Amazon’s new Kindles appear to have a light leak problem

<figure> <img alt="" data-caption="" data-portal-copyright="" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/P1011582.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/kindle/comments/1x0opj1/light_bleeding_in_new_basic_2026/">Some users</a> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/kindle/comments/1x1ekd4/am_i_the_only_one_not_loving_how_dark_mode_looks/">are reporting</a> that the <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/1002811/amazon-kindle-paperwhite-colorsoft-accessory-refresh">new Kindles</a> have a <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/amazon-kindle-2026-light-bleed-3721398/">light leak issue</a> that is especially apparent when using dark mode. The latest base-model Kindles have a flush bezel that gives them a sleek appearance and looks great… as long as you keep the lights on. But things can change once you turn down the lights and turn up the brightness on the e-reader.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">In some cases, users see <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/kindle/comments/1x17jme/an_annoying_detail_on_the_2026_kindle_basic_screen/">shadows</a> around the edges of the screen, or even visible LED strips. The issue appears to affect both the plastic and aluminum models in all colors. Some <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/kindle/comments/1x1ku98/new_basic_comparisons/">minor glowing around the edges </a>might be a byproduct of the combination of front lighting and a flush screen. But Reddi …</p> <p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/1008833/amazon-kindle-light-leak">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>