Amazon hiked prices on its e-readers earlier in the year, but bargain hunters can now secure a refurbished 11th Gen 16GB Kindle Paperwhite on sale at Woot for $89.99, Mashable reported.
The latest Kindle Paperwhite with 16GB of storage usually lists for $199.99 on Amazon. Shoppers who download the Woot app can stack an additional 20 percent discount on top of the sale price.
Refurbished 11th Gen model appearance and compatibility
Purchasing a refurbished 11th Gen model last year yielded a unit with zero signs of wear and a pristine appearance, Mashable reported.
The 11th Gen hardware dates back to 2021. Because of its age, this specific generation does not support the newly released Kindle Click remote.
Broader Market Pricing and Alternative Options
Amazon quietly bumped the cost of in-house technology in August, making these markdowns particularly notable for year-round e-reader price trackers, according to Good Housekeeping. Standard 16GB entry-level models start at £149, while aluminum 32GB versions list for £169.99.
Shoppers seeking specific features can choose among multiple tiered options. The waterproof Kindle Paperwhite includes an IPX8 rating and a warm light feature, while the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition adds wireless charging and double the storage.
Color e-ink and stylus options for Kindle users
Amazon also offers the Kindle Colorsoft with a full-color e-ink screen for viewing book covers and graphic novels. Graphic novels and comic books consume significant storage capacity, making higher capacity tiers useful.
Alternative hardware choices include the Kindle Scribe, which pairs a 32GB capacity with a bundled stylus for digital notebook functions. Customers can also trade in older Kindle or Alexa devices to secure a 20 percent discount on a new e-reader purchase, according to Good Housekeeping.
Questions about the Woot Kindle deal
Does the Woot Kindle deal require any extra steps?
Shoppers must download the Woot app to stack an extra 20 percent discount on the $89.99 sale price.
What storage capacity does the discounted Woot Kindle have?
Woot has the refurbished 11th Gen Kindle Paperwhite available in a 16GB model for $89.99 and a larger 32GB model priced at $109.99.
Does the discounted 11th Gen Kindle support accessories like the Kindle Click remote?
The 2021 model is not compatible with the new Kindle Click remote.