Prime Day Kindle deals are in their final hours: I test e-readers for a living, and all my faves are on sale
Amazon's October Prime Day sale offers significant discounts on 2024 Kindle models, with deals ending at 11:59 p.m. PT. The promotions effectively roll back recent price hikes caused by global memory chip shortages, though the newly announced 2026 models are not included. The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is highlighted as the top deal, priced at $169.99, which is lower than the standard Paperwhite.
- ▪The October Prime Day sale features discounts of up to 31% on 2024 Kindle e-readers, but the event concludes at 11:59 p.m. PT.
- ▪Recent price increases of approximately $50 on Kindle devices were driven by the RAMaggedon memory chip shortage.
- ▪The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is discounted to $169.99, making it cheaper than the standard Paperwhite model.
- ▪Newly released 2026 Kindle models are not part of the current Prime Day promotions.
- ▪Customers purchasing a new Kindle can receive three months of Kindle Unlimited for free.
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Home > Tech Prime Day Kindle deals are in their final hours: I test e-readers for a living, and all my faves are on sale While the just-announced Kindles aren't on sale, you can save 31% on the 2024 e-readers (which I love) — but not for much longer. By Samantha Mangino Samantha Mangino Lead Shopping Reporter Samantha Mangino, is an e-reader expert. She's tested all the Kindle and Kobo e-readers, diving into the buzziest models. Her love of reading extends beyond the e-reader beat, covering books and authors, too. In the tech space, she covers tablets, smart rings, and headphones. Read Full Bio on October 7, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers.
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