New front light makes the basic Kindle more versatile than ever;Audible support via Bluetooth;Massive Kindle library;Lightweight

Lowest PPI Kindle display;Front light is a bit too blue;No inverted colour accessibility option

Finally a front light screen on the lower-end Kindle ; Improved contrast display ; Smaller and sleeker design

Only one storage option ; Recessed display will catch dust and dirt ; Not waterproof

Affordable ; Lightweight, easy to hold with one hand ; Adjustable front light ; Long battery life ; Smart features while reading, like X-Ray

Screen isn’t very sharp ; No auto brightness, blue-light filter ; No water resistance

If you want a simple, effective ebook reader, the all-new Amazon Kindle is the best you can buy.

Features a backlight Clear display Can listen to audiobooks

Not waterproof Still uses micro USB Limited storage for audiobooks

It’s by no means the best ereader money can buy, but introducing a backlight to the cheapest Kindle means it’s now much more difficult to justify buying a more expensive, top-end ereader. If you’re always reading, the Kindle Paperwhite or Oasis may be...

Front light. Similar performance to other Kindles.

Not waterproof. Relatively low-resolution screen. Dated design.

The latest low-cost Kindle improves night reading with its front light, but the slightly more expensive Paperwhite offers better overall value for most readers.

Great value ; Illuminated display ; Slim and lightweight design ; Great battery life - lasts for weeks at a time

Kindle Store could be more organised ; Micro-USB and no fast charging ; Design looks the same

There will be some who will want the flush design offered by the Paperwhite, along with the waterproofing and the sharper display, or perhaps the physical buttons and larger display of the Kindle Oasis. For many though, the standard Kindle (2019) will...

Sub-$100 price tag ; Front light makes a big difference ; Great battery life

microUSB rather than USB-C for charging ; No 3G option ; No waterproofing

The Kindle (2019) has a refined, compact design and is the most affordable Kindle with an integrated light. Base storage bumps up to 4GB. Bluetooth audio is on board for audiobooks. Minor updates enhance Amazon's already best-in-class reader experience.

A little more expensive than the previous model. The ad-free version costs $20 more.

Although the Paperwhite remains the Kindle to get, the cheapest Kindle now includes an integrated light, plus an improved design that makes it more appealing.