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Amazon Kindle 2024 Review | 68 Data compared

Avg. price in UK: ~£110
Avg. price in US: ~$110
Screen size: 6 inches
Battery life: 21 hours
Supported bookstore ecosystem: Amazon Ecosystem

Amazon Kindle 2024 review. Compare 68 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among ereaders and if it is worth buying.

6.1

Good

5.8

Good

9.4

Exceptional

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The 2024 Amazon Kindle is the most portable and lightweight model in the lineup, weighing just 158 grams and featuring a compact 6-inch, 300 ppi glare-free E Ink display. Key technical upgrades include a front light that is 25% brighter at its maximum setting, a higher contrast ratio, 16GB of internal storage, and approximately 10% faster page turns compared to previous generations. Its primary advantages are its ultra-portable design, USB-C charging, and a battery life that lasts up to six weeks on a single charge. However, notable drawbacks include the lack of a warm light for night reading, no waterproofing (IP rating), and an entry price that is slightly higher than its predecessor.

Technical Specifications of eReader Amazon Kindle 2024

Overall score

6.1

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the eReader.

When it matters: When you prefer to choose an eReader reviewed and selected by many other buyers.

Display

6.9

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Brand name

What it is: Identifies the company or ecosystem behind the device, which often shapes the store, software approach, and accessory support.

When it matters: When you are choosing between Kindle, Kobo, Boox, PocketBook, or another ecosystem with different store access and software behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Screen size

What it is: The diagonal measurement of the reading panel, usually given in inches.

When it matters: When you are deciding between a small travel reader and a larger page that works better for PDFs, comics, or textbooks.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=7.8

Screen resolution

What it is: The total pixel grid shown on the panel, normally written as width by height.

When it matters: When small fonts, diagrams, or dense page layouts need to stay readable without constant zooming.

Importance: HIGH

Pixel density

What it is: The number of pixels packed into each inch of the display, expressed in ppi.

When it matters: When you want text edges to look cleaner and serif fonts to resemble print more closely.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=300

E-paper display

What it is: Uses an electrophoretic panel designed to mimic paper rather than a conventional backlit phone or tablet screen.

When it matters: When you read for long stretches and want lower glare and less screen-like fatigue than on LCD or OLED devices.

Importance: LOW

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Reading

6.3

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Supported file types

What it is: Lists which ebook, document, image, or audio formats the reader can open without conversion.

When it matters: When your library comes from mixed sources instead of one locked bookstore.

Importance: HIGH

PDF reflow support

What it is: Can rearrange PDF text into a more readable, screen-sized layout instead of forcing the original fixed page.

When it matters: When you read A4 documents, articles, or manuals on a smaller eReader screen.

Importance: HIGH

Annotation support

What it is: Allows highlighting, handwritten notes, typed comments, or markup directly inside supported files.

When it matters: When you study, review academic papers, or want your notes to stay attached to the exact passage.

Importance: HIGH

Dictionary

What it is: Provides built-in word lookup while you read.

When it matters: When you read in another language or want quick definitions without leaving the page.

Importance: MEDIUM

Text-to-speech

What it is: Converts on-screen text into spoken audio using a synthetic voice.

When it matters: When you want to keep following a book while resting your eyes, walking, or multitasking.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Battery

4.4

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Battery life

What it is: Estimates how long the device can keep running between charges under normal reading conditions.

When it matters: When you travel, commute, or want to finish books for days without thinking about charging.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=30

Battery capacity

What it is: The amount of energy the battery can store, commonly expressed in mAh.

When it matters: When you want a rough hardware indicator of how much power reserve the device has.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=2000

Charging time

What it is: The approximate time needed to recharge the battery from low to full.

When it matters: When you often top up shortly before leaving and need the reader ready again quickly.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=3

Wireless charging

What it is: Can recharge on a compatible charging pad without plugging in a cable.

When it matters: When you prefer drop-and-charge convenience on a desk or bedside stand.

Importance: LOW

Hardware

3.1

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Internal storage

What it is: The built-in space available for books, notes, audiobooks, apps, and downloaded documents.

When it matters: When you keep large libraries offline or store a lot of PDFs and audio locally.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=32

RAM capacity

What it is: The amount of working memory used for page rendering, multitasking, and keeping content active in the background.

When it matters: When you open heavy files, switch between books, or expect the interface to stay snappy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=2

CPU base clock speed

What it is: The baseline operating frequency of the main processor under normal load.

When it matters: When you compare readers for faster menu navigation, indexing, and handling of larger documents.

Importance: MEDIUM

Operating system

What it is: The software platform that drives the interface, reading apps, and deeper system capabilities.

When it matters: When you care about app availability, customization, and how flexible the device can become beyond basic reading.

Importance: HIGH

Memory card slot

What it is: Accepts removable storage so the library can expand beyond the built-in capacity.

When it matters: When your collection will outgrow internal storage or you move files between devices manually.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Connectivity

7.8

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Wi-Fi connectivity

What it is: Connects the reader to wireless networks for book downloads, syncing, updates, and online services.

When it matters: When you buy books directly on the device or keep your library synced without using a cable.

Importance: HIGH

Wi-Fi version

What it is: Specifies which wireless networking standard is supported, such as Wi-Fi 4, 5, or 6.

When it matters: When router compatibility, wireless stability, or faster transfers on newer home networks matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Wi-Fi bands supported

What it is: Shows whether the reader can use 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, or both wireless bands.

When it matters: When crowded apartment Wi-Fi or 5 GHz-only setups make band support matter at home or in the office.

Importance: LOW

Bluetooth

What it is: Provides short-range wireless pairing for headphones, speakers, keyboards, page turners, or other accessories.

When it matters: When you listen to audiobooks, use a remote page turner, or want cable-free accessories around the house.

Importance: MEDIUM

Bluetooth version

What it is: Identifies the supported Bluetooth generation, which affects efficiency, codec support, and compatibility.

When it matters: When you pair newer headphones and want a more stable, lower-power wireless connection.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5.0

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Design

5.6

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Weight

What it is: The mass of the device, usually measured in grams.

When it matters: When one-handed comfort matters and you do not want the reader to feel tiring during long sessions.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <=200

Thickness

What it is: The depth of the body from front to back, usually measured in millimetres.

When it matters: When grip comfort, sleeve fit, or how slim the reader feels in the hand matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=8

Height

What it is: The vertical size of the body, usually measured from top to bottom in millimetres.

When it matters: When you are checking whether the reader will fit a bag, jacket pocket, or small stand.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <=160

Width

What it is: The side-to-side body measurement, usually given in millimetres.

When it matters: When one-handed reach and how much space the reader takes in a bag or bedside setup matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <=130

Water resistance (splashproof)

What it is: Can tolerate light splashes, damp hands, or brief accidental contact with water.

When it matters: When you read by the bath, at the pool, or outdoors where light moisture is realistic.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Amazon Kindle 2024 vs the average eReader

Why is Amazon Kindle 2024 better than the average eReader?

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25.8% lighter
Amazon Kindle 2,024 is lighter than the average eReader (158 g vs 213 g). The average eReader weighs 213 g.
What it is: The mass of the device, usually measured in grams.
When it matters: When one-handed comfort matters and you do not want the reader to feel tiring during long sessions.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: <=200
Amazon Kindle 2,024 is lighter than the average eReader (158 g vs 213 g). The average eReader weighs 213 g.158 g vs 213 g
13.2% higher pixel density
Amazon Kindle 2,024 has a higher pixel density than the average eReader (300 ppi vs 265 ppi). The average eReader has a pixel density of 265 ppi.
What it is: The number of pixels packed into each inch of the display, expressed in ppi.
When it matters: When you want text edges to look cleaner and serif fonts to resemble print more closely.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >=300
Amazon Kindle 2,024 has a higher pixel density than the average eReader (300 ppi vs 265 ppi). The average eReader has a pixel density of 265 ppi.300 ppi vs 265 ppi
Better Wi-Fi bands
Amazon Kindle 2,024 supports 2.4 GHz+5 GHz Wi-Fi bands, while the average eReader supports 2.4 GHz.
What it is: Shows whether the reader can use 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, or both wireless bands.
When it matters: When crowded apartment Wi-Fi or 5 GHz-only setups make band support matter at home or in the office.
Importance: LOW
Amazon Kindle 2,024 supports 2.4 GHz+5 GHz Wi-Fi bands, while the average eReader supports 2.4 GHz.2.4 GHz+5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
3 year/s newer release date
Amazon Kindle 2024 is newer than the average eReader (2024 vs 2021). The average eReader was released in 2021.
October 2,024
What it is: Shows when this hardware generation reached the market.
When it matters: When you are weighing older discounted models against newer ones with fresher hardware and longer software support.
Importance: LOW
Amazon Kindle 2024 is newer than the average eReader (2024 vs 2021). The average eReader was released in 2021.2024 vs 2021
Has auto-brightness sensor
Amazon Kindle 2,024 has an auto-brightness sensor, while the average eReader does not.
Ambient light sensor enables automatic brightness adjustments.
What it is: Uses ambient light sensing to adjust the front light automatically as the room gets brighter or darker.
When it matters: When you move between daylight and dark rooms and do not want to keep adjusting brightness by hand.
Importance: MEDIUM
Amazon Kindle 2,024 has an auto-brightness sensor, while the average eReader does not.
19 mm narrower
Amazon Kindle 2,024 is narrower than the average eReader (108.6 mm vs 127.6 mm). The average eReader width is 127.6 mm.
What it is: The side-to-side body measurement, usually given in millimetres.
When it matters: When one-handed reach and how much space the reader takes in a bag or bedside setup matter.
Importance: LOW
Good value: <=130
Amazon Kindle 2,024 is narrower than the average eReader (108.6 mm vs 127.6 mm). The average eReader width is 127.6 mm.108.6 mm vs 127.6 mm
15.2 mm shorter
Amazon Kindle 2,024 is shorter than the average eReader (157.8 mm vs 173 mm). The average eReader height is 173 mm.
What it is: The vertical size of the body, usually measured from top to bottom in millimetres.
When it matters: When you are checking whether the reader will fit a bag, jacket pocket, or small stand.
Importance: LOW
Good value: <=160
Amazon Kindle 2,024 is shorter than the average eReader (157.8 mm vs 173 mm). The average eReader height is 173 mm.157.8 mm vs 173 mm
18.1% higher user score
Amazon Kindle 2,024 has a higher user score than the average eReader (9.45 vs 8,000).
What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the eReader.
When it matters: When you want to know how an eReader feels in daily reading and how reliable it is for screen comfort, battery life, and library management according to user feedback.
Amazon Kindle 2,024 has a higher user score than the average eReader (9.45 vs 8,000).9.45 vs 8
13.2% higher pixel density
Amazon Kindle 2,024 has a higher pixel density than the average eReader (300 ppi vs 265 ppi). The average eReader has a pixel density of 265 ppi.
Has auto-brightness sensor
Amazon Kindle 2,024 has an auto-brightness sensor, while the average eReader does not.
Better Wi-Fi bands
Amazon Kindle 2,024 supports 2.4 GHz+5 GHz Wi-Fi bands, while the average eReader supports 2.4 GHz.
25.8% lighter
Amazon Kindle 2,024 is lighter than the average eReader (158 g vs 213 g). The average eReader weighs 213 g.
3 year/s newer release date
Amazon Kindle 2024 is newer than the average eReader (2024 vs 2021). The average eReader was released in 2021.
19 mm narrower
Amazon Kindle 2,024 is narrower than the average eReader (108.6 mm vs 127.6 mm). The average eReader width is 127.6 mm.
15.2 mm shorter
Amazon Kindle 2,024 is shorter than the average eReader (157.8 mm vs 173 mm). The average eReader height is 173 mm.

Why is Amazon Kindle 2024 worse than the average eReader?

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No color temperature adjustment
Amazon Kindle 2,024 does not support color temperature adjustment, while the average eReader does.
1 inches smaller screen size
Amazon Kindle 2,024 has a smaller screen than the average eReader (6 inches vs 7 inches). The average eReader screen size is 7 inches.
Less advanced E-Ink technology
Amazon Kindle 2,024 uses Carta E-Ink technology, while the average eReader uses Carta Plus.
Limited DRM support
Amazon Kindle 2,024 supports fewer DRM schemes than the average eReader (Amazon's proprietary DRM vs Adobe DRM, Readium LCP).
No PDF reflow
Amazon Kindle 2,024 does not support PDF reflow, while the average eReader does.
Limited bookstore ecosystem
Amazon Kindle 2,024 uses the Amazon Ecosystem bookstore ecosystem, while the average eReader uses Android Open Ecosystem.
Amazon Kindle Store ecosystem.
No folder support
Amazon Kindle 2,024 does not support folders, while the average eReader does.
Uses "Collections" for organization, not traditional nested folders for content display on the device
2 limited file support
Amazon Kindle 2,024 supports fewer file types than the average eReader (13 vs 15).
32% smaller battery capacity
Amazon Kindle 2,024 has a smaller battery than the average eReader (1,040 mAh vs 1,530 mAh). The average eReader battery has a capacity of 1,530 mAh.
Limited DRM support
Amazon Kindle 2,024 supports fewer DRM schemes than the average eReader (Amazon's proprietary DRM vs Adobe DRM, Readium LCP).
What it is: Shows which copy-protection systems the device can open, such as Adobe DRM or store-specific protection.
When it matters: When you buy or borrow books from multiple stores and need them all to open on one reader.
Importance: HIGH
Amazon Kindle 2,024 supports fewer DRM schemes than the average eReader (Amazon's proprietary DRM vs Adobe DRM, Readium LCP).Amazon's proprietary DRM vs Adobe DRM, Readium LCP
No PDF reflow
Amazon Kindle 2,024 does not support PDF reflow, while the average eReader does.
What it is: Can rearrange PDF text into a more readable, screen-sized layout instead of forcing the original fixed page.
When it matters: When you read A4 documents, articles, or manuals on a smaller eReader screen.
Importance: HIGH
Amazon Kindle 2,024 does not support PDF reflow, while the average eReader does.
Limited bookstore ecosystem
Amazon Kindle 2,024 uses the Amazon Ecosystem bookstore ecosystem, while the average eReader uses Android Open Ecosystem.
Amazon Kindle Store ecosystem.
What it is: Shows which built-in store or content platform the device is tied to for buying or downloading books.
When it matters: When store selection, regional catalog access, or ecosystem lock-in will shape what you can read most easily.
Importance: HIGH
Amazon Kindle 2,024 uses the Amazon Ecosystem bookstore ecosystem, while the average eReader uses Android Open Ecosystem.Amazon Ecosystem vs Android Open Ecosystem
No color temperature adjustment
Amazon Kindle 2,024 does not support color temperature adjustment, while the average eReader does.
What it is: Lets the front light shift between cooler and warmer tones instead of using one fixed white light.
When it matters: When you read late at night and want a warmer page tone that feels gentler on your eyes.
Importance: MEDIUM
Amazon Kindle 2,024 does not support color temperature adjustment, while the average eReader does.
1 inches smaller screen size
Amazon Kindle 2,024 has a smaller screen than the average eReader (6 inches vs 7 inches). The average eReader screen size is 7 inches.
What it is: The diagonal measurement of the reading panel, usually given in inches.
When it matters: When you are deciding between a small travel reader and a larger page that works better for PDFs, comics, or textbooks.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >=7.8
Amazon Kindle 2,024 has a smaller screen than the average eReader (6 inches vs 7 inches). The average eReader screen size is 7 inches.6 inches vs 7 inches
Less advanced E-Ink technology
Amazon Kindle 2,024 uses Carta E-Ink technology, while the average eReader uses Carta Plus.
What it is: States which E Ink generation or panel family the device uses, such as Carta or Kaleido.
When it matters: When you compare newer and older readers for contrast, refresh behavior, or color performance.
Importance: HIGH
Amazon Kindle 2,024 uses Carta E-Ink technology, while the average eReader uses Carta Plus.Carta vs Carta Plus
No folder support
Amazon Kindle 2,024 does not support folders, while the average eReader does.
Uses "Collections" for organization, not traditional nested folders for content display on the device
What it is: Lets you organize sideloaded books in your own folder structure instead of relying only on a library view.
When it matters: When you manage large manual collections and want cleaner control over how files are arranged.
Importance: MEDIUM
Amazon Kindle 2,024 does not support folders, while the average eReader does.
32% smaller battery capacity
Amazon Kindle 2,024 has a smaller battery than the average eReader (1,040 mAh vs 1,530 mAh). The average eReader battery has a capacity of 1,530 mAh.
What it is: The amount of energy the battery can store, commonly expressed in mAh.
When it matters: When you want a rough hardware indicator of how much power reserve the device has.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=2000
Amazon Kindle 2,024 has a smaller battery than the average eReader (1,040 mAh vs 1,530 mAh). The average eReader battery has a capacity of 1,530 mAh.1,040 mAh vs 1,530 mAh

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What customers like about Amazon Kindle 2024?

Ultra-lightweight and compact design (158g), making it highly portable and easy to hold for long sessions.
Sharp 300 PPI glare-free e-ink display that remains clear even in direct sunlight.
Improved front-light brightness, officially rated 25% brighter than the previous 2022 model.
Slightly faster page turns and overall snappier performance compared to older entry-level Kindles.
Ample 16GB of internal storage, enough to hold thousands of ebooks.
Excellent battery life for casual use, lasting several weeks on a single charge.

What customers dislike about Amazon Kindle 2024?

Lack of waterproofing (no IP rating), making it risky for reading in the bath or by the pool.
No adjustable warm light feature, which is often preferred for more comfortable nighttime reading.
The 6-inch screen may feel cramped compared to larger models like the Kindle Paperwhite.
Ad-supported by default; removing lock-screen advertisements requires an additional fee.
The power button placement on the bottom edge is prone to accidental presses while reading.
Noticeable price increase compared to the previous 2022 generation despite being a very minor update.

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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024) Review: Not a giant leap forward, but still worth it

According to the ID.nl review, the 2024 Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is a refined, iterative update focused on performance, featuring a 7-inch display with improved contrast and 25% faster page turns. Key pros include a snappier interface, IPX8 waterproofing, and adjustable warm light, making navigation significantly faster than previous models. However, cons include an awkward power...Read more

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