The only e-reader you should buy is down to its lowest price for Prime Day
The best time to pick up a Kindle is during Prime Day; Amazon tends to roll out huge discounts to its own products during the two-day sales event, and that's no different in 2021. We've already rounded up the best Prime Day Amazon device deals and the best Kindle Prime Day deals, but I want to focus on the Kindle Paperwhite and why you should consider buying one.
A Kindle is the ideal way to read books; the e-ink screen doesn't cause eye strain, the battery lasts for weeks, and it can hold thousands of books and even stream your Audible audiobooks. The Kindle Paperwhite in particular is a standout product because it has all the features you're looking for: LEDs at the edges for uniform lighting when using the e-reader at night, IPX8 ingress protection, and Audible integration. Amazon usually sells the e-reader for $130, but for Prime Day it is available for just $80, its lowest price yet.
Kindle Paperwhite (8GB) | $50 off at Amazon
The Kindle Paperwhite is an outstanding e-reader, offering an IPX8 waterproof design, Audible integration, a high-res 300ppi e-ink screen, and weeks-long battery life.
The Kindle Paperwhite hits the sweet spot for value. Amazon has cornered the market for e-readers thanks to the affordable hardware and the Kindle Store, where you can buy millions of e-books. Then there's Kindle Unlimited, a subscription service that lets you access millions of books just by paying a $10 monthly fee. Amazon is giving away four months of Kindle Unlimited right now, so if you haven't taken advantage of this deal right now, you should do so immediately.
As for the Kindle Paperwhite, it is the ideal way to get started with ebooks. It has a 6-inch glare-free e-ink screen that sits flush withthe body, and the 300ppi resolution is ideal for books. The e-ink panel mimics the feel of real books, and the best part is that you won't notice any fatigue even after extended reading sessions, unlike the LCD screen on your tablet.
The Kindle Paperwhite comes with 12 LEDs embedded around the surface that give it illumination for reading at night. With 8GB of in-built storage, you can easily carry over a thousand books on the device and have room left over for plenty more. A nifty new addition is Audible integration, allowing you to stream audiobooks straight from your Kindle. Just pair any Bluetooth-enabled audio accessory - we have a list of the best Prime Day wireless earbud deals - and you can listen to your favorite audiobooks.
Another standout feature on the Kindle Paperwhite is the battery life. You'll only need to charge the device once every other week. You can even enable dark mode on the Kindle, giving your reading an entirely new dimension. I switched to dark mode earlier this year on my Kindle Oasis, and while it took a few days to get adjusted, it makes reading even more comfortable.
If you're looking to get started with an e-reader or are thinking of getting a Kindle Paperwhite for family or friends (it makes for a great gift), the all-time low price of $80 makes it a no-brainer for Prime Day.
Amazon Kindle (10th Generation) | $35 off at Amazon
The Kindle is a great way to get started with an e-reader. You get a glare-free e-ink screen that's ideal for reading, Audible integration, and weeks-long battery life.
Kindle Paperwhite (32GB) | $55 off at Amazon
Need even more storage on the Kindle Paperwhite? This 32GB model ensures you have all the storage you need for your e-books and Audible audiobooks.
Kindle Oasis (8GB) | $65 off at Amazon
This is one of the best deals yet on the Kindle Oasis. The e-reader has a slim design with a waterproof body, 25 LEDs for uniform backlighting, a warm light that mimics the feel of real books, a 300ppi screen, and Audible integration. If you're looking for an upgrade, this is the one to get.
Kindle Oasis (32GB) | $70 off at Amazon
Need the ultimate Kindle? Then this is it. The 32GB Kindle Oasis has all the features you're looking for in an e-reader, and there's enough room to store an entire library's worth of e-books.