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Amazon Kindle 16 GB (newest model) - Lightest and most compact Kindle, now with faster page turns, and higher contrast ratio, for an enhanced reading experience - Black Black Without Kindle Unlimited Lockscreen Ad-Supported
4.6
Based on 10,804 reviewsReal-World Testing
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Updated Nov 17, 2025
Technical Specifications
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- Display
- Amazon's 6” display with built-in light, 300 ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale.
- Size
- 6.2” x 4.3” x 0.32” (157.8 x 108.6 x 8.0 mm). Size represents total device measurements.
- Weight
- 5.56 oz (158 g). Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process.
- System Requirements
- None; fully wireless and doesn't require a computer to download content.
- On-Device Storage
- 16 GB; holds thousands of books.
- Cloud Storage
- Free cloud storage for all Amazon content.
- Battery Life
- A single charge lasts up to six (6) weeks, based on a half hour of reading per day with wireless off and the light setting at 13. Battery life may vary depending on use.
- Charge Time
- Fully charges in approximately 4 hours from a computer via USB cable; Fully charges in approximately 2 hours with a 9W USB power adapter.
- Wi-Fi Connectivity
- Supports 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz networks with support for WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 and OWE security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) wifi networks.
- Accessibility Features
- VoiceView screen reader, available over Bluetooth audio, provides spoken feedback allowing you to navigate your device and read books with text-to-speech (available in English only). Kindle also includes the ability to invert Black and White, adjust font size, font face, line spacing and margins. Learn more about Accessibility for Kindle.
- Content Formats Supported
- Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; PDF, DOCX, DOC, HTML, EPUB, TXT, RTF, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion. Learn more about supported file types for personal documents.
- Documentation
- Learn more about Kindle devices with our Quick Start Guide and Kindle User Guide.
- Warranty and Service
- 1-year limited warranty and service included. Optional 1-year, 2-year or 3-year Extended Warranty available for U.S customers sold separately. Use of Kindle is subject to Amazon's Conditions of Use and the terms found here.
- Included in the Box
- Kindle, USB-C charging cable and Quick Start Guide.
- Generation
- Kindle (11th Generation) - 2024 release.
- Software Security Updates
- Learn more about these software security updates. If you already own a Kindle, visit Manage Your Content and Devices for information specific to your device.
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Last updated: November 17, 2025
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