iPads and Kindles Are at Record Low Prices for Prime Day, but Which Should You Buy?

We're more than halfway through Prime Day, and some of this year’s top deals are on tablets. When picking a tablet, most people weigh between iPad and Kindle. Both are excellent, but it’s key to choose one with the features you’ll actually use—each brand caters to distinct users.

No matter your preference, Amazon Prime Day is the ideal time to buy, with prices hitting all-time lows across the board.

Kindles Are Best for Reading

Lowest Ever Price### Amazon Kindle Paperwhite

2$159.99 save 22%$124.99 at AmazonLowest Ever Price### Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition

1$279.99 save 36%$179.99 at AmazonLowest Ever Price### Amazon Kindle

0$109.99 save 23%$84.99 at AmazonLowest Ever Price### Amazon Kindle Scribe

3$399.99 save 35%$259.99 at AmazonLowest Ever Price### Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids

0$179.99 save 28%$129.99 at AmazonIncludes a Cover and a Dock### Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition Essentials Bundle

1$362.97 save 42%$211.97 at AmazonIf you’re after the perfect tablet for reading, nothing beats a Kindle. This year, Amazon has dropped Kindle prices to historic lows, making now the ideal moment to start reading digitally. Every model on sale is the newest in its line, so you’ll get a brand-new 2024 device packed with the latest Kindle tech.

The best deal right now is the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite at $124.99—lower than even Black Friday 2024’s prices. The Paperwhite offers a larger screen and adjustable lighting to fine-tune your reading experience. You can also get the base Amazon Kindle for just $84.99, an excellent entry point for first-time e-reader buyers.

iPad Is Your Best Bet for Gaming, Streaming, and Everything Else

### Apple iPad Air 11-inch with M3 chip

3$599.00 save 20%$479.00 at Amazon### Apple iPad Air 13-inch with M3 chip

2$799.00 save 15%$679.00 at Amazon### Apple iPad 11-inch: A16 chip, 11-inch Model

4$349.00 save 20%$279.00 at Amazon### Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro)

4$499.00 save 24%$379.00 at AmazonAn iPad is the top choice if you plan to game, stream, or do much more than just read. iPadOS lets you download nearly any app, and syncing with iCloud is a game-changer for iPhone owners. You can still read on an iPad too—the main difference is the price.

Luckily, Prime Day has delivered strong iPad deals, especially on the iPad Air. Today, you can grab an 11-inch iPad Air with M3 for just $479—and it’s this year’s latest model. For a larger screen, the 13-inch M3 Air is on sale for $679. Both prices are the lowest we’ve seen for these iPads so far, and it’s unlikely we’ll see a better deal until Black Friday.