Which Kindle is recommended? All at a glance

Amazon offers its own series of e-book readers, the Kindle devices. Currently, there are three different variants of the reader that you can buy online from the Amazon store. Get an overview of the current models, their features and costs.

Kindle models at a glance

Which of the various readers is right for you depends on your needs.

• The standard Kindle has a 6-inch display with front light and a resolution of 167 ppi (pixels per inch). To store the books, the Kindle is equipped with a storage capacity of 4 gigabytes. Cost-wise, the entry-level reader is 79.99 euros.
• The next larger model is the Kindle Paperwhite, which also has a 6-inch display and front light, but has a higher resolution of 300 ppi. The internal memory is also larger at 8 or 32 gigabytes. In addition to the WLAN connection, the Paperwhite is also available with 4G. Price-wise, the Paperwhite starts at 119.99 euros.
• The flagship Kindle e-reader is the Kindle Oasis. The reader is equipped with an illuminated 7-inch display. Like the Paperwhite, the Oasis has a resolution of 300 ppi. In terms of storage, the Oasis is available with either 8 or 32 gigabytes. In addition to WLAN and 4G, the reader also has Bluetooth. Thanks to Audible support, the Oasis can also play audio books. The entry-level price for the Kindle Oasis is 229.99 euros.

Kindle alternatives: These options you have

In addition to the devices from Amazon, there are also e-readers from other manufacturers. Tolino, for example, offers just as extensive a range as Amazon. In addition to subtleties in the equipment, the readers differ primarily in the supported file formats.