The new academic year is just around the corner, and it’s common to see college students scurrying around in search of essentials to make their lives easier. Off-to-college gifts are what you give to someone before they leave home or move away to college. They are thoughtful items that can be given as gifts to help them transition into their new life.

These gifts may sometimes appear a bit expensive, but their ability to make a student's life easier really can't be questioned or debated. That being said, here are a few essential gadgets to gift college students on the eve of the new academic year.

A German-made steam iron that’s safe to use, thanks to the automatic shut-off system. It also offers the convenience of using any type of water for steaming, thanks to the anti-calcium system and the auto-cleaning system. A value-for-money purchase.

If you want your clothes to look sharp, a steam iron is vital. After all, the first impression is the most important, and a neatly ironed outfit can help you create a lasting one. The Rowenta Micro Steam Iron pretty much fits the bill of requirements: it’s lightweight and doesn’t take up much space, not to mention it sports a stylish appearance.

The Rowenta steam iron has a firm grip that ensures comfortable maneuverability. Also, you can use any type of water to iron your clothes with this micro steamer. All thanks to the anti-calcium system and the auto-cleaning system.

Safety is a crucial cause of concern while using electrical appliances, and Rowenta’s three-way automatic shut-off system makes sure you stay clear of accidental mishaps just because you left the iron turned on. It automatically shuts off after 8 minutes when kept vertically and 30 seconds when kept face down or on its side.

A reasonably-priced projector that offers a magnified viewing experience. It can also work as a lamp apart from projecting video and images on the screen. Also, the projector comes with a portable and foldable projection screen to ensure magnified viewing.

Entertainment is great, but magnified entertainment is greater and leads to a more immersive experience. The TMY Projector lets you watch your favorite TV shows or movies while allowing you an almost theatrical experience.

The TMY projector comes with a portable and foldable projection screen to ensure larger viewing. What’s more, it’s got a wide variety of inputs, so connectivity would never be an issue. This mini-sized projector is also easy to carry with you for outings.

One of the TMY projector’s striking features is it can also be used as a lamp with a lifetime of 60,000 hours. So the next time you face a power cut, you’ll always have a light source at hand in case you don’t want to waste your mobile phone battery using the torch light.

A portable and lightweight 6-quart air fryer that helps save time and effort in cooking and also allows users to embrace a healthier lifestyle by avoiding oily food. It offers 6 functions and facilitates easy cleaning using a dishwasher.

An air fryer is a wonderfully handy appliance simply because it’ll help students save both money and time that’d otherwise be spent on cooking. Additionally, it’s used mostly to cook oil-less foods, so you’ve got yourself immersed in a healthy lifestyle already with an air fryer perched on your kitchen countertop.

With the Instant Pot Vortex air fryer, you can roast, broil, bake, reheat, dehydrate, or air fry food; it comes with 6-in-1 functionality. Also, there are specially designed programs for cooking foods like chicken wings, cinnamon buns, roasted veggies, and much more. The ClearCook window allows you to watch your food as it’s being cooked, and the progress bar allows you to know at what stage you are in the cooking process.

The Instant Pot Vortex air fryer is also easy to clean, thanks to the air fry basket that’s non-stick and dishwasher-safe. All in all, it’s the perfect friend for the kitchen!

A sleek and compact espresso machine for brewing early morning or evening coffee. It can heat up in 30 seconds and also has a milk frother for creating milk specialties for different types of coffees. A budget-friendly espresso machine that hardly takes up any space on your kitchen countertop.

The Wirsh Espresso Machine is a must if you’re an ardent coffee lover and can’t dream of starting your day without one. A great cup of coffee plays a crucial role in freshening up your mind as you gear up for your early morning classes.

For starters, it’s a versatile coffee machine with a sleek and compact design that heats up in 30 seconds. The milk frother wand deserves a worthy mention here as it allows you to easily create milk specialties for cappuccinos, lattes, or macchiatos.

Furthermore, the thermo-block heating system of the Wirsh espresso machine ensures it heats up to the perfect temperature threshold, so you get that perfect espresso you’re craving for. The drip tray is removable, so you can easily fit in larger cups of coffee.

A smart speaker that allows users to conduct normal and basic tasks without even having to touch the phone. Offers a combination of entertainment as well as utility. A multi-functional device on course to becoming a mainstay in the years to come.

The Amazon Echo Dot needs no formal introduction. Alexa has been embraced as a family member by multitudes of people in the US, and rightly so. From performing math calculations and serving the daily dose of news to setting timers and playing your favorite songs, it’s the perfect assistant.

And the Echo Dot 4th Gen serves as the perfect device for this assistant to ease your busy life and carry out your requests. What’s more, Alexa, coupled with Echo Dot, allows you to do a lot of common stuff like taking hands-free calls. Want to show off as the next-gen technophile? Echo Dot is the first step.

A utilitarian laptop table that promises relaxation and comfort. Solid construction with durable build quality. Facilitates height adjustment to suit the user’s needs.

When you’re working for hours on an assignment at your desk, it is only natural to want to change the seating arrangement to relax while you continue working. Having the NEARPOW laptop tray table allows you to enjoy that luxury.

For starters, this laptop tray table has a solid and sturdy construction that promises long-term use. Added to that, it’s foldable, so it consumes less storage space. You can also adjust the height of the table as per your requirement, so you get the perfect view of your screen.

The NEARPOW laptop tray table has two surface clamps that allow you to set three different angles. The ledges at the end of the table help avoid the slipperiness of your laptop or mouse. All in all, it’s the perfect utilitarian gift for any college student.

Immersive smart glasses that allow you to do oodles of basic tasks like calling, taking notes, or listening to the news without having to touch the phone. Lightweight and comfortable for all-day wear with an impressive battery life that lasts up to half a day on optimal use.

Wearable technology is rapidly taking over, and eyewear hasn’t been left far behind in the wave. The Echo Frames, in terms of functionality, is a mirror image of the Echo Dot. You can make calls, set reminders, listen to podcasts, get news, and so much more. The reason why Echo Frames has the edge over Echo Dot is it makes Alexa portable, so you can literally take your smart assistant with you anywhere.

Echo Frames are lightweight and comfortable for all-day wear. Also, they are IPX4 splash-resistant. Post a 2-hour charging session; you can enjoy 14 hours of Alexa interactions, talk time, and media playback. If you plan on using it constantly, it’ll last for 4 hours.

Smart technology is the imminent future, and Echo Frames is the perfect tool to help you stay on top of the fast-moving technology.

A utilitarian mini fridge that can store food items without consuming too much energy. Can be used for dorm rooms or outings. It takes up little space and is compact and portable.

A mini-fridge is an extremely essential gadget to have if you’re staying in a dorm room, provided you have permission to use it from the campus authorities. A countertop mini-fridge helps in keeping food items cool and hardly takes up any space. The Cooluli mini fridge is one such appliance that offers this utility.

To begin with, the Cooluli mini fridge is lightweight, compact, and easily portable. It boasts a glass front with a stylish design and can help you save a lot of money on ordering out every day. Not just for use in dorm rooms, you can also take it with you on outings to keep your beverages cool.

The EcoMax technology is also worth mentioning; it ensures minimum energy is used and helps prevent frost.

A 2-in-1 device that can be used as a tripod as well as a selfie stick. It is featherweight and takes up very little storage space in a bag. A great device to have for photography enthusiasts who love snapping pictures on the go.

It’s time for college, meaning it’s also time for making new memories. And to make sure you don’t miss out on capturing them, the ULCLAYRUS selfie stick is one of the must-have items in your bag. What’s more, you can also use it as a tripod stand for shooting reels; it’s a device that offers 2-in-1 functionality.

Made of plastic and aluminum, it hardly weighs a pound and is easy to use. Whether you want to use it as a stable tripod stand on the floor or on the desk, the ULCLAYRUS selfie stick and tripod stand will deliver the required stability needed to capture the perfect images. Also, it’s compatible with the latest Samsung and Apple phone models.

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