Should I buy a Kindle with buttons or a new Paperwhite?

For most readers, a new Kindle Paperwhite is the better buy. It’s the safer all-around choice if you want a modern Kindle with a sharp screen, warm light for nighttime reading, USB-C charging, and water resistance.

Buy a Kindle with buttons only if you strongly prefer physical page-turn controls. In practice, that usually means the Kindle Oasis, which may be discontinued or only available used/refurbished in some markets. If you shop for one, check the current listing carefully for condition, charger type, and battery health.

If you want the nicest version of the Paperwhite, the Signature Edition adds an auto-adjusting front light, 32 GB of storage, and wireless charging.

Bottom line: if buttons are not a must-have, get the new Paperwhite. If page-turn buttons are essential for comfort, compare the current price and availability of the button-equipped model before buying.