I tested every Kindle model, and you cant go wrong with any of Amazons e-readers (but I have a favorite)
To find the best Kindle for your library, Mashable tested and reviewed Amazon's latest e-readers. Compare the Kindle, Kindle Kids, Paperwhite, Colorsoft, and Scribe.
The best Kindles 2026: I compared every model head-to-head, but the Paperwhite is still my favorite | Mashable
Credit: Samantha Mangino / Mashable As synonymous as Kleenex is with tissues, Kindle is the same to e-readers because, while Amazon may not have been the first e-reader, in 2026, it is by far the most popular. Part of it is convenience — so much of our lives are already intertwined with Amazon — but more so, Kindles are just fantastic e-readers. I've spent hours with the whole Kindle collection, getting into the minutiae of each model. I have my thoughts on my favorite models, but honestly, Amazon has refined the Kindle so well that you won't go wrong with any of its e-readers. Overview
Best overall Kindle Paperwhite
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$159.99 Amazon
Best budget Kindle Kindle
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$109.99 Amazon
Best upgrade Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition
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$164.99 Amazon
Best for kids Kindle Paperwhite Kids
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$144.99 Amazon
Best color Kindle Amazon Kindle Colorsoft
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$249.99 Amazon
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