Best Kindle eReader (2023)

With the new 6.8-inch Kindle Paperwhite, it's time to take a look at Amazon's Kindle e-readers. We will try to determine which is the best Kindle reader. Amazon always seems to be the leader with its Kindle e-readers that sell very well generation after generation.

There are currently 4 models of Kindle e-reader at Amazon.com (+ a special version of the Kindle Oasis and the Kindle Paperwhite).

There is a little peculiarity on the Kindle machines: if you buy the cheapest version of each model, Amazon displays an advertisement for an accessory or a book when the e-reader is on standby.

I don't find this annoying, but it can annoy or surprise those who don't know these readers with "special offers" displays.

Kindle e-reader comparison chart (2023)

We start with a comparison table that will allow you to see the differences between each Kindle e-reader: design, screen size, functionality, resolution and price.

eReader : Kindle Scribe vs Kindle Oasis vs Kindle Paperwhite vs Kindle

	Kindle Scribe	Kindle Oasis	Kindle Paperwhite	Kindle
Image
Screen size	10.2"	7"	6.8"	6"
Resolution	1860 x 2480 pixels	1680 x 1264 pixels	1680 x 1264 pixels	1448 x 1072 pixels
Backlight	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Waterproof	No	Yes	Yes	No
Storage	16 - 64 Go	8 - 32 Go	8 - 32 Go	16 Go
Pen / Stylus	Yes	No	No	No
SD card	No	No	No	No
Ebook formats	Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, MOBI unprotected, PRC ; HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, EPUB (converted)	Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, MOBI unprotected, PRC ; HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP converti, EPUB (converted)	Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, EPUB (converted), MOBI, PRC; HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP	Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, EPUB, MOBI, PRC; HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP
Blue light filter	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Other	Compatible with Microsoft Office Doc and Docx format (Word software)			Black or Blue color
Review	Expensive eReader with large screen. A device better suited for work as a note taking device ⭐⭐⭐	Overall good eReader but too expensive now that there is better alternative in the Kindle lineup⭐⭐⭐	Best value for the money Kindle eReader⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Very good ereader at a good price ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Link	Amazon.com	Amazon.com	Amazon.com	Available on Amazon.com

Kindle eReader

This is the big news of the year 2022 at Amazon with this new Kindle e-reader which is the first e-reader to offer a 300 PPP HD screen and 16 GB for a price below 100€.

In short, it is the excellent value for money, especially since this e-reader is now compatible with the EPUB ebook format (converted if you send it by mail to your eReader).

eReader : Kindle

	Kindle
Image
Screen size	6"
Resolution	1448 x 1072 pixels
Backlight	Yes
Waterproof	No
Storage	16 Go
Pen / Stylus	No
SD card	No
Ebook formats	Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, EPUB, MOBI, PRC; HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP
Blue light filter	No
Other	Black or Blue color
Review	Very good ereader at a good price ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Link	Available on Amazon.com

Kindle Paperwhite

Amazon offers since the end of 2021 a new Kindle Paperwhite e-reader with a large 6.8-inch screen.

In addition, the e-reader is equipped with a blue light filter that tints the lighting for more comfortable reading.

To top it all off, the price is still very attractive and today below the competition on large format readers.

eReader : Kindle Paperwhite

	Kindle Paperwhite
Image
Screen size	6.8"
Resolution	1680 x 1264 pixels
Backlight	Yes
Waterproof	Yes
Storage	8 - 32 Go
Pen / Stylus	No
SD card	No
Ebook formats	Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, EPUB (converted), MOBI, PRC; HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP
Blue light filter	Yes
Other
Review	Best value for the money Kindle eReader⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Link	Amazon.com

Kindle Oasis

We return to the luxury e-reader with this Kindle Oasis that was released at the end of July 2019 that will not be for everyone.

It is the same e-reader as the previous version of 2017 with a new adjustable lighting that allows filtering blue light.

The first good news is that the price is a little bit cheaper than the previous version. Another good news is that we now have a 7-inch screen and a waterproof reader.

This Oasis has a very good quality 7-inch illuminated and touch screen (we're still on 300 dpi and it's the best with the e-ink technology).

The Kindle Oasis reader has physical buttons that allow you to hold the reader with one hand and turn the pages (forward or backward).

The design of the Kindle Oasis makes it a very lightweight e-reader for heavy readers and is suitable for both left- and right-handed readers.

eReader : Kindle Oasis

	Kindle Oasis
Image
Screen size	7"
Resolution	1680 x 1264 pixels
Backlight	Yes
Waterproof	Yes
Storage	8 - 32 Go
Pen / Stylus	No
SD card	No
Ebook formats	Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, MOBI unprotected, PRC ; HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP converti, EPUB (converted)
Blue light filter	Yes
Other
Review	Overall good eReader but too expensive now that there is better alternative in the Kindle lineup⭐⭐⭐
Link	Amazon.com

Kindle Scribe

Amazon has been offering a large e-reader with a 10.2-inch screen and a stylus since 2022. The Kindle Scribe is a high-end machine that will be best suited for professionals who will need to work on a lot of documents (note taking, corrections, proofreading, etc.).

eReader : Kindle Scribe

	Kindle Scribe
Image
Screen size	10.2"
Resolution	1860 x 2480 pixels
Backlight	Yes
Waterproof	No
Storage	16 - 64 Go
Pen / Stylus	Yes
SD card	No
Ebook formats	Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, MOBI unprotected, PRC ; HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, EPUB (converted)
Blue light filter	Yes
Other	Compatible with Microsoft Office Doc and Docx format (Word software)
Review	Expensive eReader with large screen. A device better suited for work as a note taking device ⭐⭐⭐
Link	Amazon.com

Conclusion: Paperwhite, the best Kindle reader for 2023!

I've always had a strong opinion about Amazon e-readers. I think the two cheapest models are the best.

And the models available in 2022 do not change my mind!

Indeed, the Kindle Oasis e-reader turns out to be too expensive for its performance (admittedly, quite high end...).

I recommend the Kindle Paperwhite with large 6.8-inch screen (available on Amazon.com) to those who want to buy a Kindle digital reading machine.

With this model, you have access to all the modern features (touch, waterproofing and lighting) as well as a larger screen while remaining in a very correct price range.

eReader : Kindle Paperwhite

	Kindle Paperwhite
Image
Screen size	6.8"
Resolution	1680 x 1264 pixels
Backlight	Yes
Waterproof	Yes
Storage	8 - 32 Go
Pen / Stylus	No
SD card	No
Ebook formats	Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, EPUB (converted), MOBI, PRC; HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP
Blue light filter	Yes
Other
Review	Best value for the money Kindle eReader⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Link	Amazon.com

The cheaper Kindle e-reader is also interesting. It has lighting and a touch screen. But, unlike the Paperwhite, it has a smaller screen and the backlight is not as good.

If you're looking for a cheap e-reader to start with or want the best value for your money, buy a new entry-level Kindle. See the cheapest Kindle e-reader on Amazon.com.

It is also sometimes possible to buy a cheaper Kindle e-reader by taking advantage of refurbished models (they are mentioned on the page of each e-reader).

Frequently asked questions about Kindle e-readers

Now that we've taken a look at the hardware (the e-readers), we can see what it's possible to do - or not - with a Kindle e-reader.

Indeed, I receive a lot of messages or questions that sometimes ask me the same information. So this is an opportunity for me to answer some frequently asked questions about Kindle e-readers.

What file formats does a Kindle e-reader read?

The Kindle e-reader can read many file formats.

Here is a list of computer formats that are compatible with Kindle e-readers:

• Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx)
• Rich Text Format (.rtf)
• HTML (.htm, .html)
• Text documents (.txt)
• Archived documents (zip , x-zip) and compressed archived documents
• Mobi book
• Epub : needs to be converted by Amazon of with a software like Calibre

Can I send a file to my Kindle by email?

Yes, you can send any compatible document (see previous question) to your Kindle using a special email address that is assigned to your Kindle.

Of course, in order for your e-reader to be able to download the file, it is necessary to connect it to your home Wi-Fi network or any other public network.