Amazon Kindle E-Reader Comparison
Amazon Kindle Current Models
- Entry LevelKindle (Basic)$129.99tax incl.~
Kindle (Basic) Gen 12 (2026)
The most affordable and lightweight entry-level model in the series. It packs core reading capabilities into a sleek design, complete with a crisp 300 ppi high-resolution display.
6 inches- Weight
- 154 g
- Storage
- 16GB / 32GB
- Battery Life
- Up to 6 weeks
- Connector
- USB-C
Gen 12 (2026)Explore Kindle (Basic) Series - ★ Best Value FlagshipKindle Paperwhite$179.99tax incl.~
Kindle Paperwhite Gen 13 (2026)
Boasting a generous 7-inch display and snappier page turns than ever before. Complete with full waterproofing, it’s the most well-rounded and beloved e-reader in the series.
7 inches- Weight
- 205 g
- Storage
- 16GB / 32GB
- Battery Life
- Up to 12 weeks
- Connector
- USB-C
Gen 13 (2026)Explore Kindle Paperwhite Series - ◆ Color DisplayKindle Colorsoft$289.99tax incl.~
Kindle Colorsoft Gen 1 (2024/2025)
The Kindle experience, reimagined in vibrant color.
7 inches- Weight
- 219 g
- Storage
- 16GB / 32GB
- Battery Life
- Up to 8 weeks
- Connector
- USB-C + Qi Wireless Charging
Gen 1 (2024/2025)Explore Kindle Colorsoft Series - ◆ Color DisplayKindle Colorsoft$249.99tax incl.~
Kindle Colorsoft Gen 2 (2026)
The Kindle experience, reimagined in vibrant color.
7 inches- Weight
- 215 g
- Storage
- 16GB / 32GB
- Battery Life
- Up to 8 weeks
- Connector
- USB-C + Qi Wireless Charging
Gen 2 (2026)Explore Kindle Colorsoft Series - ● Stylus Notebook & Large ScreenKindle Scribe$399.99tax incl.~
Kindle Scribe Gen 3 (2026)
Pairs a spacious 11-inch display with a natural, paper-like writing feel. As the top-tier model in the lineup, it's the ultimate Kindle fully equipped for digital note-taking.
11 inches- Weight
- 400 g
- Storage
- 16GB / 32GB / 64GB
- Battery Life
- Up to 12 weeks
- Connector
- USB-C
Gen 3 (2026)Explore Kindle Scribe Series - ◆ Color DisplayKindle Scribe Colorsoft$629.99tax incl.~
Kindle Scribe Colorsoft Gen 1 (2026)
The ultimate device that seamlessly blends a spacious 11-inch color display with a natural, paper-like writing feel.
11 inches- Weight
- 400 g
- Storage
- 32GB / 64GB
- Battery Life
- Up to 12 weeks
- Connector
- USB-C
Gen 1 (2026)Explore Kindle Scribe Colorsoft Series
All Amazon Kindle Series
Kindle (Basic)
The most affordable and lightweight entry-level model in the series. It packs core reading capabilities into a sleek design, complete with a crisp 300 ppi high-resolution display.
Kindle Paperwhite
Boasting a generous 7-inch display and snappier page turns than ever before. Complete with full waterproofing, it’s the most well-rounded and beloved e-reader in the series.
Kindle Colorsoft
The Kindle experience, reimagined in vibrant color.
Kindle Scribe
Pairs a spacious 11-inch display with a natural, paper-like writing feel. As the top-tier model in the lineup, it's the ultimate Kindle fully equipped for digital note-taking.
Kindle Scribe Colorsoft
The ultimate device that seamlessly blends a spacious 11-inch color display with a natural, paper-like writing feel.
Kindle Oasis
Pairs a crisp 7-inch high-resolution display with physical page-turn buttons for effortless one-handed reading. An ultra-thin premium model crafted from a sleek machined aluminum body (*currently discontinued).
Kindle Voyage
A legendary model packing a crisp, high-resolution display that easily rivals today's premium devices, complete with innovative pressure-sensitive page-turn buttons.
Amazon Kindle Evolution History & Timeline
Visual timeline tracking design evolutions, specifications, and reading experiences across historical Amazon Kindle devices.