.99 1,199 shop now View details 16% OFF Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M4) 949 1,129 shop now View details Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.



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