Amazon Prime Day deals on Kindles and ereaders are still up to 36 percent off
For Amazon Prime Day, Prime members can get three months of Kindle Unlimited for free. The service lets you access around four million titles on your Kindle ereader or through the Kindle app. You can borrow up to 20 books at a time and you can also choose from thousands of audiobooks and magazines. There aren't a ton of brand new bestselling titles in the library, but you won't ever run out of things to read. Just note that you'll need to be logged in with your Prime account to see the deal and will be charged $12 monthly after the trial ends. $0 at Amazon
Amazon Kindle for $85 ($25 off with Prime): The base model Kindle is our recommendation for the best budget ereader. Even when it's not on sale, it's the most affordable e-book device from a major manufacturer. It's compact and durable making it easy to carry. It doesn't have warm LEDs and it's not waterproof but it's the most affordable way to access Amazon's vast e-book ecosystem.
Kindle case (fabric) for $24 (25 percent off with Prime): If you want to protect your new ereader, you can grab this case while it's 25 percent off. Note that only the blue and pink versions are $24, the black and matcha versions are $2 more expensive.
Kindle Colorsoft for $180 ($100 off with Prime): Amazon didn't introduce color to its ereader lineup until early this year — long after Kobo and Boox. The list price of $280 makes it more expensive than other color display ereaders, but this discount helps with that. We appreciate the fast page turns, pinch to zoom feature and auto-adjusting warm front light.
Kindle Scribe 2 for $260 ($140 off with Prime): If you want a Kindle that lets you write as well as read, this is the one to get. We gave the Kindle Scribe 2 a score of 86 in our review and it's our pick for the best e-reader E Ink tablet. It has a smooth reading and writing experience with low latency. It also lets you create multiple notebooks, add pages and change the templates easily.
Kindle Paperwhite for $125 ($35 off with Prime): The Paperwhite is an elevated version of the Kindle, with a larger, seven-inch, flush-front screen and an adjustable warm front light. A faster processor gives it quicker page turns than its predecessor and the device itself is waterproof.
Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition for $150 ($50 off with Prime): The Signature Edition adds few more premium features to the Kindle Paperwhite with wireless charging, an auto-adjusting front light and more storage (32GB). We gave it an 85 in our review praising the premium build, remarkably clear text and fast page turns. We just wish the power button wasn't on the bottom.
Kindle Kids for $95 ($35 off with Prime): The Kindle Kids edition is the same hardware as the standard Kindle, but you get a few added perks that are fitting for younger users. To start, a case comes standard. The warranty is extended to two years. And the purchase price includes a six month subscription to Amazon Kids+ for thousands of kid-friendly ebooks and more.
Kindle Paperwhite Kids for $130 ($50 off with Prime): Again, the kids version is the same as the Paperwhite but with a cover, extended warranty and access to Amazon Kids+ for six months. Just remember to cancel at the end of the trial or keep it and pay $6 per month.
Boox Palma 2 for $270 ($30 off): This smartphone-shaped device is a delight. It's built on Android and can run just about any app you can download from the Play Store — just don't expect it to play video or graphics-intensive games. This is an E Ink screen, after all. But it's perfect for reading books and running simple apps in a more eye-friendly format.
Kobo Libra Color for $210 ($40 off): Our favorite ereader with buttons has a premium, waterproof build that's very comfortable to hold. The touch controls and buttons are responsive and deeply customizable. The color display brings more life to book covers and graphic novels, and it's even stylus-enabled if you want to scribble on your books. This is the lowest price in a few months, but note that it dropped to $200 in January.
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