Kindles are growing in popularity even amongst the most committed paperback readers. They make it easy to take a huge range of books on your vacation, to read in the bath and to not worry about your book getting damaged as you take it out and about.
There are a number of models that range from £84.99 to £329.99, with each of them having different features. You can guarantee your e-reader will have a glare-free display so you can read anywhere, 300ppi resolution, weeks of battery life and the option to listen to Audible books when connecting to headphones via Bluetooth.
But other than that and wi-fi compatibility, there's a range of differences and some Kindles are better for certain people than others. We've broken down the differences between the different models.
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Kindle
Kindle (2022 release) (Amazon)The classic Kindle is the cheapest model and, as a result, it's also the most basic. It has four LEDs lighting it up, a six inch screen without any glare so you can read in the sunshine and a resolution of 300ppi - this is the same resolution found in every Kindle model.
The only storage option is 16GB, however it's estimated that a Kindle of this size can hold approximately 7,000 to 8,000 books. Available in black or denim, with Wi-Fi accessibility and you can also listen to Audible books via Bluetooth.
Display size: 6"
Price: from £84.99
Kindle Paperwhite
Kindle Paperwhite (Amazon)The Kindle Paperwhite is a step up from the previous model and costs £65 more. Like the Kindle it has 16GB of storage, weeks of battery life and the option to listen to Audible.
Its screen is glare-free but has almost an extra inch of reading space and 17 LEDs lighting it up rather than just four. It has adjustable warm light so you can alter it to suit your eyes depending on the time and it comes with a flush-front design.
Perhaps the most exciting detail is that it's waterproof (IPX8) so you don't have to worry about reading in the bath or poolside on your next holiday. It comes in three colours: Black, Denim and Agave Green.
Display size: 6.8"
Price: from £149.99
Kindle Kids and Kindle Paperwhite Kids
Kindle Paperwhite Kids (Amazon)The Kindle Kids and Kindle Paperwhite Kids is the exact same device as above. All of the features are exactly the same, however you can only get the black models. They do all come with a cover to protect the device from the bumps your child can run into.
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Unlike the standard Kindles it does have a 2-year worry-free warranty - this means if your little one breaks it you can have it replaced without any issues. They also include a year of Amazon Kids+ which is a subscription to children's books and magazines that would usually cost £3.99 a month, where there is a handy feature to set up profiles for multiple siblings.
Display size: 6" and 6.8"
Price: from £104.99 and £159.99
Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition
Kindle Paperwhite Signature EditionThe Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is quite similar to the Kindle Paperwhite in almost every way. The £30 price bump is down to three simple things.
It's light sensors automatically adjust, you can wirelessly charge it and there's a staggering 32GB of storage available. Otherwise it is exactly the same, this one is worth it if you'll constantly be adjusting the light on your screen or prefer a wireless charging base.
Display size: 6.8"
Price: from £179.99
Kindle Oasis
Kindle Oasis (Amazon)For a long time the Kindle Oasis was the most high end Kindle model, before the Scribe hit the market, it was bigger than all of the other models at 7" on the display but it also has a panel to the side with page-turn buttons to make reading easier.
Unlike all other models there is the option of an 8GB model or a 32GB, with 16GB not being an option. Unlike the Paperwhite there's a jump to 25 LEDs for the screen lighting. It has auto-adjusting light sensors, adjustable warm light and perhaps most excitingly it also offers auto-rotating page orientation.
It comes in either Graphite or Gold and is the only Kindle model to offer free mobile connectivity.
Display size: 7"
Price: from £229.99
Kindle Scribe
Kindle Scribe (Amazon)The Kindle Scribe is the latest model of Kindle to be released and this one has a 10.2inch display making it by far the biggest Kindle they have. There are three different options for storage: 16GB, 32GB or 64GB.
There are 35 LEDs on this model and as the name suggests, the ability to actually write on your kindle with this one. It comes with a battery free pen that you can use to jot notes on your Kindle books which could be handy for studying but also is a popular thing that has been viewed on 'booktok' and 'bookstagram' with readers jotting down initial reactions in addition to highlighting passages they enjoy.
It has the standard features seen across all models such as long battery life, audible compatibility and 300ppi resolution. It has auto-adjusting lights, adjustable warm light, a flush-front design and auto rotating page orientation but it is not Waterproof and doesn't have the buttons seen in the Oasis. It only comes in one colour, Tungsten Grey, and is wi-fi connectable.
Display size: 10.2"
Price: from £329.99
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