The Cheapest Kindle Deals in May 2024

When looking for a device to read e-books, you have several options. You can always buy a tablet or use a phone, but these devices are multipurpose and can be used for many things, such as surfing the web or scrolling on Twitter. If you’re looking for something that can strictly read books, e-readers, while niche, are designed to house all your books in a virtual library with limited functionality.

Amazon is one of the pioneers of e-readers and has dominated the space for years with its ever-expanding Kindle lineup, which is made up of a variety of unique models, each with their own pros and cons. Most of the device functions as a simple e-book reader; however, with Kindle Scribe, Amazon seems to be moving beyond books and into writing—which will make future Kindles function more like paper.

Below, we’ve listed every model currently available. Sometimes there is no deal for one or any product but we mention the latest sale price in these cases. Keep in mind that Amazon also offers a 20% discount on all Kindles when you trade in select units, so there are other ways to save money when all models are off.

In case you missed it, Amazon is releasing a new entry-level Kindle in 2022, designed to replace the 2019 model. The latest Kindle starts at $99.99, bringing Amazon’s basic e-reader more in line with the latest Kindle Paperwhite and offering a host of quality-of-life improvements in the process. The 2022 model has longer battery life, a 300ppi screen, and charges via USB-C instead of Micro USB. By default, it also flaunts 16GB of storage and comes in a “denim” color, similar to the muted blue you might associate with jeans.

In the past, Amazon’s latest ad-supported Kindle has been reduced to $74.99 (a $25 discount) and includes three months of Kindle Unlimited. For now, though, you can only buy the Kindle at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target, where it retails for $99.99, or starts at $134.97 with advertising, a power supply, and a cloth cover ($15 off). Whether you choose a standalone model or a bundled model, the entry-level Kindle is still a worthy choice if you want an e-reader for less than the latest Paperwhite.

Read our Kindle (2022) review.

The latest basic Kindle isn’t the only e-reader Amazon is launching in 2022. Content. Like the previous generation of Kindle Kids, the latest model retails for $20 more than the base model, bringing the MSRP to $119.99.

In terms of add-ons, the new Kindle Kids edition comes with four items: the device, case, a two-year extended replacement warranty if the device is damaged, and one year of Amazon Kids Plus. Aside from the kid-friendly mode, the latter is the device’s biggest selling point, as it allows parents to grant their children access to games, movies, and books. Percy Jackson and harry potter Series—no additional cost.

At the end of March, we saw Kindle Kids on sale for $99.99, which was $20 off its all-time low and the cheapest price we’ve seen since Black Friday. However, there aren’t any deals on it yet, which means you can only buy the e-reader for the full retail price of $119.99 at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target.

Amazon’s latest Kindle Paperwhite is its 11th generation model and comes with USB-C support, longer battery life and a larger 6.8-inch display. The e-reader, which launched more than two years ago, often gets deep discounts at retailers like Amazon and Best Buy, especially around Black Friday and throughout the holiday season.

When the latest Kindle Paperwhite first launched in 2021, it was available in two entry-level configurations: an 8GB model with ads for $139.99, and an 8GB model without ads for $159.99. Both products are hard to find in stock these days, though, and the 16GB ad-free version ($149.99) and ad-free version ($169.99) tend to be easier to find. There’s also a 32GB ad-free Signature Edition for $189.99, which is the same as the standard Paperwhite, except it has Qi wireless charging and a sensor that automatically adjusts the backlight when needed.

Amazon also has a $169.99 Kindle Paperwhite Kids, which is very similar to the aforementioned Kindle Kids and comes with a childproof case, a two-year extended replacement warranty, and one year of Amazon Kids Plus. All 2021 models are also similar to the 2018 models, with waterproof designs and Audible audiobook support.

Unfortunately, the standalone Paperwhite with 16GB of storage is only $149.99 (full price) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. That being said, you can save $20 by buying two Kindle Paperwhite Kids. Alternatively, you can buy the 8GB Paperwhite as part of a package that includes the power adapter and your choice of fabric case for $174.97 ($20 off), a leather case for $181.97 ($20 off), or “Cork” case for $189.97 ($20 off).

Read our Kindle Paperwhite (2021) review.

As for the 32GB ad-free Signature Edition, it’s currently on sale at Amazon and Best Buy for a regular retail price of $189.99. However, you can buy the ad-free Signature Edition with 32GB of storage, a wireless charging base, and a leather case for $244.97 ($20 off) on Amazon. You can also get the e-reader with a cork cover and wireless charging base for $252.97 (a $20 discount), or with a fabric cover and wireless charging base for $237.97 (a $20 discount).

The ad-free Kindle Scribe is Amazon’s largest e-reader yet, and it also represents a departure from past Kindle models. It has a 10.2-inch 300 dpi display and the same excellent battery life as the Kindle. However, what sets the Scribe apart from other models is that it comes with one of two styluses that can be used to annotate books, doodle, or jot down notes. We found the e-reader’s note-taking capabilities to be lacking in testing, but Amazon has begun improving the software through free OTA software updates to help it keep pace with other E Ink competitors.

The Kindle Scribe is on sale at Amazon and Target for a limited time, and its 16GB base configuration comes with a Basic Pen and three months of Kindle Unlimited for $239.99 ($100 off), matching its all-time low price. The same model of Premium Pen is also available on Amazon starting at $264.99 (a $105 discount), or bundled with a leather case and power adapter for $299.97 (a $140 discount). Meanwhile, the Premium Pen Bundle with shortcut buttons and built-in eraser is currently available in a 16GB configuration with a folio cover and power adapter, starting at $324.97 ($145 off).

Read our Kindle Scribe review.

Until recently, Amazon sold the 2019 Kindle Oasis. In addition to the 7-inch 300ppi e-ink display, the Oasis is also unique in that it provides physical page turning buttons. Unfortunately, however, this waterproof e-book reader is neither available on Amazon or any other major retailer, nor is it in stock in mint condition. The international version of the e-reader is currently available on Amazon for $135 (half price), but it’s probably not worth buying right now. Amazon won’t ship to U.S. addresses, and more notably, the Oasis is no longer listed as part of Amazon’s official Kindle lineup. This suggests Amazon may have discontinued it and we may see an updated version sometime in the near future.