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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 764 reviews

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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 10 reviews

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Customers enjoy the Kindle E-Reader (2022 release) for its portability, long battery life, compact size, and user-friendly interface. They appreciate that it is lightweight, easy to carry, and has a great battery life that lasts for days. Customers also find the 6-inch display to be the perfect size for reading and love how easy it is to use. While some customers have mentioned that the device can be slow at times and that there are ads, these concerns seem to be outweighed by the positive feedback about the product's overall performance and features.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Easy to use, Portable

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Kindle e-reader is a WINNER!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Absolutely LOVE my new kindle e reader! It’s compact, easy to take anywhere, and has a great battery life! Easy to use, easy to access my library and many other kindle friendly venues. The page font is crisp, plenty of light and also wonderful dark mode! The price point is excellent! There are lots of nice selections of cases and covers for it online. I can’t think of a negative thing to say! It’s perfect for my needs!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A Stellar Kindle Experience from Best Buy

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Introduction: I recently purchased the Amazon Kindle from Best Buy, and I must say that I am thoroughly impressed with both the product and the exceptional service provided by Best Buy. The Kindle has exceeded my expectations in terms of its functionality, user experience, and overall value for money. Allow me to share my thoughts on this remarkable e-reader. Design and Display: The Kindle boasts an elegant design that feels comfortable to hold, thanks to its lightweight and slim profile. The matte finish on the back provides a secure grip, ensuring that it doesn't slip from your hands. The device's 6-inch glare-free display is a treat for avid readers like me. The text appears crisp and sharp, making it easy to read for extended periods without straining my eyes. Whether I'm indoors or outdoors, the Kindle's adjustable front light ensures optimal reading conditions in any environment. User-Friendly Interface: Navigating through the Kindle's interface is a breeze. The touchscreen is responsive and intuitive, allowing for effortless page-turning and menu navigation. The device also supports gestures, such as tapping or swiping, which make it even more convenient to use. The user interface is straightforward and well-organized, ensuring that finding and accessing my e-books is a hassle-free experience. Vast Selection of E-Books: One of the Kindle's standout features is its access to a vast library of e-books. Best Buy offers a seamless integration with Amazon's Kindle Store, providing an extensive collection of titles across various genres. From bestsellers to classic literature and from self-help books to children's stories, there is something for everyone. The Kindle's built-in Wi-Fi connectivity allows for instant book downloads, making it incredibly convenient to build and expand your digital library. Battery Life and Storage: I am amazed by the Kindle's exceptional battery life. With its efficient power management, the device can last for weeks on a single charge, even with regular usage. This means that I can take my Kindle on extended trips without worrying about running out of battery. Additionally, the Kindle offers ample storage capacity, allowing me to store thousands of e-books in one place. It's like having an entire library at my fingertips! Reading Experience: Reading on the Kindle is a pleasure. The adjustable font size and font style options enable me to personalize my reading experience to suit my preferences. I can also highlight passages, make notes, and look up definitions without ever leaving the page. The built-in dictionary is particularly helpful for enhancing vocabulary while reading. The Kindle's seamless syncing across devices ensures that I can continue reading where I left off, regardless of whether I'm using my Kindle, smartphone, or tablet. Additional Features and Accessories: The Kindle offers additional features that further enhance its functionality. The X-Ray feature provides insights into characters, places, and terms mentioned in the book, enhancing my understanding of the content. The Kindle also supports Whispersync, enabling me to seamlessly switch between reading and listening to audiobooks. Furthermore, Best Buy offers a range of accessories for the Kindle, including protective cases, screen protectors, and charging adapters, ensuring that I can personalize and safeguard my device. Conclusion: In conclusion, my experience with the Amazon Kindle purchased from Best Buy has been nothing short of exceptional. The Kindle's sleek design, user-friendly interface, extensive e-book selection, impressive battery life, and immersive reading experience make it a standout device in the e-reader market. Best Buy's seamless purchase process, reliable customer service, and wide range of accessories make them the go-to destination for all Kindle enthusiasts. I wholeheartedly recommend the Amazon Kindle from Best Buy to anyone looking for a reliable and feature-packed e-reader.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Light weight, Portable, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect device for reading on the go

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this device so portable and light, perfect size to handle. The battery life is amazing and if anything have far too much gb for my needs.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Portable

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great E-Reader!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I tend to love paper books, but it really is a bit of a hassle to carry them around, so I caved and got a Kindle. I'm so glad I did! It's the perfect size (light, can be held with one hand), and it still has the matt paper-like screen (even though it's not the "PaperWhite" model). Relatively inexpensive as well. Battery seems to last a long time as well. It's easy to keep in my bag and whip out when I find I have random pockets of time to read. Would recommend! Got a discounted "open box" Kindle case to go with it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Portable

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you are on the fence, absolutely go for it. I had been considering purchasing an ereader for a couple of years, always convinced I wouldn’t enjoy reading as much. I was very wrong, find myself reading even more now that it’s so easy to carry with me everywhere I go. It rarely ever needs charged which is another plus. I couldn’t love it more.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best purchase

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love the softness and lightness of the kindle. It’s the perfect size for traveling and the battery can last me up to two weeks before I need a full recharge

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Portable

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love my kindle.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It goes everywhere with me since I got it. It helps save my phone battery.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    KINDLE

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got this for my birthday and I love it! Perfect size and great to take in my bag to read anywhere on the go!! Also long battery life :)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The Birth of a new me

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    By far the best purchase I’ve ever made . I’m not a reader at all( Don’t Judge lol) I started reading on my iPad, alternating between that and my phone . And my storage space kept getting low. So I came across booktok on TikTok and decided to get one on a whim . I’ve been reading nonstop since I got it. Now they all had the newer ones but she gets the job done ok. I am a changed person.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great E-Reader Upgrade (Note: AD version)

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My first Kindle was a 2013 Paperwhite. I'd always been happy with it; however, since my son expressed interest in the Kindle, I took the opportunity to give him my old one and get a new one for me. I debated between the 2022 Kindle and the 2021 Kindle Paperwhite - since I didn't think I'd need the Paperwhite's waterproof feature and I liked the higher storage capacity of the Kindle (16 GB vs Paperwhite's 8 GB), I went with the Kindle. My initial impression of the device was that it wasn't that much different from my old Paperwhite. The e-ink feature and backlighting are very similar, which I like. The interface is slightly different but still intuitive. Battery life seems to be similar or possibly even better, and download times are also quick. The only noticeable differences between this model and my previous one are the size, USB connectors, and lockscreen ads. The 2022 Kindle has a smaller screen and feels a bit lighter than my old model. The smaller screen doesn't impede my reading ability and makes the device feel even more compact. It also has a USB-C port versus the old model's microUSB, which is a welcome modern change. Finally, this is my first experience with lockscreen ads, but they really don't bother me because they're gone with one swipe. (In full disclosure, I wasn't aware that versions without lockscreen ads were available.) Overall, I'm pleased with my new Kindle and although it doesn't strike me as very different from my almost-10-year-old model, to me this is a good thing because I liked my old Kindle too.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Light weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I Can't Put This Thing Down!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this kindle! So awesome that it has a light and dark option and the battery life is amazing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Kindle 11th Gen review.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love my new Kindle. Use it to read books and all I have to do is attach my library card and I can read books for free. I didn't think the night or back light effects was worth the extra money for the Paperwhite. Battery lasts a long time and I like how it displays in sunny and low lighting.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portable

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Kindle

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Kindle is compact and small so it’s easy to carry in your purse when running errands or going to appointments. Also 3 months free Kindle was a bonus!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Game changed for book lovers !!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My coworkers recommended buying one, but I refused to purchase one because I loved having a tangible copy! A couple weeks ago I decided to purchase one (I was tired of spending $16 for a book that will sit on the shelf forever) & let me tell you…. It is a TOTAL GAME CHANGER! Best purchase I’ve ever made!! So easy & convenient to carry around and it literally fits in every purse + the battery lasts forever!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Kindle Denim

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love my kindle basic. It’s easy to use and I love the size of it .

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Kindle Rocks

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great. Easy to use and read. Works great with Libby app. Never have to pay for a book again!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’ve been using this daily since I bought it, love it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing. Very useful. In my opinion, if you love reading books, the Kindle 2022 is the best digital way to own them at a reasonable budget, and it comes with superb endurance that will easily last you for at least a month on a single charge.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portable

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    An amazing buy at a decent price!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy for on the go reading whether it's day time or night and you can purchase right from this device!! I absolutely love it and it's small enough to fit in my purse!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    i love!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    i love it! it was easy to set up and log into, i’ve had it for 3 months already and one of the best birthday gifts ever!

    I would recommend this to a friend

What experts are saying

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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 10 reviews

The analysis of all aggregated expert reviews shows that the reviewers are positive about usability, reliability, size and screen. Editors have mixed opinions about price. Using an algorithm based on product age, reviewers ratings history, popularity, product category expertise and other factors, this product gets an alaTest Expert Rating of 96/100 = Excellent quality.
  • CNETRating, 4.3 out of 5David Carnoy on October 25, 2022

    Kindle 2022 E-Reader Review: The Cheaper Alternative to the PaperwhiteThe latest entry-level Kindle has enough appealing new features to make you think twice before paying up for a Paperwhite.

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  • TechRadarRating, 4 out of 5Matt Hanson Sharmishta Sarkar Sharmishta Sarkar on November 10, 2022

    Amazon Kindle (2022) reviewA cumulation of 15 years' ebook experience?

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  • Tom's GuideJanuary 11, 2023

    Amazon Kindle (2022) review: The e-reader for mostThe Amazon Kindle (2022) gets an upgraded 300 ppi display and USB-C charging while staying below $100. While it'd be nice if it was waterproof, this is now the e-reader most people should choose.

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  • Digital TrendsChristine Romero-Chan on October 17, 2022

    Amazon Kindle (2022) review: simple, delightful readingThe Kindle (2022) is the most basic e-reader that Amazon offers, but for some, that's simply enough.

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  • MashableMallory Minich on October 7, 2024

    Amazon's Kindle (2022) is a great addition to your libraryEven if you prefer physical books.

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  • Android CentralRating, 3.8 out of 5October 28, 2022

    Amazon Kindle (2022) review: Turning me into a believerAmazon's new Kindle (2022) brings additional storage and a sharp display for a comfortable reading experience. But is it enough to sway a new Kindle user? I love a nice, physical book. But the Kindle (2022) has me finally considering e-readers.

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  • androidpolice.comRating, 4.5 out of 5Matthew Sholtz on October 26, 2022

    Amazon Kindle (2022) review: Edging out the Paperwhite as a must-buyThe All-new Kindle is a perfect entry point for anyone that loves reading

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  • Tech AdvisorRating, 4 out of 5Henry Burrell on November 9, 2022

    Amazon Kindle (2022) reviewIt's not as good as the Paperwhite but with an improved display the entry-level Kindle is more than good enough

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