Kindle Gen11 6.8"Black 16Gb HighResolution

Take Your Story With You

Meet the Kindle Gen11 6.8" Black - 16GB High Resolution Compact Reader, now featuring an upgraded high-resolution display, double the storage, USB-C charging, and longer battery life. The built-in adjustable front light and new dark mode let you read comfortably indoors and outdoors, any time of day.

Key Features

• 6.8-inch high-resolution 300 ppi glare-free display for sharp text and images
• 16GB storage, twice the capacity of previous models
• USB-C charging with up to 6 weeks of battery life on a single charge
• Adjustable front light with dark mode for comfortable reading day and night
• Compact and lightweight design for easy portability
• Access to millions of eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, and comics via Kindle Unlimited and Prime Reading
• Kids profile with Amazon Kids+ subscription for curated children’s content
• Compatible with slim, form-fitting Amazon covers that auto sleep/wake

Enhance Your Reading Experience

Enjoy sharper text and images on the upgraded 300 ppi high-resolution glare-free display, which features over three times as many pixels as the previous generation. The display reads like real paper, even in direct sunlight, reducing eye strain.

Read Comfortably in Any Environment

The glare-free screen and adjustable front light provide a natural reading experience indoors or outdoors. Dark mode allows you to invert text colour for a more comfortable read during night-time or low-light conditions.

Read for Longer

With extended battery life, a single USB-C charge lasts up to six weeks, depending on usage. This means less time charging and more time enjoying your favourite books.

Massive Selection of Content

Discover new stories easily with Kindle Unlimited, offering unlimited access to over 2 million titles and thousands of audiobooks. Prime members enjoy a rotating catalogue of eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, and comics with Prime Reading. Kindle Exclusive titles and a Kids profile with Amazon Kids+ subscription ensure there is something for everyone.

Better Together

Designed by Amazon to perfectly fit your Kindle, slim and form-fitting covers attach securely and fold back for one-handed reading. They automatically put your device to sleep when closed and wake it upon opening, making it easy to get back to your story. Learn more about our covers.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How is the screen on a Kindle different from a tablet?

Kindle devices are designed for comfortable reading over long periods. The unique black and white glare-free display reads like paper even in bright sunlight and enables weeks of battery life. Slight shadows of previous text or images may sometimes remain visible but the display refreshes occasionally to maintain a high-quality optical experience.

2. Do I need to be a Kindle Unlimited member to read on a Kindle?

No. You do not need a Kindle Unlimited membership to read on a Kindle. All Kindle devices have instant access to the world’s best eBook store, offering millions of titles including the latest bestsellers.