Amazon’s newest Kindles drop to best prices in early Black Friday deal

There’s no better way to read nowadays than with a Kindle. Sure, having a physical book in your hands has its special appeal, but lugging multiple books around when you’re out and about — say, on a commute — isn’t the easiest or most convenient thing to do.

Thankfully, this early Black Friday deal has slashed the prices on Amazon’s newest Kindle down to $85 (23 percent off) and the newest Kindle Paperwhite down to $130 (19 percent off). Both were released this year, making these the best-ever prices so far.

The Paperwhite is larger than the regular Kindle, with a 7-inch display (compared to the Kindle’s 6-inch display) and built-in adjustable warm light. The device is also waterproof and features a full-front design. While the regular Kindle also allows you to adjust screen brightness levels, the Paperwhite features more LEDs, meaning better lighting control.

I personally switched to the Paperwhite over a decade ago and have continued to upgrade to newer models as they come out, and I don’t plan on going back. There are only two real reasons to opt for a basic Kindle over the Paperwhite: either you’re on a tight budget or you prefer the compact, travel-friendly size with smaller screen.

If you’re considering the Paperwhite, you might also want to consider the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition that’s down to $155 (23 percent off), which also released this year and is currently at its best-ever price. This one has double the storage space and wireless charging.

Lastly, if you want an e-reader for your kids, the newest Kindle Kids is down to $95 (27 percent off) and the newest Kindle Paperwhite Kids is down to $140 (22 percent off). Both come with one year of Amazon Kids+ with thousands of age-appropriate ebooks and graphic novels, and both have two-year worry-free guarantees where Amazon will replace them if they break for any reason, no questions asked.