Book lovers across the UK have reason to celebrate as Amazon's Black Friday 2025 sale brings unprecedented discounts on its popular Kindle devices. The annual shopping event has triggered significant price reductions on the tech giant's flagship ereaders, making it the perfect time to upgrade your reading experience.
Kindle Paperwhite: The Gold Standard Gets Cheaper
The latest Kindle Paperwhite, launched in 2024 and still holding the top position in The Independent's guide to the best ereaders, has received a substantial price cut. Originally priced at £169.99, it's now available for just £124.99 - a reduction of more than 20 percent.
This brings the device to its lowest price point since it was £125 in December last year, representing exceptional value for money. The Independent's tech critic David Phelan previously described the Paperwhite as offering "the best balance of advanced features and price of any Kindle".
Tech writer Steve Hogarty, who reviewed all the best Kindles for 2025, echoed this sentiment, noting that "for most readers, the mid-range Kindle strikes the best balance between cost and features".
What Makes the Paperwhite Special?
The Kindle Paperwhite stands out from other models thanks to its advanced e-ink technology, which provides faster page turns and smoother transitions. Additional premium features that justify the investment include:
- A softer reading light with warmer tones for comfortable night reading
- A slightly larger display with slimmer bezels
- Sharper text quality
- A noticeably faster processor
For anyone who has this device on their Christmas wishlist, now presents the ideal opportunity to purchase it at a bargain price.
Bundle Deals and the Remarkable Kindle Scribe
Amazon hasn't stopped at individual device discounts. The retailer is also offering attractive bundles, including the Kindle Paperwhite with cover and power adapter, reduced from £197.97 to £161.97. This package saves shoppers more than £20 compared to purchasing each item separately.
Perhaps the most dramatic price cut applies to the Kindle Scribe, which has been slashed to its lowest-ever price. Previously £329.99, the digital notepad is now available for just £199.99 - an extraordinary saving of £130.
The Scribe represents a significant evolution in Kindle technology, being the first device in the lineup that allows users to write directly on the screen without damaging it. As Steve Hogarty discovered when testing it against the Remarkable 2, it functions as both a large-screen ereader and a digital notepad.
Hogarty explained: "This is the first Kindle you can write on. It enables you to annotate ebooks and documents, make handwritten notes, and even doodle in a dedicated sketchbook, all using the included stylus." He ultimately concluded that for those seeking primarily an ebook reader with secondary note-taking capabilities, "Amazon's Scribe is the more sensible option."
Black Friday Timing and Availability
While Black Friday officially begins on 28 November 2025, Amazon kicked off its sale event early on 20 November, with Kindle deals already active. Shoppers should act quickly to secure these limited-time offers, as prices this competitive rarely last throughout the entire sale period.
For those who miss these specific Amazon deals, other retailers are also offering discounted Kindle Paperwhites, though the substantial reductions on the Scribe appear exclusive to Amazon's Black Friday event.
