Kindle 16 GB (Newest Model) - Lightest and Most Compact Kindle, Now with Faster Page Turns, and Higher Contrast Ratio, for an Enhanced Reading Experience - Matcha

The lightest and most compact Kindle - Now with a brighter front light at max setting, higher contrast ratio, and faster page turns for an enhanced reading experience. Effortless reading in any light - Read comfortably with a 6“ glare-free display, adjustable front light—now 25% brighter at max setting—and dark mode. Escape into your books - Tune out messages, emails, and social media with a distraction-free reading experience. Read for a while - Get up to 6 weeks of battery life on a single charge. Take your library with you – 16 GB storage holds thousands of books. Find new stories - A Kindle Unlimited subscription unlocks access to over 4 million titles, thousands of audiobooks, and more. Designed with sustainability in mind – This Kindle uses 75% recycled plastics and 90% recycled magnesium, and has 100% recyclable device packaging. See the difference. Literally. Meet the lightest and most compact Kindle, now with enhanced display features and faster page turns. The front light is 25% brighter at max setting, now as bright as Kindle Paperwhite. With the adjustable front light and dark mode, read effortlessly any time of day on the 6” glare-free 300 ppi display. Here’s what customers are saying The newest Kindle is Amazon's lightest and most compact yet—perfect for reading on the go. The 6” 300 ppi glare-free display now has faster page turns… – I am so glad I picked up the Basic Kindle in the Matcha color—it is adorable! The soft green shade feels fresh and unique… Highly recommend. – We decided to get the kindle so he could use the kindle unlimited library and it's been a huge savings for us… Lightweight. Nice quality. – Read in comfort, day or night Read anytime, anywhere with the lightest and most compact Kindle. Adjust the front-lit display, or use dark mode to invert text color. Reader, uninterrupted With no interruptions from messages, emails, and social media, you can lose yourself in the story. More chapters. Less charging. Get plenty of reading time between charges. A single charge via USB-C lasts up to 6 weeks. Battery life may vary depending on use. Massive selection The Kindle Store offers instant access to millions of titles worldwide, including bestsellers and Kindle Exclusives you won't find anywhere else—including titles you can write on. Add Kindle Unlimited to read many of them anytime. Prime members can read from a selection of eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, comics, and manga included with their . Access over 4 million titles, thousands of audiobooks, magazines, and more with a . Set up a Kids profile for unlimited access to a curated, kid-friendly library for young readers with an . Reactive cover Our thin and lightweight covers allow for hours of comfortable reading. They put your Kindle to sleep when closed and wake it upon opening, so you can resume reading where you left off. . Form-fitting cover Slim, form-fitting covers designed for a perfect Kindle fit. Fold back for one-handed reading. . Clear protection Soft, clear edges help protect your glass screen from bumps and scratches. . Frequently Asked Questions 1. How is the screen on a Kindle different from a tablet? Our Kindle devices are designed so you can read comfortably for hours. Kindle has a unique black and white glare-free display that reads like paper even in bright sunlight and enables weeks of battery life. With the display’s distinctive nature, slight shadows of previous text or images can sometimes remain visible on the screen. The display quickly refreshes occasionally to remove these shadows and ensure a high-quality optical experience. 2. Do I need to be a Kindle Unlimited member to read on a Kindle? No. You do not need a Kindle Unlimited membership to read on a Kindle. All Kindle devices come with instant access to the world’s best eBook store. Kindle Stores worldwide offer millions of titles, including the latest best sellers. 3. How do I setup this Kindle? You have the option to set up Kindle on the device following its on-screen instructions or with your Kindle app on your phone. When setting up using the phone, just open the Kindle app and enable Simple Setup in settings before you power on your Kindle. If you opted in to link Kindle to your Amazon account for simplified setup at purchase, it will already be registered to you.