The first three generations of E-Ink Pearl Kindles do not feature a backlight. ... The Kindle, Kindle 2, Kindle DX, Kindle 3, Kindle Touch and Kindle Keyboard models all belong to this group, and none of these models have lighting of any type.

Is there a backlight on my Kindle?

The Paperwhite version of the Amazon Kindle e-reader has a built-in light that allows you to read content in the dark. That means you don't have to turn on a light at night and disturb your significant other if you want to relax and read a good book on your Kindle.

Does basic Kindle have backlight 2020?

Definitely a yes for us! The latest Kindle basic 2019 has now been upgraded with one of the most sought-after feature – the backlight.