📖 Elevate Your Reading Game with the Kindle Paperwhite!
The all-new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite features a 7” glare-free display, 16 GB of storage, and an impressive battery life of up to 12 weeks. It's waterproof, ultra-thin, and offers access to over 15 million titles, making it the perfect companion for avid readers on the go.
Display | Amazon's 7” Paperwhite display technology with built-in light, 300 ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale. |
Size | 5” x 7” x 0.3” (127.6 x 176.7 x 7.8 mm) |
Weight | 7.4 oz (211g). Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process. |
System Requirements | None; fully wireless and doesn't require a computer to download content. |
On-Device Storage | 16 GB; holds thousands of books. |
Cloud Storage | Free cloud storage for all Amazon content. |
Battery Life | A single charge lasts up to twelve (12) weeks, based on a half hour of reading per day with wireless off and the light setting at 13. Battery life may vary depending on use. Audible audiobook streaming over Bluetooth will reduce battery life. |
Charge Time | Fully charges in less than 2.5 hours with a 9W USB power adapter. |
Wi-Fi Connectivity | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz networks with support for WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3, and OWE security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) wifi networks. |
Accessibility Features | VoiceView screen reader, available over Bluetooth audio, provides spoken feedback allowing you to navigate your device and read books with text-to-speech (available in English only). Kindle Paperwhite also includes Dark Mode and the ability to adjust font size, font face, line spacing and margins. Learn more about Accessibility for Kindle. |
Content Formats Supported | Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; PDF, DOCX, DOC, HTML, EPUB, TXT, RTF, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion; Audible audio format (AAX). Learn more about supported file types for personal documents. |
Documentation | Learn more about Kindle devices with our Quick Start Guide and Kindle User Guide. |
Warranty and Service | 1-year limited warranty and service included. Optional 1-year, 2-year or 3-year. Extended Warranty available for U.S customers sold separately. Use of Kindle is subject to the terms found here. |
Included in the Box | Kindle Paperwhite, USB-C charging cable and Quick Start Guide. |
Waterproofing | Waterproof (IPX8), tested to withstand immersion in 2 meters of fresh water for 60 minutes. Learn more about the waterproof Kindle Paperwhite. |
Available Colors | Black, Raspberry, and Jade |
Generation | Kindle Paperwhite (12th Generation) - 2024 release. |
Software Security Updates | This device receives guaranteed software security updates until at least four years after the device is last available for purchase as a new unit on our websites. Learn more about these software security updates. If you already own a Kindle, visit Manage Your Content and Devices for information specific to your device. |
D**E
This new Kindle is totally worth the upgrade!
I waffled quite a bit on whether to replace my Kindle 10th gen. I am not one to upgrade electronics just because it's new. Finally after reading several reviews and comparisons I took the plunge and I am so glad that I did. It is SUCH a great upgrade from my old device. Crisp screen, larger screen and so so fast. Like my jaw dropped when I saw how fast the pages turned. I picked up a clear case for it and am surprised at how lightweight it is. I also added an elastic strap to hold it and find it super easy and comfortable to hold. I especially like the ability to switch on the "warm" color. If you use your Kindle 10th gen (or older) on a regular basis, you will not regret this upgrade. So worth it.
S**R
The cliff notes: I’m obsessed
5/5 – I’m in Love with My Kindle Paperwhite!I didn’t think I’d love an e-reader this much, but my Kindle Paperwhite has completely won me over. It’s light, sleek, and super easy on the eyes—even in bright sunlight or complete darkness. The battery life lasts forever, and I love being able to carry an entire library in my bag. Whether I’m at the beach, in bed, or on a plane, it’s the perfect reading companion. No distractions, just books. Obsessed. Only notes… will be purchasing a case!
P**N
Lightweight, glare-free, and a joy to read on—best Kindle yet
This updated Kindle Paperwhite is easily the best version I’ve used. The new 7” screen is noticeably larger but still compact enough to hold comfortably with one hand. The text is crisp and easy to read—even outside in full sunlight—and the glare-free screen really lives up to the hype.Battery life is fantastic. I only need to charge it every few weeks, even with regular use. The page turns and responsiveness are quicker than older models, which makes it feel smoother overall. It also holds tons of books, so I never run out of things to read.If you love to read and want something distraction-free and travel-friendly, this is a great investment. I’d highly recommend it for students, frequent travelers, or anyone trying to spend less time on their phone.
A**N
Beautiful Device! (Upg. frm 2018 Kindle PW)
I received my Kindle PW (Paper White) 2024 yesterday!My Kindle History Up to Current:I was using the previous PW which I loved until losing it on a flight - so I dusted off my 2018 PW, popped on a new case and have been using it again for the past 2 years again.Initially I was holding out for the Colorsoft version. However, when it finally came out the reviews were mediocre to poor. The clincher against my buying the Colorsoft was reading that even in B&W mode, the resolution wasn't as crisp as the standard Kindle PW products. So given the choice between mediocre resolution + mediocre color vs excellent B&W I opted for the 2024 PW.From reading reviews on it across the spectrum here, I admit I had the return already prepared.However, my unit arrived in beautiful condition.Color:The chief thing I was looking for was the complaint regarding predominantly yellow screen with the bottom ‘yellower’ band. Not sure if these were faults with the earlier units.On mine, if I have warmth at 0 and the brightness turned up, the color while not being cool, is about as neutral as possible against physical paper. Dimming to 0 relying on ambient light exaggerates the warmth on the Kindle device especially in my place which uses 2700K warm white light sources.The uniformity on the page is perfect - I have not been able to create the darker color band on the lower screen that several reviewers have reported.I haven't yet taken it out into sunlight. I still find the page color at all spectrums is well within my comfort for reading as with paper books where there are also many variations of white color on the pages under different light sources.Resolution:Before ordering I researched the difference between eink and eink carta as my 2018 PW also has 300 ppi. I can't say there is a noticeable difference in the clarity between the 2018 and 2024 unless I look at it under magnifying glass side by side. The difference is nowhere near as detectable as when I upgraded from my 1st gen Kindle to the 2018 PW. In any case both are acceptable and the 2024 resolution is crisp and beautiful as I expected.EDIT: I finally used this at night in the dark with the brightness set at 8.During the day, the resolution to my naked eye looked about the same as my 2018 PW.At night though, the 2024 PW looks far neater and crisper than the older model, even though both are 300 points (the eink Carta difference at work)Performance:This area is where I could really feel the upgrade.I had no complaints on reading the 2018, but starting, inputting my pin or typing anything in the search area, there was noticeable lag that I was accustomed to since using my first Kindle device.The 2024 has almost no latency; if it does I have a hard time noticing it. Whether keying in my PIN or typing a search, it is now as instantly responsive as typing on my phone or tablet.The page turning is as crisp as advertised, and I’m enjoying the animation.Size, Weight, Etc .Form Factor - I'm still in love!Size - I loved the compact size of the 2018 - almost same as small paperback. While the 2024 is a hair larger, I know I'll acclimate with no problem. It's now about the same as a larger paperback - but much lighter in most cases. I also use it with the Cobak Jade color case - while I love the minimalism of the naked Kindle device, having the stand for me is a must rather than having to hold it. Of course, I remove the case when I want to use it in the hot tub.Power Button LocationJury is still out on this.I really wish they'd move the power button to the top. On all the Kindles I have owned over the years, I'm annoyed when I hold the unit (even with the case) my finger tends to brush the power button putting the unit to sleep while I'm reading!On this 2024 PW, I'm noticing that with the increased width and offset position of the button, this may be enough for me to avoid the problem as I typically hold the unit on the bottom dead center, so I'll reserve judgement until I have used the product more.Overall, while I could have used my 2018 a few more years, the improvements in the 2024 made upgrading completely worthwhile.
M**T
Seems On Purpose
I upgraded from Oasis. One star! They finally made the perfect kindle. Fast, easy setup, finally upgraded USB to C, no page turn buttons, nice screen size, and of course the very easy on the eyes anti-glare screen. Then they have to screw it up. I'm convinced there is a department of piss off the customer. See, they took away auto-rotate. You know, where you can flip your kindle over so the plugin side is more convenient. Now you are stuck with the plugin on the bottom in vertical and on the left in horizontal. That means if you are a belly reader the cord is bent resting on your belly or the cord is bent 90 degrees in the horizontal (if the plug in is on the right). I say fire everybody in the Piss off the Customer Department and put auto-rotate back on.Update, the tirade above was reactionary because of the missing auto-rotate feature. All n all, this kindle rocks. Much better than the Oasis it replaced. However, the perfect Kindle will have auto-rotate. Oh, and add more font features for us going blind folks. More bold and larger fonts yeah.
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