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Extra student discount on laptops during Back to School

Want to buy a laptop and are you a student? You're in luck, because you temporarily receive extra student discount on various laptops at Coolblue from 17 August 2026 to 20 September 2026. This amount is added to the regular Back to School deals. The promotion only applies to higher education.

  • Prove you're a student
  • Add a participating laptop to your shopping cart
  • Start studying

Prove that you're a student

Open the form

Open the form

We have to make sure that you're really studying, of course. You can easily confirm this via our verification form. Open the form and log in with your student email address. We'll send a code to this email address. Enter the code in the form. Within a few minutes, you'll receive a confirmation. The student discount is now linked to your Coolblue account.

Choose a laptop with a student discount

Choose a laptop with a student discount

Which student laptop you choose depends on your field of study, the conditions from school, and your personal wishes. In our articles or in the stores, we're happy to help you make the right choice. Found your ideal laptop? Add it to your shopping cart.

Get started with your student laptop

Get started with your student laptop

When you pay, the student discount is automatically added. You've ordered a new laptop with student discount, yay! Did you order it before 23:59? It'll be delivered at your house tomorrow. Good luck with your studies.

Back to School laptops

Find the Back to School laptop deal that suits you

The laptop that suits your studies

Laptops for economic or cultural studies

Laptops for economic or cultural studies

  • You can write reports, make calculations, and do online research.
  • Choose at least an Intel Core 5 or Ryzen 5 processor or Apple A18 Pro chip, so you can smoothly do your homework.
  • With at least 16GB RAM, you can easily multitask with your school tasks.
  • These Windows laptops don't have a dedicated video card, so graphic tasks render less quickly.
Laptops for creative studies

Laptops for creative studies

  • You can work on all your school tasks, make creations, and edit photos and videos.
  • Choose at least an Intel Core 7 or Ryzen 7 processor or Apple M5 chip, so you can work smoothly on your creations.
  • With a Windows laptop, go for a dedicated video card so your creations render smoothly.
  • It's less easy to take laptops that weigh more than 2kg with you to lectures.
Laptops for technical studies

Laptops for technical studies

  • You can edit 3D files in AutoCAD and program software in Xcode.
  • Choose at least an Intel Core 7 or Ryzen 7 processor or Apple M5 Pro chip, so you can smoothly make designs.
  • These Windows laptops have a dedicated video card, so you can design and render 3D models.
  • Choose an Intel Core 9, Ryzen 9, or Apple M5 Max processor, so that you can smoothly run the most demanding programs.
  • It's less easy to take laptops that weigh more than 2kg with you in your backpack or laptop bag.

Advice for your studies

Advantages of an insurance for your laptop

Advantages of an insurance for your laptop

When you're in school, you're often dependent on your laptop. That's why it's good to consider a laptop insurance. With a Coolblue Backup Plan, you cover all the costs that fall outside of the 2-year warranty. Is there something wrong with your laptop during the warranty period? We'll fix it for you. If we can't fix it, you'll receive CoolblueCredit that's worth a replacement product. You can choose between 2 types of Backup Plans: Damage and Complete.

Which student laptop suits you?

Which student laptop suits you?

Which laptop you need depends on your degree and what you want to use the laptop for. To work in demanding 3D software like AutoCAD, you need a more powerful laptop than if you only work on reports and presentations. It's also important to consider if you take your laptop with you to class of if you'd also like to play games on it. We're happy to help you choose the best student laptop for you.

What accessories do I need?

What accessories do I need?

To complete your study spot, you might need a few accessories. This could be a mouse or mouse pad, but software as well. If you want to use programs like Word, Excel, or PowerPoint for your studies, you'll need a license. Want to connect your laptop to a monitor? Consider buying a docking station to keep your desk well-organized. In our advice articles, we'll help you choose the accessories you need.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Which operating system do I need?

The operating system you need depends on your preference. You can use Windows for every usage situation. You can use macOS with other Apple devices and for task from surfing the internet to creating complex 3D designs. Every MacBook works with macOS. Chromebook models work with ChromeOS. This operating system is useful if you work in the cloud a lot and you can use it for tasks from surfing the internet to photo and video editing.

Which Windows laptop is suitable for my studies?

We recommend a Windows laptop with at least an Intel Core 5 or AMD Ryzen 5 processor for social, cultural, and economic degrees. For creative degrees, we recommend at least an Intel Core 7 or AMD Ryzen 7 processor and 16GB RAM. If you're a technical student, an Intel Core 9 or AMD Ryzen 9 processor and 16GB RAM is the best choice.

Which MacBook is suitable for my studies?

The MacBook Air with Apple M3 or Apple M2 is suitable for writing reports, analyzing data, and doing online research. Are you a creative or technical student? We recommend a MacBook Pro with an M3 Pro or M3 Max chip. Make sure to keep the size in mind. If you're on the go a lot or go to lectures, a 13 or 14-inch size is nice. Do a lot of graphic edits and want to see every detail? Get a 15 to 16-inch size.

Which Chromebook is suitable for my studies?

If you're mainly going to write reports, a Chromebook with a Celeron processor is enough. If you want to edit images and make other graphic design edits, you need an Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 processor. Want to work in a lot of apps at once? Choose more RAM.

What size laptop do I need?

If you often work in the train or take your laptop to college, a smaller laptop is the best choice for you. Choose a laptop with a 14-inch screen at most. Do you take your laptop with you every now and then? Choose a 15 or 16-inch laptop. If you're going to use your laptop mainly in one location, go for a 17 or 18-inch laptop.

Which laptops are suitable for use with AI?

If you want to work with AI during your study, it's important your laptop has enough power for these tasks. You need a lot of TOPS (trillions of operations per second) for that.

Looking for a good Back to School laptop? With a student laptop, you're all set for the new school year. We have the best Back to School laptop for you. You can find the best Back to School laptops promotions on this page before the start of the new school year. Whether you're looking for a laptop for high school or a student laptop for a graphic design degree. You can find the best Back to School laptops for you here.