Black Friday 2024 has begun, and it wouldn't be an Amazon sale event without the ubiquitous Kindle deals and savings. Back in July (remember the summer that wasn't?) Amazon Prime Day saw some of the lowest prices recorded on the retail giant's bestselling e-readers. Offers landed again in October for the brand's Prime Big Deals Days, with almost every model selling out on day one.
So I was super excited to see Amazon's Black Friday sale begin today, and with it, deals on a range of Kindle models – including savings on the newest model, the All-new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2024, as well as the original Kindle, Kindle Scribe, Kindle Kids and Kindle alternatives from other brands. And the offers aren't just landing on Amazon this time, so if you have a preferred retailer, you may be in luck with some of the deals below.
This year's Black Friday sales have been particularly confusing, with many retailers launching deals throughout November, rather than the traditional Friday after Thanksgiving, 29 November 2024. So you'd be forgiven for asking 'When is Black Friday 2024 and when does it end?' and 'Are today's deals the best I can get?'
Luckily, we're here to help, with our handy guides to what is Kindle Unlimited and different Kindle models explained, as well as the best Kindle book deals to accompany your Kindle steal. A word of warning, though: if you're waiting to find out if prices will drop further next week, please bear in mind that we don't know if they will, but we do know that stock is selling fast already, and the retail experts are expecting this weekend to see a flurry of 'fake Black Friday' shoppers snapping up deals.
Where can I find the best Kindle deals?
Finding the best Kindle deals is about knowing where to shop and how to shop them. Here are the retailers that we know offer reliable and regular discounts across all the Kindle best-sellers. Indeed, part of how we find the best deals for this guide involves checking this handy quick list:
- Amazon UK: find the biggest discounts on all the Kindles in the UK - with an extra 20% off if you trade in an old Kindle
- Very: discounts on Kindle models that rival Amazon's prices
- Argos: a reliable UK retailer with offers on Kindle e-readers and Kindle alternatives, and you can collect Nectar points
- Currys: the beloved UK high street retailer has offers on the main Kindle models, and options to spread payments over 9 months or longer
- Amazon US: the biggest savings for US shoppers are likely to come direct from Amazon itself - with an extra 20% off if you trade in an old Kindle
- Best Buy: plenty of live Kindle deals from the US tech giant, with some trade-in deals and free gifts to sweeten the bargain
- eBay: find refurbished models for a fraction of the price
- John Lewis: offers on just a couple of Kindle models at the moment
The best Kindle deals
Today, there are savings to be had on all of the above models except Kindle Colorsoft and Kindle Scribe 2024. Some of the best deals from around the internet are here:
Which Kindle should I buy?
Amazon refreshed its Kindle lineup last month (after shifting old stock in the aforementioned sell-out Prime Big Deal Days sale), launching the Amazon Kindle Colorsoft, discontinuing the Kindle Oasis and launching 2024 editions of their other beloved models.
So below are the Kindles you can buy, and who we recommend them for.
Best for the book experience
The slim, stylish Paperwhite is perfect for people who read in bed, in the bath, and on the beach. The 2024 edition is still waterproof, easy to hold in one hand, with warm e-Ink making it easy to read without any glare – plus it now has a larger display and is faster than previous models.
Read more in our Kindle Paperwhite 2021 review or our sister site Tom's Guide's Kindle Paperwhite 2024 review
Best for beginners
This was the original Kindle released by Amazon. It's the lightest and smallest model out there and it's also the least expensive by a comfortable margin. The 2024 version now offers an even brighter display option and USB-C charging. So, if you're new to e-readers, this is a great way to get started.
Read more in our Amazon Kindle review
Best if you want to draw in the margins
No other Kindle will let you draw and scribble in the margins of your books. No other Kindle has a notebook function. No other Kindle is like this, because it's more of a tablet than an e-reader. It's worth the extra spend if you'd like to have these extra functions, but a waste of money if you simply want to read books.
Best for premium touches
If you like the idea of the Paperwhite, but you're ready to treat yourself to a bigger screen, page-tuning buttons, and a brighter screen, this is the one for you. It's packed with nice-to-have features. It's now officially discontinued, so act quickly to snap up the last few models in the warehouse, or pick up a refurbished model.
Best for children
Whether you're introducing your kids to reading on-the-go or you want them to have a tablet (without the apps and videos, just books, audiobooks and comics), this is perfect. It's waterproof, Bluetooth-compatible, has 16GB of storage and comes with a handy two-year warranty.
Best for holidays
The Signature is another step up from the Paperwhite, with the latest model offering 32GB of memory, wireless charging, up to 12 week battery life, waterproof build, no ads, and an automatically adjusting backlight, plus a larger 7-inch screen.
Best for doodlers
Similar to the older Kindle Scribe, the 2024 edition is more akin to a digital notebook than an e-reader. if you find yourself wanting to jot notes for book club or feel inspired to illustrate your reads, this lets you do so. It converts handwriting into typed text on command, and comes with a compatible digital pen. It's expensive, but if you love to doodle while you read you might love it.
Currently on pre-order for delivery on 4 December, there are no offers on this brand-new model but you can save 20% by trading in your old Kindle.
Best for reading in colour
Amazon's first Kindle with a colour screen, the Colorsoft could offer an even more enjoyable experience for you when reading books, graphic novels or even comics, with prominent colour. Its battery lasts up to 8 weeks, it has wireless charging and automatic dimming. It's the most premium of the Kindle e-readers, with a price tag to match.
Read our sister site TechRadar's Kindle Colorsoft review
Are there any Kindle alternatives on sale?
Even though Kindles are some of the best e-readers out there, we're not blind to the fact that there are some competitive alternatives to the Kindle models – and they're included in the sales too. Kobo are a particularly well-rated e-reader brand, and we can see some deals on their models now.
Deals on books, subscriptions, and extras
The wonderful thing about Kindles is that there's always some sort of deal on for Kindle books, accessories, and bundles. For starters, Amazon has Kindle Daily Deals, which is where they drop the price of best-sellers to nothing (they're totally free) or to 99p. These only last 24 hours, but there are other week-long and month-long deals too. We cover all of them on our Amazon book deals page.
Then, there's Kindle Unlimited. Essentially, Kindle Unlimited is a subscription service. You pay £9.49 a month to have access to over three million eBooks, audiobooks, comics, and magazines. It's a good deal if you're a speed reader.
Right now, Amazon has a special offer where anyone can trial Kindle Unlimited for free for three months. You don't even need a Kindle to enjoy Kindle Unlimited. As long as you have the Kindle app on your phone or on your tablet, you enjoy endless books.
FAQs
When is the best time to buy a Kindle?
The best time to buy a Kindle is during Amazon sale events, such as Prime Day or Black Friday. Amazon hosts multiple sale events throughout the year and this is the time when the RRP of all of their Kindles will be slashed by the most. Amazon have historically been the most ruthless retailer when it comes to Kindle deals and discounts.
The great thing about Black Friday compared to Amazon Prime Days, though, is that other retailers also go big at this time of year with their own deals. When it comes to Kindles, other retailers' prices typically match Amazon's prices, but they may add their own spin such as bonus loyalty scheme points, free gifts or extra discounts on other sale items.
Over Amazon Prime Day, we saw a full £100 off the premium Kindle Scribe, but today's early Black Friday offer of a massive £115 off the model is even better. The prices might fall further on Black Friday or Cyber Monday themselves, but it is a gamble. As we already mentioned, Amazon UK sold out of Kindles during its October 2024 Big Deals Days weekend, so once these deals are gone, that's it.
What's a good price for a Kindle?
Even at full price, some of Amazon's Kindles are great value. The original Kindle (RRP £94.99) and the Paperwhite (RRP £159.99) are both competitively priced within the e-reader market – despite the fact that the new 2024 versions are each £10 more expensive than previous iterations were. However, after years of watching the Kindle sales and deal prices, I've seen the original Kindle for sale as cheap as £35. There's no guarantee that it'll return to that price.
Generally, anything above 20% off the original RRP is a deal worth considering. However, it's also worth having a look at price comparison or price history sites. I have an add-on called CamelCamelCamel that shows you the history of prices for any product on Amazon, so you can know whether you're getting a good deal relative to the recent offers that have been around.
Are Kindles worth it?
You might think that we're all Kindle converts at woman&home, since we have such comprehensive coverage of all the Kindle models, but we're a well-balanced team.
Some of us refuse to relinquish our paperbacks, because, let's face it, nothing smells quite like a printed page and nothing feels the same as cracking the spine of a paperback. However, there is a group of us who recognise Kindles for their practicalities. You can pack endless books into your carry-on luggage if you take a slim Kindle with you. Plus, you can enlarge the text (bye-bye reading glasses), backlight the page (hello late-night reading), and look up the definitions of words in just a moment. They're both practical and savvy, so Kindles certainly serve a purpose compared to books.
In the broader market, Kindles are some of the best e-readers out there. Amazon have had nearly 20 years to refine their tablets, offering the sleekest, smartest set-up out there. Their library is the most vast, the reading experience is the most seamless, and the technology is the speediest. Kindles have models tailored to every kind of bookworm.
Should I buy a Kindle with or without ads?
You'll see different storage options for most Kindle models as well as an option to buy the Kindle with or without ads. I've been on both sides of the table and, I actually don't think there's much point in buying one of the models without ads. Sometimes, the adverts can be useful.
When you buy an ad-supported Kindle, your e-reader will show you ads on the lock screen when you turn the device off. This doesn't use up any more of your battery and, they can actually be quite useful for finding recommendations. It's a bit like watching the trailers of other films when you're at the cinema. If you're into it, you can have some fun. Plus, if you hate the ads, there are ways to disable them, they're just a little tedious.
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