An Amazon Kindle is great for bookworms, whether you’re checking out chick-lit on commute or what a heavyweight novel in a lightweight format. Palm-sized and thinner than your favourite paperback, they store digital versions of books you download from Amazon.

From bestsellers like Girl On The Train and My Brilliant Friend, to JRR Tolkien and everything in-between, there are over 12 million Kindle books to pick from!

Kindles look similar to an iPad mini, with a large screen that displays each page in your book. It’s like reading a paperback thanks to the paper-like screen technology known as e-ink. But there are several different Kindles to choose from, each with its own special features. So, we compare Kindle models to find the one you won’t be able to put down…

For the commuter and bedtime reader… Kindle Paperwhite

In a nutshell: Design classic, with a fantastic screen in any light and long battery life

This is the classic Kindle, ironing out and improving on earlier designs – with a better screen able to cope with both bright and dim light. This makes it a great all-rounder, perfect for the morning commute and bedtime reading with the lights off later.

Paperwhite is the most-popular, best-selling Kindle. What’s more it doesn’t blow the budget.

• Words look sharp and crisp on the 7” screen

• Read outdoors on a sunny day with the screen’s sophisticated glare-free, e-ink tech

• Or in bed in the dark with the auto-adjust brightness settings

• Hold comfortably in one hand with the pencil-thin design that’s lighter than a paperback

• Pages turn 20% faster

• Get 12 weeks of battery and wireless charging

For graphic novel fans who want the best… Kindle Colorsoft

In a nutshell: Kindle gets colourful with vibrant pages and multi-colour highlighting

With the Kindle, Amazon have tried to recreate the experience of reading a proper black n white book. With the Colorsoft, everything gets more vibrant!

It was designed for people passionate about graphic novels, comic books and illustrations in general. People who have previously not bought into the idea of e-readers. But it also lets you highlight passages in multiple colours, so is great if you’re studying too.

• IPX8 waterproof so perfect for reading next to the pool

• Words look sharp and crisp on the glare-free 7” display

• Auto-adjust brightness for daytime and nightime reading

• 32 GB storage for your complete comic book collection!

• 8 weeks of battery means you could take it travelling without worrying about recharging

• Leave your cables at home, there’s wrieless charging!

Affordable and compact eReader… Kindle 2024

In a nutshell: The original Kindle lacks the advanced features of the other models but is a reliable e-reader

Where it all began. The original Kindle first launched in 2007 to change how we read. Every new Kindle has taken that idea further with better screen technology and more sophisticated design.

But the basic principle remains the same and you can find that in the latest version of the original Kindle.

• Considerably lower price than the other Kindles

• 25% brighter front-lit display

• 6” anti-glare, e-ink display

• Dark mode is made for bedtime

• 16GB storage give you a little library to take with you

• 6 weeks battery life should be plenty for your next vacation

• Get millions of books through the Amazon Store, just like the more premium Kindles

The best choice for young bookworms - Kindle Kids Edition

In a nutshell: Here’s a screen that parents can be happy about their kids spending all their time with!

Get your little ones excited about reading with this Kindle Kids eReader. It’s perfect for kids, with a front-lit display that’s 25% brighter, making it easy to read whether they’re under the covers or on the beach. Plus, the 6" anti-glare e-ink display means they can enjoy their stories even in bright sunlight. And its packed with extras to help make reading fun!

• 25% brighter and with an anti-glare e-ink screen, it’s perfect for the playground or under the covers!

• The flip cover protects the Kindle from inevitable tumbles and scratches, keeping it safe for all their adventures

• Comes with a 6-month Amazon Kids+ subscription, giving them access to thousands of ad-free books and audiobooks

• 2-Year Guarantee covers accidental damage

• Vocabulary Builder and Word Wise help kids learn new words and improve their reading skills

• Amazon Parent Dashboard lets you check how much they’re reading, set age filters and more

How to choose the best Kindle for your reading habits

We’ve got an Amazon Kindle for everybody. But which is right for you? This comparison table of all the Kindles we’ve talked about above should help you decide at a glance.