If you are looking to read from your Kindle in dimly lit surroundings and interested in accessory lighting options to compensate for the Kindle’s lack of a backlight, the XtraFlex2 by Mighty Bright is a great option worth a close look.

The XtraFlex2 is basically a lightweight “gooseneck” light that can be clamped onto the frame or case of the Kindle and oriented so as to provide the proper illumination for the surroundings and situation.  It incorporates 2 powerful LED lights that actually have the lighting power of 6 regular LED lights, and just a simple tap of the sensor switch allows you to switch between using one or both of these LEDs.  These LEDs are battery powered and never need to be replaced. The XtraFlex2 can also be plugged into a wall outlet if the batteries have run low. The optical-grade lens ensures an even distribution of light with no glare and the flexible gooseneck arm can be positioned and oriented in whatever way is most convenient for reading.

The clip on the XtraFlex2 is padded on each side in order to protect your Kindle, and can even open wide enough to clip on to other objects such as a bed post, if desired.  The XtraFlex2 also can fold up easily for storage and is highly portable due to its small size and light weight (only a few ounces).  It comes in both black and white versions which are specifically designed for use with the Kindle, but also comes in a range of other colors, including silver, blue, green, pink, and purple as a generic clip-on reading light. This design is slightly heavier at 4.8 ounces.
The XtraFlex2 is well reviewed on Amazon.com with over 800 total reviews and has an average rating of 4 stars. In addition, as of this writing, it is relatively inexpensive at $14.99 for the Kindle version and $16.99 for the generic version. These prices compare favorably with some of the other reading light options for the Kindle, and there is no tradeoff in quality.

If you’re looking for all the relevant features of the XtraFlex2 in one place, they are summarized below:

As you can see, the fact that the Kindle does not include a backlight is not a big concern when a small, sleek, and portable clip-on reading light like the Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 is available for a low price. Plus, it is quite versatile in that it can be clipped onto actual books as well or even be used as a desk or utility light. The XtraFlex2 is simply a convenient lighting solution for reading as well as numerous other activities and tasks. Hopefully, this review of the XtraFlex2 will prompt you to look into it further as an accessory reading light for your Kindle or other e-reader.  More pictures and customer reviews can also be found on Amazon.com.