What’s the Best Kindle of 2026? (So Far)

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Comparing Our Favorite Kindles

What About the New Kindle Scribes?

  • Photograph: Nena Farrell

  • Video: Nena Farrell

  • Video: Nena Farrell

Amazon

Kindle Scribe Colorsoft, Kindle Scribe (3rd Gen), and Kindle Scribe Without Front Light

Kindle has three new Kindle Scribes that launched between late 2025 and June 2026. There’s now the Kindle Scribe ($500), Kindle Scribe Colorsoft ($630), and the Kindle Scribe Without Front Light ($430). All three have a similar design and software experience, though the Scribe Colorsoft has a color screen and a shorter battery life—only eight weeks of reading time, compared to 12 weeks on the $500 Scribe and an impressive 16 weeks on the Scribe Without Front Light.

All three models have a new, taller design with an 11-inch screen, slightly slimmer form factor, and updated stylus. They both also have a quad-core chip, a new homepage, and will support a variety of AI features, including AI search (along with some AI tools for summarizing books you’re reading without giving spoilers, though those won’t arrive until next year). Users can connect to Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive to mark up documents, which the older model can’t do.

Overall, I’d say they’re good devices, but as long as the cheaper second-generation Kindle Scribe is available, I think it’s the better buy. It has some AI capabilities, but no AI search, and has a different homepage design that matches a classic Kindle rather than the notebook-forward design the new ones have. Amazon said it’ll get the same homepage this year, but I haven’t seen it so far. I’m disappointed these new devices are so much more expensive; at that price, you might as well shop reMarkable’s line of digital notebooks and get better features and accessories.

Accessories for Easier Reading

If you’ve ever had a long reading session that gives you hand cramps, these accessories might help. You can check out more options in our Best Kindle Accessories guide.

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Lamicall

Tablet Pillow Stand Holder

This pillow stand holder can sit freely on your lap, bed, or any nearby surface while holding up your Kindle. There are two receptacles built into it, one of which is big enough for my larger mugs. I usually drop a snack or my phone into the other one.

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If you’re looking for something to hold up your Kindle that clamps onto something nearby, like your bed frame or a table, this gooseneck tablet holder does a great job. It’s 3 feet tall and has plenty of length to work in all kinds of spots.

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Lamicall

Gooseneck iPad Holder

If you’re looking for something to hold up your Kindle that clamps onto something nearby, like your bed frame or a table, this gooseneck tablet holder does a great job. It’s 3 feet tall and has plenty of length to work in all kinds of spots.