The Kindle 16GB Matcha is the 2024 basic Kindle, listed by Amazon as Kindle (11th Generation), 2024 release, in the soft green colour introduced with this generation. Amazon calls it the lightest and most compact Kindle, at 158 g. Behind the colour it shares the specifications of the black model: a 6-inch, 300 ppi glare-free screen, a front light 25% brighter at maximum than before, dark mode, faster page turns and up to six weeks of reading per charge. It is the Kindle for readers who want their e-reader to feel personal, and an easy gift.
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The Matcha colour in real life
Matcha is a muted, milky green named after powdered green tea, not a bright or neon shade. It sits well next to natural materials, such as a wooden desk, a linen tote or a café table, and looks calm rather than flashy. Among phones, chargers and laptops that are nearly all black or grey, the Kindle 16GB Matcha is easy to spot in a bag or on a shelf, and harder to leave behind on a plane seat or in a hotel room. A soft green shows dust and light scuffs less than glossy black shows fingerprints, but carried loose next to dark denim it can pick up colour, so a cover is worth considering.
Who picks Matcha
The Kindle 16GB Matcha is a popular gift because it looks like a present rather than another gadget, and it suits a first-time e-reader owner, a teenager starting to read more, or a parent who wants a device without social apps. It also suits the reader who carries a Kindle everywhere. At 157.8 x 108.6 x 8.0 mm and 158 g it slips into a small handbag or jacket pocket, so it comes along for a metro ride, a wait at a clinic or a long flight. Matcha and Black are the same device inside; the choice is only about how it looks.
Reading on the go
Portability is the main reason to choose the Kindle 16GB Matcha over a bigger e-reader: it is the one you actually take with you. The glare-free 300 ppi screen stays sharp in direct sunlight, where a phone washes out, and Amazon rates the battery at up to six weeks, based on half an hour of reading a day with wireless off and the light at setting 13. A full charge over USB-C takes about 2 hours with a 9W adapter or about 4 hours from a computer, so one charge before a trip usually covers it. The adapter is not in the box.
What changed in the 2024 Kindle
Compared with the previous basic Kindle, Amazon made the front light 25% brighter at its maximum setting, now as bright as Kindle Paperwhite, raised the contrast ratio and made page turns faster. Dark mode inverts the page to white text on black for night reading. Amazon also notes that this model uses 75% recycled plastics and 90% recycled magnesium, with 100% recyclable device packaging, a detail that fits the natural, tea-inspired colour.
The rest, in brief
16 GB holds thousands of books, with free cloud storage for Amazon content. Wi-Fi covers 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. Kindle formats, TXT, PDF and unprotected MOBI open natively; DOCX, EPUB, HTML and images open after conversion. The VoiceView screen reader works over Bluetooth audio in English only, and you can invert black and white or adjust fonts and margins. The box contains the Kindle 16GB Matcha, a USB-C cable and a Quick Start Guide.
Who This Is Not For
The Kindle 16GB Matcha is not waterproof, so it is not for the pool or the bath. Amazon lists no warm light, no automatic brightness and no wireless charging for this model; those are on the Paperwhite Signature Edition. The screen is black and white, so the green is on the outside only. If you want the most understated look, choose Black: the two are identical inside. No power adapter is included.
Ordering from Totot
Totot sells the Kindle 16GB Matcha brand-new and genuine in its sealed box, backed by a 1-year warranty from Totot. Delivered across the UAE in up to 3 business days, free on orders from AED 300, with cash on delivery or instalments via Tabby and Tamara. Items that arrive defective or not as ordered can be returned within 14 days, and any shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery. Browse more in our Tablets range, or see the official Amazon Kindle (2024) page.
Kindle 16GB Matcha Specifications
- Model: Kindle (11th Generation), 2024 release
- Colour: Matcha (soft green)
- Display: 6-inch glare-free display with built-in front light, 300 ppi, 16-level greyscale
- Front light: Adjustable, 25% brighter at max than the previous model; dark mode
- Storage: 16 GB, plus free cloud storage for Amazon content
- Battery: Up to 6 weeks (30 min reading a day, wireless off, light setting 13)
- Charging: USB-C; about 2 hours with a 9W adapter (not included), about 4 hours from a computer
- Wi-Fi: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
- Water resistance: Not listed by Amazon for this model
- Dimensions: 157.8 x 108.6 x 8.0 mm
- Weight: 158 g
- In the box: Kindle, USB-C cable, Quick Start Guide
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Kindle 16GB Matcha FAQ
Is the Kindle 16GB Matcha different from the black Kindle inside?
No. Amazon lists the same specifications; only the colour changes.
Is the Kindle 16GB Matcha a good gift?
Yes. It weighs 158 g, needs only Wi-Fi and an Amazon account to set up, and the colour makes it feel like a present.
Is the Matcha green bright?
No. It is a muted, milky green inspired by matcha tea.
Is the Kindle 16GB Matcha a Paperwhite?
No. It is the basic 2024 Kindle with a 6-inch screen and no water resistance listed.
How long does the battery last?
6 weeks at most, per Amazon, with 30 minutes of reading a day, wireless off and light setting 13.
Is it genuine?
Yes. We sell the genuine Kindle 16GB Matcha, brand-new in its sealed box.
How long does delivery take?
Up to 3 business days anywhere in the UAE, free on orders from AED 300; any current delivery fee for your order is shown at checkout.
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