The best Kindle 2022 which Amazon ereader should you buy TechRadar Skip to main content TechRadar is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here's why you can trust us. The best Kindle 2022 which Amazon ereader should you buy By Tom Bedford Contributions from James Peckham last updated 6 October 2022 The best Kindle for the ereader fans out there Included in this guide:1AmazonKindle Paperwhite 2021Check Price (opens in new tab)2AmazonKindle (2019)Check Price (opens in new tab)3AmazonKindle Paperwhite Signature EditionCheck Price (opens in new tab)4AmazonKindle Oasis (2019)Check Price (opens in new tab) (Image credit: TechRadar / Amazon) The best Kindle devices are just what you need for reading on-the-go. Carrying several books – whether you're doing research while traveling or catching up on the latest novels while on a holiday – may be fun to a bibliophile, it's not exactly convenient and our idea of light packing. But, these e-readers from Amazon can make that happen without forcing you to lug around a stack of books. Every Kindle enhances your ebook experience thanks to being the closest you can get to reading a regular book with all the conveniences that technology brings. As among the best ereaders on the market, these dedicated tablet for reading offer an E Ink screen that replicates the look of real ink and provides you with far superior battery life than any of the best tablets can conjure up. The best Kindles are great for when you're relaxing by the pool on holiday or trying to catch up on studying while commuting. But different Kindles offer different advantages, so if you're looking to buy one, it's important that you choose the best one that will meet your reading needs. As we've tested more than our share of Kindle ereaders, putting them through their paces and jotting down their individual features, we can help you with that choice. And, just in time too for Black Friday, which should roll out some excellent Kindle deals. The best Kindle 2022 (Image credit: TechRadar) 1 Amazon Kindle Paperwhite The best Kindle overall SpecificationsScreen size: 6.8-inchScreen type: E inkStorage: 8GBResolution: 300ppiWeight: 205gBacklight: yesTouchscreen: yesWi-Fi: yes3G: yesBattery life: up to ten weeksspecificationsStorage Size8GBColourBlackConditionNewToday's Best DealsView at Amazon (opens in new tab)View at Amazon (opens in new tab)View at Best Buy (opens in new tab) Reasons to buy+Gorgeous display+Great reading experience Reasons to avoid-Plastic design-Bit pricey The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is what you should buy if you think the basic Kindle feels a little bit too low-end, but you don't want to stretch for the super-pricey Oasis. The newest version launched in mid-2021, alongside a Signature Edition which we'll get to in a moment. To look at, this is a similar slate to the standard model, but it has a few improvements to give it more mileage, and they're mainly in the display department. It has adjustable warm light, a bigger screen-to-body ratio, a 300 pixel-per-inch glare-free screen and more. We should also point out that, as Amazon's newest ereader, this uses the standard USB-C charging port instead of the old-school micro USB like the current basic and Oasis models. So if your tablet, smartphone, headphones or laptop uses USB-C, you can use the same connector. In our review, we called the Paperwhite a "must-have ereader", as it brings solid improvements on the basic model without increasing the price too much, and if you can stretch to the Paperwhite we'd recommend it. Read the full Amazon Kindle Paperwhite review (Image credit: Future) 2 Amazon Kindle The best Kindle for those on a budget SpecificationsScreen size: 6-inchScreen type: Pearl e-paperStorage: 4GBResolution: 167ppiWeight: 161gBacklight: yesTouchscreen: yesWi-Fi: yes3G: noBattery life: up to four weeksToday's Best DealsView at Best Buy (opens in new tab)View at Macy's (opens in new tab)View at Verishop (opens in new tab) Reasons to buy+Cheapest Kindle+Improved design with back-light Reasons to avoid-Screen could be better-Not waterproof If you're on a budget but want an ereader, the basic Amazon Kindle is perfect for you. The current model launched in March 2019, so it's a little long in the tooth at this point, but it's more than fit for reading still. The slate has a big back-lit display, long-lasting battery, enough storage space for lots of books and the standard Kindle interface. What you're missing out on is a premium design, like the Oasis has, and advanced screen features like warm adjustment. But if you just want a basic ereader, you might not want those features anyway. We found the Kindle great as a hardy and portable little device, as it's slim and light so easily fits in bags or even big pockets. However if you like comic books, audio books or bigger files, you might find the storage space cuts it fine. Read the full Amazon Kindle review (Image credit: Future) 3 Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition The best 'treat yourself' Kindle SpecificationsScreen size: 6.8-inchScreen type: Carta E InkStorage: 32GBResolution : 300ppiWeight: 208gBacklight: yesTouchscreen : yesWi-Fi: yes4G: noBattery life: up to 10 weeksToday's Best DealsView at Amazon (opens in new tab)View at Best Buy (opens in new tab)View at Newegg (opens in new tab) Reasons to buy+Large screen area+Long battery life Reasons to avoid-Expensive-Slow page turn speed You can consider the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition a 'Pro' version of its sibling. It's more expensive, but brings a few extra tweaks that select buyers might find interesting. These upgrades include wireless charging and an auto-adjusting display, which might seem like important upgrades, but since you're paying more we'll let you be the judge of whether it's worth it or not. We did find the wireless charging a bit finicky to use too, so the upgrades aren't all-around fantastic. However, they still might be useful to certain readers. Otherwise, this is the standard Paperwhite that you just read about with a 6.8-inch screen, USB-C charging and basic-Kindle-inspired design. It's an upgrade over the basic model, and especially over previous entries in the series, but maybe not one which totally justifies its price. Read the full Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition review (Image credit: Future) 4 Amazon Kindle Oasis The best Kindle if money is no concern SpecificationsScreen size: 7-inchScreen type: Carta E InkStorage: 8GB/32GBResolution: 300ppiWeight: 188gBacklight: YesTouchscreen: YesWi-Fi: Yes4G: YesBattery life: up to six weeksspecificationsStorage Size8GBConditionNewToday's Best DealsView at Amazon (opens in new tab)View at Amazon (opens in new tab)View at Best Buy (opens in new tab) Reasons to buy+Premium reading experience+Useful screen features Reasons to avoid-Most expensive model-Thicker side doesn't improve handhold Amazon's most costly Kindle is a significant price jump over the standard and Paperwhite editions, but you're getting what you pay for, as this is a very premium model. The Kindle Oasis gives you the biggest screen in one of Amazon's ereaders, in a metal body with a ridge that's easily holdable, there's lots of storage space, and the top-end screen features of the Paperwhite are here along with improved back-lighting. We found that the Oasis gives the best ereader experience of all the models on here, even though it's one of the oldest - its features also help reduce eye strain and make it easier to use in a range of settings, which is great for busy readers. Its metal body is great as the slate can be put in a bag or suitcase without you having to worry that it'll see damage. However that price certainly might put you off, and we wouldn't blame you. It's a significant hike from the Paperwhite and, depending on how much reading you do, you might find it an unnecessary upgrade. Read the full Amazon Kindle Oasis review Today's best Amazon Kindle dealsReduced Price (opens in new tab)Amazon Kindle (2019) (opens in new tab) (opens in new tab)$89.99 (opens in new tab)$64.99 (opens in new tab)View (opens in new tab)See all prices (opens in new tab)Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2018) (opens in new tab) (opens in new tab)$129.99 (opens in new tab)View (opens in new tab)See all pricesReduced Price (opens in new tab)Amazon Kindle Oasis (2019) (opens in new tab) (opens in new tab)$249.99 (opens in new tab)$179.99 (opens in new tab)View (opens in new tab)See all pricesDeal ends Thu, Oct 13We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices How to choose the best Kindle for you The first thing to ask yourself is 'what's my budget?' - if you don't want to spend much, the basic entry is the best option, and you should only stretch for the Kindle if you can afford it. It's worth bearing in mind that Amazon discounts its Kindles pretty frequently, which could help you. You also need to consider how much reading you do. If you only pick up a book now and then, you could stick with the standard model, but if you enjoy audiobooks, graphic novels and magazines, you might want the Paperwhite or Oasis with more storage space. How we test the best Kindles We don't 'test' Kindles, in the way that you might test a child in school. We don't plug it up to fancy computers and let them run numbers, or leave them in labs while we do other things. No, to review Kindles, we simply use them as you would - we'll spend loads of time reading novels, comic books, poetry on them, we'll download books from the Kindle store or other places on the web, we'll go on trips with them or read on our commute. We'll do this for a long period of time - not just when we're reviewing the Kindle, but afterwards too, so we notice the odd things that only crop up after months of using a device. We are tech fans, after all, and we'd probably be using Kindles even if it wasn't to review. Testing the best Kindles this way, we come across all the standard paint points that you would if you bought the thing, so can accurately summarize what it's like to own and use an ereader like it. Tom BedfordDeputy Editor - PhonesTom's role in the TechRadar team is to specialize in phones and tablets, but he also takes on other tech like electric scooters, smartwatches, fitness, mobile gaming and more. He is based in London, UK. He graduated in American Literature and Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia. Prior to working in TechRadar freelanced in tech, gaming and entertainment, and also spent many years working as a mixologist. Outside of TechRadar he works in film as a screenwriter, director and producer.With contributions fromJames Peckham See more Tablets news TechRadar Newsletter Sign up to get breaking news, reviews, opinion, analysis and more, plus the hottest tech deals! Thank you for signing up to TechRadar. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. 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