I bought the Kindle to replace the Nook I’ve had for 11 years because they were discontinuing support of the Nook and took away the ability to download new books. The Nook was always HORRIBLE for getting ebooks from the library, it required a computer to side load it. One thing the Nook has that the Kindle does not is a slightly rubbery back that helps to keep a nice grip. As you can see in the photo, the screen size is the same and the print looks great on both.
Kindle: this little ereader is so convenient, I keep it in my purse and pull it out any time I’m waiting in line, riding a train, sitting in the backseat for a boring 3 hour ride. The print is great, the screen can be brightened for reading in dark rooms and in planes without disturbing anyone with an overhead or book light. Keep it on airplane mode when you’re not downloading new content and the battery will last for days and days. I read 3.5 books during a two week trip, had 30% battery remaining, that was keeping the light between 10-15. Airplane mode is key to prolonging battery life and it’s easy to access by swiping down from the top of the screen.
I have an iPad that I could use as a ereader, but I find this one is better for my eyes and way more portable because it’s so lightweight.
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Take your story with you
Meet Kindle, now with an upgraded high-resolution display, 2x the storage, USB-C charging, and longer battery life. The built-in adjustable front light, and the newly added dark mode feature, lets you read comfortably indoors and outdoors any time of the day.
Enhance your reading
Enjoy sharper text and images. The upgraded 300 ppi high-resolution glare-free display features more than 3x as many pixels as the previous generation.
Read comfortably in any environment
The glare-free display reads like real paper, even in direct sunlight. Adjust the front-lit display, and now with dark mode easily invert text color for a more comfortable reading experience, day and night.
Distraction-free reading
With no interruptions from messages, emails, and social media, you can lose yourself in the story.
Read for longer
Now with extended battery life. A single charge via USB-C lasts up to 6 weeks. Battery life may vary depending on use.
Massive Selection
Finding new stories has never been easier with Kindle. With Kindle Unlimited, get unlimited access to over 2 million titles, thousands of audiobooks, and more. Prime members have access to a rotating catalog of E-books, audiobooks, magazines and comics with Prime Reading. Enjoy access to Kindle Exclusive titles you won’t find anywhere else. And if you have young readers in your household, you can set up a Kids profile and get unlimited access to a curated library of kid-friendly books with an Amazon Kids+ subscription, starting at $4.99/month.
Better together
Our covers are designed by Amazon to perfectly fit your Kindle, thin and lightweight design allows for hours of comfortable reading. They automatically put your Kindle to sleep when closed and wake upon opening, making it easy to get back to your story. Shop Kindle accessories.
FABRIC COVER
Designed by Amazon to perfectly fit your Kindle, these slim, form-fitting covers attach securely and fold back for one-handed reading. Shop fabric covers.
NUPRO COVER
Slim, lightweight and form-fitted cover helps protects your Kindle.
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CLEAR CASE AND GLASS SCREEN PROTECTOR
Soft, clear edges help protect your Kindle from scratches and bumps.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. How is the screen on a Kindle different from a tablet?
Our Kindle devices are designed so you can read comfortably for hours. Kindle has a unique black and white glare-free display that reads like paper even in bright sunlight and enables weeks of battery life. With the display’s distinctive nature, slight shadows of previous text or images can sometimes remain visible on the screen. The display quickly refreshes occasionally to remove these shadows and ensure a high-quality optical experience.
2. Do I need to be a Kindle Unlimited member to read on a Kindle?
No. You do not need a Kindle Unlimited membership to read on a Kindle. All Kindle devices come with instant access to the world’s best eBook store. Kindle Stores worldwide offer millions of titles, including the latest best sellers.
3. How do I setup this Kindle?
You have the option to set up Kindle on the device following its on-screen instructions or with your Kindle app on your phone. When setting up using the phone, just open the Kindle app and enable Simple Setup in settings before you power on your Kindle. If you opted in to link Kindle to your Amazon account for simplified setup at purchase, it will already be registered to you.
Every day is an earth day
We considered sustainability in the design of this Kindle device. Here’s how:
Materials
75% post-consumer recycled plastics in Black device
30% post-consumer recycled plastics in Denim device
90% recycled magnesium in device
Device Packaging
This device’s packaging is 100% recyclable.
Fulfillment center packaging not included.
Part With Purpose
There may come a time when you want to trade in, or recycle your device. Explore options with Amazon Second Chance.
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| Price | From: $79.99 | From: $114.99 | From: $189.99 | From: $239.99 |
| Ratings | (18,169) | (54,233) | (25,939) | (6,106) |
| Display Size | 6" glare-free | 6.8" glare-free | 6.8" glare-free | 10.2" glare-free |
| Storage | 16 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB | 16 GB, 32 GB, or 64 GB |
| Resolution | 300 ppi | 300 ppi | 300 ppi | 300 ppi |
| Front light | 4 LEDs | 17 LEDs | 17 LEDs | 35 LEDs |
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| Wifi Connectivity | Wifi | Wifi | Wifi | WiFi |
| Color | Black or Denim | Black | Black | Tungsten |
| Warranty | 1-year limited warranty | 1-year limited warranty | 1-year limited warranty | 1-year limited warranty |
Technical Details
Kindle
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Display |
Amazon's 6” display with built-in light, 300 ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale. |
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Size |
6.2” x 4.3” x 0.32” (157.8 x 108.6 x 8.0 mm). Size represents total device measurements. |
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Weight |
5.56 oz (158 g). Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process. |
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System Requirements |
None; fully wireless and doesn't require a computer to download content. |
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On-Device Storage |
16 GB; holds thousands of books. |
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Cloud Storage |
Free cloud storage for all Amazon content. |
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Battery Life |
A single charge lasts up to six (6) weeks, based on a half hour of reading per day with wireless off and the light setting at 13. Battery life may vary depending on use. Audible audiobook streaming over Bluetooth will reduce battery life. |
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Charge Time |
Fully charges in approximately 4 hours from a computer via USB cable; Fully charges in approximately 2 hours with a 9W USB power adapter. |
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Wi-Fi Connectivity |
Supports 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz networks with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) wifi networks. |
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Accessibility Features |
VoiceView screen reader, available over Bluetooth audio, provides spoken feedback allowing you to navigate your device and read books with text-to-speech (available in English only). Kindle also includes the ability to invert Black and White, adjust font size, font face, line spacing and margins. Learn more about Accessibility for Kindle. |
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Content Formats Supported |
Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; PDF, DOCX, DOC, HTML, EPUB, TXT, RTF, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion; Audible audio format (AAX). Learn more about supported file types for personal documents. |
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Documentation |
Learn more about Kindle devices with our Quick Start Guide and Kindle User Guide. |
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Warranty and Service |
1-year limited warranty and service included. Optional 1-year, 2-year or 3-year Extended Warranty available for U.S customers sold separately. Use of Kindle is subject to Amazon's Conditions of Use and the terms found here. |
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Included in the Box |
Kindle, USB-C charging cable and Quick Start Guide. |
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Generation |
Kindle (11th Generation) - 2022 release. |
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Software Security Updates |
This device receives guaranteed software security updates until at least four years after the device is last available for purchase as a new unit on our websites. Learn more about these software security updates. If you already own a Kindle, visit Manage Your Content and Devices for information specific to your device. |
Sustainability features
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Carbon impact
Carbon emissions from the lifecycle of this product were reduced compared to similar products or previous models.
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2019 vs 2022: what an upgrade!
I needed to upgrade since my 2019 kindle was having glitches. I read everyday so it’s important to me that my kindle is in optimal condition. I love the Kindle basic over the paperwhite because it’s lighter, smaller (easier to carry it around including my pocket and my hands are small) and I do not care for the waterproof feature.I just got this 2022 version and wow! The upgrade is noticeable from the get go! It is actually even more lighter than the 2019! It is smaller altho the screen size is the same! The e ink is sharper, more defined and now I feel I was reading blurry before LOL. It is faster too. The new Dark mode setting is such a PLUS for night reading.The brightness setting is definitely more defined too, in the pictures, both kindle are at the same setting yet the 2022 version seems brighter.I used to have the without ads version and this time I got the ads version because I didn’t want to pay extra and honestly now I’m loving the ads because it suggests me new books to read based on my reading I like that!The screen in 2022 version does seem whiter than the 2019, it doesn’t bother at daytime and since it now has the dark mode, at night it doesn’t bother me either.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2024
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I bought the Kindle to replace the Nook I’ve had for 11 years because they were discontinuing support of the Nook and took away the ability to download new books. The Nook was always HORRIBLE for getting ebooks from the library, it required a computer to side load it. One thing the Nook has that the Kindle does not is a slightly rubbery back that helps to keep a nice grip. As you can see in the photo, the screen size is the same and the print looks great on both.
Kindle: this little ereader is so convenient, I keep it in my purse and pull it out any time I’m waiting in line, riding a train, sitting in the backseat for a boring 3 hour ride. The print is great, the screen can be brightened for reading in dark rooms and in planes without disturbing anyone with an overhead or book light. Keep it on airplane mode when you’re not downloading new content and the battery will last for days and days. I read 3.5 books during a two week trip, had 30% battery remaining, that was keeping the light between 10-15. Airplane mode is key to prolonging battery life and it’s easy to access by swiping down from the top of the screen.
I have an iPad that I could use as a ereader, but I find this one is better for my eyes and way more portable because it’s so lightweight.
Kindle: this little ereader is so convenient, I keep it in my purse and pull it out any time I’m waiting in line, riding a train, sitting in the backseat for a boring 3 hour ride. The print is great, the screen can be brightened for reading in dark rooms and in planes without disturbing anyone with an overhead or book light. Keep it on airplane mode when you’re not downloading new content and the battery will last for days and days. I read 3.5 books during a two week trip, had 30% battery remaining, that was keeping the light between 10-15. Airplane mode is key to prolonging battery life and it’s easy to access by swiping down from the top of the screen.
I have an iPad that I could use as a ereader, but I find this one is better for my eyes and way more portable because it’s so lightweight.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2024
Color: DenimOption: Without Kindle UnlimitedOffer Type: Lockscreen Ad-SupportedVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2024
Color: BlackOption: Without Kindle UnlimitedOffer Type: Lockscreen Ad-SupportedVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2022
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