Best Kindle Charger
If you have a Kindle then you will need to charge your Kindle, here we look at the best Kindle charger that you can get to include within your travel gear and whether you need to buy separately from the Kindle or not.
Below you will find a selection of Kindle chargers that will work with your Kindle, whether it is a new Kindle or an older version, as the older Kindles have a different port to the new Kindles.
The newer Kindles have high-speed charging capabilities for minimal downtime, so that you can keep reading for hours at a time and won’t be frustrated that your Kindle constantly needs charging.
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Fast Charger Kit for Amazon Kinde
This charger kit, comes with 2 cables and a USB Wall Charger. The first cable is a micro B USB cable which chargers the Kindle 10th generation and older Kindles. The new Kindle 11th generation needs to be charged with a USB-C cable as this has a different port to the other Kindles.
The USB-C cable will charge your Kindle faster as it allows for faster power flow, in turn making it much quicker and if you are using the USB wall charger supplied it will take just 2 hours to fully charge your Kindle.
This is a great option if you are looking for a new cable for an old Kindle, or other because as well many devices you probably own will need the USB-C cable too.
Click here for more info on the Kindle Fast Charger Kit
Fast Charger USB-C Cable for Amazon Kindle
All the latest versions of the Kindle use the USB-C cable. The Kindles do come with a cable, but things happen and sometimes we need to buy a new one, or we want some spares for different rooms.
This USB-C Cable comes in a 3 pack, has a 6ft cord, to make sure that it reaches any power outlet and is made from durable nylon for flexibility.
Get the USB-C Cable for your Kindle
Mirco USB cable and Power Wall Adapter
This cable is for older Kindles, it is compatible with the original Kindle Generations 1-10, the Kindle Paperwhite Generations 1-4 & 10th, the Kindle Oasis Generations 1-3 & 9, Kindle Fire 7th-generation and older, Fire HD 8th & 7th Generation.
It may also be useful if you have any older devices such as speakers that need charging as this cable may fit those too.
Wireless Charger for Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition
It used to be that the only Kindle with the option of a wireless charger was the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, but now the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition is also able to be charger using the charger dock.
This charging dock will only work with the 2022 & 2024 Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition and the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition and no other device, but if you use your Kindle a lot and like to have it by your bedside to read or listen to audio books, then this is a great option.
This charging dock has fast charging meaning that your Kindle will be fully charged in 2 hours. It also looks stylish and won’t look out of place on a desk, in an office or on a bedside table and it might become one of your best Kindle accessories.
Get the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition wireless charger here
Are all Kindle chargers the same?
All of the latest versions of the Kindles use the USB-C to charge them, which is provided when you buy your Kindle.
If you have one of the older Kindles you will probably find that it is charged with a USB Micro B cable.
The Kindle Paperwhite Signature comes with a USB C cable or you can charge it with a compatible wireless Qi charger.
Does the Kindle come with a charger?
All Kindles come with a cable to charge your Kindle, though they do not come with an adaptor for you to be able to plug your cable into a power outlet. It is possible to buy these separately, though I think most of us have these lying around the house.
Is it ok to charge a Kindle with a phone charger?
Yes it is fine to charge the best Kindle for travel with a phone charger as the cables are now universal, rather than for a specific product. The cable that comes with your Kindle is also able to be used in other devices and not just your Kindle.
You just need to make sure that you are using the correct type of cable. If you have the new Kindle or a newer mobile phone, then you will want to use a USB-C cable, for the older Kindles you will need a Micro B USB cable to charge your Kindle and some phones are still using this cable.
More Helpful Kindle Information
If you are still trying to decide which Kindle to buy or what you also need to get to go alongside your Kindle, then you may find these articles helpful:
- Kindle Comparison
- Pro’s and Con’s of Kindles
- Pro’s and Con’s of Kindle Paperwhite
- Kindle vs Paperwhite
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