Six of the best gadgets for students

1. Breville VST082 Deep Fill Sandwich Toaster

This handy device has a special cut and seal system to ensure the filling stays in place. The removable non-stick plates are dishwasher-friendly.

£30; argos.co.uk

2. Lumie Sunrise Alarm

This lamp imitates a gradual 30-minute sunrise ahead of the alarm, to help you wake naturally. There are different levels of warmth and colour.

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£40; johnlewis.com

3. Sony SRS-XB13 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Waterproof, dustproof, small and weighing just 250g, this speaker with enhanced bass will play for up to 16 hours.

£40; currys.co.uk

4. Urbanears Boo Headphones

Available in five colours with dual noise filtering, these earbuds are made from 97% recycled plastics. The headphones provide 4.5 hours of playtime, while the wireless recharging case gives another 25.5 hours.

£70; urbanears.com

5. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2

Preloaded with Windows 11, this slim, compact, lightweight laptop/tablet hybrid has a vibrant 12.4in touchscreen and an HD camera.

From £500; microsoft.com

6. Scanmarker Air Pen Scanner

This electronic highlighter can scan up to 3,000 characters per minute, and the text will appear on your screen. It can instantly translate text into 40 languages, and read text out loud while scanning.

£108; amazon.co.uk