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This guide is for anyone choosing their first or next Kindle, and for anyone buying one as a gift. A Kindle is one of the easiest Christmas and birthday presents to get right. Start with how you read: in the bath, on the commute, in colour, as a child, or with a pen in your hand. Then match the screen size, waterproofing and battery life to that.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024, 16GB, without ads)
Best for most readers
An e-reader with a 7-inch glare-free screen that lets you read comfortably anywhere, even in the bath.
Who it's for: Buy it for the everyday reader who wants one Kindle that does it all.
The facts that matter
- A 7-inch glare-free Paperwhite display with high contrast and fast page turns.
- Waterproof, so it is ready for the pool or the bath.
- A single USB-C charge lasts up to 12 weeks, and the light adjusts from white to amber.
Why it made the list: It is waterproof, so a splash by the pool or a long soak is no problem. One charge lasts up to 12 weeks, and the light shifts from white to warm amber for cosy bedtime reading. It is the all-rounder that suits almost everyone.
Worth knowing: A newer Paperwhite is on pre-order for 11 November 2026; this 2024 model is the one in stock now.
Check price on Amazon(paid link)Amazon Kindle 16GB (newest generation, without ads)
Best for a small, light first Kindle
The newest standard Kindle: thinner, lighter and faster, with a 6-inch glare-free screen.
Who it's for: Buy it for the commuter or first-time reader who wants something small and light to carry.
The facts that matter
- Redesigned to be thinner, lighter and faster, and books open 30% faster than on the previous Kindle.
- Up to 6 weeks on a single charge.
- A glare-free, high-contrast 6-inch display with adjustable brightness for sunlight or night.
Why it made the list: Books open 30% faster than on the previous Kindle, so you get straight to the story. The brightness adjusts for bright sunlight or late nights. Up to 6 weeks per charge means the charger can stay at home.
Worth knowing: The 6-inch screen is smaller than the 7-inch Paperwhite's, so fewer words fit on each page.
Check price on Amazon(paid link)Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (2024, 32GB)
Best for the keen reader who wants every extra
The top Paperwhite, with a front light (a light that shines onto the screen) that adjusts itself to the room.
Who it's for: Buy it for the keen reader who wants every extra and the biggest library on board.
The facts that matter
- An auto-adjusting front light that suits bright sunlight or late nights.
- Wireless charging and 32GB of storage, double the standard Paperwhite.
- Waterproof, with a 7-inch glare-free display and up to 12 weeks per charge.
Why it made the list: The light sets itself for bright sun or late nights, so you never fiddle with settings. You get wireless charging and 32GB of storage, double the standard Paperwhite. It keeps the waterproof body, 7-inch glare-free screen and up to 12 weeks per charge.
Worth knowing: The wireless charging dock is sold separately.
Check price on Amazon(paid link)Amazon Kindle Colorsoft (2024, 16GB)
Best for colour covers, comics and highlights
A Kindle with a 7-inch Colorsoft screen, Amazon's colour display that looks like printed paper.
Who it's for: Buy it for the comic fan, the cookbook browser or anyone who loves a beautiful book cover.
The facts that matter
- A 7-inch Colorsoft display with paper-like colour that brings covers and content to life.
- Highlight your favourite passages in yellow, orange, blue, pink and green.
- Waterproof, with a light that adjusts from white to amber.
Why it made the list: Covers and pictures come to life in colour. You can highlight favourite passages in yellow, orange, blue, pink and green. It is waterproof too, with a light that warms from white to amber.
Worth knowing: Up to 8 weeks per charge, less than the Paperwhite's 12 weeks.
Check price on Amazon(paid link)Amazon Kindle Kids (2024)
Best for children who love stories
A Kindle made just for children, built only for reading.
Who it's for: Buy it for the child who loves stories, and the parent who wants screen time to mean book time.
The facts that matter
- Comes with a cover, 6 months of Amazon Kids+ and a 2-year worry-free guarantee (if it breaks, Amazon replaces it).
- Built just for reading, with no apps, videos or games.
- A Parent Dashboard to add books, see reading progress and set a device bedtime.
Why it made the list: There are no apps, videos or games to pull them away from the page. It comes with a cover, 6 months of Amazon Kids+ and a 2-year worry-free guarantee: if it breaks, Amazon replaces it. The Parent Dashboard lets you add books, see reading progress and set a device bedtime.
Worth knowing: The screen is black and white; for colour comics and covers, choose the Kindle Colorsoft Kids.
Check price on Amazon(paid link)Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Kids (2024)
Best for children who love comics and pictures
The first Kindle in colour for kids, so comics and picture-rich books look their best.
Who it's for: Buy it for the child who loves comics, graphic novels and pictures.
The facts that matter
- The first Kindle in colour for kids.
- Comes with 12 months of Amazon Kids+, a kid-friendly cover and a 2-year worry-free guarantee.
- Waterproof, with no notifications, apps, videos or games.
Why it made the list: It comes with 12 months of Amazon Kids+, a kid-friendly cover and a 2-year worry-free guarantee. It is waterproof, with no notifications, apps, videos or games. Colour, peace and quiet, all in one.
Worth knowing: Amazon Kids+ is included for 12 months; after that it is a subscription you choose to keep or cancel.
Check price on Amazon(paid link)Amazon Kindle Scribe (newest generation, 32GB)
Best for the note taker who also reads
A large Kindle with an 11-inch glare-free screen and a built-in notebook you write on with a pen.
Who it's for: Buy it for the student, planner or professional who takes notes and loves to read.
The facts that matter
- A large 11-inch glare-free display with a front light and a built-in notebook.
- The Premium Pen is included and needs no charging.
- AI search finds your notes without exact keywords, and you can import documents from Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive.
Why it made the list: The Premium Pen is in the box and never needs charging. AI search finds your notes even when you don't remember the exact words. You can also bring in documents from Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive.
Worth knowing: The screen is black and white; for colour notes, choose the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft.
Check price on Amazon(paid link)Amazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft (newest generation, 32GB)
Best for colour notes, sketches and markup
Amazon's most advanced Kindle Scribe, with an 11-inch Colorsoft colour screen and a front light.
Who it's for: Buy it for the creative note taker, sketcher or anyone who marks up documents in colour.
The facts that matter
- Amazon's most advanced Kindle Scribe, with an 11-inch Colorsoft colour display and front light.
- The Premium Pen is included and needs no charging, on a textured surface that feels like paper.
- A built-in notebook with AI search, summaries and handwriting-to-text.
Why it made the list: The Premium Pen is included, needs no charging and glides on a textured surface that feels like paper. The built-in notebook adds AI search, summaries and handwriting-to-text, which turns your scribbles into typed words. It is the most capable Kindle for people who write as much as they read.
Worth knowing: At 11 inches it is great on a desk but bigger to carry than a 6- or 7-inch Kindle.
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