Whether you’re a newly minted teacher or a veteran, it’s important to know which computers, monitors, webcams, headsets, and other educational technology hardware are best for your particular classroom or remote teaching circumstances. That’s why tech & Learning has compiled links to our popular edtech hardware reviews into a single article that teachers can easily refer to if they have questions about edtech hardware.
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Computers and peripherals
Best laptops for teachers
Choose the ideal laptop for your educational needs from our laptop reviews.
Best desktop computers for teachers
There are more great desktop computers for teachers now than at any other time. But how to choose? tech & Learning reviewed the best desktop computers from HP, Apple, Acer, Dell, and Lenovo, looking at affordability, sound and graphics quality, security, and more.
Best Laptops for Elementary and Middle School Students
Whether your priority is performance, battery life, cost, or security, tech & Learning breaks down the details of the best laptops for K-12 students.
The best Chromebooks for schools
A Chromebook can improve education for students and teachers by keeping everything simple while still being priced affordable for the school and district.
The best tablets for teachers
The best tablets for teachers allow educators to stay mobile while staying connected to the wealth of smart and useful teaching technology available online.
The best tablets for students
tech & Learning hardware guru Luke Edwards gives you every reason to buy (or avoid!) the best and most popular tablets for students.
Best Laptop Docking Stations for Teachers
Whether the priority is price, ease of use, number of ports, or 4K capability, we help teachers explore the best options for laptop docking stations.
Best wireless keyboard and mouse for teachers
tech and Learning reviews the latest and greatest wireless peripherals for education.
The best monitors for teachers
What matters when choosing a monitor? We look at screen size and quality, screen resolution, response time, and more to rank the best monitors for teaching and learning.
Best Laptop Sleeves for Teachers
Protect your most precious teaching technology with one of these best laptop cases reviewed by tech & Learning. From the best overall to the best for longer trips and more, one of these best laptop cases is sure to tick your boxes, while our Best Deals widget will help you find the best prices.
The best 3D printers for schools
tech & Learning looks at the best 3D printers for schools, including the best options for beginners and remote printing.
The best document cameras for teachers
We reviewed six of the most popular document cameras for classrooms and rated them based on affordability, compatibility, connectivity, features, and more.
The best e-readers for students and teachers
Digital readers are a great way to create a big library in a small space. tech and Learning reviews the best e-readers for education, looking at the best overall, the most affordable, different screen sizes, and the best device compatible with public libraries.
What is Pocketalk? The translation tool explained
Pockettalk is a translation device that works in real time to help educators, students and families communicate across language barriers.
game systems
Best Gaming Systems for School Esports Programs
tech and Learning reviews the best desktop computers, laptops, portable gaming devices, and educational gaming accessories.
Headphones and webcams
The best headphones for teachers
The best headphones allow teachers to hear their students and focus on their lessons, while improving remote teaching and learning for everyone.
The best headphones for students
tech & Learning tested the best over-ear, in-ear, and wireless headphones for students, rating their affordability, sound quality, noise cancellation, and battery life.
The best webcams for teachers and students
The best webcams can help make the remote learning experience clearer and more engaging for both teachers and students.
Projectors and whiteboards
The best projectors for schools
We look at the pros and cons of five of today’s best education projectors.
The best interactive whiteboards for schools
We rate the best interactive whiteboards, featuring multiple touch points, high-quality 4K displays, free apps, and more.
STEM, Robotics and Drones
Best Coding Kits for Schools
tech & Learning reviews six of the best coding kits for education.
The best robots for schools
The best robots for schools help make coding, math, and engineering education fun and engaging for students of all ages.
The best drones for schools
Did you know that drones can be the core of an exciting STEM lesson that incorporates coding and engineering concepts? We found the best ones for education.
Virtual reality and augmented reality systems
Best virtual reality headsets for schools
tech & Learning looks at the eight best virtual reality headsets for schools. Discover the pros and cons of each, as well as the best deals of the day.
The best virtual reality and augmented reality systems for schools
The magic of virtual and augmented reality can make learning more immersive than ever. We rate them based on ease of use, robustness, company support, compatibility, and more. Find out which virtual reality and augmented reality systems will work best in your school or classroom.
