If you’ve been jumping on Black Friday deals early in your reader life before the holiday season, you’ve definitely considered buying them a Kindle. Whether you use an e-reader to read a novel on the go, make a dent in your magazine subscription, or save space by packing thousands of titles into one compact device, the Kindle e-reader is a portable reading powerhouse. Plus, it’s the pinnacle of the pocket — much easier to carry than a paperback.
You can store anywhere from 250 to 300 e-books in 1GB of available storage on a Kindle, depending on Chest buff. So let’s say you buy a standard Kindle Paperwhite, one of the most popular models of Kindle The standard model comes with 8GB of storage, so you can store up to 2,400 e-books on the e-reader, and more if you upgrade your storage.
There are some Kindle models that serve different use cases, such as the Kindle Scribe, which doubles as a digital notebook, or the Paperwhite, which offers a slim design, a waterproof display, and a ten-week battery life.
More: The best early Black Friday deals
Whether you opt for the original Kindle model or a new one with features, you can take advantage of deals and sales on a select number of models and bundles right now before Black Friday. Amazon’s Deal-A-Palooza starts in November. 17, and there are tons of sales to take advantage of on all kinds of Kindles. We’ve rounded up the early Black Friday Kindle deals for your attention
- Current price: $276
- Original price: $420
Unlike other Kindle models, you can read And Enter this one. Annotate your favorite novel, take notes during class, or brush up on your drawing skills with the Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle. The Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle includes a basic pen for drawing, fabric folio cover with magnetic attachment, and power adapter. The Scribe is front-lit and glow-free, with the longest battery life of all Kindle models, so you can spend weeks doodling and reading and minutes thinking about re-charging.
- Current price: $238
- Original price: $258
You can grab one of the most popular Kindle models right now for $20 off The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition comes with some added features like a wireless charging dock and a fabric cover to keep your e-reader safe. Store thousands of books on the device and spend weeks reading them before considering recharging.
- Current price: $245
- Original price: $265
If you’re interested in snagging a Paperwhite but want a leather cover, this Signature Edition Essentials Bundle comes with a gorgeous maroon leather cover and is currently $20 off. Additionally, the bundle includes a wireless charging dock, ad-free Wi-Fi and 32GB of storage. A single charge gives you 10 weeks of reading and the 300ppi glare-free display is perfect for reading in sunny or shady weather.
- Current price: $100
- Original price: $120
Make your child a book lover early with this Kindle Kids e-reader. The e-reader features a 300ppi high-resolution display, twice the storage of the previous model, and six weeks of battery life. This tablet prioritizes reading and only reading with no apps, videos or games available to download. And if you’re worried about your kid spilling juice on the tablet or dropping it, Amazon has you covered with a no-questions-asked replacement.
- Current price: $135
- Original price: $150
Maybe you don’t want all the bells and whistles that come with more advanced Kindle models like the Paperwhite, Scribe, or Oasis. Maybe you want a nice device for easy reading — oh, and a cover for extra protection. The Kindle Essential Bundle takes the flagship e-reader and adds a case and a power adapter. The original Kindle has 16GB of storage for thousands of books and a battery life that lasts up to six weeks.
The best Kindle accessory deals
Black Friday in November. This year is 24, and many of your favorite big box retailers, like Amazon, Best Buy, Target and Walmart are slashing prices on deals day. Although Black Friday technically takes place in November. 24, many major retailers run deals throughout the month.
ZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy — devices and products we want, need or recommend. Our experts looked at deals that were at least 20% off (or rarely sold), using established price comparison tools and trackers to see if the deal was actually on sale and how often it dropped.
We also looked at customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we offer Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing — in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to provide the most accurate advice to help you make smarter purchases.
Right now you can save $60 on the Kindle Scribe Essential Bundle. The bundle comes with a fabric folio, a basic pen and a power adapter.
ZDNET’s experts scour Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Newegg and more for early Black Friday deals. Here are the top deals we’ve found so far by category