The new 16GB Kindle Paperwhite has had a $30 discount in Amazon's Black Friday sale, dropping its price from $159.99 to $129.99. This marks a discount of 19%, and is worth jumping on considering this Kindle only just released last month. It also marks its lowest-ever price, according to price tracker camelcamelcamel.

Is the Kindle Paperwhite worth the extra spend over the basic Kindle? Let's break it down, with a view to help all those Black Friday shoppers.

With Black Friday coming up fast, we've picked out the best Kindle deals happening right now, and we've also provided some great buying advice for you.

The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is 23% off, bringing it down to $154.99. That's some big savings ($45 to be exact) on a device that's usually $200. You get everything you love in the Paperwhite, lightweight and waterproof design, with the added benefits of double the storage, wireless charging, and auto-adjusting brightness.

The Kindle Paperwhite is like having a library in your pocket, minus the eye strain and distractions. What makes this one special is its 25% faster page turns and higher contrast display. It’s a lot like reading paper, but with a built-in booklight that actually adjusts to your environment.

Amazon’s 2024 Kindle Paperwhite is already discounted for Black Friday. The new ereader has faster page turns, a larger screen and longer battery life. It’s marked down to $130 ($30 off).

The Signature Edition also has wireless charging, and Amazon offers some simple and elegant charging stands to prop your Kindle Paperwhite next to the bed and keep it charged. You can get 12 weeks of reading if you're a casual, half-hour a day reader, but if books are your hobby, you want to charge more often.

The brand-new Kindle lineup is on sale for Black Friday, as are many other Amazon products, from Eero routers to Echo speakers.

Whether you have a Kindle that's showing its age, need a gift for someone who loves a good book, or are intrigued by the new Jade or Raspberry shades, Amazon has finally rolled out deals on its latest-generation Kindle Paperwhite as the Black Friday deals start to arrive on the day itself – and they're fantastic ones.