TheKindle(2024) is the latest entry-level e-reader fromAmazon.
With a smaller footprint than others in the line-up, this Kindle is ultra-portable and easier to hold.
Surprisingly, this unit excels at displaying manga.
Though smaller than the average manga volume, the display makes details even sharper.
Unlike the2022 Kindle, which underwent a significant redesign, the 2024 Kindle stays largely the same.
Aside from a slightly brighter display, the equipment isnt much different from its predecessor.
The Kindle (2024) remains a solid, budget-friendly e-reader for those who want a bare-bones gadget.
While this is probably thebest Kindlefor most people, it leaves me wanting more.
Ergonomic and portable
This Kindle is the most portable e-reader I’ve ever used.
This is great for me because I find it hard to read at home there are too many distractions.
The 6-inch display, though a turn-off to some, makes this Kindle an absolute pleasure to use.
It’s not a dealbreaker because the button requires more force than the graze of a pinky to actuate.
However, it’s worth mentioning.
Having the power button at the top makes more sense.
If you have used a Kindle in the last few years, the experience won’t shock you.
Expect the same interface and prefs.
Outside of the reading experience, this Kindle offers an interface that’s easy to navigate.
The home screen is too busy for my taste, but at least it scrolls fast enough.
Speaking of speed, browsing the Kindle Store is not bad at all.
It’s not lightning-fast, but it’s also not frustratingly slow.
you’re able to also jump to the tweaks page from here.
When you think of the Kindle, you think of books, not comics or manga.
Yet, the Kindle is one of the best devices for reading manga.
The pages flip just as fast as if reading a book, and ghosting is barely noticeable.
You have to squint to really notice it.
In other words, take that claim with a grain, or large pinch, of salt.
A 6-week battery life is unlikely for more people.
What’s more realistic is a few weeks.
That will vary based on the light level, reading time, and use of wireless features.
I lost about a quarter of the battery in that time.
Do that, and you’re able to likely get away with charging once or twice a month.
To be fair, the display on this Kindle is as bright as the Paperwhite.
But brighter lighting isnt enough.
That’s more than plenty for storing thousands of books.
Yet, it’s not nearly enough for manga or audiobooks.
Manga file sizes vary depending on the file jot down and the length of the manga volume.
That severely limits the machine, capping storage at a few dozen volumes of manga.
The only fix is to constantly delete older files as you download new ones.
It’s doable, if not a bit annoying.
Slow downloads
Downloading manga on this equipment takes longer than I’m used to.
It’s not a dealbreaker if you’re downloading a few volumes of manga every month.
Good luck downloading several volumes of manga via the airport Wi-Fi before your flight.
No water or dust protection
Many modern devices have some form of water and dust protection.
It’s become so standard that I hardly look for it anymore.
I don’t expect the Kindle to be completely waterproof.
That would be too much to ask from a budget equipment.
What bothers me is that it’s not even water-resistant.
A slight drizzle or coffee spill could ruin this gadget.
Instead, we have a super portable e-reader that becomes a liability as soon as it’s overcast.
You get a small e-reader that’s the ideal companion when leaving the house or going on a trip.
