Amazon Kindle 16 GB (newest model) - Lightest and most compact Kindle

Amazon Kindle 16 GB (newest model) - Lightest and most compact Kindle, now with faster page turns, and higher contrast ratio, for an enhanced reading experience - Black

The Amazon Kindle 16 GB (newest model) - Lightest and most compact Kindle was $109.99 when we checked it on 2026-08-10. That is the median of the 8 prices we have recorded for it. Best for: Most readers who just want a light, no-fuss e-reader

The lightest and most compact Kindle - Now with a brighter front light at max setting, higher contrast ratio, and faster page turns for an enhanced reading experience. Effortless reading in any light - Read comfortably with a 6“ glare-free display, adjustable front light-now 25% brighter at max setting-and dark mode. Escape into your books - Tune out messages, emails, and social media with a distraction-free reading experience. Read for a while - Get up to 6 weeks of battery life on a single charge. Take your library with you - 16 GB storage holds thousands of books. Find new stories - A Kindle Unlimited subscription unlocks access to over 4 million titles, thousands of audiobooks, and more. Designed with sustainability in mind - This Kindle uses 75% recycled plastics and 90% recycled magn

Editor's note

This is the best value for most people, in my book. It's genuinely hard to justify spending more if you just want to read.

Why we picked it

Best for: Most readers who just want a light, no-fuss e-reader

The lightest and most compact Kindle, now brighter and faster, and genuinely hard to outgrow for plain reading.

What we like

+ Lightest and most compact Kindle
+ Brighter front light and faster page turns than the prior model
+ Up to 6 weeks of battery on a charge

Watch outs

- Smallest 6-inch display of the three
- No waterproofing for pool or bath reading

Amazon Kindle 16 GB (newest model) - Lightest and most compact Kindle price history

8 weekly checks of our own, from 2026-06-26 to 2026-08-10. How our price tracking works

$109.99$84.99

Typical

Jun 26Jul 6Jul 20Aug 10

Lowest

$84.99

Jun 26, 2026

Typical

$109.99

median of 8 weekly checks

Highest

$109.99

Jun 29, 2026

Latest

$109.99

checked Aug 10, 2026

Typical price is the median of the 8 weekly checks we have taken, not the manufacturer list price. Every discount figure on this site is measured against it.

Every observation (8)

Date	Price	Source
Jun 26, 2026	$84.99	Weekly check
Jun 29, 2026	$109.99	Weekly check
Jul 6, 2026	$109.99	Weekly check
Jul 13, 2026	$109.99	Weekly check
Jul 20, 2026	$109.99	Weekly check
Jul 27, 2026	$109.99	Weekly check
Aug 3, 2026	$109.99	Weekly check
Aug 10, 2026	$109.99	Weekly check

About this item

The lightest and most compact Kindle - Now with a brighter front light at max setting, higher contrast ratio, and faster page turns for an enhanced reading experience.
Effortless reading in any light - Read comfortably with a 6“ glare-free display, adjustable front light—now 25% brighter at max setting—and dark mode.
Escape into your books - Tune out messages, emails, and social media with a distraction-free reading experience.
Read for a while - Get up to 6 weeks of battery life on a single charge.
Take your library with you - 16 GB storage holds thousands of books.
Find new stories - A Kindle Unlimited subscription unlocks access to over 4 million titles, thousands of audiobooks, and more.
Designed with sustainability in mind - This Kindle uses 75% recycled plastics and 90% recycled magnesium, and has 100% recyclable device packaging.

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Amazon Kindle 16 GB (newest model) - Lightest and most compact Kindle: common questions

Is the Amazon Kindle 16 GB (newest model) - Lightest and most compact Kindle worth it?

This is the best value for most people, in my book. It's genuinely hard to justify spending more if you just want to read. Its Amazon listing shows 4.6 out of 5 stars across 19,321 ratings, which is the retailer's figure and not our verdict.

How much does the Amazon Kindle 16 GB (newest model) - Lightest and most compact Kindle cost?

The Amazon Kindle 16 GB (newest model) - Lightest and most compact Kindle was $109.99 when we checked it on 2026-08-10. Prices change often, so the live retailer link carries the current number.

Is now a good time to buy the Amazon Kindle 16 GB (newest model) - Lightest and most compact Kindle?

At $109.99 the Amazon Kindle 16 GB (newest model) - Lightest and most compact Kindle is near the median of the 8 prices we have recorded for it. The lowest we have seen is $84.99 on 2026-06-26, so waiting for a repeat of that would save roughly $25.

What is the lowest price the Amazon Kindle 16 GB (newest model) - Lightest and most compact Kindle has been?

The lowest price on our record for the Amazon Kindle 16 GB (newest model) - Lightest and most compact Kindle is $84.99 on 2026-06-26, and the highest is $109.99 on 2026-06-29. That record is 8 weekly checks we took ourselves.