Amazon Kindle (11th Gen) Review | Still The Best Budget E-Reader in 2024?

The 11th generation Amazon Kindle is reviewed, highlighting its affordability, compact size, and decent battery life, making it a good budget option for e-readers. While the display is monochrome and lacks some features found in higher-end models, it offers a sharp, glare-free reading experience and is suitable for various book formats, including graphic novels, albeit with some limitations. The reviewer suggests considering alternative color e-readers for optimal graphic novel reading.

Kindle's Design & Size

• 00:00:08 The 11th generation Kindle is the lightest, smallest, and most affordable Kindle currently available. It has a 6-inch screen with fairly chunky bezels, but it's still slender enough to fit easily in various bags or even pockets. It weighs 158g, making it comfortable to hold for extended periods.

Display & Features

• 00:01:59 The Kindle's display is responsive and features a 300 PPI resolution, ensuring sharp text even with smaller font sizes. The display has a matte finish to reduce glare, making it readable outdoors. While there's no auto-brightness feature, the manual brightness adjustment is easy to use.

Software & Performance

• 00:03:58 The Kindle is easy to set up, requiring either Wi-Fi connection or connection via a smartphone with the Kindle app. The interface is user-friendly, allowing easy access to recent books, the Kindle store, and a library of purchased books. The Kindle also offers filtering options for easier navigation of books.

Battery & Charging

• 00:08:06 Amazon claims the Kindle's battery life can last up to six weeks with 30 minutes of daily reading at a certain brightness level and Wi-Fi off. The reviewer found it lasted around 25 hours with Wi-Fi on and a higher brightness, slightly surpassing Amazon's prediction. However, charging is slow, taking a couple of hours for a full charge.