Here Are the Best Last-Minute Prime Day Deals on Ebooks and E-Readers in October.
The October Prime Day sale ends tonight, meaning it’s your last chance to snag ebooks at the best prices of the fall—which is especially important (so to speak) given that Amazon recently raised prices on virtually all Kindle models by $50 or more due to the ongoing RAM crisis.
Now is the perfect time to find a great deal on a Kindle Paperwhite or Colorsoft, but if you prefer a different reading experience, you can also save big on several worthy Kindle alternatives. Here are your best options before the Prime Big Deal Days sale ends tonight.
Get the best last-minute deal on a Kindle Paperwhite during the October Prime Day sale.
Original Price: $199 | Current Price: $149.99 ($50 off)
It probably goes without saying that the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is the best e-reader for most people. It’s an improved version of the base Kindle model, featuring a larger screen, adjustable color temperature backlighting, water resistance, and improved battery life. Its price recently jumped to $200, but you can get the 2024 version for $150 , a 25% discount on the new price, or for $170, opt for the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition , which doubles the storage capacity, eliminates lock screen ads, and comes in several attractive colors.
The best last-minute Amazon Kindle deal during the October Prime Day sale.
Original Price: $149.99 | Current Price: $103.99 ($45 off)
If you don’t need all the Paperwhite’s features, you can also purchase a standard Kindle. It’s still a very functional device with a good backlight, 16GB of internal storage, and the ability to connect to Bluetooth speakers for listening to Audible audiobooks. The standard Kindle, which currently retails for $150, is currently on sale for $104 , making it the cheapest Kindle option.
Get the best last-minute deal on Colorsoft Kindle during the October Prime Day sale.
Original Price: $289.99 | Current Price: $189.99 ($100 Off)
If you love reading comics or simply appreciate the ability to admire book covers in full color, the Kindle Colorsoft is also on sale for a significant 34% off during Prime Day , dropping the price to $160. For an extra $15 off the Paperwhite Signature Edition, you get all the same benefits (including no ads) and a color e-ink screen, perfect for reading magazines, graphic novels, and manga. A color e-ink screen isn’t for everyone , but if it’s for you, the Colorsoft has the best color screen on the market. For an extra $20 , the Colorsoft Kids Edition adds a carrying case, a one-year Kindle Kids+ subscription, and an extended warranty.
Get the best last-minute Kindle Scribe deal during the October Prime Day sale.
Original Price: $499.99 | Current Price: $379.99 ($120 off)
If you’re looking for a device that combines the features of an e-reader and a digital notepad, the Kindle Scribe is a great option. With a larger screen than other Amazon e-readers, it offers all the benefits of the Paperwhite but also supports the excellent Premium Pen stylus, allowing you to take notes on Amazon e-books or create handwritten documents that can later be converted to text using built-in AI tools. The 32GB black and white version of the Kindle Scribe currently costs $380 , while the Colorsoft version costs $480 .
Get the best last-minute deal on Colorsoft’s Kindle Scribe during the October Prime Day sale.
Original Price: $629.99 | Current Price: $479.99 ($150 off)
The new Kindle Scribe Colorsoft has all the same great features as the black-and-white version described above, but also features a full-color e-ink display. Combined with the large 11-inch screen, this makes it a great device for reading comics or magazine articles the way they were meant to be read, or for marking up PDFs with the included Premium Pen. Normally priced at a hefty $630, the current Prime Day sale has reduced the price by $150.
Get the best last minute deal on Viwoods AiPaper Reader during the October Prime Day sale.
Original Price: $279.99 | Current Price: $223.99 ($56 off)
If you don’t want to be tied to the Amazon ecosystem and/or are looking for a more portable device, consider the Viwoods AiPaper Reader , which is currently on sale for 20% off for $224. It features a 6.13-inch screen, making it similar in size and shape to your phone, and boasts a crisp e-ink display with a bright (though not adjustable color temperature) backlight and 128GB of internal storage. Best of all, it runs on the open Android operating system, so you can install multiple reading apps, including Kindle, Nook, Kobo, and Libby, and keep all your books in one place. ( For more on the Viwoods AiPaper Reader, check out my review —it’s a great little device.)
Get the best last-minute Prime Day deal in October on Xteink pocket e-readers.
Original Price: $89 | Current Price: $69 ($20 off)
If you don’t have a large Kindle library, are moderately tech-savvy, and value portability above all else, I highly recommend the Xteink line of e-readers. Both the 4.3-inch Xteink X4 Classic and the more compact 3.7-inch Xteink X3 are on sale for up to 21%. I have both, and while the Classic is definitely worth its current price of $69, I actually prefer the more compact X3 (currently $58.65), which is roughly the size of a library card and even has a magnet for attaching to the back of a smartphone (ostensibly to help you stop scrolling through your social media feed). Alternatively, get the pricier Xteink X4 Pro , which adds a touchscreen and backlight; it’s not included in the official Prime Day sale, but is currently on sale for $10 off , bringing its price down to under $90.
If you’re unsure about the reliability of a seemingly unknown Chinese tech brand, read more about the devices in my review or listen to the collective opinion of tens of thousands of people in the vibrant r/xteink group on Reddit .