Apple's budget-friendly MacBook is perfect for university students

Changing leaves, falling mercury and digging my jumpers out of storage? That can only mean one thing: back to school. Whether it’s yourself or your offspring returning to academia this September, new tech is essential to any preparation.

When it comes to a new laptop for writing dissertations, affordable headphones for studying, or iPads for flexing your creative muscles, the best Apple products have you kitted out for the new term.

With that in mind, I’ve found the must-have Apple products for student satchels this upcoming academic year – including the cheapest MacBook you can buy.

Apple MacBook Neo

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Now this is big: I’m literally writing this article on an Apple MacBook Neo (the yellow one, if you’re asking). When I left my last job to embark upon my freelance journey, one thing became abundantly clear: I was going to need a laptop. One of the most reasonably-priced and easy-to-use on the market, once I was recommended the Apple MacBook Neo, I didn’t look back.

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Marrying affordability with surprising style chops (see Harry Styles, Jacob Elordi and Bella Hadid), wired headphones are a non-negotiable for students. Whether playing white noise while studying or getting into the flow while writing, Apple’s are pretty undefeated in the realm. Just make sure not to wear them during lectures.

Apple iPad

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Art & Design degrees to the front for this one. Every graphic/sketch-based enrollee needs a notepad worth their designs, and there’s no pad like an iPad. With an 11-inch screen, WiFi ability and stylus compatibility, an iPad is a cheat sheet for drawing your next masterpiece. Although, of course, it’s pretty good for watching Netflix too.

Apple Watch SE 3

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For sporty students, Apple’s Smartwatch ought to be high up on the priorities list. An advanced health tracker, this watch is equipped with sleep, fitness and strength tracking to provide info that you never thought you needed.