With so many new Kindles to choose from, the job of finding the best Kindle cover, case or sleeve just got a whole lot harder! If you’re having issues trawling through the huge array on offer fear not, we’re here to help, with our pick of the crop; the best new Kindle covers on offer today:
And, if you couldn’t care less why I think these are the best covers available, you can find them all here.
Right then, if you’re still here I’ll show which I believe are the best cases and covers around today…
Best Kindle 4 Cover
With the latest ebook reader itself being so small and lightweight, it seems a shame to keep it in a heavyweight book style jacket. Instead we suggest you check out the slim Kindle 4 sleeves from Built. Pictured is their most popular “ScatterDot” pattern, but if you want something a little more manly they do come in plain black, or bright red (so bright in fact, you’ll never lose your Kindle again! 
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There isn’t much we can say about these really, that isn’t pretty obvious from one quick look! These are really simple, and that’s why we like them so much I guess.
The corners are curved which in theory at least offers the device inside extra protection where it is most needed. They’re pretty thick neoprene which means they are pretty well padded, and of course of a little protection against spills (am I the only one who always seems to spill their coffee when engrossed in a book?).
I think the price could be a little lower, but it isn’t bad for the quality (though I do wish the stitching was a little neater all the way around the top seam on mine!). For a device that costs as little as $79 it seems a little extravagant (and possibly silly) to pay too much for a case, the Built neoprene Kindle 4 sleeve just about comes in under budget. So if you want something that keeps your ebook reader cozy and safe, but gets out of the way completely when you want to actually have a read, check them out!
Ultimate Kindle Touch Cover
Well, this is a tough one. The Built sleeve above will work just fine for your touch-screen Kindle. But, if you want something a little bit special, and super practical I think it’s worth having a look at the new lighted Kindle covers on offer.
Reviews on the new design lighted covers are very divided – you will either love it or hate it! Personally I love the design, love having a light tucked away for use whenever I need it (and not relying on additional batteries to power it), but I hate the price tag. At just under $60 it is pricey.
Whether you can justify the cost is up to you. But, if you do choose the lighted Kindle Touch cover I hope you like it as much as I do. It works very differently to previous versions. Now inside the back cover is shaped to hold the ebook reader. You push it into place, and there it stays. There are no hooks or hinges to mess around with, and I think this is a massive improvement over models for the earlier readers.
One issue that might concern some, is that the cover doesn’t have a way of being secured shut. If your purse is as cluttered as mine, you might want to consider whether this could pose a problem for you.
Still though, if you like your Kindle, to feel more like a real book this is the best book style jacket on the market at the moment. The feel is lightweight, but without being cheap, and very little bulk is added to the device itself. And, that light is really the key reason to buy this particular style case.
Greatest Case for the Kindle Fire Tablet?
And, the winner is this lightweight shell from Marware. Again, with the Kindle Fire itself being so light and dinky it seems a shame to add too much in the way of extra weight and bulk. I was torn between an envelope sleeve and this micro-shell. In the end the ability to stand the Kindle tablet up for watching Movies swung it for me!
The folio style case makes sense when using a tablet, after all they are heavier than ebook readers, and there are plenty of times when you will want to use them “hands-free”.
Many I looked at, add too much bulk, which is okay when you’re watching a Movie I guess, but really annoying if you want to read something and actually hold the tablet in your hands. the Marware Kindle fire case is the best compromise.
True, it won’t feel like the highest quality cover you’ve ever had, but that’s because it is designed specifically to be really light. With a thin polycarbonate layer to absorb shocks, coated in felt on the interior and rubberised outside it is modern and practical. There will be far more protective cases out there, but for practical use of your Fire tablet, they tend to “get in the way”. I like that this case holds the device neatly without adding anything really to either the profile, or the front of the device itself.
Simple, slick, the Marware shell for the Kindle Fire is a winner (well in my book anyway!).
I do still rather like the envelope sleeves too though!
Choosing Kindle Covers
No doubt my favorite Kindle covers won’t suit everyone. But I hope they have given you some ideas on what to consider, before simply choosing the cheapest, or prettiest case you come across! The key reasons to chose one cover over another are;
- Whether you want a cover attached whilst using the device or not.
- Just how clumsy are you really?
- Personalisation – if you live in a multi Kindle household like ours it is critical you get a different case for yours!
- How handy will a light be for you?
- Do you need a stand to read “hands-free”?
Oh and of course, never forget to double check the price tag too!