Amazon’s Newest Kindle Scribe Is 35% Off for Prime Day
Prime Day 2025 runs from Tuesday, July 8 through Friday, July 11, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price tracking tools.
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The Kindle Scribe, coming in December 2024, offers some nice upgrades that make the device more usable than the classic version. Scribe is designed for note-taking, something the regular Kindle can’t do. These upgrades aren’t cheap, but Prime Day is selling the 16GB version for $259.99 (originally $399.99) — an all-time low, according to price tracking tools .
The original Kindle Scribe first came out in 2022; the 16GB version is now $199.99 , which is also an all-time low during Prime Day. It’s a great choice if you’re looking for a more budget-friendly option.
If you already have the 2022 version , there’s no compelling reason to upgrade — the main differences are that the 2024 version comes with a Premium Pen stylus instead of the Basic Pen, and the tablet itself is shorter, narrower, and thinner, but not by much (you can even use the same case). The new screen also has a texture that adds resistance when writing, making it feel more natural. The gap between the screen and the body is smaller, too. But that’s where the differences end, at least according to PCMag’s 3.5-star review .
Otherwise, you get the same book-format compatibility, the same 450g weight, the same anti-glare front-lit display with 300ppi resolution, and the same 12-week battery life. Both tablets run the same software. However, if you don’t have Scribe and are considering buying it, the new version is a better option, especially since it’s only $60 more than the old one.
Looking for something different? Retailers like Walmart, Best Buy, and Home Depot are running Prime Day sales that are especially helpful if you don’t have an Amazon Prime subscription.
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Walmart’s Prime Day sale starts at midnight on July 8 and includes discounts of up to 50% . It’s an especially great deal for those with a Walmart+ subscription.
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Best Buy’s Prime Day sale , Black Friday in July, runs through Sunday, July 13, and is one of the best tech deals online . It’s an especially good deal for My Best Buy Plus or Total members.
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Home Depot has extended its Fourth of July sale through at least July 9, offering some great deals . This is an especially great deal if you’re looking for power tools, appliances, or outdoor gear.