These Like-New Kindles Are up to $75 Off Ahead of Black Friday

Amazon is offering early Black Friday discounts on like-new versions of its 2024 Kindles, with prices starting at $152.99 for the Paperwhite and savings of $27 to $75 across five models that include the color-screen Colorsoft and the pen-equipped Kindle Scribe. All five are a generation behind Amazon’s current lineup: The company introduced redesigned Paperwhite and Colorsoft models (plus accessories) in October, with the new Paperwhite now starting at $199.99, and replaced the 2024 Scribe with a third-generation model in December 2025. As for its “like-new” label, it means these are pre-owned devices that Amazon has tested and certified to look and work like new.

The best early Black Friday deals on refurbished Amazon Kindles

• The Like-New Kindle Paperwhite (16GB) is down to $152.99 from $179.99 and covers just about everything most people need for everyday reading, including enough storage for thousands of ebooks. Its seven-inch, 300ppi glare-free display is larger than the previous generation’s 6.8-inch screen, with faster page turns, an adjustable warm light, IPX8 water resistance, and up to 12 weeks of battery life. As PCMag notes in its review, it’s a great option for readers who don’t need color or handwriting features.

• The Like-New Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (32GB) is down to $190.99 from $224.99, making it just $38 more than the like-new Paperwhite (16GB). For that relatively small difference, you’re doubling the storage to 32GB and getting wireless charging, an ad-free lock screen, and a front light that automatically adjusts to your surroundings—on top of the same sharp seven-inch display, IPX8 water resistance, and up to 12 weeks of battery life as the standard Paperwhite, as noted by this PCMag review.

• The Like-New Kindle Colorsoft (16GB) is down to $220.99 from $260.99 and offers something the Paperwhite models can’t: a color E-Ink display, which makes it well suited to comics, graphic novels, illustrated books, and travel guides. Its seven-inch screen shows that color content at 150ppi while keeping text at a sharp 300ppi, and you can mark passages in multiple highlight colors to keep your notes organized. That said, colors are noticeably more muted than on a conventional tablet, and battery life tops out at eight weeks, compared with 12 weeks on the Paperwhite.

• The Like-New Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition (32GB) is down to $243.99 from $287.99, making it just $23 more than the standard like-new Colorsoft. For that modest increase, you’re getting twice the storage at 32GB, which is particularly useful for comics, manga, and graphic novels that take up more space than regular ebooks, along with wireless charging, an automatically adjusting front light, and an ad-free lock screen. However, as PCMag notes in its review, the color display produces more subdued tones than a conventional tablet, so the Paperwhite remains the more economical choice if you primarily read novels.

• The Like-New Kindle Scribe (16GB) is down to $284.99 from $359.99, the biggest dollar discount in this roundup. Unlike the other Kindles here, it’s built for reading and writing, with a 10.2-inch, 300ppi glare-free display and a Premium Pen with an eraser and shortcut button—making it the most versatile option for readers who want an e-reader that doubles as a digital notebook.

Black Friday FAQs

Are Black Friday deals worth it?

In short, yes, Black Friday still offers discounts that can be rare throughout the rest of the year. If there’s something you want to buy, or you’re shopping for gifts, it’s a good time to look for discounts on what you need, especially tech sales, home improvement supplies, and fitness tech. Of course, if you need to save money, the best way to save is not to buy anything. 

How long do Black Friday deals really last?

Black Friday sales officially begin Friday, November 27, 2026, and run throughout “Cyber Week,” the five-day period that runs from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday,  November 30, 2026. But Black Friday and Cyber Monday dates have expanded as retailers compete for customers. You can get the same Black Friday sales early, and we expect sales to wind down by December 2, 2026.

Does Amazon have Black Friday deals?

Yes, Amazon has Black Friday sales, but prices aren’t always what they seem. Use a price tracker to make sure you’re getting the best deal, or refer to guides like our live blog that use price trackers for you. And if you have an Amazon Prime membership, make the most of it.