Nothing beats reading a great book under the glow of the Christmas lights with a hot chocolate to hand. Investing in a Kindle has been a game-changer for many, allowing you to carry a library full of books around with you in one lightweight, portable tablet. If you’re looking to get one for yourself, it’s worth taking advantage of the Boxing Day sales.
The latest Kindle paperwhite, which launched in 2024, remains the top pick in our guide to the best ereaders. This one is larger than the original Kindle, waterproof and has the thinnest screen yet. Plus, it’s packed with 16 GB of storage for thousands of books.
According to The Independent’s tech critic David Phelan, the Kindle paperwhite offers “the best balance of advanced features and price of any Kindle”. He highlights: “Unlike other Kindles, this one uses a newer type of e-ink, which offers a faster page turn and smoother transitions”.
We’ve rounded up the very best Kindle deals you can shop in the Boxing Day sales – just keep scrolling.
Best Kindle Boxing Day deals:
Kindle paperwhite (2024) 16GB with ads, cover and power adapter: Was £214, now £170.97, Amazon.co.uk
This model took the top spot in tech writer Steve Hogarty’s review of all the best Kindles for 2025. “For most readers, the mid-range Kindle strikes the best balance between cost and features,” he said.
“The inclusion of a softer reading light that can be made warmer for more comfortable reading at night is worth the small step up in price. On top of that, you get a slightly larger display, slimmer bezels, sharper text and a noticeably faster processor,” Steve added.
This bundle includes the official fabric cover and a power adapter for charging from a wall socket. Amazon has reduced the price of the set to £170, saving you more than £20 versus buying each item separately.
If you want an ad-free reading experience (although sponsored pages only appear on the device’s lock and home screens) you can also nab an offer on the bundle add-free (£179, Amazon.co.uk).
Amazon Paperwhite: Was £159.99, now £134.99, Amazon.co.uk
If you're looking for the best Kindle, this model took the top spot in tech critic Steve Hogarty's review of Amazon's range of ereaders. Steve said, “The boost to the screen size might look marginal, but it makes a big difference on the Kindle Paperwhite. You can either read more comfortably with a larger font size or keep the regular font size and see more words on each page. That means fewer page turns and a better reading experience.”
Amazon Kindle (2024 6in 16GB): Was £94.99, now £79.99, Amazon.co.uk
In his review of the Kindle, tech critic Steve Hogarty praised its compact design and affordability. He explained that the 11-gen model is “everything you need in a modern ereader with none of the frills: a decently sharp, 6in, 300dpi e-ink display; around six weeks of battery life; USB-C charging; front-lighting using LEDs; and around 12GB of usable storage.” He added: “That’s more than enough for thousands of ebooks, but it could be restrictive if you use your Kindle for audiobooks, too.”
How long do the Kindle Boxing Day sale deals last?
The Boxing Day sales tend to continue from 26 to 31 December, before merging into the January sales. Known as the Golden Quarter, the period between October and January is full of discounts from retailers such as Currys, John Lewis and Argos. In terms of Kindle deals, Boxing Day isn’t the biggest sale event for Amazon, but it still offers a range of discounts across its own tech and other big-name brands.
Are the Boxing Day sales better than the January sales?
Don’t be misled by the name – Boxing Day sales aren’t all that different from the January discounts that follow. From 26 December right through to 31 January, you’ll see the same items reduced, and in many cases, prices continue to fall as January goes on.
If you’ve got your eye on something specific, though – a clothing item in your size or a particularly popular piece of tech – it’s worth snapping it up as soon as you see a good price. Sale stock isn’t always replenished, so once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Why you can trust us to find the best Boxing Day deals
At IndyBest, we’ve been covering major sales events for years, so we have plenty of experience in finding the best bargains. We only recommend deals on products we’ve tried and tested, or those that come from brands we trust. Plus, we make sure to check deals using price-tracking tools, so we can tell you if you’re making a genuine saving compared with buying outside of the Boxing Day sales.
For the best Boxing Day deals and all you need to know about the event, here’s your guide
