Getting a kindle was hands down, one of the best decisions I've ever made. I read for several hours 99% of days, and am addicted to my kindle.
The battery in this little thing is great, and you can read for a entire day and still be at 70%. The pages "turning" doesn't take me out of it. The storage is great. I am happy with the lighting, font, size, and other customization options while reading.
I love the size as well. It feels like you are holding a adorable tiny square novel. Despite the size, its not hard at all to read on. The no glare screen is so nice to look at as well.
It's wonderfully light. I can hold it for hours with no problem.
My downsides are blutooth, loading, screen freezing, and durability of the screen. The bluetooth works well, but is kinda a pain to turn up or down.
Looking for new books on the device and waiting for them to load is a bit of a hassle. And clicking links, or clicking to read about a book can take quite a few seconds to work.
The screen sometimes holds the faint outline of a word or imagine once you got past it. But this is normally resolved quickly, and is barely a problem while actually reading.
The no glare screen is a blessing and a curse. It scratches SO easily. But, is easy on the eyes.
Ultimately, none of these issues are big for me. I don't use the kindle to listen to audio books, I search for my books on the app on my phone (this also helps greating with the image freezing issue. And the app is great! I love it!), and just make sure I close my cover on my kindle case.
If you don't think you could ever read on a screen (I used to be a paper book purest too) then I suggest you try Libby (a free library app) to read a book or two. If you like it and will read often, a kindle is 100% worth it!
I used to read verociously when I was a child and teenager. I somehow lost my habit, and struggled for years to get it back. Physical books were just hard for me to get into again. I discovered Libby, and immediately was killing my phone battery multiple times reading on it. I got my kindle, and it was a step up for non-interrupted, comfortable reading. I have well gotten my moneys worth out of it in just a few months.
I do recommend getting Kindle Unlimited with this device, though it isn't required. You can download books from Libby as well (through the Libby app on your phone), but KU has helped me pick books quick enough for my reading habit!
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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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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| Ratings | (20,280) | (57,623) | (27,550) | (6,843) |
| 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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| 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
This product has sustainability features recognized by trusted certifications.
Carbon impact
Carbon emissions from the lifecycle of this product were reduced compared to similar products or previous models.
As certified by
Reducing CO2 The Reducing CO2 label applies to products certified by the Carbon Trust, that are lowering their carbon emissions year after year for the full lifecycle of the product. The Carbon Trust was formed in 2001 and introduced the world’s first carbon label in 2007. It produces its certifications to global leading and independently verified standards. The Carbon Trust has a mission to accelerate the move to a sustainable, low carbon economy.
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Coming from a 5th Gen Fire 7 & a 10th Gen Fire HD 8 Plus
Started off with a blue Amazon Fire 7 (5th Gen) during some point in high school. I mainly wanted a traditional tablet and figured it was good enough for my usage (light gaming and media). Later on when I started college (about 2017) I decided to dive into more reading (both academically and for fun (whenever I had the time)).In 2020, I decided to upgrade to the HD 8 Plus mainly for a boost in performance. It sucks that the only color model they had for the Plus variant was gray. I used it for a few Zoom calls during my last year in college when I didn't want to be tethered to my Surface Go/desk, textbook reading, gaming, light media use, and reading a few graphic novels that caught my interest (e.g. The Last of Us and Life is Strange).After some point last year when my older brother got a Kindle Paperwhite (I believe it's the 2022 model), I grew an interest towards getting a Kindle of my own. It wasn't until earlier this month that I decided to look into it further and purchase one of my own (in Denim of course). Got it for $75 (Kindle + case) after 20% trade-in (a spare Fire HD 8 that my older sister doesn't use - she's fine with me trading it in) and a $25 instant credit (from said trade-in).Honestly really enjoying the device. Currently waiting on my older brother to send me some graphic novels/comics that we grew up with when we were younger.Planning on keeping the Fire HD 8 Plus for some light gaming (mainly Pokemon Go), light media usage (YouTube), and to work on (either directly or via Remote Desktop to my Surface GO).
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