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The best early Amazon Prime Day Kindle deals

What is the best early Amazon Prime Day 2022 Kindle deal? The base model Amazon Kindle is $30 off ahead of Amazon's annual sale. Finding an affordable e-ink tablet for reading is easier than ever this July. But it's not the only Kindle or even the only e-reader on sale this Prime Day.

Written by Rebecca Isaacs, Staff Writer on July 10, 2022

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Kindle Paperwhite (2018 model)

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ZDNet has rounded up every Prime Day 2022 deal worth buying on Amazon -- by category -- right here.

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E-readers have made traveling much lighter and bedtime reading much brighter since their introduction. With Amazon Prime Day coming on July 12 and 13, the retail giant has promised to drop the prices on many of its signature devices -- and Kindles are definitely on that list.

Early deals began June 21, but right now, Kindle deals exist at heavily discounted prices. If you're in the market for a simple e-reader, be sure to check out the list below. We've also included some great alternatives to ensure that you get an e-reader you'll be happy with for quite some time.

Kindle Paperwhite (2018 model)

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Amazon

Current Price: $89
Original Price: $159

It's the older generation of model, but the 2018 Kindle Paperwhite is still a worthy e-reader. You can read worry free at the pool, thanks to its waterproofing features. Additionally, it comes with a handy backlight and a thicker bezel for easy gripping. The price reflects a massive 32GB of storage, so you can listen to Audible audiobooks while on the go, too, but it's also great for holding e-books.

The lowest price we've seen was $85 back in October 2021.

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Kindle Kids

Save $60

Amazon

Current Price: $49
Original Price: $109

Kids will love reading on this handy e-reader, which allows them to take all their favorite books on the go. Comprehensive parental controls enable parents can have full control over what their kids are reading. They can even track their reading progress to see how much they're reading. Choose from one of four covers for customization, and enjoy up to one year free of Kindle Kids+ ( unlimited access to over 10,000 kids movies, TV shows, books and games tailored for children 3-12 years old), which is a $149/year value.

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Kobo Clara HD

Save $15

Amazon

Current Price: $134
Original Price: $149

The closest competitor to the Amazon Kindle in the US is the Kobo line, and the Kobo Clara HD offers impressive specs for the price. The Clara was one of the first e-readers to offer blue light filtering alongside the 300ppi screen for crisp text on its 6-inch screen. While you can buy books in the Kobo Store, you also can opt to borrow hit titles from the accompanying OverDrive app, which comes built in. Because it's a bundle deal, you also get a handy case to protect the device in case of accidental drops or other hazards.

This is a great option if you're looking for a great e-reader that isn't Amazon Kindle.

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What is the best early Amazon Prime Day 2022 Kindle deal?

The 2018 model of the Amazon Kindle is currently on sale for $89, or $70 off the original price. Keep checking back for more deals the weeks leading up to Prime Day, as there will definitely be more.