Hoping to jumpstart your reading goals this Labor Day weekend? Amazon’s Labor Day sale has you covered with a whopping 18% off the Amazon Kindle 16GB (2024) for a limited time. This e-reader was already relatively affordable, but this new deal makes the Kindle an absolute steal.

Beyond being the best entry-level Kindle e-reader on the market, the base model comes with most of the same useful features as the standard Paperwhite, including the 300 ppi display, a max brightness of 94 nits, and a 25-percent brighter front light than the device’s former generation model. It also comes with an upgraded battery that’s plenty for most users, especially compared to other options you’ll find for around $100.

It is worth noting that this deal is for the lockscreen ad edition of the Kindle, though buyers can spend a little more to get the configuration without these.

Recommended if: you’re looking for an affordable e-reader with a lightweight, easy-to-transport design; you want something that features both Bluetooth connectivity and USB-C charging; you want an e-reader with easy access to Audible for audiobooks.

Skip this deal if: you need something water-resistant and wouldn’t mind upgrading to Amazon’s premium-level Kindles; you want a Kindle with an adjustable warm light rather than the standard backlight included on the base model; you’re looking for an e-reader with a larger screen than the average model.

While the 2024 edition of the entry-level Kindle included many upgrades over the 2022 Kindle, it still bears a similarly lightweight, portable build that makes it perfect for slipping into a backpack for on-the-go use. It also came with sizable upgrades to page turning speeds, contrast ratio, and a 25-percent brighter screen at maximum settings.

Amazon says you can get up to six weeks of battery life per charge with the base Kindle model, and it also comes with 16GB of onboard storage for thousands of titles at a time.

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Although Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is over, there are still a few leftover phone and tablet deals remaining. One such deal includes $120 OFF the Google Pixel Tablet at Amazon, nearly bringing this mid-range device back to its lowest price ever.

This deal is for the Pixel Tablet with 128GB of storage, and while it certainly isn’t a premium-level device, it’s plenty for most casual users and those with Google Home ecosystems. It also comes with 8GB of RAM, an 11-inch screen, and the user-friendly Pixel UI that many users like. While it probably isn’t powerful enough for most hardcore gaming, it boasts the ability to multitask, manage smart home devices, and utilize Google AI features, along with quick compatibility with other Pixel devices. It’s also worth noting that Google will be ending software updates for the Pixel Tablet next summer, though that might not be a big deal for some.

Recommended if: you’re a fan of the Google-Android UI interface and/or you have other devices within the Pixel ecosystem; you need a low-cost, user-friendly tablet; you want a device that will let you utilize multi-tasking or control smart home devices.

Skip this deal if: you’re looking for a tablet that includes many years of Android updates; you want a device that’s powerful enough for gaming.

The Google Pixel Tablet is highly considered a great device by those who like the Pixel ecosystem, and by those who are more casual tablet users. It features a good-looking 11-inch screen, 8GB of RAM, Google AI features, and a simple user-friendly interface with the Pixel design language. You can get it in either 128GB or 256GB storage configurations, and in either Porcelain or Hazel colors.

Arguably the biggest downside to this tablet is Google’s decision to stop deploying updates for the Pixel tablet next summer, but if that doesn’t bother you, then this could be a solid pick while it’s under $300.