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The Kindle lineup has long been among the best e-readers on the market. Amazon updated its entire Kindle lineup in the second half of last year, and while that hasn’t turned out any new Kindle deals yet, there are some ways to save on both new models and old. You can save 20% on brand new Kindles if you have an eligible device to trade in, which creates for some significant price drops. We’ve pieced together all of the information you need in order to save on a Kindle, and you can read onward for those details. If a full-fledged tablet may better suit your needs, don’t miss today’s best tablet deals, best iPad deals, best Samsung tablet deals, and best Amazon Fire tablet deals.

Kindle (2024) — $88 with trade-in $110 20% off

Amazon's new Kindle for 2022 comes with a dark mode.
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The recently released Amazon Kindle (2024) is the lightest and most compatible Kindle, and it now has a brighter front light when it’s at max setting. It also has a higher contrast ratio and faster page turns for an enhanced reading experience. This Kindle will allow you to read for up to six full weeks on a single battery charge, and it even has a setting to tune out messages, emails, and social media for a distraction-free experience.

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Kindle Kids (2024) — $104 with trade-in $130 20% off

A child reads outside on the Amazon Kindle Kids Edition.
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With the 2024 model of the Amazon Kindle Kids you’re essentially getting a full-fledged Amazon Kindle, though it has a few features that make the e-reader a more suitable device for kids. The Kindle Kids comes with a kid-friendly cover that provides protection against wear and tear. This is also the newest model of the Kindle Kids, and it has an an enhanced display that features faster page turns. Longer battery life is also part of the package. Since this is likely for the kids in the family, it’s also beneficial to note it comes with a 2-year worry-free guarantee, which means if it breaks, Amazon will let you return it and issue a replacement.

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Kindle Paperwhite Kids (2024) — $144 with trade-in $180 20% off

A girl reading an e-book on the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids.
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If you’re looking for something for the kids and the Kindle Kids isn’t quite enough for them, the recently updated Kindle Paperwhite Kids (2024) is another great option. It offers many of the features you’ll find in the Kindle Paperwhite that help make the digital reading experience a little more like reading a physical book. The device is waterproof and you can stick it in your kids’ hands without worrying about it being easily destroyed. It can easily handle a day at the pool or the beach, and it’s been tested to withstand accidental immersion in water.

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Kindle Paperwhite (2024) — $128 with trade-in $160 20% off

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The new Kindle Paperwhite (2024) features a 7-inch, glare-free display that reads like real paper, even in bright sunlight. Reading is so intuitive with the Paperwhite that we’ve previously called it the best e-reader for avid bookworms. This 2024 model has adjustable warm light temperatures that make reading easier on the eyes based on the amount of light in the room, as well as water resistance that can withstand a drop in the bathtub or a splash at the beach. The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite allows you to take millions of book titles with you wherever you go, and lasts weeks on a single battery charge. It’s a great Kindle option for people who read a lot, or who just want a comfortable and convenient digital reading experience.

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Kindle Scribe (2024) — $320 with trade-in $400 20% off

Using the Kindle Scribe as a notebook to write on.
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The newest version of the Kindle Scribe here as part of the 2024 refresh, and like its predecessor it acts as both a Kindle and a notebook. It has a redesigned flush-front display with uniform white borders and an upgraded Premium Pen, all of which work to create the feeling of writing on paper. You can even write in books as inspiration strikes. All you have to do is start writing directly on the Page and Active Canvas will create room for your notes. This model of the Kindle Scribe has a 10.2-inch, glare-free display, so you can both read and write just about anywhere.

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Kindle Scribe (2022) — $272 with trade-in $340 20% off

Amazon Kindle Scribe laying on a desk.
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The Amazon Kindle Scribe comes in as one of the more expensive Kindle models in the lineup. It’s a very capable e-reader, as it has a larger screen as Kindles go and it’s designed to act as your digital notebook. It allows you to annotate in e-books or PDFs, write down to-do lists, take notes during meetings, and even sketch throughout the day. The screen is twice the size of the Kindle Paperwhite and comes in at 10.2 inches. The Kindle Scribe comes with a Basic Pen, which is the perfect stylus to pair with this e-reader and digital notebook.

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