Amazon introduces thinner, lighter Kindle e-readers. See upgrades - USA Today

Book lovers looking to upgrade their Kindles now have more portable, lightweight options.

Amazon announced in a news release this week that the newly designed devices are thinner and lighter than the brand’s previous e-readers. The company is also releasing accessories such as a hands-free Bluetooth page-turner and an upright charging dock.

The new Kindle devices have been redesigned without the raised border that hides parts of the reading surface. 

Amazon released its first-ever Kindle in November 2007, noting that the device “reads like paper” and allows customers to read blogs, books, magazines and newspapers. In 2025, users read more than 720 billion pages on Kindle devices, the company said. 

Here’s what we know about the new releases.

Kids Kindle (available starting Oct. 1)

Kindle Paperwhite (preorder starts Oct. 1, release date is Oct. 28)

Kindle Colorsoft (preorder starts Oct. 1, release date is Oct. 28)

Amazon said it is also releasing some accessories, including a Kindle Click for $34.99, or a Bluetooth remote readers can use to turn pages while they’re under the covers, on a treadmill or traveling. It’s compatible with all new Kindle devices and Kindle models from 2024 or later.

There’s also a magnetic cover for $79.99 that has physical page-turn buttons for the Paperwhite Signature Edition and Colorsoft Signature Edition.

Amazon is releasing a charging dock for $59.99 that keeps the Paperwhite Signature Edition and Colorsoft Signature Edition upright and charged.

The e-commerce and tech giant is also selling Kindle Covers starting at $39.99 that wrap fully around Kindle devices.

Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY’s trending team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Email her at sdmartin@usatoday.com.