I tested all of Amazons e-readers, and this is the best Kindle to buy
Mashable tested and reviewed the Amazon Kindle lineup. Compare the base Kindle, Kindle Kids, Paperwhite, Colorsoft, and Scribe.
In the realm of e-readers, Amazon's Kindle lineup underwent a complete redesign in October 2026. In the wake of this change, tech journalist Timothy Beck Werth provided hands-on reviews of the devices, highlighting their vibrant new colors and refined aluminum casing. As of August 2026, Amazon announced a price increase for all Kindle models, except the Kindle Scribe, due to rising memory and storage component costs.
The Kindle Click page turner and Kindle Page Turn Cover are two new accessories designed to enhance user experience. However, the update also brought an unfortunate consequence. Starting May 20, 2026, Amazon ceased providing software updates and web services to devices released in 2012 or earlier, effectively rendering them unusable for adding new books.
Consequently, users of these models, including older Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite versions, will need to invest in a newer device to continue borrowing books.
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