It's your last chance to get a Kindle for cheap before Christmas - here all the best deals

Christmas is just two weeks away, and if you're looking for last-minute gift ideas, giving the gift of reading -- to yourself or someone else -- might be the perfect choice. Conveniently, Amazon has slashed the prices on its lineup of Kindle e-readers just in time for the holidays, and you can score some huge savings.

Amazon offers several different Kindle models, so if you need help choosing, don't worry -- I'm here to lend a hand. Here are all the best Kindle deals available now before Christmas, so you can choose the one that's best for you.

Base Kindle (16GB)

Great for entry-level users

The base Kindle (16GB) is currently on sale for $80 on Amazon, saving you $30 off its regular price of $110. If you're new to Kindle devices or e-reading in general, the base Kindle is a great place to start. I bought this model earlier this year as my first e-reader, and it's been fantastic for reading digitally and getting familiar with how a Kindle works.

While the base Kindle isn't as feature-packed as the higher-end models like the Kindle Paperwhite or Colorsoft, it still offers a 6-inch glare-free E Ink display, 16GB of storage, and a battery that can last up to six weeks on a single charge. Its main drawback is that it isn't waterproof, so if you plan to read at the beach or by the pool -- or the person you're buying it for would likely do so -- you might want to consider the Paperwhite instead.

Kindle Paperwhite (16GB)

Perfect for anyone who wants a larger display and a waterproof rating

Next up is the Kindle Paperwhite. If you're looking for something a step up from the base Kindle, this is the one to consider. It’s currently on sale for $135, saving you $25 off its regular price of $160.

The Kindle Paperwhite features a larger 7-inch E Ink display and offers double the battery life of the base model -- up to 12 weeks. It also comes with 16GB of storage, just like the base Kindle. Most importantly, it's waterproof, making it the ideal choice if you know it will be used near water often.

There is also the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition on sale for $160 ($40 off), which has all the same features as the regular Kindle Paperwhite, but comes with 32GB of storage and an auto-adjusting front light.

Kindle Colorsoft (16GB)

For those that want a splash of color

The Kindle Colorsoft is currently on sale for $190, saving $60 off its regular price of $250. The biggest difference between this model and other Kindles is its color E Ink display, while the base Kindle, Paperwhite, and Kindle Scribe all have black-and-white screens.

If you want to read graphic novels, comic books, travel guides, textbooks, or anything in full color, the Kindle Colorsoft is your best option. But if you mostly read novels, the black-and-white display on the base Kindle or Paperwhite works perfectly fine.

Kindle Scribe (32GB)

The new KindleScribe just came out, but this 2024 model is still a good deal

Lastly, there's the Kindle Scribe. While Amazon recently released the new Kindle Scribe Colorsoft, last year's Kindle Scribe is still worth considering. It doesn't have a color display, but if you're looking to replace pen and paper with a digital notebook for jotting down ideas, taking notes in class, or reading textbooks, the previous-generation Kindle Scribe is an excellent option. Amazon currently has it on sale for $280, $140 off its regular price of $420.

Considering that the new Kindle Scribe Colorsoft starts at $630 for the 32GB model, this $280 deal for the last-gen 32GB model is a steal. It can still take notes just as effectively; it just doesn't have the slimmer bezel design or color display of the newer model. Even the newer Kindle Scribe (2025) without color is $500, making this 2024 deal an outstanding value.

My final thoughts

Overall, in my view, the best deal is the base Kindle at $80. It's a dependable e-reader with plenty of battery life and storage, making it ideal for anyone who loves reading but hasn't started their e-reading journey yet. For those seeking something a bit more advanced, the Paperwhite, Colorsoft, and Scribe are all solid choices, each designed for different types of users.

These deals are available for a limited time on Amazon. With Christmas just two weeks away, you'll want to act quickly if you want to grab one of these Kindle deals as a gift and get it in time.