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New Amazon Kindles Reportedly Have Light Leak Issues, Especially in Dark Mode
Key points
- New Kindles show light leaks and visible LEDs.
- Issue is prominent in dark mode with high brightness.
- Affects both plastic and aluminum models.
- Amazon confirmed a potential manufacturing issue.
Light Leak Reports on New Kindles
Users of Amazon's new base-model Kindles are reporting a light leak problem. This issue manifests as shadows around the screen edges or visible LED strips, particularly when the device is used in dark mode with high brightness settings. The problem has been observed across both plastic and aluminum models, regardless of color.
Amazon Acknowledges Potential Manufacturing Defect
Good e-Reader stated that Amazon is aware of the issue and has confirmed that a manufacturing defect might be present in the current batch of Kindles. Amazon spokesperson Katie Condon commented that under specific conditions, such as dark mode with high brightness in a dark environment, a subtle glow might appear on the edge of displays with colored bezels. She suggested adjusting the front light to a lower level as a mitigation.
User Observations and Impact
While some minor glowing might be expected with front-lit, flush screens, Reddit users indicate the reported issues are more dramatic and appear to be defects. The problem impacts the visual experience, especially for users who prefer dark mode or read in low-light conditions.
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Reporting from
Users are reporting light leak issues, including shadows and visible LEDs, on the new base-model Amazon Kindles, particularly when using dark mode at high brightness. Amazon acknowledged that a manufacturing issue may be responsible for defects in the current batch of devices.