New—Kindle is 11% thinner and 16% lighter than the previous generation Kindle, making it easy and comfortable to hold in one hand.
Kindle uses actual ink particles and proprietary, hand-built fonts to create crisp text similar to what you see in a physical book. The blacks and whites on the screen are uniform, improving text and image quality.
Recent studies have shown that evening exposure to blue light from backlit screens like tablets and smartphones can suppress the body’s production of melatonin, a naturally occurring hormone that helps the body fall asleep. Because the Kindle display emits no light, you can read anytime without losing sleep.
Unlike reflective tablet and smartphone screens, the high contrast touchscreen display eliminates glare in any setting—even direct sunlight.
Kindle doesn’t need power to maintain a page of text, allowing you to read for weeks on a single charge.
Kindle is designed as a dedicated e-reader. Indulge your love of reading without interruptions like email alerts and push notifications.
Display | Amazon's 6" display technology with E Ink Pearl™, 167 ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale |
Size | 6.3" x 4.5" x 0.36" (160 mm x 115 mm x 9.1 mm) |
Weight | 5.7 oz (161 g) Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process |
System Requirements | None; fully wireless and doesn't require a computer to download content |
On-Device Storage | 4 GB; holds thousands of books |
Cloud Storage | Free cloud storage for all Amazon content |
Battery Life | A single charge lasts up to four weeks, based on a half hour of reading per day with wireless off. Battery life will vary based on wireless usage. |
Charge Time | Fully charges in approximately 4 hours from a computer via USB cable |
Wi-Fi Connectivity | Supports public and private Wi-Fi networks or hotspots that use the 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n standard with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) |
Content Formats Supported | Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion |
Accessibility Features | The VoiceView screen reader, available over Bluetooth audio, enables access to the vast majority of Kindle features. Kindle also includes the ability to adjust font size, font face, line spacing and margins. Learn more about Accessibility for Kindle |
Documentation | Quick Start Guide (included in box); Kindle User Guide (pre-installed on device) [PDF]. Additional information in multiple languages available online. |
and Service | 1-year limited and service included. Optional 1-year, 2-year, or 3-year Extended available for U.S. customers, sold separately. Use of Kindle is subject to the style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 102, 192);">terms found here. |
Included in the Box | Kindle, USB 2.0 charging cable and Quick Start Guide |
Generation | 8th generation - 2016 release |
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