Which Kindle should I buy? A guide to Amazon's excellent e-reader range

Date:
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:42:33 +0000

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What's the difference between a Kindle Colorsoft and Paperwhite? Where do the Kindle Scribe models come in? Here are the key differences you need to know before you buy.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Thinking of buying a Kindle ? It's a good shout they're some of the best e-readers around. I'm on my
third, and I use it almost every day. And now's a good time to be planning your purchase, with Amazon confirming that its next Amazon Prime Day deals even for June 23-26 . Kindle is an Amazon brand, so it's a pretty safe bet that we'll see discounts on a number of different models in the range.

Figuring out which Kindle will best suit your needs can be tricky. Below,
I've rounded up all your options, and if you scroll down the page you'll see
a table comparing the key specs for each one. I'd start by deciding if you need a color screen, in which case you'll want to look at the models with Colorsoft in their name (as opposed to the basic Kindle and the Paperwhite models, which are black-and-white only). This function is essential if you want to use your Kindle to read graphic novels, but might also be helpful for students, as it'll allow you to highlight text in different colors. Some Kindles will let you go a step further, and make handwritten notes as well as reading. These are the options with Scribe in their names, and they also have bigger screens than the rest of the range. Utilizing the writing functions will drain the battery much quicker than reading will, but you're still looking at up to two weeks of note-taking before you need to recharge.

Me? My ereader of choice is the classic Kindle . I'm just using it for
novels, there's ample storage for my needs, and the small and light format is perfect for travel. Scroll down for a run through all the Kindle options, and the best prices for each model right now. Kindle models Amazon Kindle 94.99 shop now View details Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 159.99 shop now View details Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition 189 shop now View details 27% OFF Amazon Kindle Colorsoft 174 239.99 shop now View details Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition 269 shop now Amazon Kindle Scribe 79.99 shop now View details Amazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft 569.99 shop now View details
Specs compared Swipe to scroll horizontally

Model:

Kindle

Kindle Paperwhite

Kindle Paperwhite Signature edition

Kindle Colorsoft

Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition

Kindle Scribe

Kindle Scribe Colorsoft

Display:

6-inch glare-free

7-inch glare-free

7-inch glare-free

7-inch glare-free w/ color display

7-inch glare-free w/ color display

10.2-inch glare-free

11-inch glare-free with color display

Resolution:

300ppi

300ppi

300ppi

300ppi (black and white) / 150ppi (color)

300ppi (black and white) / 150ppi (color)

300ppi

300ppi (black and white) / 150ppi (color)

Storage:

16GB

16GB

32GB

16GB

32GB

16, 32 or 64GB

32 or 64GB

Max battery:

6 weeks

12 weeks

12 weeks

8 weeks

8 weeks

12 weeks reading / 3 weeks writing

8 weeks reading / 2 weeks writing

Waterproof (IFX8):

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

Writing capability:

No

No

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

List price:

$109.99 / 94.99

$159.99 / 159.99

$199.99 / 189.99

$249.99 / 239

$279.99 / 269

$399.99 / 379.99

$679.99 / 569.99

Read our review:

Amazon Kindle (2024) review

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024) review

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (2024) review

Amazon Kindle Colorsoft review Row 7 - Cell 5

Amazon Kindle Scribe (2024) review

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