The best Kindles 2026: I compared every model head-to-head but the Paperwhite is my favorite

Mashable named the 2024 Kindle Paperwhite the best overall pick in its 2026 Kindle guide.

The Paperwhite was praised for fast page turns, waterproofing, and strong battery life.

Other models like the Kindle Scribe were also covered, but Paperwhite was the safest recommendation for most readers.

Amazon will stop supporting Kindles released in 2012 or earlier on May 20, 2026.

Owners of older devices may lose web services and updates, making an upgrade necessary for some users.