The best Prime Day Kindle deals are up to 48 percent off on Amazon right now

A new Kindle is no doubt just around the corner – the latest model, the Kindle Scribe, came out almost two years ago. And now that other ereader companies, such as Kobo and Boox, have a color model, Amazon will undoubtedly want to catch up. That said, an ereader is, at its heart, a way to read words on a page. All current model Kindles sport 300-dpi screens, which are high quality and make text look crisp. And, unlike smartphones or tablets, ereader updates don’t come with a ton of new features that would make an older model feel outdated.

In short, any Kindle you buy while it’s on sale on October Prime Day 2024 should still last you for years to come. Here are the best Prime Day deals you can find on Kindle ereaders.

October 2024 Prime Day Kindle deals

Amazon Kindles dominate the ereader market, and there are currently four models to choose from. Of course, a new Kindle may be near – the rumors are very suggestive and the last listing happened two years ago. But since ereaders are not as heavy as a tablet, the general bump may not make that much of a difference. What you buy today should still serve its basic function—displaying clear text—for years to come. Here are the best Prime Day Kindle deals.

• Amazon Kindle for $80 ($20 off): The base-model ereader is our pick for the best budget ereader you can buy. It has a clear, 300-ppi screen, long battery life and a display that’s easy to customize according to your reading preferences.

• Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is $125 ($25 off): The Paperwhite is an upgraded version, adding a larger display, adjustable warm light and a waterproof build. The flush front screen makes page turning easy and the fast processor makes that action quick, too.

• Amazon Kindle Script for $255 ($85 off): You can write and read with this tablet. It has a large 10.2-inch display, an automatic warm front lamp and a rotating display. It comes with a Basic pen so you can use the notebook feature that turns even handwriting into text.

Kindle Kids Deals for October 2024

The models aimed at children are basically the same thing as their “adult” counterparts, but these come with a cover, an extended warranty and a free Amazon Kids+ trial that allows youngsters to access kid-friendly audiobooks, stories and more. And they don’t have ads on the lock screen (Amazon makes you pay $20 for that permission on standard devices).

• Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids for $115 ($55 off): The upgraded Paperwhite ereader for kids has a heated front design, waterproof construction and warm front lights for night reading. It comes with a cover, a two-year warranty and a year of subscription for children.

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