Amazon has unveiled an eco-friendly 12th-gen Kindle 2024 this week — with a six-inch screen that is 25% brighter than the 2022 version.
The new energy-efficient virtual page-turner is green in more ways than one at a time when socially conscious consumers are increasingly criticizing Amazon over its green credentials.
The updated Kindle incorporates sustainability and is also released in a Matcha Green color. But the big question is whether Amazon’s environmentally responsible e-readers will be a page-turner this holiday season.
Amazon has also announced the Kindle Color, the Kindle Scribe 2, and the Kindle Paperwhite 2024.
Techopedia explores the Amazon Kindle 12, also known as the Kindle Basic or Kindle Entry Level, along with its release date, specs, features, and price — is this your next book?
What is the Amazon Kindle 12 2024
The new Kindle Basic features a 6-inch e-paper display with a resolution of 300 PPI. The combination of an improved front-lit display that offers 25% brighter illuminations will make this a tempting entry into the world of ebooks.
Amazon last released a Kindle — the 11th-generation entry — in 2022.
With the older devices in short supply, many suspected the tech giant was about to release a new e-reader.
The Amazon Kindle 2024 comprises 75% recycled plastics and 90% recycled magnesium. Additionally, 98% of the Kindle packaging is made from wood fiber that comes from responsibly managed forests or recycled materials.
Amazon Kindle 12 Release Date
Release Date: Available Now
After an accidental leak a few hours early, the Amazon Kindle 12 went on sale on October 16, 2024.
Amazon Kindle 12 Specs
Green Credentials, Double Battery Life, Same Lightweight Design
The new eco-friendly Kindle has 16GB of onboard storage and a battery that will last up to 8 weeks, around double that of the 2022 Kindle.
We have yet to determine don’t how much RAM the new Kindle has, but Bluetooth 5.1, WIFI, and the ubiquitous USB-C connection will be present.
Is it the right Kindle for you? Our Kindle Comparison 2024 guide will help you decide.
What eBook Formats Will the 2024 Amazon Kindle Support?
Supported ebook formats include the usual suspects:
- Kindle 8 (AZW3),
- Kindle (AZW),
- TXT,
- PDF,
- Unprotected MOBI and PRC natively,
- PDF, DOCX, DOC, HTML, TXT, RTF, JPEG, GIF, PNG and BMP.
Kindle 12 Colors
Amazon will be keen to show off its new green credentials with a not-so-subtle Matcha Green device.
However, the Amazon Kindle 2024 is also available in Black if you prefer the more traditional color.
Kindle 12 Price
Price: $109
The Amazon Basic launch price is $109, a great price for readers who are looking for their first e-reader.
The 11th-gen Kindle was released in 2022 and priced at $99.99 with lock screen ads or $119.99 for an ad-free Kindle experience.
The Bottom Line
Anyone who questions the convenience of carrying around 4,000 books on a 154-gram, 6-inch Kindle has clearly never strained their back lugging a Stephen King hardback around a busy airport.
The Kindle 2024 offers a more sustainable way to carry an entire library with heavy lifting required; that sounds like a sustainable bargain.