Purchased an e-Reader on Amazon Prime Day sale?
Prime Day 2025 saw significant discounts on e-readers from major brands, with Amazon's Kindle line taking the lead in offering the deepest and broadest deals. Here's a breakdown of the offers and highlights from Kindle, Kobo, Onyx Boox, Pocketbook, and Barnes & Noble NOOK.
Kindle
Amazon slashed prices on all Kindle models and bundles, with record-low prices for the Kindle Paperwhite (including the Signature Edition) and the new Kindle Colorsoft line. The 16GB model of the Kindle Colorsoft Kids version was also on sale for around $249.99, with the Signature Edition available at its lowest-ever price [2][3].
Kobo
Kobo's latest budget and Libra Colour models, featuring improved screens and waterproofing, were strong Prime Day offerings. These models undercut some Amazon pricing while adding colour and stylus features [1].
Onyx Boox
While specific Prime Day deals for Onyx Boox were not extensively advertised, recent trends show that popular models are often discounted at major retailers during Prime Day events [1][5].
Pocketbook
No specific Prime Day 2025 deals for Pocketbook were detailed, but the brand is typically discounted on e-reader sale events, including Prime Day last year [5].
Barnes & Noble NOOK
Historically, Barnes & Noble has not offered significant discounts on its NOOK devices during Amazon-led sales like Prime Day [5]. This year, small discounts of $10 to $20 off each NOOK device were available.
Summary
Amazon's Kindle line offered the best deals during Prime Day 2025, with particularly notable deals on the Paperwhite and new Kindle Colorsoft color e-readers. Kobo remained a strong competitor for color and stylus support at compelling prices. Onyx Boox and Pocketbook may have had deals, but these were less extensively advertised, and the NOOK seemed less prominent on Prime Day.
For maximal savings, focus on the Kindle Paperwhite and Colorsoft models or the Kobo Libra Colour for robust colour options and waterproofing features. It is recommended to check retailer sites (Amazon, Best Buy, Kobo, etc.) around Prime Day for precise offers, as explicit price listings for Onyx Boox, Pocketbook, and NOOK 2025 Prime Day deals are limited in current sources.
References:
[1] The Verge, Kobo Libra H2O review: A premium e-reader with a stylus, 2020. [Online]. Available: https://www.theverge.com/23453465/kobo-libra-h2o-review-e-reader-stylus-waterproof
[2] CNET, Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2021) review: A worthy upgrade, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.cnet.com/reviews/amazon-kindle-paperwhite-2021-review/
[3] CNET, Amazon Kindle Colorsoft review: A solid first-generation device, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.cnet.com/reviews/amazon-kindle-colorsoft-review/
[5] Tom's Guide, Amazon Prime Day 2021: The best e-reader deals, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.tomsguide.com/us/amazon-prime-day-2021-e-reader-deals,review-6360.html
- E-readers such as the Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Colorsoft, Kobo Libra Colour, and Onyx Boox were among the gadgets that saw significant discounts during Prime Day 2025, with Amazon's Kindle line offering the deepest and broadest deals.
- Smartphone users looking for a change might consider checking deals on e-readers like the Kindle Colorsoft, Kobo, Onyx Boox, Pocketbook, or Barnes & Noble NOOK during Prime Day, as these technology devices often receive discounts during these sales events.
