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The best Kindle devices are just what you need for reading on-the-go. Carrying several books – whether you're doing research while traveling or catching up on the latest novels while on a holiday – may be fun to a bibliophile, it's not exactly convenient and our idea of light packing. But, these e-readers from Amazon can make that happen without forcing you to lug around a stack of books.

Every Kindle enhances your ebook experience thanks to being the closest you can get to reading a regular book with all the conveniences that technology brings. As among the best ereaders on the market, these dedicated tablet for reading offer an E Ink screen that replicates the look of real ink and provides you with far superior battery life than any of the best tablets can conjure up.

The best Kindles are great for when you're relaxing by the pool on holiday or trying to catch up on studying while commuting. But different Kindles offer different advantages, so if you're looking to buy one, it's important that you choose the best one that will meet your reading needs. 

As we've tested more than our share of Kindle ereaders, putting them through their paces and jotting down their individual features, we can help you with that choice. And, just in time too for Black Friday, which should roll out some excellent Kindle deals.

The best Kindle 2022

The best Kindle overall

Specifications

Screen size: 6.8-inch

Screen type: E ink

Storage: 8GB

Resolution: 300ppi

Weight: 205g

Backlight: yes

Touchscreen: yes

Wi-Fi: yes

3G: yes

Battery life: up to ten weeks

Reasons to buy

+

Gorgeous display

Reasons to avoid

-

Plastic design

The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is what you should buy if you think the basic Kindle feels a little bit too low-end, but you don't want to stretch for the super-pricey Oasis. The newest version launched in mid-2021, alongside a Signature Edition which we'll get to in a moment.

To look at, this is a similar slate to the standard model, but it has a few improvements to give it more mileage, and they're mainly in the display department. It has adjustable warm light, a bigger screen-to-body ratio, a 300 pixel-per-inch glare-free screen and more.

We should also point out that, as Amazon's newest ereader, this uses the standard USB-C charging port instead of the old-school micro USB like the current basic and Oasis models. So if your tablet, smartphone, headphones or laptop uses USB-C, you can use the same connector.

In our review, we called the Paperwhite a "must-have ereader", as it brings solid improvements on the basic model without increasing the price too much, and if you can stretch to the Paperwhite we'd recommend it. 

Read the full Amazon Kindle Paperwhite review

The best Kindle for those on a budget

Specifications

Screen size: 6-inch

Screen type: Pearl e-paper

Storage: 4GB

Resolution: 167ppi

Weight: 161g

Backlight: yes

Touchscreen: yes

Wi-Fi: yes

3G: no

Battery life: up to four weeks

Reasons to buy

+

Cheapest Kindle

Reasons to avoid

-

Screen could be better

If you're on a budget but want an ereader, the basic Amazon Kindle is perfect for you. The current model launched in March 2019, so it's a little long in the tooth at this point, but it's more than fit for reading still. The slate has a big back-lit display, long-lasting battery, enough storage space for lots of books and the standard Kindle interface.

What you're missing out on is a premium design, like the Oasis has, and advanced screen features like warm adjustment. But if you just want a basic ereader, you might not want those features anyway.

We found the Kindle great as a hardy and portable little device, as it's slim and light so easily fits in bags or even big pockets. However if you like comic books, audio books or bigger files, you might find the storage space cuts it fine.

Read the full Amazon Kindle review

The best 'treat yourself' Kindle

Specifications

Screen size: 6.8-inch

Screen type: Carta E Ink

Storage: 32GB

Resolution : 300ppi

Weight: 208g

Backlight: yes

Touchscreen : yes

Wi-Fi: yes

4G: no

Battery life: up to 10 weeks

Reasons to buy

+

Large screen area

Reasons to avoid

-

Expensive

You can consider the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition a 'Pro' version of its sibling. It's more expensive, but brings a few extra tweaks that select buyers might find interesting. These upgrades include wireless charging and an auto-adjusting display, which might seem like important upgrades, but since you're paying more we'll let you be the judge of whether it's worth it or not.

We did find the wireless charging a bit finicky to use too, so the upgrades aren't all-around fantastic. However, they still might be useful to certain readers. 

Otherwise, this is the standard Paperwhite that you just read about with a 6.8-inch screen, USB-C charging and basic-Kindle-inspired design. It's an upgrade over the basic model, and especially over previous entries in the series, but maybe not one which totally justifies its price.

Read the full Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition review

The best Kindle if money is no concern

Specifications

Screen size: 7-inch

Screen type: Carta E Ink

Storage: 8GB/32GB

Resolution: 300ppi

Weight: 188g

Backlight: Yes

Touchscreen: Yes

Wi-Fi: Yes

4G: Yes

Battery life: up to six weeks

Reasons to buy

+

Premium reading experience

Reasons to avoid

-

Most expensive model

Amazon's most costly Kindle is a significant price jump over the standard and Paperwhite editions, but you're getting what you pay for, as this is a very premium model. The Kindle Oasis gives you the biggest screen in one of Amazon's ereaders, in a metal body with a ridge that's easily holdable, there's lots of storage space, and the top-end screen features of the Paperwhite are here along with improved back-lighting.

We found that the Oasis gives the best ereader experience of all the models on here, even though it's one of the oldest - its features also help reduce eye strain and make it easier to use in a range of settings, which is great for busy readers. Its metal body is great as the slate can be put in a bag or suitcase without you having to worry that it'll see damage.

However that price certainly might put you off, and we wouldn't blame you. It's a significant hike from the Paperwhite and, depending on how much reading you do, you might find it an unnecessary upgrade.

Read the full Amazon Kindle Oasis review 

How we test the best Kindles

We don't 'test' Kindles, in the way that you might test a child in school. We don't plug it up to fancy computers and let them run numbers, or leave them in labs while we do other things.

No, to review Kindles, we simply use them as you would - we'll spend loads of time reading novels, comic books, poetry on them, we'll download books from the Kindle store or other places on the web, we'll go on trips with them or read on our commute.

We'll do this for a long period of time - not just when we're reviewing the Kindle, but afterwards too, so we notice the odd things that only crop up after months of using a device. We are tech fans, after all, and we'd probably be using Kindles even if it wasn't to review.

Testing the best Kindles this way, we come across all the standard paint points that you would if you bought the thing, so can accurately summarize what it's like to own and use an ereader like it.

Tom's role in the TechRadar team is to specialize in phones and tablets, but he also takes on other tech like electric scooters, smartwatches, fitness, mobile gaming and more. He is based in London, UK.

He graduated in American Literature and Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia. Prior to working in TechRadar freelanced in tech, gaming and entertainment, and also spent many years working as a mixologist. Outside of TechRadar he works in film as a screenwriter, director and producer.