Amazon Kindle (2024)

If you haven't purchased an e-reader before or are contemplating buying one for a loved one over the holidays, I'd without a doubt recommend this Kindle . It has all the features you'd need in a respectable e-reader, like a vivid display, reactive and...

Very portable ; Comfortable to hold one-handed ; Great for reading manga ; Decent battery life for a smaller device

Pricier than the previous model ; Not enough storage for large files ; Slow download speed ; No dust or water protection

The Kindle (2024) is virtually identical to the 2022 version, save for a new matcha color option and a $10 price bump. While it remains a solid entry-level e-reader for budget-conscious users, the lack of innovation paired with a higher price tag fails...

Simple design is comfortable to use, Great battery life, Solid display

It's on the small side, Slower than the fancier models

The 2024 base Kindle is a brilliant bit of kit – even if it doesn't change a huge amount over its predecessors. It's a great e-reader for a lower price, even if I'd recommend the Paperwhite more powerfully. But for those on a lower budget, the base...

Still a very compact Kindle that checks off the basics ; Brighter screen with higher-contrast ; Matcha color is excellent

No major upgrades compared to the last generation

If you’re okay without a bigger display with adjustable warmth, or a longer runtime, the new Kindle remains a solid core e-reading experience from Amazon, and with better brightness and zippier page turns, it should cement that standing.