80
Christine Romero-Chan
Digital Trends
“Amazon's base-model Kindle gets some big upgrades this year, making it a worthy option to pick up for a mere $100.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Lightweight and compact
- High‑resolution e‑ink screen
- Adjustable backlight and dark mode
- USB‑C charging port
- Affordable price at $100
- Sharp display with 300 dpi
Points of Contention
- Missing ambient light sensor
- Not waterproof construction
- Absence of physical page‑turn buttons
- Touch‑only navigation interface
- No waterproofing capability
- Limited front‑light LEDs
Professional Reviews
4 reviews from 4 critics80
Sheena Vasani
The Verge
“I almost feel tempted to call Amazon’s latest base‑model Kindle “the mini Paperwhite” — that’s how much of a major upgrade it represents over its predecessor.”
80
Will Greenwald
PCMag
“The 2022 Amazon Kindle is a solid ebook reader that improves upon its predecessor’s weaknesses, with a significantly sharper screen, more storage, and longer battery life.”
80
Matt Hanson
TechRadar
“The Amazon Kindle (2022) is a great basic ereader – with the emphasis on ‘basic’.”
