The Trend Verdict
Spec-by-spec

Head to head

Contenders from E-Readers, every metric lined up. The winning value in each row is outlined.

Amazon Kindle 6-inch 16 GB (2024) Amazon Kindle 6-inch 16 GB (2024) #2 in E-Readers
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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 7in 16GB Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 7in 16GB #8 in E-Readers
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#2
#8
Screen
167 ppi, standard front-light, no warm light
300ppi e-ink + warm light
Battery
~4 weeks typical reading
Weeks of reading
Storage
16 GB
16GB
Waterproofing
None
IPX8 (submersible)
Verdict
Best budget e-reader for Kindle users
The category-defining e-reader to beat

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