Grade-A essentials for any dorm room
The Uber Appliance minifridge comes in five colors and can store up to six cans of soda. Credit: CBS Interactive
Dorm life can be a lot to handle for incoming college students. From sharing a new space with roommates, to laundry and the general hazards of "adulting," it can be a lot to navigate. With this new setting comes a need for new supplies and dorm room essentials. It also often comes with budget restrictions.
The right goods at the right price can, such as these three items that will help set a dorm-dweller up for success.
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Dorm life can be a lot to handle for incoming college students. From sharing a new space with roommates, to laundry and the general hazards of "adulting," it can be a lot to navigate. With this new setting comes a need for new supplies and dorm room essentials. It also often comes with budget restrictions.
The right goods at the right price can, such as these three items that will help set a dorm-dweller up for success.
WHAT JBL Live Pro 2 noise-canceling earbuds
THE COST $149.95
AVAILABLE FROM jbl.com
This hot AirPods Pro alternative will help students avoid the daily dorm racket with active noise cancellation technology. The earbuds provide 40 hours of Qi-compatible battery life. A 15-minute Speed Charge gives you another four hours of playtime. Bonus: A pair of JBL Live Pro 2 earbuds boasts a budget-friendly price.
WHAT Amazon Echo (fourth-generation) smart speaker
THE COST $99.99
AVAILABLE FROM amazon.com
Ranked CNET's best smart speaker overall, the Amazon Echo is a helpful addition to any dorm. Students can ask Amazon's smart assistant Alexa about the weather, create shopping lists, set alarms for class and more. The Echo also features a quality speaker and connects to smart devices. You can also use it to call friends and family who have the Alexa app or an Echo device.
WHAT Uber Appliance Mini fridge
THE COST $59.99
AVAILABLE FROM uberappliance.com
A tiny fridge, how convenient! College students will love keeping beverages, food and skin care products chilled in their own refrigerator that doesn't take up too much precious dorm real estate. This one from Uber Appliance has a removable shelf and holds up to six cans or four bottles of water. It comes in red, white, gun metal silver, navy blue or black and comes with power cords for a car or home.
The fridge's retro look is as cool as the beverage it holds.
The following CNET staff contributed to this story: CNET contributor Lindsay Hunter Lopez, Associate Writer Charlotte Maracina and Copy Editor Jim Hoffman. For more reviews of personal technology products, please visit www.cnet.com.