Adding a case or cover to your Kindle is a no-brainer. Not only will it protect it from scratches and bumps, but it can also make it more comfortable to read, by adding a handle, stand or improving grip. In this article, I've rounded up my favorite cases for the entry-level, 6-inch Kindle.
In our Amazon Kindle review, we awarded this model 4 stars — if you just want something simple and affordable, it's one of the very best e-readers you can buy. However, it's the only model not to have IPX8 waterproofing, so protection against spillages is another strong incentive to invest in a good cover. (Side note: the Amazon Prime Day sales are coming and we're expecting discounts on multiple Kindles; if you haven't bought yours yet, it might be worth holding off until the 23-26 June to see if it gets a deal.)
Amazon has its own, very small, selection of covers, but the widest range comes from two brands called MoKo and (in the US) CoBak. Not the catchiest of brand names, but both have a strong selection of covers, in different colors and patterns, and with reassuringly positive reviews. I've included my top picks below.
If you haven't yet bought a Kindle, it might be a good idea to hang on just a little longer — there's an Amazon Prime Day event running from 23rd to the 26th June, and it's a safe bet that at least a few Kindle models will be discounted.
Note that this is the only Kindle to have a 6-inch screen, so these covers won't fit any other Kindle models. (I've put together a separate collection of Kindle Paperwhite and Colorsoft covers — these both have 7-inch screens.) I'll start with US cases — hop down the page for my top UK picks.
US — Classic Kindle cases
UK — Classic Kindle cases
Which Kindles will these covers fit?
These covers are designed for the simplest Kindle, sometimes called the Kindle Basic or Kindle Classic. It's the only Kindle with a 6-inch screen, so if you see '6-inch' in the listing then you should be good. Anything with Colorsoft, Paperwhite, or Scribe in the name isn't going to fit.
They'll definitely work with the current model, which is the 11th-generation version, in its 2022 and 2024 iterations. They might also fit older basic Kindle e-readers, but double-check the proportions to make sure before purchasing.
