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 couldn't be happier with the Kindle Basic. It is incredibly lightweight and compact, making it the perfect device to toss into a backpack or carry around for daily reading. The 300 ppi glare-free screen looks exactly like real paper, even under direct sunlight, and the built-in adjustable front light makes reading at night extremely comfortable for the eyes. The battery life is phenomenal—it lasts for weeks on a single charge. It’s a distraction-free device that does exactly what it promises: provides a flawless, portable reading experience. If you love books, this is worth every single penny.

Perfect size & is very lightweight. I absolutely love physical books, but I don’t have enough space for more in my home (plus packing all those books up for moving is a chore & very heavy). I purchased mine in the green color along with the matching fabric case & recommended charger (added up to around $175). It came about a month or so ago, & I haven’t been able to put it down since. The battery is incredibly reliable; the charge lasts FOREVER (realistically—about 5-7 days with daily use). I take it everywhere with me as it fits easily in my bag & the charge holds so well. As far as cost, I save so much money on physical books, primarily because of the kindle unlimited subscription which is roughly $12/month after the trial. I can read as many books as my heart desires for that price alone. *Mwah* Chef’s kiss. The setup was a breeze, but the ‘controls’ were a little difficult to figure out at first, especially on the swipe to get back to the home screen. But everything else is pretty easy. The brightness, text size & other settings can all be changed easily. If you’re going back & forth on the ads vs. no ads feature like I did: CHOOSE ADS. It’s more or less just book suggestions. They only occur on the screensaver, plus the advertised cover art is usually pretty awesome & you get to explore new reads if you want! Long story short: Well worth your dollar if you purchase (or want to purchase more) books & read often. Easy to learn how to use, holds a charge fabulously, & I can’t stress enough—it is the perfect size for reading on the go.

I upgraded to this Kindle mainly because I wanted something I could actually carry everywhere without thinking about it and this thing absolutely nails that idea. First impression: It’s shockingly light. Like, “did I actually put it in my bag?” light. The 6-inch glare-free screen is crisp, easy on the eyes, and perfect for reading in bed, at practice, or while waiting around with the kids. This newest basic Kindle is widely recognized as the lightest and most compact Kindle in Amazon’s lineup, designed specifically for distraction-free reading and portability. What stood out: * Extremely lightweight and easy to hold one-handed * Sharp text with improved contrast and fast page turns * Battery life that lasts weeks, not days Real-life use: This has basically replaced physical books for me on the go. It fits in a jacket pocket or small bag, and I’ve used it in every “waiting situation” imaginable: kids’ activities, travel, even just winding down at night. Pros: * Lightest Kindle available (true carry-anywhere device) * Very readable screen with no glare * Long battery life (charge it and forget it) Cons: * No warm light or waterproofing like the Paperwhite * Smaller screen than premium models Bottom line: If you want the most portable Kindle possible and don’t need extra bells and whistles, this is the one. It disappears in your routine in the best way. 📚

Super compact, easy to pack and carry anywhere! So light and thin that it doesn't take up any space. I love my small kindle!

I’ve been loving this Kindle! The green color is super cute, and it’s so lightweight that I can take it anywhere. The 16 GB storage is plenty for all the books I want to download, and the battery seems to last forever. If you love reading, I definitely recommend it!

I like this little Kindle, and it IS small! It’s not much bigger than my phone and weighs less. I just wanted it to read books at night so it’s easy to hold when I’m laying in bed. The only thing I didn’t know was that it’s not in color so everything‘s black and white. ( like book covers). The more expensive Kindles have color. I also have a Bible on my Kindle and it’s hard to navigate through your Bible. You can find a book, but you can’t find the chapters.(at least I haven’t figured out how to do that yet). It comes with a charging cord, but not a plug so you can charge it if you have a desktop computer. Or you can purchase the plug separately if you don’t already have one. I did not purchase the $32 case by Kindle that folds up, but I did purchase a silicone cover for much less. If you travel a lot and take your Kindle, you might want to invest in the case. It’s very nice. I just needed something to help me grip the Kindle better because it is slick. The screen is nice and it goes into dark mode if you want to read at night and have less light in the room. It’s easy to read during the day. There’s no glare on the screen. I would’ve given five stars if it was a little easier to navigate through books.

I am thoroughly enjoying this Kindle, it is lightweight and so easy to read that I find myself reading even more than I used to. Being able to adjust the screen so easy makes it easy on my eyes, and the easy to access dictionary helps with the readability of any book I choose. Page turns are very fast, as are uploads. Battery life is very good, lasts for over a week and I am on the Kindle every day. It is an excellent purchase and I am planning to buy another as a gift.

As an avid Kindle reader and someone who had the original white DX and then the 2, God, I miss those Keyboards. I bought this for my mom, who wanted to read books over the summer in Greece. I bought this on Prime Day for 89 dollars. It is so cute. It is smaller than my Kindle. My mom likes it because it is lightweight. I can adjust the font on it, because she has difficulty seeing print in books, which is small. She is now taking it everywhere with her. I taught her how to use it, which was very simple for her. She wanted me to download the classic books for her. When I went to look for them, I had to pay for them. Luckily, I downloaded them all 18 years ago for free and found them in my Kindle History of books. I did not even know they were still there because it has been forever . I like how the purchase came with 3 months of Kindle Unlimited. But I already paid for but it put a freeze on mine and will start taking the payments again in October. Overall, I am happy that she is happy.