Struggling to decide which Kindle to buy? Our Kindle comparison guide helps you choose the perfect e-reader for your loved one's needs. Written by Amazon staff Can you share Kindle books? Yes—here's how Families can share Kindle content with Amazon Family. Compact, portable design Matcha colour available Costs under £100 Kindle Paperwhite Bright, adjustable display Up to three months battery life Kindle Colorsoft Great for highlighting Browse covers in colour Perfect for note-taking Paper-like texture Comes with the Premium Pen 7 things you can do on a Kindle you may not know about From getting free books to exporting notes to your PC, here are seven things you probably didn’t know you could do on your Kindle. Kindle Scribe Colorsoft: The first ever Kindle Scribe in colour has colours that are easy on the eyes, a display that feels just like writing on paper, and colour ink that flows naturally from the pen. Next-generation Kindle Scribe: This reimagined model has a beautiful design that’s ultra-thin and light, with a larger 11-inch display and faster actions such as turning pages. Kindle Scribe without front light: This device has the same design as the above, just without the front light. Everything you need to know about Kindle Unlimited With Kindle Unlimited, millions of eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines are just a few taps away. Learn how this popular Amazon reading subscription works. All-new home : From our all-new home, we’ve added Quick Notes so you can easily jot something down whenever inspiration strikes. You can also open recently opened and added books, documents, and notebooks. Access all your docs : With support for Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive, it’s easier to import documents for mark-up and export annotated PDFs.

AI-powered search: Search your notes naturally across your notebooks and you’ll get simple AI summaries. You can also dig deeper with follow-up questions. Share notebooks with OneNote : Export your notes as converted text or as an embedded image to OneNote so you can keep all your notes in one place and keep editing from your laptop. Colour pens and highlights : Write, draw, and annotate in one of 10 pen colours or highlight in one of five highlighter colours. Shading : Artists and creators can create smooth gradients and subtle tones with our new shader tool, giving you even more control over the depth and richness of your art. Workspaces : Organise your documents, notebooks, books, and more in the same folder. Kindle Kids, Kindle Paperwhite Kids, and Kindle Colorsoft Kids Has fun, kid-friendly covers Comes complete with a limited time Amazon Kids+ subscription Has tools to help kids learn whilst reading Explore Amazon Parent Dashboard and how to set up parental controls Learn how to find the right content for your child’s development, set time limits, and configure other settings for kids on Amazon devices. What to consider when choosing your Kindle? Your budget: Kindles vary in price based on features, so determine if you need basic functionality at the lowest cost, a balance of premium features, or specialised capabilities that come at a higher price point. Some Kindle models also offer ‘with ads’ at a lower price and ‘without ads’ at a slightly higher price. Waterproof capabilities: If you read around the pool or near water, then make sure you are choosing a waterproof Kindle such as the Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Colorsoft, and Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition. Screen size: Consider how big you want your screen to be. Compact models like the standard Kindle are more portable, whilst the likes of the Kindle Paperwhite have larger displays. The Kindle Scribe has the largest screen, making it ideal for notes or documents. How to buy books on a Kindle You can find and purchase an eBook in moments on your Kindle. Storage needs: While all Kindles hold thousands of books, consider if you will be downloading large files like audiobooks or highly illustrated content. Most Kindle offer 16GB of storage, but some have options for 32GB and 64GB too if you require more space. Colour display needs: Most Kindles are in black and white so if you wish to read in colour, consider the Colorsoft family or the upcoming Kindle Scribe Colorsoft. This is especially true if you enjoy reading graphic novels, magazines, and comics. Kindle for kids : If you are buying for a child, then consider Kindles made for kids. These are specially tailored for younger readers and include kid-friendly features and content through an Amazon Kids+ subscription. Lighting for reading comfort: Whilst all Kindles have a front light, with the exception of an upcoming Kindle Scribe model, look out for other features including adjustable brightness, auto-adjusting lights, and warm light options so you can read comfortably in any environment. Stories we think you’ll like ‘Last One Laughing’ series 3 cast revealed ahead of return to Prime Video Amazon announces above-inflation pay rise to a minimum starting salary of more than £31,000 for full-time UK operations employees Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026: Deal event returns to the UK from 6 to 7 October