I tested all of Amazons e-readers, and this is the best Kindle to buy

In 2026, Amazon revamped its entire Kindle lineup after a redesign was announced on October 1st. Tech editor Timothy Beck Werth of Mashable tested out the new devices, discovering their vibrant colors, such as ube, along with updated aluminum casings on certain models. The selection includes various Kindle e-readers, such as the basic Kindle (16GB) priced between $149.99 and $169.99, the Kindle Aluminum (32GB) for $189.99, the Kindle Paperwhite (16GB) priced from $199.99 to $219.99, and the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (32GB) at $249.99.

There are also Kindle Color, Kindle Colorsoft, Kindle Kids, and Kindle Kids Paperwhite models, all with different price points ranging from $179.99 to $319.99. For those seeking a touch screen option, there's the Kindle Touch, while the Kindle Click page turner and Kindle Page Turn Cover are available for $34.99 and $79.99 respectively.

In August 2026, Kindle prices saw their first increase in years due to significant rises in memory and storage component costs, according to an Amazon spokesperson. All models, except for the Kindle Scribe, experienced a price hike. The price adjustments are as follows: Kindles range from $149.99 to $319.99, while the Kindle Colorsoft and Kids versions are priced from $229.99 to $399.99.

Furthermore, as of May 20, 2026, Amazon discontinued providing software updates and web services to devices released in 2012 or earlier, effectively disabling them. While users can still read currently downloaded books on these older devices, adding new books requires connecting the Kindle to a computer. This move has upset many Libby users who rely on web service access to borrow books.

Affected Kindle models include the original Kindle, second-generation Kindle, Kindle DX, Kindle DX Graphite, Kindle Keyboard, Kindle 4, Kindle Touch, and the first-generation Kindle Paperwhite. Owners of these models will need to purchase a new device to retain access to all features.