If you tear through a TBR pile like I do, you know the value of an e-reader. Kindles, in particular, are my favorite single-use device on the market for distraction-free entertainment. While I'm a proud owner of the newest Kindle Paperwhite, there is one model that gets a few sidelong glances from me multiple times a year: the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition. And its like-new offering just so happens to be at its lowest historical price right now.
Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (refurbished)
- Resolution
- 300 ppi
- Storage
- 32 GB
- Brand
- Amazon
Amazon's like-new Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition undergoes a refurbishment process involving a full diagnostic test, cleaning and inspection, data wipe, and replacement of any defective parts to ensure that it not only looks but function as new and normal.
- Screen Size
- 7"
- Battery
- 12 weeks
- Weight
- 7.5 oz
- Front light
- Yes
- Dimensions
- 5” x 7” x 0.3” (127.6 x 176.7 x 7.8 mm)
- Color
- Metallic Black, Metallic Raspberry, Metallic Jade
- Ports
- USB-C
Why this is a good deal
Cheaper than the regular Paperwhite
Amazon sells the new Kindle Paperwhite for $160, and the new Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition for $200. Normally, the refurbished Signature Edition sells for $180, but it's almost 30% off at $127 right now -- that's $53 in normal savings, $33 cheaper than a regular new Paperwhite, and $73 cheaper than a new Signature Edition. In short, this deal gets you a like-new Signature Edition for cheaper than a brand-new, rung-down Paperwhite.
Per Amazon, each pre-owned e-reader goes through a full diagnostic test, cleaning, inspection, secure data wipe, and replacement of any defective parts. When it says 'like-new,' the tech giant means it.
The difference between the Kindle Paperwhite and the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition
With this deal, you'll save $33 on an even nicer model
It isn't a night-and-day difference, since both models have the features that matter most: a 7-inch glare-free display, up to 12 weeks of battery life, a higher contrast ratio, and 25% faster page turns. However, the Signature Edition does have some noteworthy advantages:
- Wireless charging
- An auto-adjusting front light for reading no matter what your environment
- 32 GB of storage (double what comes standard on the Paperwhite)
The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is also waterproof and a spectacular device for traveling -- especially if you spend lots of time in trains, planes, and automobiles like I do. During Amazon's refurbishing process, the battery is tested, charged, and updated with the latest software, so it's ready to go the moment it arrives.
Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (refurbished)
- Resolution
- 300 ppi
- Storage
- 32 GB
- Brand
- Amazon
Amazon's like-new Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition undergoes a refurbishment process involving a full diagnostic test, cleaning and inspection, data wipe, and replacement of any defective parts to ensure that it not only looks but function as new and normal.