Amazon Kindle 16 GB (newest model) - Lightest and most compact Kindle, now with faster page turns, and higher contrast ratio, for an enhanced reading experience - Matcha

I've been trying to read books again for the last couple of years without much success. In 2025 (and probably 2024), I never finished a single book that I started. That includes self-help, college textbooks, and friend's books! Fumbling with books, turning pages, trying to remember to carry it with me, all of that made it difficult for a working adult with a family to sit down and read, even for a few minutes. Not to mention my arthritis, needing to wear reading glasses, needing a light just bright enough to make out the words, and more. I ordered this Kindle on New Years Day and fully expected to get bored of it in a week and want to get my money back. I downloaded my first book (Included in KindleUnlimited), by an author I never heard of (even though she's critically acclaimed and has had books turned into movies) and started reading. I was INCREDIBLY SURPRISED how easy it was to read on this thing. It's MUCH better than a physical book, by leaps and bounds. I started reading the book on Monday and finished it by Thursday. I can't wait to start my next book! The book was good... and that kept me interested, however... a few things about the kindle made it easy to finish the book so quickly... 1) Mainly, it was how easy on the eyes and the size of the text. I didn't need my reading glasses at all and the text was clearer than any book I've opened in the last few years. 2) It's lightweight and fits in my pocket! I like to (try to) read books of all different shapes and sizes; from large hard back to small and thin paperbacks. It doesn't matter the author's preferred format, this kindle puts them all in my pocket with ease! Plus, one-hand reading is easy, I don't have to "hold back" the other pages while fumbling from page to page. 3) The feel of the screen is smooth and it's easy to turn pages with the same hand I'm holding it in, but even better with a quick swipe of my other hand. 4) It's just the right amount of brightness with the backlight. I can read it without the backlight sometimes, but I prefer the backlight already and my eyes don't strain. It does drain the battery much faster, but I believe I could finish an entire book without having to charge it at all. Overall, this thing is amazing and I look forward to expanding my mind and READING on my spare time instead of playing mind-numbing games on my phone. I do love my card and board games, but they might have to take a backseat. Both my phone and this kindle fit in my pocket easily so if I want to take a break from reading spades and backgammon are always available...

Great reading experience with none of the distractions from having a phone or tablet! Small and easy to take on the go. Beautiful color. Reliable battery.

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!

I have had kindles since the DX. Over the years amazon has continued to improve the technology. My last kindle was a voyage, which I still have and love. I actually prefer the crisp display on it but it is very slow. This year I have picked up two new kindles, the paperwhite and this basic kindle model. Why did I get two? My beloved voyage is an older model, prehistoric in technology years, so I picked up the paperwhite. At first I was a little disappointed because the display of the voyage is still the nicest. But after fiddling with the settings I got it pretty dang close to perfect. I love the new menus. It made me fall back in love with reading again. I had slacked off a bit with my older kindle because my library is pretty large and it became unwieldy. The new ones have a lot of features people have been wanting. I like that I can change the sleep time. I like the way the home page and library can be customized. And now that I'm back in the saddle with reading, I decided it would be worth it with the promotion to get a spare so I chose this basic model. I don't know which one I like more, the paperwhite has some nice features but I haven't used them much yet. This basic model is every bit as readable and is light and portable. I like having a backup kindle. The voyage has a nice display, the nicest in fact, but the speed, settings, and menu options on the new ones are such a big improvement. The basic kindle is a very good value if you don't need the warm setting options of the paperwhite. I actually think the basic model is a little better, the white seems a little whiter. If you can get only one kindle you can't go wrong with this one. I chose the black because it's less distracting when I'm reading at night. I learned with my DX that I don't need to dress my devices up with bright colors or patterns. I also got some plain jane covers with them to get a more immersive reading experience.

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.