I tested all of Amazons e-readers, and this is the best Kindle to buy

Choosing a Kindle is just the start.

Once you have your Kindle, there's so much you can do to make the most of it .

For avid readers, Stuff Your Kindle Day and Libby let you cross every last item off your annual reading list.

You can even buy Kindle accessories like remote page-turners and gooseneck stands so you don't have to hold your Kindle while reading.

So, after extensive testing, reading so many books , and attending BookCon , I created this guide to the best Kindles to buy in 2026.

2026 Kindle price increases For years, Kindle prices have stayed stable, but in August 2026, they finally got an increase .

Every model except the Kindle Scribe received a price increase.

We can thank RAMageddon , as an Amazon spokesperson said that the increased prices are a result of "significant increases in memory and storage component costs." Here's a breakdown of all the new Kindle prices.

Eight Kindle models got price increases in Aug. of 2026.

Credit: Mashable More 2026 Kindle updates As of May 20, 2026, Amazon no longer lend software updates or provide web services to devices released in 2012 or earlier, essentially bricking them.

Users will still be able to read currently downloaded books on the device, but to add new books, they will need to connect the device to a computer.

This is a huge hit, especially to Libby users who need web service access to read borrowed books.

The affected Kindles include: Kindle (1st generation) Kindle (2nd generation) Kindle DX Kindle DX Graphite Kindle Keyboard Kindle 4 Kindle Touch Kindle 5 Kindle Paperwhite (1st generation) Owners of these Kindle models are obviously upset, as it means they'll need to purchase a new device to maintain access to all features .

While some are considering switching to a different e-reader , like a Kobo, Amazon still makes great e-readers, and it's a testament to the brand that devices that are at least 14 years old are still going strong.