In a significant update to its popular e-reader range, Amazon has unveiled three new models of the Kindle, incorporating vibrant colors, sleek designs, and enhanced battery life. The latest versions also showcase flush displays and optional aluminum backs, signifying a blend of style and functionality for avid readers.
The entry-level Kindle (12th generation) has retained its 6-inch e-ink display, now complemented by rounded corners and a seamless design. This redesign allows for an expanded array of color choices, ensuring that the borders blend seamlessly with the device’s overall hue.
Amazon Kindle 12th Gen
The standout new color, referred to as Ube, is a rich, deep purple, alongside more traditional shades of graphite black. Additionally, the new Alpine Sky and Seaglass Green options come with elegant aluminum backs. All models of the Kindle 12th generation are designed to be 1 mm thinner than their predecessors, with the plastic variants weighing in at 140 grams, while the aluminum models are slightly heftier by 20 grams.
Aluminum Back on the Kindle 12th Gen
Other improvements include a 30% boost in book opening speed compared to the previous generation, along with a repositioned power button on the right side. Battery performance is also noteworthy, with Amazon stating that users can expect up to six weeks of use on a single charge.
The 12th gen Kindle is priced at $150 for the basic Ube and Graphite models with 16GB of storage, while the more premium Alpine Sky and Seaglass Green versions with aluminum backs are available for $190 with 32GB storage.
Alongside the standard Kindle, Amazon also introduced a refreshed Kindle Paperwhite, marking the 7th generation of this popular line. Similar to its predecessor, the new Paperwhite boasts a thinner and lighter profile and promises up to 12 weeks of battery life.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite and Signature Edition (7th Gen)
The Kindle Paperwhite continues to feature a 7-inch e-ink display but now offers improved contrast for enhanced readability in sunlight. The standard Paperwhite 7th gen, available in Graphite, comes with 16GB of storage for $200.
The premium Signature Edition Paperwhite is equipped with an aluminum back, an auto-adjusting front light sensor, and 32GB of storage, priced at $250 and available in both Graphite and Seaglass Green.
The new Kindle Colorsoft (2nd Gen) has also been introduced, sporting a more compact and lightweight design, and is available in a new Fig color option in addition to Graphite. This model also offers a Signature Edition with an aluminum back.
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft 2nd Gen
The Kindle Colorsoft starts at $290, with the Signature Edition retailing for $320.
Moreover, Amazon has launched a variety of accessories to accompany the new e-readers, including a Bluetooth page-turn remote named Kindle Click for $35, a magnetic case with integrated page-turn buttons dubbed the Page-Turn Cover priced at $80, and a new charging dock available for $60.
New Kindle Accessories
