If you’ve been holding out for a holiday miracle to finally upgrade your reading game, Amazon is keeping the door open—barely. As of today, December 24, 2025, the Kindle Paperwhite (16GB) is still sitting at 134.99 (down from 159.99).
The thing is, this is officially the “second-best” price we’ve seen all year. It’s only about $10 more than the absolute floor we saw during Black Friday. Or nothing. Let’s be real, if you’re trying to get a gift that’ll actually be used past January, an e-reader that lasts three months on a single charge is a safe bet. Those too.
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Kindle Paperwhite vs. Basic: The Real Talk
I’m personally a fan of the tiny, pocketable basic Kindle, but the 2024/2025 Paperwhite is objectively the “grown-up” choice for a few reasons.
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The Waterproof Factor: It has an IPX8 rating. You can literally drop it in a bathtub or a pool, and it won’t turn into a paperweight. The basic Kindle? Not so much.
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Speed: The newest Paperwhite is about 25% faster with page turns. No more weird ghosting or lagging when you’re in the middle of a thriller.
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Warm Light: This is the kicker for late-night readers. You can shift the screen from blue-white to a warm amber. Your eyes (and your sleep cycle) will thank you.
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The Holiday Cheat Sheet
| Feature | Kindle Paperwhite (Deal) | Basic Kindle (2024) |
| Current Sale Price | 134.99 | 89.99 |
| Display Size | 7-inch (Flush) | 6-inch (Indented) |
| Battery Life | ~12 Weeks | ~6 Weeks |
| Waterproof? | Yes | No |
| Warm Light? | Yes | No |
The “Kicker”: Last Minute Logistics
And here’s the kicker: if you order today (Dec 24), you are probably too late for physical delivery by Christmas morning in most cities unless you have Prime Same-Day. But, the deal itself is expected to run through January 4, 2026.
It’s an ongoing situation where Amazon is clearing stock before the rumored 2026 Kindle Colorsoft updates hit the mainstream. If you don’t care about reading your covers in color and just want the best black-and-white experience possible, this is the one.
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