Best Back to School Laptops for 2025

As the new academic year approaches, finding the right laptop for school has become a top priority for parents and students alike. Whether it’s for completing homework, attending online lessons, or researching for coursework, a reliable laptop is now essential.

At AC Computer Warehouse in Stockport, we offer a wide range of back to school laptops—professionally refurbished, budget-friendly, and ready to handle all the demands of the school year.

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🧑‍🏫 What to Look For in a School Laptop

When shopping for a student laptop, you don’t need flashy extras. What really matters is a balance of performance, portability, and durability. Here’s what we recommend:

Bonus features like webcams and backlit keyboards can also help for remote learning and late-night studying.

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💻 Our Top Refurbished Picks for Students

Here are a few student-friendly models you’ll often find in our refurbished laptop range:

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✅ Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (12.5″, i5/i7)

💼 Portable, durable, and ideal for students on the go.

• Intel 8th Gen i5 or i7

• 8–16GB RAM & SSD storage

• Strong battery life

• Spill-resistant keyboard

• Compact 12.5″ design

Best for: Students who commute or need a tough, reliable laptop that fits easily in a backpack.

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✅ HP EliteBook 840 G6 (14″, i5/i7)

✨ Stylish, powerful, and ready for school or university.

• Windows 11-ready

• 8–16GB RAM, 256GB+ SSD

• HD screen, slim body

• Trusted enterprise-grade performance

Best for: Students needing great all-round performance in a sleek package.

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✅ Dell Latitude 3420 (14″, 11th Gen i5)

🚀 Modern performance for the next generation of learners.

• 11th Gen Intel i5

• 16GB RAM

• Choice of 256–512GB SSD

• Backlit keyboard

• Windows 11 compatible

Best for: Older students or university users who want newer specs and multitasking power.

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💰 Why Buy Refurbished?

Buying refurbished gives you:

• 🔁 More power for your money

• 🌍 Lower environmental impact

• 🧼 Clean, fully tested hardware

• 🔧 12-month warranty as standard

At AC Computer Warehouse, every laptop is thoroughly cleaned, reinstalled, and quality-tested before sale.

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📍 Visit Us or Shop Online

We’re based in Stockport and offer nationwide delivery. You can browse our full range of refurbished laptops online or drop into the store.

AC Computer Warehouse
Unit 13 Kingston Mill (Safestore)
Chestergate, Stockport, SK3 0AL

👉 Shop all back to school laptops

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✅ Final Thoughts

Getting your child ready for school or university doesn’t have to mean spending a fortune. Our back to school laptops offer the performance they need at prices you can feel good about.

Questions? Pop into our Stockport store or call us for friendly advice. We’re here to help you find the perfect device for the year ahead.

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