The 5 best Kindle readers of 2022

Screen size: 6.8 inches | Storage: 8GB, Amazon Cloud | Battery life: Up to 6 weeks at 30 minutes per day | Lock screen ads: Yes, removable with fee | microSD card support: No 

The Kindle Paperwhite is a simple, no-fuss e-reader that allows you to download and store thousands of comics, novels, and audiobooks to enjoy at home or on-the-go. The 6.8 inch display provides 300 points-per-inch for crystal clear text, and the glare-free coating makes reading easier in direct lamp or sunlight. The integrated battery can last up to 10 weeks on a full charge, letting you read for almost two months straight before you need to think about plugging in; and when you do need to recharge, it uses a USB-C cable, so you don't have to worry about keeping a special charging cable handy. 

The Kindle Paperwhite is waterproof up to 2 meters for one hour in freshwater or .25 meters for three minutes in saltwater, meaning you won't have to worry about spills and splashes while reading at the beach, by the pool, or at the dinner table. And with the Kindle Unlimited app, you can browse hundreds of thousands of titles, including Kindle exclusives. And if you prefer your e-reader to be eco-friendly, the Kindle Paperwhite is made of 60 percent post-consumer materials, including magnesium, to keep electronic and plastic waste out of landfills and oceans.

Screen size: 7 inches | Storage: 16 or 32 GB | Battery life: 10 hours | Lock screen ads: Yes, removable with fee | microSD card support: Up to 1TB 

Since an e-reader like the Kindle is usually a single-purpose device, it doesn't always make sense to spend a ton of money on one. Thankfully, the Amazon Fire 7 is an exceptionally affordable Kindle-capable tablet. For just $60, you'll get a 7-inch tablet with 16GB of internal storage, though you can expand that with up to a 1TB microSD card. The internal battery lasts up to 10 hours, so you can listen to audiobooks or read all day before you need to plug in. And since the Fire 7 is closer to a typical tablet, you can also download apps like YouTube to turn it into an entertainment hub for both kids and grown-ups. 

With Alexa built-in, you can use voice commands to launch apps, play music, and even make video calls to friends and family; which is a great way to keep in touch with your book club or reading circle in a post-Covid world. Or you can switch Alexa off to prevent misuse of your Fire 7's camera and microphones to gather information on you and your family.

Screen size: 7 inches | Storage: 8 or 32 GB, Amazon Cloud | Battery life: Up to 6 weeks at 30 minutes per day | Lock screen ads: Yes, removable with fee | microSD card support: No 

For customers who are willing to spend a bit more to get more features, the Kindle Oasis is an excellent option. The chassis features an ergonomic design that is more comfortable to hold and easier to use with its integrated page-turning buttons. The screen has an adjustable, warm backlight for reading in both dim rooms and direct sunlight as well as to reduce eye strain. It also uses built-in sensors to automatically adjust screen brightness and light temperature depending on your environment, or you can actually schedule screen lighting changes based on typical use times for different members of your family. 

The chassis is waterproof, able to be submerged up to 2 meters (6.5 feet) for up to an hour in freshwater or .25 meters for three minutes in saltwater. And while it doesn't have a regular headphone jack, the Kindle Oasis does support Bluetooth connectivity, so you can use wireless headphones and speakers to listen to audiobooks or the screen reader function. And if you need to download a few last-minute titles in the airport lounge while you wait for your flight, the Kindle Oasis supports WEP and WPA2 WiFi security to protect your connection.

Screen size: 6.8 inches | Storage: 32 GB, Amazon Cloud | Battery life: Up to 10 weeks at 30 minutes per day | Lock screen ads: Yes, removable with fee | microSD card support: No 

The best part of having an e-reader is being able to take dozens, if not hundreds, of books with you while you travel for work, family gatherings, or vacations. The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is built with travel in mind. It supports both USB-C and Qi wireless charging, so you don't have to keep a special charging cable for a single device; and the internal battery can last up to 10 weeks on a full charge, so if you forget your charging cable, you still can enjoy your summer reading on the beach. 

The screen features an anti-glare coating for better visibility in direct lamplight or sunlight as well as an auto-adjusting backlight to suit dim rooms. The 32 GB of internal storage allows you to store tens of thousands of titles on the tablet, but if you somehow need even more space, you can utilize Amazon Cloud storage to free up room on the Paperwhite Signature Edition for new books. The tablet is water resistant, which is great for reading by the pool, on the beach, or anywhere accidental spills may happen. 

It even has a screen reader function for blind and visually impaired users and Bluetooth headset support for audiobooks. 

Screen size: 6.8 inches | Storage: 8GB, Amazon Cloud | Battery life: Up to 10 weeks at 30 minutes per day | Lock screen ads: Not specified | microSD card support: No 

If you have a child who loves to read, the Kindle Paperwhite Kids is the perfect e-reader for him or her. The 6.8-inch display features a warm, adjustable backlight that's easier on the eyes and better for reading in both direct light and dark rooms. Parents can set up screen time limits as well as other parental controls like limits on content type to keep your little ones from accessing books, comics, and audiobooks that may not be age appropriate. The Kindle Paperwhite Kids doesn't have the ability to download or use apps like YouTube, so your children won't be distracted from their reading by games and videos. 

This tablet comes with a year subscription to Amazon Kids+, which is similar to Kindle Unlimited, offering a selection of free books for kids to borrow and read; which is great news for parents of voracious readers. You also can use the Paperwhite Kids with your local library's app to borrow free titles. The 8GB of internal storage lets your children keep hundreds of titles on their digital bookshelf, and Amazon Cloud backup gives you the ability to safely store already purchased books while making room on the tablet itself for new titles. 

The Kindle Paperwhite Kids is waterproof, so you don't have to worry about spills and splashes ruining the tablet. And if your child is dyslexic, the Kindle Paperwhite Kids works with OpenDyslexic, a font that is easier for some readers with dyslexia to understand.