Unlock the Ultimate Kindle Experience: Top-Rated 2025 Amazon E-Readers for Impressive Reading

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Kindle for Your Needs in 2025

Are you in the market for an e-reader? Look no further! Our team of experts has reviewed every Kindle generation since we first tested the original over a decade ago to help you find the best Kindles in 2025.

While Amazon offers a range of different Kindle models, choosing the right one can be overwhelming. In the past, you could simply buy the latest Kindle, but now there are multiple variations, each with different features. Don’t worry, we’re here to break it down for you!

All the Kindle models reviewed below have the same basic features, such as Amazon’s excellent book store, well-designed software, and a screen with LED lighting for reading in the dark. However, the differences are noticeable and range from the size of the screen to how resistant each model is to water and extras like stylus support.

Unlike iPads and other tablets, Kindle readers generally have a long shelf life, and models are often sold for around three years without getting updated. In 2024, Amazon updated the Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle (the base model) and discontinued the Oasis, replacing it with the Colorsoft, its first color reader.

To help you find the right Kindle for your budget and specific needs, we’ve created this guide, detailing the best options we’ve reviewed and are still available for purchase.

Each Kindle included in the list below has been thoroughly reviewed and used by one of our product experts for at least a week, testing all the most important aspects, including ease of use, portability, build quality, battery life, and display clarity and brightness.

Before you dive in, keep in mind that the Kindle app is available on most tablets and offers access to the same library of content. So, if you only sporadically read books and don’t need a Kindle’s lengthy battery life, it may be worth checking out our best tablet list as well.

Best Kindle: At a Glance

In this guide, we’ll break down the various Kindle models and help you decide which one is right for you. Keep an eye out for our How We Test section to learn more about our rigorous testing process.

How We Test

• Resolution
• Ports
• Colours

Kindle Comparisons

Here’s a comparison of the top Kindles:

• Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024): £159.99 ($159.99) – 7 inches, IPX8, 211g, 2024
• Amazon Kindle (2024): £94.99 ($104.99) – 6 inches, 16GB, 158g, 2024
• Kindle Kids (2022): £104.99 ($99.99) – 6 inches, 16GB, 256g, 2022
• Amazon Kindle Scribe (2024): £379 ($399) – 10.2 inches, 16GB, 33GB, 64GB, 433g, 2024

Stay tuned for more in-depth information on each Kindle model and our expert reviews to help you make an informed decision.