so many models
many Kindles named the same
but are different
Which Kindle E-reader Do I Have?
Kindle Oasis (10th Generation)
Touchscreen
Adjustable screen light
VoiceView screen reader over Bluetooth
Physical Page Turn buttons on the front of the device
8GB internal storage, with approx. 6GB available to the user
Or 32GB internal storage, with approx. 27GB available to the user
Released 2019
Kindle (10th Generation) Kids Edition
Touchscreen
Adjustable screen light
VoiceView screen reader over Bluetooth
Kid-friendly cover (Cover options vary by marketplace)
4GB internal storage, with approx. 3GB available to the user
Or 8GB internal storage, with approx. 6GB available to the user
Released 2019
Kindle (10th Generation)
Distinguishing Features
Touchscreen
VoiceView screen reader over Bluetooth
Adjustable screen light
Released April 2019
Note: "10th Generation" is included in the name of this device because it is the 10th generation of Kindle e-readers to be released; not all of them by the same name. Not all of these generations have been available in global marketplaces outside of Amazon.com.
Kindle Paperwhite (10th Generation)
Distinguishing Features
Touchscreen
VoiceView screen reader over Bluetooth
Adjustable screen light
Released November 2018
Note: "10th Generation" is included in the name of this device because it is the 10th generation of Kindle e-readers to be released; not all of them by the same name. Not all of these generations have been available in global marketplaces outside of Amazon.com.
Kindle Oasis (9th Generation)
Distinguishing Features
Touchscreen
VoiceView screen reader over Bluetooth
Adjustable screen light
Physical Page Turn buttons on the front of the device
Released October 2017
Note: "9th Generation" is included in the name of this device because it is the 9th generation of Kindle e-readers to be released; not all of them by the same name. Not all of these generations have been available in global marketplaces outside of Amazon.com.
Kindle (8th Generation)
Distinguishing Features
Touchscreen
VoiceView screen reader over Bluetooth
No physical button on the front of the device
Released July 2016
Note: "8th Generation" is included in the name of this device because it is the 8th generation of Kindle e-readers to be released; not all of them by the same name. Not all of these generations have been available in global marketplaces outside of Amazon.com.
Kindle Oasis (8th Generation)
Distinguishing Features
Touchscreen
VoiceView screen reader over Bluetooth
Adjustable screen light
Physical Page Turn buttons on front of the device
Released May 2016
Note: "8th Generation" is included in the name of this device because it is the 8th generation of Kindle e-readers to be released; not all of them by the same name. Not all of these generations have been available in global marketplaces outside of Amazon.com.
Kindle Paperwhite (7th Generation)
Distinguishing Features
Touchscreen
Adjustable screen light
No physical button on front of device
Released June 2015
Note: "7th Generation" is included in the name of this device because it is the 7th generation of Kindle e-readers to be released; not all of them by the same name. Not all of these generations have been available in global marketplaces outside of Amazon.com.
Kindle Voyage (7th Generation)
Distinguishing Features
Adaptive front light
Touchscreen
PagePress sensors on both sides of the screen
No physical button on front of device
Released November 2014
Note: "7th Generation" is included in the name of this device because it is the 7th generation of Kindle e-readers to be released; not all of them by the same name. Not all of these generations have been available in global marketplaces outside of Amazon.com.
Kindle (7th Generation)
Distinguishing Features
Touchscreen
No physical button on front of device
Released October 2014
Note: "7th Generation" is included in the name of this device because it is in the 7th generation of Kindle e-readers to be released; not all of them by the same name. Not all of these generations have been available in global marketplaces outside of Amazon.com.
Kindle Paperwhite (6th Generation)
Distinguishing Features
Built-in adjustable light
Touchscreen
No physical button on front of device
Released September 2013
Kindle Paperwhite (5th Generation)
Distinguishing Features
Built-in adjustable light
Touchscreen
No physical button on front of device
Released October 2012
Kindle (5th and 4th Generation)
Distinguishing Features
5-way controller and four buttons on front of device
Kindle (5th Generation) released September 2012 (Black) and Kindle (4th Generation) released February 2011 (Graphite)
Kindle Touch (4th Generation)
Distinguishing Features
Touchscreen
Single (3-line) Home button on front of device
Audio capabilities
Released September 2011
Kindle Keyboard (3rd Generation)
Distinguishing Features
Round keyboard buttons
Headphone jack on bottom of device
Released August 2010
Kindle DX (2nd Generation)
Distinguishing Features
9.7" screen with auto-rotating display
Oblong/oval Keyboard buttons
Headphone jack on top of device
Released July 2010 (Graphite), January 2010 (White, International Wireless), May 2009 (White, US Wireless)
Kindle (2nd Generation)
Distinguishing Features
Round keyboard buttons
6" screen
Headphone jack on top
Released October 2009 (International Wireless) and February 2009 (US Wireless)
Kindle (1st Generation)
Distinguishing Features
Angled, rectangular keyboard buttons
Cursor bar and select wheel on front
Wedge-shaped hardware
Power and Wireless buttons on back of device
Released November 2007
