Amazon’s last-gen Kindle Paperwhite is 30 percent off

<figure> <img alt="" data-caption="" data-portal-copyright="" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/amazon_kindle_paperwhite1B.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Calling something “last-gen” usually means it comes with big compromises compared to the latest version. That’s not as true for the <strong>last-gen Kindle Paperwhite</strong> as it is with some other tech. The <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/1002811/amazon-kindle-paperwhite-colorsoft-accessory-refresh">newer version</a> can open books 30 percent faster (not the same as page-turning speed), and its aluminum design is a millimeter thinner — but it <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H961CQ8T">costs $50 more</a>.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The 2024 edition has the same fantastic 300ppi screen, an auto-adjusting front light, and waterproof (IPX8) design. And the Signature Edition that’s discounted has no lockscreen ads, twice the storage (32GB) of the base model, plus wireless charging and an ambient light sensor, and it’s down to $169.99 (originally $249.99) at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C8RR4WN3">Amazon</a>.</p> <div class="product-block"><h3>Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition</h3> <div class="product-description">The premium Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition offers the same design and performance as the standard model but with more storage and support for wireless charging.</div> <figure class="product-image"><img width="300" height="200" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/2024-Kindle-Paperwhite-Signature-Edition-Essentials-Bundle-Lifestyle-Image.jpg?w=300" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="" /></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTMQTQNN"> <strike>$249.99</strike> $169.99 at <strong>Amazon</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.bestbuy.com/site/amazon-kindle-paperwhite-signature-edition-32-gb-2024-metallic-black/6602814.p"> <strike>$249.99</strike> $169.99 at <strong>Best Buy</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.target.com/p/amazon-kindle-paperwhite-signature-edition-2024/-/A-94165738?preselect=93320273"> <strike>$249.99</strike> $169.99 at <strong>Target</strong></a></li></ul></div> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The standard Paperwhite is $149.99 (was $199.99) at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFPJYX7P">Amazon</a>, and while the lower price is nice, I’d suggest only opting for that model if you’re alright with what you’re giving up (which is a lot): it has half the storage, no wireless charging, and lockscreen ads. </p>