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As students head back to class, having a reliable, high-performing device is more important than ever. Whether it’s writing papers, managing a busy schedule or staying connected on the go, you need a PC with long battery life, speed and performance—plus one that fits your personal style.
Windows 11 is the secure, reliable platform you’ve come to know and love—now even more powerful with Copilot. As your AI companion, Copilot helps you navigate the school year, helping you stay productive and focused, and bringing your creative ideas to life.
To help students gear up for success, Microsoft and our partners are offering a wide range of back-to-school deals, making it easier than ever to find a PC that delivers both performance and value you need.
Save big on Surface at the Microsoft Store
From now until Sept. 9, Microsoft Store is offering back-to-school savings on Surface devices and accessories—with additional savings for students.
- Save up to $500 on the Surface Pro 13-inch (11th Edition). With its 2-in-1 design, this Copilot+ PC, powered by Snapdragon, combines the best features of a laptop and a tablet—perfectly designed for how you study best. Offer ends Sept. 1.
- Save up to $100 on the new Surface Laptop 13-inch. Powered by Snapdragon, this portable Copilot+ PC is incredibly fast, backed by AI, and has up to 23 hours of battery life for getting work done. Offer ends Aug. 24.
- Save up to $100 on the new Surface Pro 12-inch. The new Surface Pro, 12-inch Copilot+ PC powered by Snapdragon is portable and powerful. With all-day battery life and precise inking using Surface Slim Pen, this lightweight device is perfect for notetaking and creating. Offer ends Aug. 24.
- Bundle and save with a Surface Pro 13-inch (11th Edition) Copilot+ PC powered by Snapdragon. Enjoy powerful laptop performance, all-day battery life and unique AI experiences all in a sleek, flexible tablet design. This bundled offer includes a keyboard for a truly elevated 2-in-1 experience. Offer ends Sept. 30.
- Save up to $500 on the Surface Laptop 13.8-inch and 15-inch (7th Edition), powered by Snapdragon. As the fastest, most intelligent Surface Laptop ever, this Copilot+ PC unlocks new levels of speed, incredible all-day battery life, and brings new AI experiences to enhance productivity and creativity. Offer ends Sept. 7.
With support for Windows 10 ending on Oct. 14, now is the perfect time to upgrade. Trade in your Windows 10 PC and get up to $500 cash back with a qualifying trade-in, plus receive a 3-month trial of Microsoft 365 Personal. When you purchase a select new Surface Copilot+ PC, you can also get cash back with a qualifying trade-ini.
To help you shop with confidence, Microsoft Store offers flexible payment plans, free 2-3 day shipping, and an extended 60-day return and price protection window.
Windows 11 PCs built for the way you learn and create
Built on the foundation of Windows 11, a broad ecosystem of devices from Microsoft’s partners offers choices to meet every student’s needs. From powerful performance and all-day battery life to versatility and AI-powered experiences, these PCs are designed to support the way you learn, work and create.
Acer Aspire 16 AI (A16-11MT-X669) powered by Snapdragon X
With all-day battery life in a sleek design at a pocket-friendly price, the Aspire 16 AI is perfect for students requiring performance and portability for schoolwork. Practical Copilot+ AI features make it easier than ever to locate past lessons, manage tasks and stay organized. An intuitive 16-inch touchscreen and QHD webcam provide crystal-clear video calls for remote learning and collaborative study sessions. Power-packed, it’s outfitted with Qualcomm Snapdragon X and Wi-Fi 7, the fastest and most stable connectivity available today.
Acer Aspire 16 AI (A16-11MT-X669) with Snapdragon X
ASUS Vivobook Flip 14/16 powered by Intel Core Ultra processor (Series 2)
The ASUS Vivobook 14/16 Flip is the ultimate back-to-school companion, featuring a versatile 360° hinge that transforms from a laptop for typing reports to a tablet for seamless, natural note taking with pressure sensitive pen support. Powered by up to an AI-accelerated Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and up to 28 hours of battery life, it’s built to handle every class project and late-night study session. The stunning, eye-care OLED display ensures comfort during long hours of work.
ASUS Vivobook Flip 16
Dell 14 Plus and Dell 16 Plus laptop powered by Intel Core Ultra processor (Series 2)
The Dell 16 Plus is a Copilot+ PC designed to run AI workloads locally while handling day-to-day tasks with ease. Its large screen makes it ideal for students who need to balance performance with convenience for school and creative projects. The Dell 14 Plus, also a Copilot+ PC, is a sleek and portable device with Dolby Atmos and optional touchscreen. This laptop is a great choice for busy students to tackle demanding coursework and personal tasks from anywhere.
Dell 16 Plus with Intel
HP Omnibook 5 14-inch powered by Snapdragon X
The newest HP OmniBook 5 Series with Snapdragon is built to keep up with students on the move, delivering incredible AI performance and up to 34 hours of unplugged power—the world’s longest battery life in a consumer AI PC notebook. Both 14- and 16-inch Copilot+ PCs feature a built-in HP AI Companion to help students summarize notes, draft essay outlines and multitask with ease. With a 1080p IR camera, HP Audio Boost 2.0 and multi-day performance powered by Snapdragon X and X Plus processors, the latest HP OmniBook 5 Series empowers students to learn and collaborate without limits.
HP Omnibook 5 14″ powered by Snapdragon X
Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1, 14-inch/16-inch powered by AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processor
Be ready for whatever the school year brings with the Yoga 7 2-in-1 Copilot+ PC. Available with a 14-inch and 16-inch display, its flexible 360° design, responsive touchscreen and Yoga Pen make it easy to take notes, sketch ideas or unwind in your favorite mode. Powered by AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processors and Lenovo’s AI Core, it delivers adaptive performance on a vibrant 14-inch OLED or spacious 16-inch IPS display—both featuring Dolby Vision, TÜV Low Blue Light and crisp detail for everything from study sessions to streaming.
Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 Copilot+ PC
Samsung’s Galaxy Book5 Pro powered by Intel Core Ultra processor (Series 2)
Galaxy Book5 Pro instantly upgrades to your back-to-school setup. It combines a Dynamic AMOLED 2X touchscreen display, cutting-edge AI tools and powerful performance — all in an incredibly thin and light design. Plus, with seamless integration across your Galaxy devices and all-day battery lifeii, you can stay connected and organized on every project.
Samsung’s Galaxy Book5 Pro with Intel® Core™ Ultra processor (Series 2)
Save big on tech this back-to-school season
Whether you’re shopping for a new device for school or upgrading from Windows 10, retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy, Costco, MicroCenter and more are offering great deals on everything from laptops to tech accessories, with convenient back-to-school promotions to help you save and make shopping easier.
Shop Best Buy. Best Buy has one of the largest assortments of Copilot+ PCs with more than 100 models of laptops and desktops featuring AMD, Intel and Snapdragon processors. That means students have a wide range of options tailored to their preferences, needs and budget for the new semester. More than 30,000 specially trained and certified Copilot+ Blue Shirt and Geek Squad experts are ready to help students experience and demo the technology, highlight the latest AI features and explore the possibilities it unlocks in their everyday lives. Throughout all of August and September, customers can save up to $400 on select Copilot+ PC Laptops.
Shop Costco. When it comes to back-to-school laptop shopping, you’ll find a wide selection of OEM brands, models and form factors on Windows 11 and Copilot+ PCs at Costco. Browse your local warehouse, Costco.com or the Costco app to see the latest laptop selection. Shop the current promotions at Costco on new Windows laptops to set students up for success this year.
Shop Walmart. Walmart has the assortment of Copilot+ and Windows 11 PCs every student needs this back-to-school season. Their assortment includes PCs and laptops from HP, Lenovo, Dell, ASUS and more at great Walmart prices. For back to school deals starting at $179, visit walmart.com, download the Walmart app or stop by your local store today!
When you’re ready to purchase, trade-in and recycling programs are available through our many trusted partners, including Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Samsung and global retailers like Best Buy, Boulanger, Costco, Currys, Elkjøp, Fnac, Harvey Norman, JB Hi-Fi, MediaMarkt & SATURN, officeworks, Sharaf DG and Walmart.
Learn more about Windows 11 and Copilot+ PCs or visit our Help me choose tool to find the perfect PC for a productive school year.
End notes
i Offer valid with purchase of any new Surface Pro Copilot+ PC 13”, Surface Laptop Copilot+ PC 13.8” and 15”, Surface Pro Copilot+ PC 12″, or Surface Laptop Copilot+ PC 13″ made between July 3, 2025 – Sept. 30, 2025 (the “Promotion Period”) after trade in of qualifying device where the customer submits the online trade-in claim for their used device, plus proof of purchase for new device during the Promotion Period, while supplies last. Customer will also receive a 3-month trial of Microsoft 365 Personal (Payment instrument required to activate trial. After your 3-month trial, you will be charged the price at www.microsoft365.com/buy each year to continue your subscription, unless you cancel at least two days before your next billing date in Microsoft account). Available only in Microsoft Store online in the United States. Refurbished device purchases do not qualify for the offer. To be eligible for trade in, (i) you must own the qualifying device, (ii) the device must power on, (ii) the battery must hold a charge (the device must not be required to be plugged in to operate), and (iv) the device must be in fully-functional, working condition and not have broken or missing components, a cracked display or screen, liquid damage, modification(s) or the device warranty seal broken. The device cannot be password protected and must include its original chargers, accessories and hard drive. Customer must mail in the qualifying trade-in device to be eligible for reimbursement within 15 days of completing the online trade-in process. Devices determined to not meet eligibility criteria may be shipped back to the customer or recycled. Recycled devices are not eligible for cash back. All trade-ins are final. Trade in value depends on device type and condition after inspection by Teladvance. All trade-ins and reimbursements are subject to Teladvance’s sole discretion and approval. See Microsoft Store Trade-in Program for steps and requirements. Not valid on prior orders or purchases; cannot be transferred or otherwise redeemed for cash or gift cards, or credit towards other devices or products. May not be combined with other offers. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. Microsoft reserves the right to modify or discontinue offers at any time. Limit of 1 trade-in per qualifying Surface device purchase per customer.
ii Battery life varies significantly by device and with settings, usage and other factors. See aka.ms/cpclaims
