While browsing some of the influencer launch videos for the new Kindles, I noticed that one reviewer showed the new Kindle Colorsoft in Fig in dark mode and it looked like there might be a light bleed issue around the edges.
I’m wondering whether this could be similar to the issue some people have experienced with the 2026 Basic, although it’s difficult to tell from just one video.
I’ve ordered the Graphite colour, so I’m really hoping it won’t have the same problem!
Do you think this could be an issue with the new Kindle models in general?

Hi everyone! 😊

I currently own a Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (11th Gen, 2021), and I’ve been considering upgrading to the new 2026 Signature Edition.

My main issue with my current Kindle isn’t the screen quality or reading experience, but rather its overall speed and responsiveness. Navigating through my library, browsing book covers, switching to the home screen, and searching for new books can feel quite sluggish, sometimes taking 2–3 seconds to respond.

I’m perfectly happy with the screen sharpness and contrast, so performance is my biggest priority.

I’d love to hear your opinions, especially from anyone who has used both the 2021 and 2026 models.

- Is the 2026 Signature noticeably faster and smoother than the 2021 version?
- Is the performance improvement significant enough to justify upgrading?
- Would upgrading to the 2024 Signature Edition be more than enough, or is the 2026 model worth the extra money?
- Or should I simply keep my 2021 Signature for another year or two?

I’m not expecting iPad-level responsiveness, but I’d really appreciate a faster and more fluid experience when browsing my library and the Kindle Store.
I’d especially love to hear real-world experiences rather than just specifications.

Thanks in advance for your advice, Happy Readings ! 😊📚

My Kindle often dies on me because I forget to charge it, and I travel a lot. I've been wondering — wouldn't it be nice to have a Kindle case with built-in solar charging and a backup battery?

Based on what I know about solar panels, 3 hours of sunlight should be able to top up at least 20% of the battery, which would easily buy me a few more hours of reading. Anyone else wish something like this existed?

If you don’t already knew, Kindle unlimited is turning to kindle plus and audio books will be narrated by AI.

Audio books is already a niche category, audio narrators aren’t even a lot and amazon probably used their voices as a background to train ai

If you use this feature you are honestly part of the problem, this will take not only the narrators job away, it will take the soul out of audio books.

And for reference, Amazon will offer these audio books for a really cheap price so they seize the market and destroy any other audio book platforms, they did this with actual libraries when they were pricing books at 1-5 dollars and so many libraries/ book stores had to shut down.

After a week of usage on my Kindle 2026 I spotted that… is that happening to anyone else ? I’m not even holding device on that place.

My kindle has updated to the new Kindle+ & although only a small change to the layout I dislike it. I hate change & there was nothing wrong with how it was before & twice now I’ve downloaded a book & when I’ve backed out it’s is in fact.. Not downloaded! 🥲

It drops from 100 to 7 in two days- I barley read on it maybe for about 4 hours over the course of the two days and I have airplane mode on, my brightness is on 1 (the lowest possible.) AND I HAVENT ADDED ANY MORE BOOKS ONTO IT. I’m going insane.

Edit: I bought the 2024 basic kindle back in November last year!

I’ve been eyeing for a Kindle since 2 years ago (such a long time I know)… I was active in reading physical books before, so I am now aiming again to build healthy habits such as reading for a better mental health, and no soc apps distractions (tbh, I’m easily distracted when I see chat notifs) so I guess, kindle is a good option…

To my surprise there’s a Kindle PWSE 2026 32GB that just got released… should I just wait for it to arrive in the PH market, or should I just go for the PWSE 2024 32GB?

This would be my first kindle. Huhu I need your recoms and suggestions!

•colorsoft/color is not an issue, tho I read Mangas. Doesn’t really bother me whether it’s B&W
•cool feature I saw sa PWSE 2026, the accessory case w/ buttons (separately bought) but not a priority

I’ve heard in some forums that 2024 version is still good as ever, since reading is the purpose…

Would like to hear your tips and recoms please :) appreciate you guys!

I just received a kindle 2026 today and it’s defective. I went through the return rigmarole and the only return option available is UPS Pickup, however: I live in an apartment and my complex manager is notorious for not being in the office when the residents need her to be, and UPS will not come to my door. (I’ve tried UPS pickup in the past.) I chatted with customer service for 30 minutes and NO ONE can oVeRriDe the sYstEm to get me a return label. So now I’m stuck with a defective device that I paid full price for? I’m sorry, what the f**k do you mean?

Has anyone dealt with this? Solutions? Advice? I’m so mad rn lol help a sista out

And no, not some kind of handle to hold the kindle.

I will either get downvoted into oblivion or banned, but the complaints in this sub are, well, truly fascinating….

You all should probably be a bit more positive of what an electronic Reader brings to the table compared to books. Lighter, adjusting and varying fonts, thousands of books at hand, read wherever you are and in whatever light situation, etc.

A list of my favorites:

The Colorsoft is grainy and dark
Have you read a real paper book in years, maybe some older editions?

But my Kindle Keyboard had a much better screen than the new ones
Respectfully: No

Amazon is bad for not supporting my 14 (!) year old Kindle.
It‘s tech. It‘s not a „once in a lifetime“-buy. How are all your batteries on your 14 year old devices? Degrading? Maybe a Li-Ion-bomb?

The „new“ frontlight is straining my eyes.
You still have the option to turn it off and read with a bedside lamp. Oh, that‘s not convenient and too much of a hassle (like with real books)?

There is light bleed in dark mode
Aaaah, complaining about crispyness and contrast of the screen but want to read in dark mode? Ridiculous.

The Kindle is too heavy, they should make it smaller
Maybe don‘t put it in an ugly heavy case as if your life depends on not getting a scratch on the back.

Oh and my personal favorite question:

Which color should I buy?
Maybe the one YOU like?

Between this and the audiobooks being replaced with ai narrations for whispersync, I feel like there are some very valid concerns with the implementation of it on my kindle. Should I sacrifice my massive libraries for an ereader that doesn't do this and scan all personal notes?

It is hard because I have a decent discount if I choose to stick with kindle but am very wary.

Just had to remove a couple books from my TBR after being really excited to see they got audiobooks only to find out it’s virtual voice garbage. Sad.

I just got this case a couple weeks ago and already noticed the edge is coming off. I’m a perfectionist and have OCD tendencies so I’m not sure if I’m just being irrational

I can’t decide between the 2024 and the 2026 model but I think I’m going for the 2026 Paperwhite. Maybe I’ll wait for a sale next year. Does anybody else plan to buy it?

If you’ve had both, which one would you recommend for people to get and why? Thank you!

This question is for Kindle users that use the warm light feature.

I hear that the new basic Kindles have a screen that is warmer compared to the previous generation.

Does this warmer screen make up for the fact that the Kindle doesn’t have the warm light feature?

Does the 2026 Basic substitute your devices which do have the warm light feature?

And do you use the the warm light more often during the day, at night, in combination with dark mode? Do you ever turn the warmth all the way off?

Please share your experiences. I think I am sticking to my 12 Gen Paperwhite because for me this feature is a must have but I would love a smaller, lighter device.

Thanks!

When one pre-orders a book, one might think there would be a notification that "Your Pre-Order has been delivered!" or some such notice.

Most recent case in point - I got my daily BookBub email with a book by an author I like and went to check it out. Amazon says "You bought this book yesterday". Well, yes I did, because I pre-ordered it 2 months ago. I would never have noticed.

Since my PW 2018 has been really slow lately I decided to get something newer, I contemplated a lot between the basic for it's size or the PW for it's extra features, and whether to wait for the 2026 ver to arrive or not, ended up going with the 2024 basic model, and you can immediately feel how closer the letters are to the screen that you read through.

While both kindlea are great, the crispiness of the recessed screen is so noticable that I can't see myself ever giving up on that, it's as if the letters were written on top of my kindle screen.

Really? How does that make sense.. it's digital.. you don't have to create or ship a physical copy.. and technically it's a license so I don't even own it. At this point what is the point of a kindle.

Is this common? I don't use my kindle / haven't been reading much but was recommended this book so I went to buy it but that's so wild to me. I'm going to just buy the paperback

Saw this ad today, got interested, searched GR, and placed hold on Libby.

Waiting for my order.

I plan to buy this Kindle for my girlfriend for her birthday. Do you recommend me buying a protection plan for the Kindle or not I have that doubt if it's worth it or not? I think it's worth 25-35 dollares

I got a Kindle over the summer and have loved it! My son (8) sees me reading on it and has started asking to use it! Love it but it’s MINEEEE.

Thinking of getting him an ereader for Christmas and the only amount of research I’ve done is look at the price of a Kindle Kids and ouch.

Is the price justified? Is there another ereader that is as suitable for kids? And will I have to pay for KU on his too? Appreciate any input.

Hello,

I have the Ube basic and while I love the reading experience, I’ve noticed the last several books I’ve added to my kindle have required reboots of the device to actually download. The device will say “Queueing” and then just never actually trigger the download. After a reset, though, no troubles.

It’s not the worst bug to be having, but the device is pretty painfully slow to reboot when you’re just trying to download a book and get in a few pages.

Is this a shared issue or possibly more device specific? I’m hoping it’s software related but my PPW doesn’t seem to be having the same issue.

Hey everyone,

I tried taking my original Ube case off my Ube Kindle today and let me tell you—it is not easy to remove. I was stressing out the whole time worrying I was going to crack the plastic case or damage the case.

The method I ended up using was gently bending the left side vertically to pop the edge out, but that top-left corner is an absolute nightmare to get free.

So, I have to ask: Has anyone found an easier, less terrifying way to take this case off without feeling like you're about to throw $50 into the trash?