Amazon Kindle Review: 58 Ratings, Pros and Cons

4.1

34 ratings

Amazon Kindle Review: 58 Ratings, Pros and Cons

Date: 22/04/2011 (Last saved review: 14/01/2025) - Review: CommentChoisir.fr

Check all the 58 reviews find on eBook Readers Amazon Kindle, with the 34 ratings, comments, pros & cons from the reviewers.
Theses reviews and tests from eBook Readers magazines and websites give 34 ratings, we get this average rating to this Amazon product : 4.1/5.

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Amazon Kindle review : With an average rating of 4.1/5, you can buy Amazon Kindle with your eyes closed (or almost). The opinions of the testers seem unanimous !

This product got 4 times the maximum score in the reviews! This is pretty rare and shows that this eBook Readers is extremely successful!

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34 Ratings ranked from best to worst, green to good grades, red to bad, Average rating: 4.1/5.
Source: https://www.commentChoisir.fr

5/5 Pocket-lint	10/10 GadgetGear	9/10 Trusted Reviews	4.5/5 Good e-Reader
4.5/5 91mobiles.com	4.4/5 Chip.de	4/5 01net	4/5 TechRadar
4/5 PCMag	4/5 ExpertReviews	4/5 T3	8/10 SlashGear
4/5 Tom's Guide (US)	4/5 Gadget Bridge	75/100 CNET France	3.5/5 CNET USA
3.5/5 ComputerShopper	3.5/5 Android Central	7/10 The Verge	3/5 Les Numériques

13 Preview or review without rating: Clubic.com, DigitalTrends, Android Police, Connect.de, MiMundoGadget, Gadgets360, IndiaToday, FrAndroid, ComputerBase, Neozone, Engadget, Future Zone, Vonguru

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Pros and cons for Amazon Kindle List of reviews and ratings

To better compare, we looked for you the advantages and disadvantages of Below and the notes given by specialized sites.

Pocket-lint

Compact and lightweight design
USB-C charging
Sharper display makes text crisp
Wide ecosystem of books

No waterproofing
No adjustable warmth or auto brightness
More expensive than older model

reviewed at 22/10/2022 - [read the full review on Pocket-lint]

GadgetGear

Cheap
Crisp eInk display
Easy to use
Large battery
Long software update warranty

reviewed at 22/12/2022 - [read the full review on GadgetGear]

4.5

Good e-Reader

300 PPI display
USB-C
Dark Mode
16GB of storage
Good Value

Not waterproof
No Wireless charging
No SD
No adjustable color temperature for the front light

[4.5/5] reviewed at 19/10/2022 - Review of the Amazon Kindle 11th Gen e-Reader [read the full review on Good e-Reader]
reviewed at 29/10/2024 - Test Amazon Kindle 11th Generation 2024 e-Reader [read the full review on Good e-Reader]
reviewed at 08/11/2024 - First Look at the Amazon Kindle Colorsoft e-reader [read the full review on Good e-Reader]
[4.8/5] reviewed at 12/11/2024 - Test Amazon Kindle Colorsoft e-Reader [read the full review on Good e-Reader]

4.4

Chip.de

Clear screen with color adjustment
Improved battery life
Great performance and large storage capacity
High-quality casing with water protection.

Dependency on the Amazon store
No touch buttons

reviewed at 27/09/2023 - Kindle Vergleich: Die besten Amazon Kindle im Test [read the full review on Chip.de]
[4.4/5] reviewed at 18/11/2024 - Viel E-Book-Reader für wenig Geld: Amazon Kindle (2024) im Test [read the full review on Chip.de]
[4.7/5] reviewed at 25/11/2024 - Kindle-Bücher endlich auch in ?Farbe?: Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition im Test [read the full review on Chip.de]

Trusted Reviews

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

[9/10] reviewed at 01/01/1970 - Kindle (2016) [read the full review on Trusted Reviews]
reviewed at 11/07/2023 - Amazon Kindle (2022) [read the full review on Trusted Reviews]
reviewed at 14/11/2024 - Amazon Kindle (2024) [read the full review on Trusted Reviews]

4.5

91mobiles.com

Compact and lightweight
Sharper screen
Type-C port

No auto brightness
No IP rating

reviewed at 04/03/2023 - [read the full review on 91mobiles.com]

01net

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

[4/5] reviewed at 13/03/2015 - Test : Amazon Nouveau Kindle, la liseuse au rapport qualité prix imbattable [read the full review on 01net]
[4/5] reviewed at 01/01/1970 - Test : Amazon Nouveau Kindle, la liseuse aussi légère que son prix [read the full review on 01net]

TechRadar

Features a backlight
Clear display
Can listen to audiobooks

Not waterproof
Still uses micro USB
Limited storage for audiobooks

[4/5] reviewed at 22/03/2016 - Test Test: Updated: Amazon Kindle [read the full review on TechRadar]
[4/5] reviewed at 12/08/2016 - Test Test: Amazon Kindle [read the full review on TechRadar]
[4/5] reviewed at 29/06/2017 - Amazon Kindle [read the full review on TechRadar]
[4/5] reviewed at 15/10/2020 - Test Amazon Kindle [read the full review on TechRadar]

PCMag

Front light
Similar performance to other Kindles

Not waterproof
Relatively low-resolution screen
Dated design

[4/5] reviewed at 12/07/2016 - Amazon Kindle [read the full review on PCMag]
[3.5/5] reviewed at 23/06/2022 - Test Amazon Kindle (2019) [read the full review on PCMag]
[4/5] reviewed at 11/10/2022 - Test Amazon Kindle (2022 Release) [read the full review on PCMag]

6-inch 300ppi screen
Up to 6 weeks battery
Adjustable backlights

Not waterproof
Lacks auto light sensors
Only wired charging

reviewed at 11/11/2022 - [read the full review on T3]

SlashGear

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 30/12/2022 - [read the full review on SlashGear]

Tom's Guide (US)

+
Lightweight, comfortable design
+
Bright, crisp display
+
Incredible battery life

-
Not waterproof
-
Lacks warm display light options

reviewed at 11/01/2023 - [read the full review on Tom's Guide (US)]

Gadget Bridge

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 14/01/2023 - [read the full review on Gadget Bridge]

100

CNET France

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 05/08/2016 - [read the full review on CNET France]

3.5

Android Central

Quick and easy to get started
Fluid, user-friendly interface
Lower barrier to entry; less commitment

Not available yet on Android
Not all genres are a good fit or are offered
IAP model is open to abuse

[3.5/5] reviewed at 22/07/2021 - Test Amazon Kindle Vella: Snackable reading in the palm of your hand [read the full review on Android Central]
[3.75/5] reviewed at 28/10/2022 - Test Amazon Kindle (2022): Turning me into a believer [read the full review on Android Central]

3.5

ComputerShopper

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 28/07/2016 - [read the full review on ComputerShopper]

3.5

CNET USA

The Kindle (2014) is affordable e-ink reader with Wi-Fi that sports a touchscreen and offers access to Amazon's best-in-class e-book ecosystem in a simple
clean-looking package. Capacity has been doubled to 4GB
and the processor is a bit zippier
too.

Battery life is less than Paperwhite and Voyage; no integrated light. All accessories -- such as a charger and case -- cost extra.

[3.5/5] reviewed at 28/07/2016 - Amazon Kindle 2016 [read the full review on CNET USA]
[3.5/5] reviewed at 13/03/2019 - Amazon Kindle (2014) review: Everything you want in an e-reader except a light - CNET [read the full review on CNET USA]

The Verge

The best color screen on an e-reader so far
Faster performance during page turns and zooming content
Streamlines screen customization to one simple option
Shopping for books is more engaging in color

Expensive
Lacks stylus support and page turn buttons
Wireless charging is pointless without extra accessories
Seven-inch display makes small text difficult to read

reviewed at 25/11/2024 - [read the full review on The Verge]

Les Numériques

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 22/10/2014 - [read the full review on Les Numériques]

ExpertReviews

Cheap
Does everything you need
Responsive touchscreen

Still not waterproof
£15 more expensive than 2019 model

[4/5] reviewed at 03/08/2016 - Amazon Kindle (2016) review: The best low-cost e-reader you can buy [read the full review on ExpertReviews]
[4/5] reviewed at 20/11/2019 - Test Amazon Kindle Kids Edition: A regular Kindle with some child-friendly perks, including big savi [read the full review on ExpertReviews]
[5/5] reviewed at 31/10/2022 - Test Amazon Kindle (2022): Still the best entry-level e-reader [read the full review on ExpertReviews]
[5/5] reviewed at 17/07/2024 - Test Amazon Kindle (2022): A great Prime Day deal on the best entry-level e-reader [read the full review on ExpertReviews]
[3/5] reviewed at 01/11/2024 - Test Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition: Impressive but too expensive [read the full review on ExpertReviews]

not scored

Clubic.com

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 22/04/2011 - [read the full review on Clubic.com]

not scored

DigitalTrends

Lightweight and compact size
6-inch e-ink screen with 300 ppi
Dark mode and backlight display
USB-C charging and great battery life
Very affordable

No ambient light sensor
Not waterproof

reviewed at 17/10/2022 - Test Amazon Kindle (2022): simple, delightful reading [read the full review on DigitalTrends]
reviewed at 31/10/2024 - Test Amazon Kindle (2024): freshen up your love of reading [read the full review on DigitalTrends]
reviewed at 21/11/2024 - Test Amazon Kindle Colorsoft: a magical and colorful e-reader [read the full review on DigitalTrends]

not scored

Android Police

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 26/10/2022 - [read the full review on Android Police]

not scored

Connect.de

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 23/12/2022 - Amazon Kindle (2022) im Test: gestochen scharf, superkompakt [read the full review on Connect.de]
reviewed at 31/10/2024 - Amazon Kindle Colorsoft im Test: Jetzt mit Farb-Display [read the full review on Connect.de]

not scored

MiMundoGadget

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 03/01/2023 - Kindle (modelo de 2022): Sus Pros & Contras Revelados [read the full review on MiMundoGadget]
reviewed at 07/01/2023 - Kindle Paperwhite (modelo de 2021): Pros & Contras Expuestos [read the full review on MiMundoGadget]

not scored

Gadgets360

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 10/01/2023 - [read the full review on Gadgets360]

not scored

IndiaToday

Display
Storage
Battery

Build quality
No auto brightness
Not waterproof

reviewed at 02/02/2023 - [read the full review on IndiaToday]

not scored

FrAndroid

The small cute size, convenient for travel.
The improved screen
Excellent autonomy
Finally, USB-C

No waterproofing (IPX8 certification)
No native support for EPUB format.
The plastic coating is a bit cheap.
No automatic brightness and the temperature is not adjustable.

reviewed at 20/10/2023 - [read the full review on FrAndroid]

not scored

ComputerBase

high-quality finish
good representation
great support for formats, including PDF
command keys

No integrated access to the Onleihe.
low resolution
The brightness could be higher.
somewhat uneven lighting
reduced text settings

reviewed at 23/10/2023 - PocketBook Verse (Pro) im Test: Neue E-Book-Reader nehmen es mit Amazon Kindle auf [read the full review on ComputerBase]
reviewed at 28/10/2024 - Amazon Kindle und Kindle Paperwhite 2024 im Test: Paperwhite wird mehr Premium, Kindle rückt nach [read the full review on ComputerBase]
reviewed at 14/01/2025 - Amazon Kindle Colorsoft im Test: Der E-Book-Reader mit der bis dato besten Farbdarstellung [read the full review on ComputerBase]

not scored

Neozone

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 29/10/2024 - [read the full review on Neozone]

not scored

Engadget

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 02/11/2024 - [read the full review on Engadget]

not scored

Future Zone

The color can simply be.
Quick and smooth use
Waterproof

Dear
Only suitable for comics to a moderate extent.
Displaying black text on a white background on a monochrome Kindle still looks better.