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Amazon Kindle Touch Review | 68 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Screen size:6 inchesPixel density:167 ppiInternal storage:4 GBBattery life:25 hoursSupported bookstore ecosystem:Amazon Ecosystem

Amazon Kindle Touch Review: Compare 68 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the eReaders category and whether it is worth buying.

5.0/10

Overall score

Score
5.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the eReader's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best eReaders on the market.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

90%

4.6

Technical score

10%

8.7

User score

▼Worse than 85% of ereaders
6.5

Value for money

Value for money
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the eReader's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for an eReader with a good balance between reading comfort, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

70%

5.0

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

▼Worse than 84%
4.6

Technical score

Technical score
4.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the eReader's technical performance, covering key areas such as display quality, reading features, battery life, format support, ecosystem, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare eReaders based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

25%

3.9

Display

22%

6.3

Reading

18%

4.5

Battery

14%

2.5

Hardware

12%

5.9

Connectivity

9%

4.3

Design

▼Worse than 89%
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 10
✕
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.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 85% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

9.1

Number of reviews

▲Better than 85%
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Technical Specifications of eReader Amazon Kindle Touch

Technical score
Technical score
4.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the eReader's technical performance, covering key areas such as display quality, reading features, battery life, format support, ecosystem, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare eReaders based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components:

25%

3.9

Display

22%

6.3

Reading

18%

4.5

Battery

14%

2.5

Hardware

12%

5.9

Connectivity

9%

4.3

Design

4.6
User score
User score
8.7/ 10
✕
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.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 85% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

9.1

Number of reviews

8.7
Popularity
Popularity
9.1/ 10
✕
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.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 89% of models
Popularity:
Amazon Kindle Touch has a popularity score of 9.1 points, which is higher than that of 88.5% of products in this category.
9.1
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the eReader's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for an eReader with a good balance between reading comfort, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components:

70%

5.0

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

6.5
Brand name
Amazon
Screen size
6 inches
Market range: <5 inches – >10 inches
This ereader has a screen size of 6 inches which is smaller than 57.4% on this spec and equal to 40.2% of eReaders.
Screen resolution
600x800 px
This ereader uses a screen resolution of 600x800 px, which is less sharp than that of 83.6% of eReaders and the same as that of 15.6% of eReaders.
Pixel density
167 ppi
Market range: <150 ppi – >300 ppi
This ereader has a pixel density of 167 ppi which is lower than 77.9% on this spec and equal to 10.7% of eReaders.
E-paper display
yes
This ereader uses an e-paper display. 2.5% of eReaders have an e-paper display.
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Supported file types
13
Market range: <9 – >24
This ereader supports 13 file types which is fewer than 68.6% on this spec and equal to 11.9% of eReaders.
PDF reflow support
no
This ereader does not offer PDF reflow. 55.4% of eReaders support PDF reflow.
Annotation support
yes
This ereader offers annotation support. 1.6% of eReaders offer annotation support.
Dictionary
yes
This ereader includes a built-in dictionary. 0.8% of eReaders include a built-in dictionary.
Text-to-speech
yes
This ereader offers text-to-speech. 36.1% of eReaders include text-to-speech.
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Battery life
25 hours
Market range: <12 hours – >42 hours
This ereader offers 25 hours of battery life which is longer than 64.6% on this spec and equal to 2.1% of eReaders.
estimated around 20-30 hours of continuous reading when new
Battery capacity
1,420 mAh
Market range: <1k mAh – >4k mAh
This ereader has a battery capacity of 1,420 mAh which is lower than 66.9% on this spec and equal to 1.7% of eReaders.
Charging time
4 hours
Market range: <1 hours – >6 hours
This ereader takes 4 hours to charge which is slower than 81.8% on this spec and equal to 12.7% of eReaders.
Wireless charging
no
This ereader does not offer wireless charging. 7.4% of eReaders offer wireless charging.
Internal storage
4 GB
Market range: <2 GB – >62 GB
This ereader offers 4 GB of internal storage which is less than 66.4% on this spec and equal to 13.9% of eReaders.
RAM capacity
0.256 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >5 GB
This ereader offers 0.256 GB of RAM which is less than 71.3% on this spec and equal to 15.6% of eReaders.
CPU base clock speed
1x 0.8 GHz
This ereader has a CPU base clock speed of 1x0.8 GHz, which is slower than that of 76% of eReaders and the same as that of 14.9% of eReaders.
Operating system
Kindle OS
This ereader runs Kindle OS, which is more advanced than that of 43.4% of eReaders and the same as that of 20.5% of eReaders.
Memory card slot
no
This ereader does not have a memory card slot. 43.4% of eReaders have a memory card slot.
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Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This ereader connects over Wi-Fi. 6.6% of eReaders have Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
This ereader supports Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), which is newer than that of 10.7% of eReaders and the same as that of 46.7% of eReaders.
Wi-Fi bands supported
2.4 GHz
This ereader supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which is broader than that of 6.6% of eReaders and the same as that of 50% of eReaders.
Bluetooth
no
This ereader does not connect over Bluetooth. 60.7% of eReaders have Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
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Weight
213 g
Market range: <160 g – >480 g
This ereader weighs 213 g which is lighter than 50% on this spec and equal to 0.8% of eReaders.
Thickness
10.1 mm
Market range: <6 mm – >11 mm
This ereader is 10.1 mm thick which is thicker than 86% on this spec.
Height
172 mm
Market range: <150 mm – >240 mm
This ereader is 172 mm tall which is shorter than 50.8% on this spec.
Width
120 mm
Market range: <100 mm – >200 mm
This ereader is 120 mm wide which is narrower than 64.8% on this spec and equal to 1.6% of eReaders.
Water resistance (splashproof)
no
This ereader does not have water resistance against splashes. 25% of eReaders have water resistance against splashes.
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Amazon Kindle Touch vs the average eReader

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  • 3.5 mm jack
    This ereader has a 3.5 mm headphone jack, while the average eReader does not. 15.6% of eReaders have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Cellular module
    This ereader has a cellular module, while the average eReader does not. 6.5% of eReaders have a cellular module.
  • 2 more speakers
    This ereader has more speakers than the average eReader (2 vs 0). The average eReader has 0 speakers.
    Built-in speaker count reflects onboard audio hardware.
    2 vs 0
  • 4 hours longer battery life
    This ereader offers longer battery life than the average eReader (25 hours vs 21 hours). The average eReader offers 21 hours of battery life.
    estimated around 20-30 hours of continuous reading when new
    25 hours vs 21 hours
  • 54.5% cheaper
    Amazon Kindle Touch is cheaper than the average eReader (£110 vs £170).
    £110 vs £170
  • 66.8% more popular
    Amazon Kindle Touch is more popular than the average eReader (9.08 vs 5.4).
    9.08 vs 5.44
  • 54.5% cheaper
    Amazon Kindle Touch is cheaper than the average eReader (£110 vs £170).
    £110 vs £170
  • 66.8% more popular
    Amazon Kindle Touch is more popular than the average eReader (9.08 vs 5.4).
    9.08 vs 5.44
  • 4 hours longer battery life
    This ereader offers longer battery life than the average eReader (25 hours vs 21 hours). The average eReader offers 21 hours of battery life.
    estimated around 20-30 hours of continuous reading when new
    25 hours vs 21 hours
  • 3.5 mm jack
    This ereader has a 3.5 mm headphone jack, while the average eReader does not. 15.6% of eReaders have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Cellular module
    This ereader has a cellular module, while the average eReader does not. 6.5% of eReaders have a cellular module.
  • 2 more speakers
    This ereader has more speakers than the average eReader (2 vs 0). The average eReader has 0 speakers.
    Built-in speaker count reflects onboard audio hardware.
    2 vs 0
  • Limited DRM support
    This ereader supports fewer DRM schemes than the average eReader (Amazon's proprietary DRM vs Adobe DRM, Social DRM).
    Amazon's proprietary DRM vs Adobe DRM, Social DRM
  • Less advanced E-Ink technology
    This ereader uses Pearl E-Ink technology, while the average eReader uses Carta Plus.
    Pearl vs Carta Plus
  • No PDF reflow
    This ereader does not support PDF reflow, while the average eReader does. 54.9% of eReaders support PDF reflow.
  • No front light
    This ereader does not include front light, while the average eReader does. 74% of eReaders include front light.
  • 2 hours longer charging time
    This ereader charges more slowly than the average eReader (4 hours vs 2 hours). The average eReader charges in 2 hours.
    4 hours vs 2 hours
  • Lower screen resolution
    This ereader supports lower screen resolution than the average eReader (600x800 px vs 1072x1448 px). The average eReader supports 1072x1448 px screen resolution.
    600x800 px vs 1072x1448 px
  • 37% lower pixel density
    This ereader has a lower pixel density than the average eReader (167 ppi vs 265 ppi). The average eReader has a pixel density of 265 ppi.
    167 ppi vs 265 ppi
  • No USB Type-C
    This ereader does not have USB Type-C, while the average eReader does. 51.2% of eReaders have USB Type-C.
  • 12% worse value for money
    Amazon Kindle Touch has worse value for money than the average eReader (6.5 vs 7.3).
    6.5 vs 7.28
  • Less advanced E-Ink technology
    This ereader uses Pearl E-Ink technology, while the average eReader uses Carta Plus.
    Pearl vs Carta Plus
  • No front light
    This ereader does not include front light, while the average eReader does. 74% of eReaders include front light.
  • Lower screen resolution
    This ereader supports lower screen resolution than the average eReader (600x800 px vs 1072x1448 px). The average eReader supports 1072x1448 px screen resolution.
    600x800 px vs 1072x1448 px
  • 37% lower pixel density
    This ereader has a lower pixel density than the average eReader (167 ppi vs 265 ppi). The average eReader has a pixel density of 265 ppi.
    167 ppi vs 265 ppi
  • No color temperature adjustment
    This ereader does not support color temperature adjustment, while the average eReader does. 51.6% of eReaders support color temperature adjustment.
  • 1 inches smaller screen size
    This ereader 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
  • 5 fewer front-light LEDs
    This ereader has fewer front-light LEDs than the average eReader (0 vs 5). The average eReader has 5 front-light LEDs.
    0 vs 5
  • Basic touchscreen technology
    This ereader uses infrared touchscreen technology, while the average eReader uses capacitive.
    infrared vs capacitive
  • Limited DRM support
    This ereader supports fewer DRM schemes than the average eReader (Amazon's proprietary DRM vs Adobe DRM, Social DRM).
    Amazon's proprietary DRM vs Adobe DRM, Social DRM
  • No PDF reflow
    This ereader does not support PDF reflow, while the average eReader does. 54.9% of eReaders support PDF reflow.
  • Limited bookstore ecosystem
    This ereader uses the Amazon Ecosystem bookstore ecosystem, while the average eReader uses Android Open Ecosystem.
    Amazon Kindle Store ecosystem.
    Amazon Ecosystem vs Android Open Ecosystem
  • No folder support
    This ereader does not support folders, while the average eReader does. 54.5% of eReaders support folders.
  • 2 fewer supported file formats
    This ereader supports fewer file types than the average eReader (13 vs 15).
    13 vs 15
  • 3 fewer supported languages
    This ereader supports fewer languages than the average eReader (7 vs 10). The average eReader supports 10 languages.
    7 vs 10
  • 2 hours longer charging time
    This ereader charges more slowly than the average eReader (4 hours vs 2 hours). The average eReader charges in 2 hours.
    4 hours vs 2 hours
  • 9.3% smaller battery capacity
    This ereader has a smaller battery than the average eReader (1420 mAh vs 1565 mAh). The average eReader battery has a capacity of 1565 mAh.
    1,420 mAh vs 1,565 mAh
  • 75% less storage
    This ereader offers less internal storage than the average eReader (4 GB vs 16 GB). The average eReader provides 16 GB of internal storage.
    4 GB vs 16 GB
  • 0.26 GB less RAM
    This ereader has less RAM than the average eReader (0.3 GB vs 0.5 GB). The average eReader has 0.512 GB of RAM.
    0.256 GB vs 0.512 GB
  • Slower CPU base clock speed
    This ereader has a slower CPU base clock speed than the average eReader (1x0.8 GHz vs 1x1 GHz). The average eReader has a CPU base clock speed of 1x1 GHz.
    1x0.8 GHz vs 1x1 GHz
  • No USB Type-C
    This ereader does not have USB Type-C, while the average eReader does. 51.2% of eReaders have USB Type-C.
  • No Bluetooth
    This ereader does not have Bluetooth, while the average eReader does. 60.2% of eReaders have Bluetooth.
  • No Bluetooth audio
    This ereader does not support Bluetooth audio, while the average eReader does. 57.4% of eReaders support Bluetooth audio.
  • 2 mm thicker
    This ereader is thicker than the average eReader (10.1 mm vs 8.1 mm). The average eReader thickness is 8.1 mm.
    10.1 mm vs 8.1 mm
  • 10 older
    This ereader is older than the average eReader (2011 vs 2021). The average eReader was released in 2021.
    November 2011
    2,011 vs 2,021

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

4.0
ureviews
≈ estimated
16/01/2012
Hands-on review · speed, screen and library navigation
Verdict
Amazon Kindle Touch is not recommended: it is slow, unintuitive and a weaker reading experience than an LCD screen.
9.0
Good e-Reader
≈ estimated
03/12/2011
Hands-on review · features, screen, 3G and store tests
Verdict
Amazon Kindle Touch is well built, fast and light, with free 3G, and only lacks expandable memory.
7.0
Jon Rettinger
≈ estimated
21/11/2011
Hands-on review · touchscreen, browser and page-turn tests
Verdict
Amazon Kindle Touch has a good touchscreen and excellent battery life, but the regular Kindle is the better buy.
8.0
MobileTechReview
≈ estimated
18/11/2011
Hands-on review · interface, PDF, battery and highlighting
Verdict
Amazon Kindle Touch is the better pick over the cheaper model thanks to its extras, though its interface feels dated.
8.0
DetroitBORG
≈ estimated
17/11/2011
Unboxing and review · touchscreen and performance
Verdict
Amazon Kindle Touch disappoints with its slow, inaccurate touchscreen, but it is still the best Kindle for the money.
6.0
The eBook Reader
≈ estimated
16/11/2011
General review · features, page turns and web browser
Verdict
Amazon Kindle Touch has handy page-turn and audio features, but noticeable ghosting, limited active content and a restricted browser.
7.0
Good e-Reader
≈ estimated
04/12/2011
Comparison · Kindle Touch versus Kindle 4th generation
Verdict
Amazon Kindle Touch is better for PDFs and complex images thanks to pinch zoom, but it has no reflow.
8.0
Adam Savage’s Tested
≈ estimated
22/11/2011
Quick hands-on look · touch screen and features
Verdict
A nice touch-screen e-reader that adds text-to-speech, though the testers suggest the cheapest Wi-Fi version with offers.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

C
cnet.com
16/11/2011
Summary of the review
Amazon Kindle Touch 2011 review - CNET
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wired.com
14/11/2011
Summary of the review
Review: Amazon Kindle Touch - WIRED
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uk.pcmag.com
14/11/2011
Summary of the review
Amazon Kindle Touch - Review 2011 - PCMag UK
C
computerworld.com
23/11/2011
Summary of the review
Kindle Touch review: A dramatic improvement over the Kindle 3
yachtmollymawk.com
11/07/2012
Buyer's review · Life on a boat
Verdict
The Amazon Kindle Touch has long battery life and plenty of storage for boat trips and easy word lookup, though it ties you to Amazon's bookstore.
delimiter.com.au
21/09/2012
Long-term use · Touch navigation
Verdict
The Amazon Kindle Touch has natural touch page turns and long battery life, but it has no backlight and has been replaced by the Paperwhite.
N
newatlas.com
22/12/2011
Summary of the review
Review: Kindle Touch - New Atlas
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trustedreviews.com
30/03/2012
Summary of the review
Amazon Kindle Touch Review - Trusted Reviews
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expertreviews.co.uk
25/04/2012
Summary of the review
Amazon Kindle Touch review - Expert Reviews
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t3.com
04/05/2012
Summary of the review
Amazon Kindle Touch review - T3
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techradar.com
21/05/2012
Summary of the review
Kindle Touch review | TechRadar
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the-digital-reader.com
04/12/2011
Summary of the review
Review: Amazon Kindle Touch (K5) - The Digital Reader
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theregister.com
09/08/2012
Summary of the review
Amazon Kindle Touch Wi-Fi eBook reader review - The Register Would you like to compare the battery life or storage capacity of this model against the...
the-ebook-reader.com
Not Dated
Full review · Touchscreen reading
Verdict
The Amazon Kindle Touch is a well-built reader with a responsive touchscreen, but it is slightly slower than the Kindle 4, which the reviewer preferred.
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n-tv.de
24/04/2012
Summary of the review
Amazon Kindle Touch Review - Amazon's New E-Book Reader
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pcwelt.de
16/04/2012
Summary of the review
Amazon Kindle Touch: Testing the New E-Reader
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connect.de
22/05/2012
Summary of the review
Amazon Kindle Touch 3G review
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buchwurm.org
07/05/2012
Summary of the review
TEST: Kindle Touch
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focus.de
17/04/2012
Summary of the review
Review: The German Kindle Touch - FOCUS online
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mymirrorworld.com
02/10/2012
Personal review · Everyday reading
Verdict
The Amazon Kindle Touch is light and lasts long on a charge for daily reading, but it needs a lamp in the dark and shows percentages, not page numbers.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Amazon Kindle Touch

  • Long battery life (lasting weeks on a single charge)
  • Glare-free E Ink display that is easily readable in direct sunlight
  • Lightweight and compact design, comfortable for one-handed use
  • Responsive infrared touchscreen that handles light taps well
  • Includes audio features like MP3 playback and Text-to-Speech
  • Integrated X-Ray feature for deep diving into book characters and terms
  • Free global 3G connectivity on some models for downloading books anywhere

What we don't like about Amazon Kindle Touch

  • No built-in front light, requiring an external light source for reading in the dark
  • Slightly heavier and thicker than the non-touch basic Kindle model
  • Risk of accidental page turns due to the sensitivity of the infrared sensors
  • Lack of physical page-turn buttons, which some users prefer for tactile feedback
  • No microSD card slot for expandable storage
  • Web browser is limited and can be slow or clunky
  • Display is limited to 16-level grayscale (no color)

Verdict

The Amazon Kindle Touch (4th Generation) is a pioneering e-reader featuring a 6-inch E Ink Pearl infrared touchscreen with a 600 x 800 resolution at 167 ppi. Key characteristics include 4GB of internal storage (holding up to 3,000 books), a 3.5mm headphone jack for MP3 and audiobook support, and 'EasyReach' tap zones for one-handed page turns. Its main pros are the exceptional battery life lasting up to two months, a lightweight 213g build, and the 'X-Ray' feature for deeper book insights. However, notable cons include the lack of a built-in front light for dark environments, an infrared screen sensitive to accidental touches and smudges, and the absence of physical page-turn buttons found on previous models.

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