Prime Day is a great excuse to finally get that e-reader you’ve been eyeing. I picked five worth your money, from a pocket-sized reader that weighs less than your phone to a color Kindle Scribe you can write on, with discounts of up to 34%.
Kindle Paperwhite (2024) Signature Edition – $169.99 (32% off)
If you just want to read, get the Kindle Paperwhite (2024). The front light adjusts on its own, pages turn 25% faster than on older Paperwhites, and a single charge lasts up to 12 weeks. Wireless charging is a nice touch, although Amazon sells the dock separately, so budget for that if you want it.
| Key spec/feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 7-inch Paperwhite, 300 ppi |
| Size | 5 x 7 x 0.3 inches |
| Storage | 32GB |
| Battery life | Up to 12 weeks |
| Extras | Auto-adjusting light, wireless charging, waterproof |
Kindle Colorsoft (2024) – $189.99 (34% off)
If you’ve ever wished your book covers looked as good on screen as they do on the shelf, the Kindle Colorsoft (2024) is for you. You can also highlight passages in yellow, orange, blue, and pink, and the battery lasts up to 8 weeks. The $100 discount puts it just $20 above the Paperwhite.
| Key spec/feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 7-inch Colorsoft, 300 ppi B&W, 150 ppi color |
| Size | 5 x 7 x 0.3 inches |
| Storage | 16GB |
| Battery life | Up to 8 weeks |
| Extras | Color highlights, Dark Mode, waterproof |
Kindle Scribe Colorsoft 64GB – $519.99 (24% off)
I take my notes on a Supernote, so the Scribe Colorsoft’s writing features are what caught my attention. You can write directly on a book’s page while the text moves aside to make room, and AI can summarize your notebooks.
Just know that writing drains the battery much faster, giving you up to 2 weeks instead of 8 for reading. Also, if you are confused about which of the three Kindles you should buy, read our Kindle buying guide and get more product information in our best Kindles list.
| Key spec/feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 11-inch Colorsoft, 300 ppi B&W, 150 ppi color |
| Size | 7.4 x 9.6 x 0.21 inches |
| Storage | 64GB (50GB available) |
| Battery life | Up to 8 weeks reading, 2 weeks writing |
| Pen | Premium Pen included, no charging needed |
Viwoods AiPaper Mini – $343.99 (20% off)
The AiPaper Mini is the odd one out, and I mean that kindly. It runs Android 13, syncs with your Google or Outlook calendar, and summarizes meetings with AI, which makes it more of a work tool than a reading device. If you don’t want to be restricted by Amazon’s software and want more AI features, this is the one to buy.
| Key spec/feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 8.2-inch, 292 ppi |
| Weight | 230g |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Pen | W2 Stylus Pro, 4,096 pressure levels |
| In the box | Folio cover, pen, 5 spare nibs |
Xteink X4 Classic – $69.99 (21% off)
This is the fun one. The X4 Classic weighs just 68g and is thin enough to slip into a pocket, while its magnetic back attaches to phones and compatible accessories. Physical buttons and a shake-to-turn gesture make one-handed reading easy, and at under $70, it’s the cheapest way into e-reading on this list.
| Key spec/feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 4.3-inch E Ink, 800 x 480 |
| Size | 4.4 x 2.72 x 0.19 inches |
| Weight | 68g |
| Storage | 16GB |
| Page turning | Physical buttons and shake gesture |
