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Amazon Kindle (2024)
Amazon Kindle (2024)
Amazon Kindle (2024)
Amazon Kindle (2024)
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8.4/10
Informr score
The Amazon Kindle (2024) currently has an Informr score of 8.4 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 8 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


6"
Screen Size
Screen Size
6"
Yes
Backlight
Backlight
Yes
16 GB
Storage
Storage
16 GB
No
3G
3G
No
21 hours
Reading Time


What the Critics Are Saying...


Craving Tech
Craving Tech

The Kindle 2024 delivers a great reading experience with a few minor trade-offs, earning high marks for its portability and performance

- Michael Aulia, Craving Tech
PC Magazine
PC Magazine

Amazon’s entry-level Kindle for 2024 has a slightly brighter screen and comes in a new color, but it costs $10 more and is otherwise the same ebook reader as the previous model.

- Sarah Lord, PC Magazine
Pocket-lint
Pocket-lint

If you've always wanted a Kindle, but aren't sure if e-readers are for you, the base model Kindle's low price point and portability make it an easy recommendation. If you already have a Kindle, it's a little bit more difficult to recommend. If you have the 2022 standard model, which introduced USB-C...

- Amanda Kondolojy, Pocket-lint
TrustedReviews
TrustedReviews

It might be the basic, most affordable reading device from Amazon, but the Kindle 2024 is just as easy to recommend as its predecessor. Even though there’s a distinct lack of luxury features like a warm light and wireless charging, this still gets the job done and remains perfect for those who just...

- Max Parker, TrustedReviews
Cnet
Cnet

I know that all these comparisons make the entry-level Kindle seem inferior to the Paperwhite -- and it is. When it comes to E-Ink e-readers, which are inherently much more sluggish than smartphones and tablets with LCD or AMOLED display technology and upgrades from generation to generation tend to...

- David Carnoy, Cnet


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Screen Size
6"

The Amazon Kindle (2024)'s screen size is 6 inches with 1072 x 1448 pixels resolution.

Backlight
Yes

There is a built-in backlight for reading in the dark.

Storage
16 GB

Internal memory is 16 GB. No external card slot is available for expansion.

3G
No

This model has no 3G wireless capabilities.

Reading Time
21 hours

The e-reader is powered by a Unknown battery. Battery life is rated for up to 21 hours reading time according to Amazon's.

Kindle (2024) Specs

Overview
Release Date October 16, 2024
Regions Available USA, Canada, United Kingdom
Networks
SIM No
Operating System Custom

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Processor Unknown
Internal Storage 16 GB
RAM Unknown
ROM No
TTY/TDD No
SAR Unknown
Languages English
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included Manual, Data Cable
Power & battery
Battery Type Unknown
Battery Capacity Unknown
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging No
Battery Charge Time 2 hours
Reading Time Up to 21 hours
Standby Time Up to 42 days
Physical Characteristics
Material Plastic
Colors Matcha, Black
Dimensions [H x W x D] 15.78 x 10.86 x 0.8 cm (6.2 x 4.3 x 0.3 in)
Weight 158 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof No
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Display / Screen
Type Grayscale
Technology E-ink
Colors No
Resolution 1072 x 1448 pixels
Pixel Density 300 pixels
Size 6 inches
Backlit Illumination Yes
Zoom / Magnification No
Screen Orientation Lock No
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Anti Glare Yes
Additional Display Features Capacitive touchscreen
Input / Navigation
Touchscreen Yes
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key No
Page Turn Key No
Physical keyboard No
Text-to-Speech Yes
Screen Reader Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock Yes
External Volume Control No
Fingerprint Sensor No
Web / Email / Messaging
Web Browser No
Connectivity
USB USB Type-C
USB OTG Support No
Infrared No
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Encryption WEP/WPA/WPA2
Memory Expansion Slot No
PC Synchronization Yes
Audio / Video
Audio Playback Yes
Audio Formats No
Video Playback No
Streaming Video No
External Speakers No
Headset Jack No
Vibration Alert No
Content Formats Supported
Content Formats Supported AZW, AZW3, BMP, DOC, DOCX, EPUB, GIF, HTML, JPEG, MOBI, PDF, PNG, RTF, TXT
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