Kindle Paperwhite Kids edition drops to lowest-ever price ahead of Prime Day
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The digital doors on Amazon's 48-hour Prime Day deals event are open, and Amazon is has unleashed sharp discounts on its own devices and services. For instance, you can now buy the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids edition for just $104.99. We think the Paperwhite is the best Kindle, offering a well-balanced reading experience that won't break the bank, especially at this price. Factor in the free year of Amazon Kids+ that gives you a vast library of titles to start with, and there's incredible value here.
Like all Prime Day deals, this offer is exclusive to Amazon Prime subscribers. There's a good chance the price will persist through Prime Day. And if you're weary of buying one before seeing whether Amazon will shave even more off the price, we'd bet against it—this is the lowest price we've ever seen for the Kindle Paperwhite Kids. Plus, you can always ask for a price adjustment or return the device if Amazon discounts it further. See all the Kindles on sale today at Amazon as prices on the base Kindle start at just $65.
Kindle Paperwhite Kids Prime Day deal
A great Kindle for kids (and maybe even adults)
If you're considering the Kindle Kids for its more enticing price tag, consider the distinct benefits of the Kindle Paperwhite Kids instead. (We don't have a review for the Kids version specifically, but software differences aside, you can learn more about the latest model in our Kindle Paperwhite review)
The standout feature of the Kindle Paperwhite Kids is its durability and practicality. The water-resistant design provides insurance against accidental spills or unexpected rain, which is perfect for adventurous young readers. It offers 8GB of storage, which isn't the most available in a Kindle, but it can still hold a library of thousands of books.
A built-in adjustable light offers a significant advantage, allowing your child to read in various settings, whether under the bright sun, in a dim room, or during a late-night reading session. And the battery? It lasts for weeks on a single charge and can be quickly powered up with USB-C when it's time to refill. That alone might be the dealmaker for parents of whining kids who refuse to learn proper remedies for their dying gadgets.
The Kindle Paperwhite Kids doesn't just stop at hardware upgrades. It comes with a year of Amazon Kids+ (formerly FreeTime Unlimited), giving your child access to many popular series like Harry Potter. The peace-of-mind 2-year worry-free guarantee ensures that even if the device breaks, Amazon will replace it for free.
This is a good buy, even if you're not gifting it to a kid. You can load up all your favorite ebooks just the same, and Amazon includes a mechanism for disengaging the childproof functionality it ships with. The basic Kindle Kids is still viable, but it feels like Amazon wants the Paperwhite to take over as the standard choice for parents looking to encourage more reading.