My go-to Kindle is back at its best price yet for Prime Day

<figure> <img alt="The 12th generation Kindle Paperwhite" data-caption="The latest Kindle Paperwhite is $35 off. | Image: Amazon" data-portal-copyright="Image: Amazon" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/Kindle-Paperwhite-2024-lifestyle.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> The latest Kindle Paperwhite is $35 off. | Image: Amazon </figcaption> </figure> <p class="has-text-align-none wp-block-paragraph">If you’ve been thinking about picking up a Kindle, Amazon’s Prime Day sale is a great time to do it. The retailer is currently offering steep discounts on several of its e-readers, including the latest <strong>Kindle Paperwhite</strong> with 16GB of storage and ads, which is down to $124.99 ($35 off) at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFPJYX7P">Amazon</a>. If you&#8217;d prefer wireless charging and double the storage, the ad-free <strong>Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition </strong>is also on sale for $144.99 ($55 off) at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTMQTQNN">Amazon</a>.</p> <div class="product-block"><h3>Kindle Paperwhite (12th-gen)</h3> <figure class="product-image"><img width="300" height="200" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/chorus/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25679990/247326_Amazon_Kindle_2024_AKrales_0007.jpg?w=300" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="The 2024 Kindle Paperwhite." /></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFPJYX7P"> <strike>$159.99</strike> $124.99 at <strong>Amazon (with ads)</strong></a></li></ul></div><div class="product-block"><h3>Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition</h3> <figure class="product-image"><img width="300" height="200" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/chorus/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25799335/247464_Kindle_Paperwhite_ALiszewski_0001.jpg?w=300" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (2024) displaying a page of text sitting on an open book." /></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTMQTQNN"> <strike>$199.99</strike> $144.99 at <strong>Amazon</strong></a></li></ul></div> <p class="has-text-align-none wp-block-paragraph">The Kindle Paperwhite is <a href="https://www.theverge.com/23769068/best-ebook-readers">the Kindle I recommend to most people</a> because it gets all of the important things right. What I love most is that it offers an IPX8 water resistance rating, which means I never have to worry for its safety when I bring it into the bath, to the beach, or to the pool. That&#8217;s something the $109.99 entry-level Kindle can&#8217;t match.</p> <p class="has-text-align-none wp-block-paragraph">It&#8217;s also the kind of gadget that&#8217;s especially useful for life on the go, whether that’s commuting or traveling for summer. Despite weighing less than the iPhone 17 Pro Max, it can store thousands of books and audiobooks, so you can bring a vacation&#8217;s worth of reading material without sacrificing luggage space. The battery also lasts long enough that you can often go months without reaching for a charger.</p> <p class="has-text-align-none wp-block-paragraph">Most importantly, it&#8217;s a fantastic device to read on. The sharp, seven-inch display is easy to read outdoors in bright sunlight, while the adjustable warm light makes it comfortable to curl up with in bed. And if you somehow finish everything you&#8217;ve packed, it&#8217;s easy to download another title from Amazon&#8217;s Kindle Store in seconds and keep reading.</p> <h5 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.theverge.com/24326185/amazon-kindle-paperwhite-signature-edition-2024-e-reader-review">Read our Kindle Paperwhite review.</a></h5> <div id="hype-desk-root"></div> window.HYPE_DESK_CONFIG = { productImageUrl: "https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/getty-1149175886-db16250-1280x1280-1.jpeg", productImageAlt: "Dell Deal Days", productTitle: "Dell Deal Days", shortDescription: "The lowest prices of the season on Dell's best hardware.", longDescription: "Dell is running its biggest sale of the season with up to $900 off laptops, desktops, monitors, and more. Whether you are finally pulling the trigger on a new XPS, upgrading your home office display, or building out a gaming setup, the discounts are meaningful and the selection is broad. Double Dell Rewards and special financing are available on top of the sale pricing, which makes this worth a look even if you were just browsing.", purchaseUrl: "https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-8836598-12839518?sid=VergeHypedeskDellDaysOfDeals&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dell.com%2Fen-us%2Fshop%2Fdeals%2Ftop-pc-deals", purchaseLinkText: "Shop Dell Deal Days" };