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Kindle (2026)
The smallest, lightest Kindle — a 6-inch, 300 ppi reader for everyday novels.
- 6″ B&W
- 16 GB+
Kindle · 11 current models
Every Kindle, explained.
Amazon sells five Kindle families. Start with the one that matches how you read, then pick a configuration. Not sure? Try the Kindle Finder or compare them all.
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Kindle
The lightest, most affordable Kindle.
Kindle Paperwhite
Waterproof, warm light, 12-week battery.
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Kindle Paperwhite (2026)
The Kindle most readers should buy: 7-inch, waterproof, warm light, 12-week battery.
- 7″ B&W
- IPX8
- Warm light
- 16 GB
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Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (2026)
Paperwhite with 32 GB, auto-brightness, an aluminum back and no ads.
- 7″ B&W
- IPX8
- Warm light
- 32 GB
Kindle Colorsoft
Color E Ink for comics and covers.
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Kindle Colorsoft (2026)
Color E Ink for covers, comics, cookbooks and color highlights.
- 7″ color
- IPX8
- Warm light
- 16 GB
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Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition (2026)
Colorsoft with 32 GB, auto-brightness, aluminum housing and dock support.
- 7″ color
- IPX8
- Warm light
- 32 GB
Kindle Scribe
11-inch Kindle you can write on.
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Kindle Scribe (2025)
An 11-inch Kindle you can write on, with the Premium Pen included.
- 11″ B&W
- Pen included
- 32 GB or 64 GB
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Kindle Scribe without Front Light
The lowest-priced 11-inch Scribe — for writers who work in good light.
- 11″ B&W
- Pen included
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Kindle Scribe Colorsoft
Amazon’s first color writing Kindle: 11 inches, 10 pen colors.
- 11″ color
- Warm light
- Pen included
- 32 GB or 64 GB
Amazon Kids Kindle
Kid-ready bundles with Amazon Kids+.
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Amazon Kids Kindle (2026)
The 2026 Kindle with a kid-friendly cover, 12 months of Amazon Kids+ and no ads.
- 6″ B&W
- 16 GB
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Amazon Kids Kindle Paperwhite (2026)
Waterproof 7-inch Paperwhite for older kids, with 12 months of Kids+.
- 7″ B&W
- IPX8
- Warm light
- 16 GB
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Amazon Kids Kindle Colorsoft (2026)
Color E Ink for picture books, comics and graphic novels, with 12 months of Kids+.
- 7″ color
- IPX8
- Warm light
- 16 GB
Kindle guides
All guidesBest Kindle for Students in 2026
The best Kindle for students in 2026: Kindle Scribe models for notes and PDFs, the Paperwhite for reading lists, and Kobo or BOOX alternatives for EPUB.
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Best Kindle in 2026: Complete Buying Guide
The best Kindle for every reader in 2026: best overall, budget, color, writing, kids and premium picks, with launch prices and specs from Amazon.
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Best Kindle for Kids in 2026
The best Kindle for kids in 2026: Kids Kindle, Kids Paperwhite and Kids Colorsoft compared, plus Amazon Kids+, parental controls and the warranty question.
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How Does a Kindle Work? E Ink, Whispersync and the Kindle Store Explained
How a Kindle works: E Ink screens, front lights vs backlights, the Kindle Store, Send to Kindle, Whispersync, Bluetooth audiobooks and Kindle+.
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Kindle Colorsoft (2026) Review: Research-Based Verdict
Research-based Kindle Colorsoft (2026) review: what changed from the 2024 and 2025 models, what published reviews found, pros, cons and who should buy it.
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Kindle Paperwhite vs. Kindle Colorsoft (2026)
Kindle Paperwhite (2026) vs. Kindle Colorsoft (2026): display, battery, price and who each one suits, based on Amazon's specs and published reviews.
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