Kindle Aluminum Review (2026): Gorgeous but Expensive

Amazon's base Kindle now comes in an aluminum body for $190 with 32 GB of storage, a 6-inch flush display, and no lock-screen ads. It is a quarter-inch shorter than the 2024 model but heavier at 5.7 ounces versus 4.9 ounces for the 2026 plastic version, and it still lacks a warm front light.

• Priced at $190 with 32 GB and no lock-screen ads
• 6-inch flush screen; body is a quarter-inch shorter than 2024 model
• Weighs 5.7 oz versus 4.9 oz for the 2026 plastic Kindle
• Includes Story So Far and Ask This Book AI features, no auto-adjusting light