

📚 Elevate your reading game with the lightest, fastest, and brightest Kindle yet!
The newest Kindle 16 GB model is Amazon’s lightest and most compact e-reader, featuring a 6” glare-free display with 300 ppi, 25% brighter front light, and faster page turns for a premium reading experience. It offers up to 6 weeks of battery life, stores thousands of books, supports Wi-Fi connectivity, and is built sustainably with recycled materials. Perfect for professionals seeking distraction-free reading anytime, anywhere.
| Display | Amazon's 6” display with built-in light, 300 ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale. |
| Size | 6.2” x 4.3” x 0.32” (157.8 x 108.6 x 8.0 mm). Size represents total device measurements. |
| Weight | 5.56 oz (158 g). Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process. |
| System Requirements | None; fully wireless and doesn't require a computer to download content. |
| On-Device Storage | 16 GB; holds thousands of books. |
| Cloud Storage | Free cloud storage for all Amazon content. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Wi-Fi Connectivity | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz networks with support for WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 and OWE security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) wifi networks. |
| 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. |
| 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. Learn more about supported file types for personal documents. |
| Documentation | Learn more about Kindle devices with our Quick Start Guide and Kindle User Guide. |
| 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. |
| Included in the Box | Kindle, USB-C charging cable and Quick Start Guide. |
| Generation | Kindle (11th Generation) - 2024 release. |
| Software Security Updates | 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. |
C**A
All the ways I love my Kindle
I love the size and color of this Kindle. It’s my first Kindle. The battery has a good charge to it. I can read for longer periods and only need to charge it a couple times a week. I love the screen quality and the feel of the screen. I have it in a case and it just floats around in my purse, so it’s pretty durable. I love that I can store all the books I can buy in one place and it always stays the same weight, I know that’s stupid. But books weigh a lot and take up quite a bit of room. You can rent books with your library apps. The light for reading in dark environments is great. I love the color. A little pop of color is an easy to make me smile. You will love this Kindle though all your reading adventures. There is also a reading rewards program where you can get $3 off your next purchase. Great recommendations. Don’t hesitate, you will love this device.
L**N
LOVE the Kindle
I got this Kindle for my wife for Christmas, and it’s been a huge hit. She loves to read, and this Kindle hits the perfect balance of lightweight, responsive, and easy to use. The 16 GB storage is great and she’s already filled it with hundreds of books and still hasn’t come close to running out of space. The screen is clear and easy on the eyes, even in bright sunlight, which makes it perfect for beach days or reading by the window. The compact size and feather-light weight mean she can comfortably hold it for long reading sessions without fatigue. Battery life has been excellent too, weeks between charges with regular use. Setup was simple, and the interface is intuitive for both new and experienced Kindle users. She especially likes being able to adjust font size and lighting depending on the time of day. Overall, it’s been a fantastic gift and has actually made her reading time more enjoyable and convenient. Highly recommend this model if you’re looking for a quality e-reader that feels modern and reliable.
S**R
Outstanding reading device
I’ve owned this device for about a year now and am surprised at how much I enjoy reading on this kindle vs the paperwhite. No doubt the paperwhite is a superior device (the paperwhite has more features) but this kindle is smaller (it can be held with a few fingers easily) and is so lightweight that I can hold it comfortably while reading on the treadmill or lying down. I didn’t think the weight mattered to me but I guess it does since I use this device almost exclusively over my paperwhite. This device works seamlessly with my local library so I can borrow titles and read on it regularly, too. The thing that initially turned me off about this device -its lack of weight, is the thing that has me reaching for it more than my tablet or paperwhite. If you’re looking for a portable reading device, I can’t recommend this kindle enough.
K**I
If you are on the fence, GET IT!!! 10/10
Absolutely LOVE my kindle. I was on the fence because I thought I would prefer physical books only but I was proved wrong immediately. I love how convenient this is for travelling and also love the green color. Green is my favorite so I was happy with this option. The size is great for me and I don’t mind at all that there’s no color. Very easy to use and the battery life is great, it lasts for weeks (I use it for a bit almost every day). Got it on prime day so it was on a good sale and also came with kindle unlimited for 3 months. I also love that and now continue to pay for the subscription now that the trial is over. Access to so many great books
L**E
Matcha kindle basic
Pictures dont do it justice. Ive been loving my kindle basic. Shes already decorated so cute. Seems to work well, except the new 5.18.6 update made it act weird. But since I waited and then did a factory reset, she's back. I love that its light weight, and small. Its easier to hold. Im a minimalistic person, and this is the perfect kindle for me. Its durability isn't like the newer ones, but its still great. The brightness is better, I dont really care about warm light. Its faster than I thought it would be.
J**R
Great for travel with minimal downsides
This e-reader is the perfect size for travel. It's nice and thin while still feeling sturdy and not cheap. Because it's the prefect size for travel, that does mean it comes with the trade-off of a smaller screen so you have to flip pages more often, but not a deal breaker in my book. My only negative is that you can see phantoms of the previous words when you turn to the next page (but this may be a kindle thing, my last Kindle was 10 years old and did not do this). Also, in the dark sometimes there's a red hue in the negative space (while in night mode at least, this may resolve on regular mode, but I always keep mine in dark mode). Overall, a great purchase at the price point.
J**N
Perfect size and lots of space
I upgraded from my old 2nd gen kindle. This has a lot of new features! It's back-lit, lightweight, seems very durable, and easy to read. It's much faster and holds many more books. I got it on sale and with a debate for turning in my old Kindle. Great value!
J**O
Wonderful, convenient, aesthetically pleasing
Amazing. Just amazing. I started reading on kindle 12 years ago. Been through many models etc. they usually last me a long time. The paper white I had from 2021, got lost recently (I’ve mourned it) so I got this one and in a week it was home. Truly adore the color sea foam green, usually I am colour neutral (as a guy) but I went with this one and with a black case and I love the aesthetic. Like a chocolate chip mint cookie. Anyways, the new features are nice, specially the dark mode. The lighting on the pages is wonderful and does not hurt the eyes when reading in the dark. When I say I push my kindle to the limits, believe me, on a good month i can read 5 books.. this month so far, I’ve finished 2 books, the next war and The last action heroes: The triumphs, flops, and feuds of Hollywood's kings of carnage. I rather get out of home with my kindle than with my phone. For $110 tax with the case in my country, it was a steal. (I hope however finds my old kindle is a bookworm like me). Anyways, go buy it! One las thing. It fits in my pocket or my jacket
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