The new Kindle ditches the raised bezel in a push toward a smaller, lighter e-reader
Amazon has unveiled a major physical redesign for its Kindle e-reader lineup, removing the traditional raised bezel for a flush-front design. To prevent accidental page turns from finger placement, Amazon uses capacitive touch technology and haptics.
Amazon has unveiled a major physical redesign for its Kindle e-reader lineup, removing the traditional raised bezel for a flush-front design. To prevent accidental page turns from finger placement, Amazon uses capacitive touch technology and haptics. This system creates a self-detecting dead zone where the reader grips the device.
The standard six-inch Kindle now measures 6.8 millimeters thick, weighs 140 grams, and turns pages 30 percent faster. It starts at $149.99 and introduces new colors like Ube, Alpine Sky, Seaglass Green, Graphite, and Fig. Amazon also offers an aluminum-backed version with 32GB of storage. The refreshed lineup includes thinner and lighter versions of the Kindle Paperwhite and the Kindle Colorsoft.
The standard Paperwhite costs $199.99 with 16GB of storage, while a 32GB Signature Edition costs $249.99. The standard Colorsoft starts at $289.99, and a 32GB Signature Edition costs $319.99. The new standard Kindle and its aluminum version are available now in the U.S. and multiple international regions. The Paperwhite and Colorsoft models are currently available for preorder in those same areas alongside the Kids lineup.
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Original publication: 1 October 2026 18:30
