If your current Kindle is getting a bit old and you’re thinking about an upgrade, now might be the perfect time to make a move. Amazon has dropped the price of its popular Kindle Paperwhite from £159.99 to just £129.99. But here’s where it gets even better: if you trade in your existing Kindle, you can get an extra 20% off, bringing the final price down to only £103.99.
This is only the second time Amazon has put the latest Kindle Paperwhite on sale since it launched late last year. The last discount was back in December, and even then, the price was only £5 lower than it is now. So, this is one of the best deals we’ve seen.
The newest Kindle Paperwhite stands out for several reasons. It features a 7-inch display — larger than previous versions — and it’s designed to be faster than ever, especially when flipping pages. The battery is built to last more than a month if you keep the front light at a moderate level. Plus, with Wi-Fi access to the Kindle Store, finding something new to read is quick and easy, with thousands of titles often available at discounted prices.
To get the extra 20% off, visit the Kindle Paperwhite page on Amazon and look for the option that says “Save 20% with Trade-In.” If your current Kindle is registered to your Amazon account, it should show up automatically. If not, you can search for your model manually.
Once you’ve selected your device, Amazon will give you a shipping label to print. After you send in your Kindle, Amazon typically applies the 20% discount to your account within three working days. On top of that, you’ll receive an Amazon gift card, the value of which depends on the model you traded in. You can use that gift card on anything Amazon sells.
Keep in mind, this discounted version of the Kindle Paperwhite is not the Signature Edition. That means it doesn’t include extras like wireless charging or an auto-adjusting light sensor. Also, this model comes with 16GB of storage and includes lock screen ads for books and other Amazon services.
This price drop is labeled as a “Limited time deal,” so there’s no guarantee how long it will last. If you’re thinking about upgrading, now’s a great time to take advantage of both the sale price and the trade-in savings. Even if you don’t have a Kindle to trade in, £129.99 is still a solid deal for a high-quality e-reader.