New Kindle Paperwhite 2024 Review. To pick our favorite kindles, we tested and compared the newest models — the kindle (2022 release), kindle scribe, kindle paperwhite, and kindle paperwhite. However, the paperwhite model adds waterproofing and incorporates a more sophisticated front lighting scheme, with 17 leds compared with the basic kindle 2022's.

What appears to be two new kindle models turned up. The kindle paperwhite, our top pick for reading outside, is finally back on sale as part of an essentials bundle.