Black Friday is finally here — making now the perfect time to shop for the holidays. We’ve been hard at work picking out the best deals currently available, including some awesome Black Friday Kindle deals. Kindles are great for taking while traveling or simply relaxing in bed (or even the bath). They’re also the perfect alternative to the Black Friday iPad deals if you’re looking for a device strictly devoted to reading.
Below, we’ve picked out all the best Kindle deals currently available, and we’ve also provided some key buying advice so you know what to think about before buying anything. If you’re not entirely sold on a Kindle, you can also check out the Black Friday Apple deals we’ve picked out.
Amazon Kindle — $85 $110 23% off
As our Amazon Kindle review explains, the latest model is “super portable” with a “brighter display than its predecessor” as well as “faster page turning.” Essentially, it’s the standard Kindle made better right down to its great battery life. The only downside is an increased price tag, but that’s less of an issue when it’s on sale.
Kindle Kids — $95 $130 27% off
With all the advantages of the regular Kindle, the Kindle Kids is designed with children in mind. It still has a glare-free display with faster page turns, but it also comes with a 6-month Amazon Kids+ subscription, which provides unlimited access to thousands of age-appropriate books for 3-12-year-olds. It also comes with the Parent Dashboard for adjusting age filters and checking reading progress.
Kindle Paperwhite — $130 $160 19% off
Considered to be the “best e-reader for avid readers,” the latest Kindle Paperwhite is better than ever. It has a great-looking 7-inch glare-free display with up to 12 weeks of battery life. You can read it in any light, from the dark to bright sunlight, and it’s fine to use in the pool or bath, too.
Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition — $155 $200 23% off
The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition builds upon the success of the standard Paperwhite by adding an auto-adjusting front light and wireless charging. Those two additions make the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition even more convenient to use, as there’s no need to adjust the lighting all the time. Think of it as the premium Kindle Paperwhite, and you can’t go wrong.
Amazon Kindle Scribe — $270 $340 21% off
Our Amazon Kindle Scribe review describes it as offering a “superb writing experience” alongside the “tried-and-true Kindle reading” experience. If you want to read but also take notes, the Scribe is the one for you. It’s slim and lightweight with so much functionality, right down to the longest battery life of any Kindle.
How to choose a Kindle on Black Friday
You could just head over to our look at the best Kindles and go from there. However, think about your budget, and that will help you determine which Kindle to buy. If you’re on a tight budget or don’t read a huge amount, the standard Amazon Kindle is a great choice as it’s super lightweight, very portable, and far easier than carrying many books. It lacks an ambient light sensor, and it’s not waterproof, but it’s good for the basics.
For a more general all-rounder, invest in the Kindle Paperwhite. It’s fast and has a better screen with extensive battery life, ensuring you’ll be able to read a ton of books between charges. For a wireless charging option, check out the Paperwhite Signature Edition. While the Kindle Colorsoft has just arrived, you can’t beat the Kindle Scribe for versatility and the ultimate Kindle thanks to allowing you to use it as a notebook as well as for reading. It’s a pricey investment but perfect if you need something for work as well as relaxation.
How we chose these Kindle Black Friday deals
We don’t just save our deal-searching prowess for big events like Black Friday. We spend every day of the year looking for awesome deals for you. That means scouring all the major retailers regularly, but it also means knowing the market. Not everything discounted is automatically a great deal. Instead, you can also see inferior products discounted during this time.
That doesn’t tend to happen with Kindles, as the whole range is pretty good. Still, there is the risk of being lured into an older and slower model. We focus on the latest options so that you can save on something built to last. By doing so, you snag a Kindle that will delight you and at a similarly delightful price. Some of these discounts may be more incremental than anything, but that’s because Kindles are so highly sought after. We know the technology and prices, so we feature the Kindles that we would recommend to our loved ones and be tempted to own ourselves.
