Prime Day 3: What to skip

Not every Prime Day deal is a good one. Some are padded MSRPs dressed up with a countdown timer. Some categories always go cheaper on Black Friday.

One category that’s genuinely worth it when it comes to Prime Day? Kindles. Right now, every model is at its lowest price of the year, and some at all-time lows.

Tell us which one you’re getting, and we’ll announce the readers’ choice winner tomorrow:

Kindle Colorsoft for $160 (was $250). The biggest discount in the sale, and the only color Kindle Amazon makes—if you read comics, cookbooks, or anything with images, this is the one.
Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition for $145 (was $200). The reading enthusiast's pick: wireless charging, auto-adjusting front light, 32 GB, no lockscreen ads. At a new 365-day low. Voted our #1 Kindle.
Kindle Scribe for $380 (was $500). First time this model has been discounted all year. It's a Kindle you can write on—11” display, built-in notebook, AI tools, Premium Pen included. Read our review here.
Kindle Paperwhite for $125 (was $160). The best Kindle for most readers. Larger 7” glare-free display, weeks of battery life. Lowest price in a year.
Kindle for $85 (was $110). The lightest, most affordable entry point. Just a great e-reader—no frills, but at a new yearly low price.

The Prime Day skip list

Large appliances, new Apple products, luxury beauty: Some categories just don't deliver on Prime Day. Here's exactly what to pass on, and when to buy it instead.

What to skip

This summer, every sip should count

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Sip, sip, hooray