The new school year is quickly approaching, and now is the time to prepare. If you have a student heading off to college, you know there’s a bit more on their school supply list than previous years. We’re talking sheets, a small refrigerator, towels, kitchenware, etc in addition to traditional school supplies like paper, notebooks, pens and pencils.

But have you thought about the best laptop your college student will need to be ready for their classes? Whether you’re a new college student or heading into your final year, you’re going to need a good laptop for writing papers and research. But with so many different brands, it can be a bit overwhelming.

We’ve compiled a list of some of the best laptops on the market to help your student succeed in college. These options have excellent battery life, which is crucial when running between classes on campus all day. There are also several models under $1,000, but keep in mind to more expensive options will be a good investment.

1. Surface Laptop Go (i5 64GB SSD Windows 10 Pro) $349.99.

Make the most of every day with the sleek style, performance, and all-day battery life¹ you need in our lightest Surface Laptop, all at an exceptional value.

• Microsoft Store offers 60-day returns on Surface products
• Free expert help, digital workshops, and remote learning opportunities
• Up to 13 hours of battery life based on typical Surface device usage

2. 2022 Apple MacBook Pro Laptop $1,399

The 13-inch MacBook Pro laptop is a portable powerhouse. Apple’s most portable pro laptop is even more capable with the new M2 chip – and the same compact design.

• 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2560-by-1600 native resolution at 227 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors
• 256GB or 512GB SSD
• Up to 20 hours of battery life

3. HP 15.6″ Pavilion Multi-Touch Laptop $649

Enjoy fast and efficient performance in a smaller form factor with the 15.6″ Pavilion 15-eg2079nr Multi-Touch Laptop from HP.

• A laptop that can keep up with you, with a 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1235U 10-Core processor and integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics.
• Intuitively reach out and control your display with just a…