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Kindle | 6” Display (without built-in light), Wi-Fi (Black)—Includes Special Offers (Previous Generation – 8th)

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Design is thinner and lighter than the previous-generation Kindle, and available in your choice of black or white
Touchscreen display that reads like printed paper. Unlike tablets, no screen glare, even in bright sunlight
Keep reading-a single charge lasts weeks, not hours
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Customers like the quality, ease of use, portability, readability, and size of the Kindle. They mention that it's an excellent e-book reader, it'll relax your eyes, and it'd be easy to carry around. They also appreciate the screen, saying that it looks more similar to that of a book. Overall, customers are happy with the size and weight of the product.

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1,411 customers mention ‘Quality’1,199 positive212 negative

Customers like the quality of the e-book reader. They say it's very nice, easy to use, and relaxing on the eyes. Some say the screen could be clearer. Overall, most find it to be an excellent e book reader that satisfies all their reading needs and is lightweight to take on holiday. They also say it improves its functionality by making it more easily accessible, and recommend it as a good alternative to the paper book.

"...I liked the Voyage more than the Oasis, I must say. The contrast on it is a lot better than on the Oasis, and the screen had a more cool tint, which..." Read more

"...The plastic on the (more expensive) Paperwhite feels good quality and is ‘grippy’ i.e. it feels safe in my hands – it is unlikely to slip and fall..." Read more

"...My mum was especially impressed with this.Love the white colour, some lovely covers available too online that fit perfectly...." Read more

"...If I want recommendations, I'd shop for them.Like the colour choice of white & it is very light...." Read more

1,138 customers mention ‘Ease of use’949 positive189 negative

Customers find the Kindle very user friendly and self explanatory. They say the menu is simple to use and navigate, and there's no need to peek at the instructions. They also say the screen makes highlighting and word learning really easy, and the book is convenient.

"...SETUPI found setup very easy...." Read more

"...It was easy to transfer books from my old kindle provied I used the same email address and password as I did for the old kindle in the setup - the..." Read more

"...You can access the amazon ebook store on this device. The book downloads in seconds. My mum was especially impressed with this...." Read more

"...Well, what I loved about the original was the simplistic format, the way the books & collections were listed & easily findable & how you can tell..." Read more

896 customers mention ‘Portability’874 positive22 negative

Customers find the Kindle reader very light and easy to hold. They say it's a great way to carry several books when travelling. Customers also mention that the reader is small enough to fit in their pocket, making it perfect for the commute to work or even reading at home.

"I wanted a basic, easy to carry around ,Kindle and this product ticks all the boxes...." Read more

"...It has Bluetooth and Audible just like the top-of-the-line Oasis. It's light, the screen is great, and if I lose it it won't hurt me as much as..." Read more

"...What I do notice is that all Kindles are lighter than the average paperback so they all win here...." Read more

"...I use a kindle for three reasons - it is a light way to carry several books when travelling, it has a large font available which many cheaper books..." Read more

685 customers mention ‘Readability’557 positive128 negative

Customers like the readability of the Kindle. They mention that the text is super sharp, and looks more similar to that of a book. They also appreciate the contrast, smooth letters, and excellent quality viewing. Some mention that it can be read in bright sunshine.

"...It's light, the screen is great, and if I lose it it won't hurt me as much as losing a £230+ Kindle Oasis or £170+ Kindle Voyage...." Read more

"...The more obvious advantage is being able to read at night. And because the light is adjustable, you can read without disturbing your partner in bed...." Read more

"...Nice light hold and for me, sits comfortably while I pet my dog or sip my wine. Bliss." Read more

"...The face is clear black and white non-reflecting, easy to read in daylight. I like it!" Read more

519 customers mention ‘Size’416 positive103 negative

Customers like the size of the book reader. They say it's lightweight, takes up less space, and fits into their handbags. They also appreciate the resizing option and the large font available.

"...is a light way to carry several books when travelling, it has a large font available which many cheaper books don't (I am short-sighted), and mostly..." Read more

"...It's a small size and light, it fits into a medium handbag easily and even a large pocket...." Read more

"...It seemed like the best size and reasonably priced...." Read more

"...It's very lightweight and the size is almost perfect (would prefer a slightly bigger model), it looks simple and neat, and the screen resolution is..." Read more

407 customers mention ‘Cost’347 positive60 negative

Customers like the cost of the book reader. They mention it's a good product for the price, a great buy, and the best tech investment. They also appreciate the good range of freebies on Amazon.

"...For my purposes this is a good purchase and value for money." Read more

"...It is good value for money.If you have any queries, feel free to ask me in the Comments section." Read more

"...could be easily improved to make this device better, but it is good value for money, light and portable, and Amazon has a great range of books..." Read more

"...getting one and this particular model is an excellent choice, reasonably priced and convenient." Read more

367 customers mention ‘Battery life’176 positive191 negative

Customers are mixed about the battery life of the book reader. Some mention it has a long battery life, lasting about 3 weeks. Others say that it runs low very quickly and doesn't show the percentage of battery life.

"...a new Kindle has been a waste of time as it seems to have no longer battery life than my 4.5year old Kindle which it was bought to replace that..." Read more

"...The battery life is reasonable and generally lasts for a couple of novels...." Read more

"...Also, it's upsetting because Amazon must know that the battery will only last weeks if the kindle is not used, and when I was young, I learned that..." Read more

"...Great battery life. They are very light so your hands don't get tired from bracing a big heavy book open all day...." Read more

418 customers mention ‘Backlight’62 positive356 negative

Customers find the backlight of the book reader to be a con. They say it's impossible to read in very dim light, and that there is no reading light of any description. Some customers also mention that it'll be awkward to read under a light.

"...But the contrast is worse, as I mentioned previously. The Kindle Voyage would be a perfect Kindle if it did not have the yellowing towards the top...." Read more

"...5. NO LIGHTI won’t knock any stars off for the lack of a light because it would be unfair – it does not have one, so you can’t expect..." Read more

"...The main weakness of the basic kindle is that pictures are not well represented and so where the figures are important, I get a real book...." Read more

"...It doesn't have illumination for the screen, so you can't read it in the dark...." Read more

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Ms. D

Easy to use, basic Kindle

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 February 2024

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I wanted a basic, easy to carry around ,Kindle and this product ticks all the boxes. I'm very happy with it's features which were pretty easy to get your head around. I would echo another purchaser's comment though that you may want to note , a light tap on the top left corner of the screen brings up a useful menu containing home. To turn on or off, you press the power button located on the bottom edge of the device, until screen brings up the Power window, giving you the option to using your kindle on the move, I'd recommend investing in a case. Finally this is one of the more basic devices so if you want more advance features you may want to look at another model . For my purposes this is a good purchase and value for money.

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Brainmazing

My favourite of the current lineup!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 February 2018

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I tried all the current Kindles: Paperwhite 3, Oasis 2, Voyage, and this 8th generation basic Kindle. I also had the Kindle DX Graphite. Therefore, I feel like I have a good idea what they are like.

I used to have the Kindle DX, that I got back in 2011. I liked it. Eventually, I sold it.

In 2015 I bought the Kindle Paperwhite 3 and I had it for 2 years, and it's alright, a bit heavier than I would like and the contrast is not the best. I sold it in December 2017 to offset the price of the new Kindle Oasis which I really wanted to buy.

I ordered the 2017 Kindle Oasis in January 2018 thinking it will be my favourite Kindle ever. However. I felt the text was more grey than black, it was straining my eyes, and it was not very comfortable to hold. Plus, the Oasis is an expensive Kindle. So I ordered a Kindle Voyage, as I watched and read reviews and the contrast was better. I liked the Voyage more than the Oasis, I must say. The contrast on it is a lot better than on the Oasis, and the screen had a more cool tint, which I liked. However, the back-light (or front-light?) was uneven in colour. I thought I would be okay with it but I kept noticing it and at that price it should not exhibit such a flaw. The new Oasis has a completely even back-light, in colour and brightness too. But the contrast is worse, as I mentioned previously. The Kindle Voyage would be a perfect Kindle if it did not have the yellowing towards the top. I know some people do not mind it. But I did. I called Amazon and they sent a replacement. It exhibited the same issue, although to a lesser extent. Disappointed, I returned all the Kindles.

In the end, I thought, what the hell, I do not need a Kindle with a light. So I went to John Lewis and picked up a basic Kindle, released in 2016. I have to say, I like it! It's the lightest of all the currently sold Kindles. It does all you need it to do. And most important of all, the contrast is great. The blacks are really black. As I was reading reviews on Amazon, one reviewer said that his old Kindle Keyboard was easier to read in low light than the new one. So I bought a cheap used Kindle Keyboard, as I was curious. I will attach photos here, and you will see that the latest basic Kindle has better contrast and is more easily readable. Now, there might be variations in screens, but my Kindle is excellent. Who would have thought it? After trying all the more expensive Kindles, I kept the cheapest one. It has Bluetooth and Audible just like the top-of-the-line Oasis. It's light, the screen is great, and if I lose it it won't hurt me as much as losing a £230+ Kindle Oasis or £170+ Kindle Voyage. So it's my choice for the best Kindle for me. You might like another model better, so do not take my review as objective reality. We all have different priorities.

I have attached photos comparing different Kindles, I do not think I can tag the pictures so hopefully you can figure out which Kindle is which. I will try to provide captions here:
Kindle basic 8th gen vs Kindle Keyboard
Kindle Voyage vs Kindle Oasis (2017) closeup (Chinese text)
Kindle basic 8th gen vs Kindle Voyage (with backlight off)
Kindle Voyage vs Kindle Oasis (2017)

I am quite obsessive with Kindles, but I hope my review helped you!

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Mister G

Decent entry-level model

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 July 2016

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I own a large number of Kindles so I am familiar with them. I have to say that I love them for various reasons and now prefer them to physical books.

* NEW ENTRY-LEVEL KINDLE

How is this new Kindle different to the next model up - the Paperwhite ? The key differences are:

1. The quality of the plastic used.
2. The screen resolution is roughly half that of the Paperwhite – 167ppi instead of 300ppi.
3. It is lighter – 161g instead of 205g or 217g (for the wifi-only and the 3G Paperwhite respectively).
4. There is no 3G option i.e. you can only download books when you have a wifi connection.
5. It has no built-in light.

1. PLASTIC USED

(I originally said that I thought the plastic felt cheap - I really didn't like it and thought it was unnecessary cost-cutting. I am grateful to “Kick Boxer” in the comments section who informed me that it isn’t cheap, and it is less susceptible to fingerprints and to deteriorating over time. As a result I have upgraded my review from 3 stars to 4).

The plastic on the (more expensive) Paperwhite feels good quality and is ‘grippy’ i.e. it feels safe in my hands – it is unlikely to slip and fall to the floor. In contrast, this new entry-level Kindle is slippery. I prefer the rubberised plastic on the Paperwhite but others will prefer this one.

If you put this Kindle in a case you will be gripping it by the case, not the plastic, so you can get around that.

2. RESOLUTION

If you own a Kindle Keyboard (the old grey Kindle with a physical keyboard underneath the screen), you will notice no difference in resolution as they are the same – 167ppi. The Paperwhite , Voyage and Oasis all have nearly double the resolution - 300ppi – giving a beautifully crisp screen and making them more pleasant to read. However I survived for years on 167ppi on my Kindle Keyboard so I can live with this.

3. LIGHTNESS

It is significantly lighter than the Paperwhite but I do not really notice it. And the moment you put one in a case, you immediately alter its weight. What I do notice is that all Kindles are lighter than the average paperback so they all win here. You REALLY notice this if you buy a long book – a Kindle is much easier to hold.

4. NO 3G OPTION

Personally, I buy wifi-only models of Kindles so the lack of a 3G option does not worry me. Some people swear by 3G models so they can download books anywhere where there is a mobile phone signal – if you are like them, this model isn’t for you; you will need to buy a Paperwhite, Voyage or Oasis as they have 3G options (i.e. they have a SIM card inside to download books using mobile signals).

5. NO LIGHT

I won’t knock any stars off for the lack of a light because it would be unfair – it does not have one, so you can’t expect anything else. All I would say is that having a built-in light makes a massive difference. You would expect it only to make a difference at night, such as reading in bed, but it makes a difference in the day too. Firstly it makes it easier to read indoors and is less strain on your eyes. Secondly, it makes the background look more white, like paper (hence why the first Kindle with a light was named the Paperwhite).

The more obvious advantage is being able to read at night. And because the light is adjustable, you can read without disturbing your partner in bed. This gives Kindles with lights (the Paperwhite, Voyage and Oasis) the edge over physical books.

* SETUP

I found setup very easy. If you already have a Kindle, just enter your Amazon email and password and all books and Collections (if you have any Collections) will be downloaded. This happened automatically and quickly.

TIP: Kindles do not normally annoy me – I sing their praises – but one thing about this Kindle really irritates me and it is this: when you set it up for wifi by entering your wifi name and password, there is a box underneath saying “save password to Amazon”. The problem? It is already ticked. If you do not spot it and untick it, your password will be saved on Amazon’s servers. I think it is wrong to have this as the default. It should be opt-in, not opt-out.

If you feel the same way as me (many will not), I suggest that you untick that box.

* SCREEN TOUCH-SENSITIVITY

I am very impressed by the screen. The original entry-level Kindle had a different, cheaper screen compared with the more expensive models such as the Paperwhite – the main difference was that, as it was cheaper, it was less responsive. The screen on this new model is very good – it is very responsive. As a result, I find it easy to type using the on-screen pop-up keyboard – I do not find that my keystroke presses miss letters (a critical feature).

* PROCESSOR SPEED

If you have an old Kindle like the Kindle Keyboard, you will not believe how much faster this new Kindle is. It is such an improvement. It means, for example, you can search an entire book for a word in seconds, or your library in seconds. My Kindle Keyboard was so slow that it would take hours when searching for something.

* ACCESSORIES INCLUDED

It comes with a charging cable but not a charger. I think this is fair - most people have a charger e.g. for a phone. If Amazon bundled one, it would put the price up. I use one like this (my one is an older version) - it charges up to 4 devices at a time: PortaPow 4.5 A Quad USB Wall Charger With 3 Year Guarantee

The only other extra I use is a case.

Personally, I do not use a screen protector – my case protects my Kindle and I do not like to have something between me and the screen.

Incidentally, the charging cable (which, as I said, is included) is a standard cable, used on lots of electronic devices - a "USB to micro-USB" cable. So if you want a longer one, a spare one or one in a different colour, just search for "USB to micro-USB cable" - there are loads out there.

I have the white Kindle. The charging cable supplied by Amazon in the box isn't white - it's black.

* COLOURS

It now comes in white as well as the standard black.

* SUMMARY

If you want an entry-level Kindle, this is good. The lower resolution of the screen is something I can live with. The biggest difference is the lack of a light – I use the light on my Paperwhite all the time other than outdoors in sunshine. My personal opinion: if you can afford the extra £50, buy a Paperwhite – while it is nearly twice the price, it is money well spent. Having said that, I can’t help but feel that at £59, this entry-level Kindle is probably being sold at less than cost price as Amazon makes most of its money from the sale of Kindle books, not Kindles (just like printers costing very little but cartridges being expensive). It is good value for money.

If you have any queries, feel free to ask me in the Comments section.

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