Black Friday deals on Amazon devices: Prices slashed on Fire tablets and Kindles, Fire TV deals start soon – CNET

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Nearly all Kindle e-readers, Fire tablets and the Echo Show 8 are now on sale sale at Amazon — and more Amazon devices will soon be joining the Black Friday parade. We’ve got the full list of Amazon devices on sale now, along with the list of Echo speakers, Echo Show smart displays and Fire TV video streamers that will be joining them in the near future. 

Here’s the quick breakdown of whats coming, followed by more in-depth analysis of what’s available now:

Amazon deals starting Sunday, Nov. 24

Amazon deals starting Wednesday, Nov. 27

Amazon deals starting Thursday, Nov. 28

Looking for more Amazon discounts? Be sure to check out our ongoing list of the best Amazon early Black Friday deals available right now.

Full details are available below. Just remember that the sale prices are not available until the dates indicated. 

Now on sale: Fire tablets, Kindle Paperwhite and more

Here’s everything that went on sale right now (price drop started Friday, Nov. 22 or earlier). 

Save $50 on the Fire HD 8 Kids Edition tablet. This is the same hardware as above, but with 32GB of storage built-in, a rubberized case, a year of FreeTime Unlimited (kid-friendly content) and a two-year no-questions-asked replacement warranty for any damage.

See our Amazon Fire 8 Kids Edition Tablet review.

The Amazon Fire 7 Tablet, updated for 2019, usually costs $50. During this Black Friday sale, it will be just $30. That said, we highly recommend you upgrade to the 8-inch model below for just $20 more.

See our Amazon Fire 7 Tablet review.

Normally $130, the Paperwhite — the best all-around Kindle e-reader — is back down to just $85 during this sale. And Amazon throws in a $5 ebook credit, too.

See our Kindle Paperwhite review.

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We’d strongly recommend you spend up for the Paperwhite. But if you’re shopping on a budget, the newest entry-level Kindle finally includes a built-in light, and it’s back down to its Prime Day price — with a $5 ebook credit thrown in, too.

Read our Kindle 2019 review.

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Yes, Amazon just introduced a new Kindle Oasis this year that adds a color-adjustable integrated light that’s easier on the eyes. But that model is $250, and otherwise nearly identical to the 2017 model that Amazon is discounting now to $180. If you’re gifting something to a serious ebook fan, this is a pretty great choice.

Read our Kindle Oasis 2017 review.

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It’s not even released yet, but Amazon just trotted out its first-ever discount on the Echo Show 8. It’s basically a larger version of the super-popular Echo Show 5 (which is currently on sale for $80, FYI), and therefore better suited to places like the kitchen, where the 8-inch screen makes it easier to view cooking videos and the like.

Read our Echo Show 8 preview.

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If you’re a newcomer to Amazon’s music-streaming service, it’s hard to beat a buck for four full months of service. After that, you’ll pay the regular rate of $9.99 per month, though you can cancel if you like, without penalty. 

Starting Nov. 24: Fire TV products

The Sunday before Thanksgiving, Amazon adds more devices to its sale list.

Starting Nov. 27: Blink cameras, Ring doorbells and $5 smart plugs

The day before Thanksgiving means even more stuff goes on sale.

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The Blink XT2 is a weatherproof security camera with a battery that can supposedly last for two years. Getting a two-pack for $100 is a good deal. (There was a two-pack offered during Prime Day at a lower price.)

See our hands-on preview of the Blink XT2.

Starting Nov. 28: Echo speakers and smart displays

Happy Thanksgiving! While you’re basting the turkey, you can buy a good chunk of Amazon’s updated Echo line at some very discounted prices.

Back to its Prime Day low, the Echo Dot (without the clock) puts all of the smarts of Amazon’s assistant Alexa into a small and affordable package. Even at its normal price of $50, it’s a good deal, so the $22 price is still something to celebrate. With voice commands, you can control your smart home, check the weather, play music, search the internet and more. You lose some sound quality with the smaller size, but you can plug it into your own speakers to make up for the difference.

See the Amazon Echo Dot 2018 review.

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But c’mon… you want the newer, cooler version with the clock built-in, right? It was just introduced in September at $60, but now it’ll be at its lowest price yet: Just $35.

Read our Echo Dot with Clock review.

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If you want a smart speaker with Alexa that has a little more oomph to its sound quality, the latest version of the original Echo might be the right choice for you. The older version of this puppy was selling for $50 at one point on Prime Day, but with a list price of $100, $60 isn’t half bad. 

See our Amazon Echo 2019 review.

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With a a 5.5-inch touchscreen and the ability to wake you up with a nifty sunrise animation, this is our favorite smart display with Alexa. And at this price, it’s a no-brainer. 

See our Amazon Echo Show 5 review.

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The second gen Echo Show refined the design of the first model and offers better sound quality and a 10-inch HD screen. It combines the functionality of a smart speaker like the Echo Dot with a touchscreen you can use for video calls and controlling your smart home with a tap. We like the Echo Show 5 a little better, but at $150 for the full-sized Show — $10 less than Prime Day, which looks to be its lowest ever — is a tempting offer. 

See our Amazon Echo Show review.

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Do you need Alexa in your car? Probably not. But who are we to judge? If you always wanted Amazon’s personal assistant on the road, now you can have it for half price. That’s the lowest since it first became available to buy earlier this year.

See our Echo Auto review.

Other Amazon devices sales coming Black Friday week

  • Get the eero mesh WiFi system for just $160
  • Get a free an Echo Dot with the purchase of select Fire TV Edition Smart TVs
  • Echo Dot 3-pack for $64.97
  • Echo Dot Kids Edition for $40 (save $30), or get a 3-pack for $120
  • Echo Input for $15 ($20 off)
  • Get a Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa Voice Remote and Echo Dot for just $47
  • Ring Video Doorbell Pro for $179 ($70 off)
  • Kindle Kids Edition is for $80 ($30 off)


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