10 Best Kindle Readers 2025 in the United States

The 2024 Amazon Kindle (11th Generation) is a great choice for readers wanting a lightweight and compact device that's easy to carry around. Its 6-inch glare-free screen with 300 ppi resolution offers sharp and clear text, making reading comfortable even in bright or low light thanks to the adjustable front light, which is now 25% brighter at its maximum setting. The Kindle also supports a dark mode, which can be easier on the eyes in the dark.

With 16 GB of storage, you can hold thousands of books, so space won't be an issue for your library. Battery life is impressive, lasting up to six weeks on a single charge if you read about 30 minutes daily, which means you won’t need to recharge often. The device connects via Wi-Fi on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, providing stable internet for downloading books quickly. However, this Kindle does not offer waterproofing, so it’s less suitable if you want to read by the pool or at the beach without a cover.

The device focuses on distraction-free reading, blocking notifications from other apps, which is excellent for staying immersed in your book. It also uses eco-friendly materials, which is a nice plus. This Kindle is well suited for casual to frequent readers who value a lightweight design, easy readability in various lighting conditions, and long battery life, but if waterproofing is important to you, you might want to check other models.

The Kindle DX Wireless stands out with its large 9.7-inch e-ink display, offering a reading experience close to real paper and showing 16 shades of gray for clear and sharp text and images. This bigger screen is great if you often read PDFs, maps, graphs, or detailed documents, as it also features auto-rotating display to easily switch between portrait and landscape views. It’s quite slim, similar in thickness to a magazine, making it comfortable to hold despite the larger screen.

The device can store up to 3,500 books and documents, which is plenty for most readers. If you prefer a large screen for detailed reading and need to handle many documents, the Kindle DX Wireless could serve well. However, if adjustable lighting, waterproofing, or up-to-date connectivity are important to you, this model may not meet those needs.