Early Black Friday Deals on Amazon Devices, Even Kindles (2024)

black friday around the corner, but several Amazon WIRED-certified devices are already on sale, from Kindle e-readers to Fire tablets. If your holiday gift list includes one of those or a Fire TV Stick, you can start shopping (and saving) early. Many of these products are brand new, such as the Kindle Paperwhite (12th Gen) or the Fire HD 8, and you’re unlikely to see even higher discounts during the big auction event, although it’s not completely out of the question.

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Kindle deals

The 12th-gen Paperwhite (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is our favorite Kindle (it was also pretty new, announced in October). It has all the essential features that enable great reading including a large high-resolution display, smooth operation, warm light, and an IPX8 water resistance rating. The latest version has the highest contrast ratio of any Kindle (for sharp text and images) and up to three months of battery life. It’s the smallest it’s ever been too. The Signature Edition also retails for $155 ($45 off), which comes with automatic brightness, double the storage (32 gigs), and wireless charging support.

The basic Kindle is an excellent choice for a compact and affordable e-reader. The latest 2024 model doesn’t offer many new features compared to the 2022 version, but it has a higher contrast ratio, 25 percent brighter front light, and a faster page turn rate. As the smallest version of the Kindle, it’s very easy to hold in one hand and take with you if you’re the type to read on the go. For a nice pop of color, I suggest grabbing the Matcha color. For under $100, you can’t go wrong with this one.

If you’re a bookworm, a kid-friendly Kindle makes the perfect gift this holiday season. Although it’s more expensive, we prefer the Paperwhite Kids because it has a large display (perfect for reading graphic novels) and it’s waterproof so you don’t have to worry about accidental spills. The basic Kindle Kids also retails for $95 ($35 off) which is smaller, more compact, and comes with fun covers to choose from. Both models also include six months of Amazon Kids+, an age-appropriate book subscription service, and a two-year warranty.

Fire tablet deals

The Fire Max 11 (5/10, WIRED Review) is Amazon’s most powerful tablet. But its high price, especially paired with the Productivity Bundle, has let it down. Now that it’s priced under $200, it’s a great value. Like all Fire tablets, it’s great if you’re into Amazon content and services. It packs great performance, a bright and sharp screen, solid speakers, and an all-metal build, and 1080p cameras are better than you’ll find on every Amazon tablet.

This Fire tablet was launched late last year but is still the best option on the list, especially at this sale price. It comes with a fast octa-core processor, a large Full HD (1080p) screen, and 3 gigabytes of RAM for smooth web browsing with several tabs open. It supports Show Mode, which turns the tablet into an Echo Show smart display when you place it on the stand. You’ll have a choice between a 32 GB or 64 GB configuration, with a microSD card slot that can add up to 1 TB of storage on both models. If you want to use a tablet to get work done, you can also buy the Keyboard Case bundle for $100 ($90 off).

The 2024 Fire HD 8 tablet comes with only a few improvements. Amazon has increased the RAM from 3 GB (up from 2 GB), which may be increased for better performance when using the company’s new AI features. The rear camera has been upgraded to 5 megapixels (up from 2 MP). Other than that, it has the same design, size, and 13-hour battery life (we hit about 11 hours in our testing) as its predecessor. You will also get 32 ​​GB or 64GB storage options with the ability to expand it up to 1 TB via MicroSD card. It’s a better option if you want all the features that come with the HD 10 but in a smaller size. The display is not that great, but the tablet is ready to go.

This is the best kids tablet for young children. It sports all the same features as Amazon’s regular Fire tablets, but you’ll also get a rugged case and a two-year warranty. Amazon will replace it for free if your kids accidentally break it. It also comes with a free year of Amazon Kids+, which gives you access to kid-friendly movies, books, apps, and games. You can also manage parental controls on the device.

Fire TV Stick deals

If you primarily watch Amazon Prime shows and movies, the second-generation Fire Stick is our top recommendation. You can still access major streaming apps like Netflix and Max, but the Fire TV Stick is built for Amazon Prime content. Like the last version, Alexa is built into the remote control, there is an “Ambient Experience” feature that shows and rotates nature or art scenes when you’re not using them, and you’ll have access to picture-in-picture mode. to control smart home devices or pull feeds for security cameras. Amazon has also doubled the storage to 16 gigabytes in this model and added support for Wi-Fi 6E, a bit of proof of what’s to come.