Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (16 GB) – Now with a larger display, adjustable warm light, increased battery life, and faster page turns – Without Lockscreen Ads – Agave Green
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- Kindle Paperwhite – Now with a 6.8” display and thinner borders, adjustable warm light, up to 10 weeks of battery life, and 20% faster page turns.
- Purpose-built for reading – With a flush-front design and 300 ppi glare-free display that reads like real paper, even in bright sunlight.
- More books in more places – Store thousands of titles, then take them all with you. A single charge via USB-C last weeks, not hours.
- Easy on the eyes – Now with adjustable warm light to shift screen shade from white to amber.
- Waterproof reading – Built to withstand accidental immersion in water, so you’re good from the beach to the bath.
- Find new stories – With Kindle Unlimited, get unlimited access to over 2 million titles, thousands of audiobooks, and more.
- Go hands-free – Pair with an Audible subscription and Bluetooth headphones or speakers to listen to your story.
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Lose yourself in a book—
wherever, whenever
Kindle Paperwhite is thin, lightweight, and travels easily so you can enjoy your favorite books at any time. With our signature 300 ppi glare-free Paperwhite display—now 10% brighter at its max setting—you can read in any light. And now, a single battery charge via USB-C lasts up to 10 weeks. Battery life may vary depending on use.
Make a splash
With the waterproof Kindle Paperwhite, you’re free to read and relax in more places—from the beach to the bath. Kindle Paperwhite is IPX8 rated to protect against accidental immersion in up to two meters of fresh water for up to 60 minutes, and up to 0.25 meters of seawater for up to 3 minutes. Learn more about waterproof features.
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Your reading experience, reimaginedEnjoy an improved Kindle reading experience with the latest software updates. Now with easy access to your device Settings and bottom navigation to switch between Home, Library, or the book you are currently reading. A new Library experience helps you find your favorite books with ease, and a new home experience helps you discover your next read by genre and category. Learn more about the latest Kindle software update. |
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Better together
Our covers are designed by Amazon to perfectly fit your Kindle, thin and lightweight design allows for hours of comfortable reading. They automatically put your Kindle to sleep when closed and wake upon opening, making it easy to get back to your story. Shop Kindle accessories.
FABRIC COVER
Designed by Amazon to perfectly fit your Kindle, these slim, form-fitting covers attach securely and fold back for one-handed reading. Shop fabric covers
GLASS SCREEN PROTECTOR
Ultra-clear and scratch resistant glass provides protection without compromising the display.
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LEATHER COVER
Textured natural leather cover with microfiber interior protects your display from scratches. Cover folds back for easy one-handed reading. Shop leather covers
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You don’t have to be an environmental scientist to make sustainable choices. We considered sustainability in the design of this Kindle device. Here’s how:
Materials
60% post-consumer recycled plastics in device
70% recycled magnesium in device
Device Packaging
95% of this device’s packaging is made of wood fiber-based materials from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources.
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There may come a time when you want to trade in or recycle your device. Explore options with Amazon Second Chance.
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Ratings | 4.6 out of 5 stars (23,460) | 4.7 out of 5 stars (62,348) | 4.7 out of 5 stars (29,577) | 4.5 out of 5 stars (19,920) | 4.3 out of 5 stars (8,608) |
Display Size | 6" glare-free | 6.8" glare-free | 6.8" glare-free | 7" glare-free | 10.2" glare-free |
Storage | 16 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB | 8 GB or 32 GB | 16 GB, 32 GB, or 64 GB |
Resolution | 300 ppi | 300 ppi | 300 ppi | 300 ppi | 300 ppi |
Front light | 4 LEDs | 17 LEDs | 17 LEDs | 25 LEDs | 35 LEDs |
Weeks of battery life |
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Cover | Sold separately | Sold separately | Sold separately | Sold separately | Sold separately |
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Wifi Connectivity | Wifi | Wifi | Wifi | Wifi + Free Cellular Connectivity | Wifi |
Color | Black or Denim | Black, Denim, and Agave Green | Black, Denim, and Agave Green | Graphite or Champagne Gold | Tungsten |
Warranty | 1-year limited warranty | 1-year limited warranty | 1-year limited warranty | 1-year limited warranty | 1-year limited warranty |
Technical Details
Kindle Paperwhite
Display |
Amazon's 6.8” Paperwhite display technology with built-in light, 300 ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale. |
Size |
6.9” x 4.9” x .32” (174.2 x 124.6 x 8.1 mm). |
Weight |
7.23 oz (205 g). 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 |
8 GB or 16 GB; holds thousands of books. |
Cloud Storage |
Free cloud storage for all Amazon content. |
Battery Life |
A single charge lasts up to ten (10) 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 approximately 5 hours from a computer via USB cable; 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 and WPA2 security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi 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 the ability to invert Black and White, 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; HTML DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, PMP through conversion; Audible audio format (AAX). |
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 |
Generation |
Kindle Paperwhite (11th Generation) - 2021 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. |

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Carbon emissions from the lifecycle of this product were reduced compared to similar products or previous models.
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Customers appreciate the Kindle's natural-looking pages and easy reading in low light. They find it convenient and lightweight, making it perfect for travel. Readers also like the size, brightness, and readability. However, some have mixed opinions on its functionality.
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Customers appreciate the book reader's readability. They find the screen amazing and beautiful, allowing them to read even in poor lighting conditions. The high-resolution display is clear and easy to see, making it an enjoyable reading experience. The lightweight design, waterproof construction, and extensive storage capacity also provide customers with a convenient and enjoyable reading experience.
"...The glare-free screen is easy on the eyes, even in bright sunlight, and the adjustable lighting makes it perfect for reading at night...." Read more
"...since it’s so sleek, i can carry it in my purse and read a bit whenever i’m waiting in-between appointments or on a break at work...." Read more
"...it has held up great (I have had it for a year), and it is designed perfectly (it looks like paper)!..." Read more
"...It has great storage. - The pages look very natural, not like a phone screen at all...." Read more
Customers find the book reader easy to use and convenient for traveling. It's lightweight and comfortable to hold, making it easy to browse, borrow, and buy books. Readers appreciate the seamless transition from traditional books to digital reading. They also mention that it's easy to upload their own PDF documents.
"...It’s simple, efficient, and designed to make books more accessible and enjoyable. Highly recommended!" Read more
"...i think there are a few reasons for this: 1. the ease of reading on a kindle has made my reading experience much more enjoyable due to..." Read more
"...They were slow and clunky and incredibly cheap. I'm further embarrassed to admit my first e-reader was actually a Barnes & Noble Nook...." Read more
"...options on the kindle, including the warm light feature makes it easy to read regardless of where I was and what kind of lighting is available,..." Read more
Customers appreciate the book reader's battery life. They say it lasts a long time without recharging. However, some customers mention that the battery drops below 20% after an hour or two of use.
"...I also love the battery life—weeks of use on a single charge is amazing...." Read more
"...4. battery life is absolutely insane. i charged it to full power the day i received it and over a week and a half later, i’m still at 70%...." Read more
"...Battery life is stellar, though not as good as amazon claims. I think what they say is almost absurdly optimistic...." Read more
"...It has a long battery life. - It has great storage. - The pages look very natural, not like a phone screen at all...." Read more
Customers appreciate the lightweight and slim design of the book reader. They find it easy to carry around in their purses, making it perfect for travel. The speakers keep the device slim, which is nice.
"...The portability is unmatched. I can carry hundreds of books with me wherever I go without worrying about weight or space...." Read more
"...since it’s so sleek, i can carry it in my purse and read a bit whenever i’m waiting in-between appointments or on a break at work...." Read more
"...It's basically pocket sized so it was extremely portable...." Read more
"...I am beyond obsessed with it. It's a great size (easy to transport)..." Read more
Customers appreciate the size of the Kindle. It's comfortable to hold, fits in cargo pants pockets, and is easy to carry around in a fanny pack. The 6.8-inch display is also praised for its good size.
"...It's basically pocket sized so it was extremely portable...." Read more
"...I am beyond obsessed with it. It's a great size (easy to transport), it has held up great (I have had it for a year), and it is designed perfectly..." Read more
"...It’s very compact, while having a good sized screen. - It holds up well, I’ve used it almost daily for a year. -..." Read more
"...to know that this book you're holding is real — it takes up physical space in the world and this makes it undeniable...." Read more
Customers appreciate the book reader's reading ability. They find it easy to read at night, while traveling, or in direct sunlight due to the glare-free screen. The backlight makes it easy to read with one hand and make it perfect for reading on public transportation or wherever they go. The kindle has made their reading experience much more enjoyable and they love to read on lunch breaks.
"...in bright sunlight, and the adjustable lighting makes it perfect for reading at night...." Read more
"...1. the ease of reading on a kindle has made my reading experience much more enjoyable due to the advantage of having a screen...." Read more
"...of where I was and what kind of lighting is available, without eye strain...." Read more
"...The ability to read a Kindle in direct sunlight was just unheard of...." Read more
Customers appreciate the adjustable brightness, light options, and dimmable screen of the kindle. They like the color temperature adjustment and the ability to adjust the display as needed. The backlight is a highlight for them, as it allows reading in dim light.
"...The glare-free screen is easy on the eyes, even in bright sunlight, and the adjustable lighting makes it perfect for reading at night...." Read more
"...with adjustable brightness levels, font sizes, font types, etc.— i can customize my reading experience for maximum comfort. 2...." Read more
"...The various light options on the kindle, including the warm light feature makes it easy to read regardless of where I was and what kind of lighting..." Read more
"...I recommend it to everyone as there is a lot of flexibility and settings that you can use to get it perfectly suited for you..." Read more
Customers have different views on the Kindle's functionality. Some find it easy to use, great for traveling, and works well with PDFs. Others report issues with the interface not working properly, the screen not responding when touched, and a lack of additional functionality.
"...Overall, the Kindle is an incredible device for anyone who loves reading...." Read more
"...read an embarrassingly cringleworthy, but suprisingly emotional and fantastic, harlequin romance novel while on the plane...." Read more
"...The web browser is still very limited and doesn't display some web pages correctly (like the Internet Archive), and error messages still mention..." Read more
"...It operates well, and I love how I can invert the screen so more of it is black...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2023Option: Without Kindle UnlimitedDigital Storage Capacity: 8 GBOffer Type: Lockscreen Ad-SupportedColor: BlackVerified PurchaseI am someone who believes that there is something profound and special about a physical book. My favorite part about a book is its smell. It's not wrong to describe the smell of walking into a Barnes & Noble as pure euphoria. New books smell like potential, beginnings, and the possibility of something grand. Old books smell like legends, ancient wisdom, or forgotten secrets. Books have a weight to them as well. It's reassuring to know that this book you're holding is real — it takes up physical space in the world and this makes it undeniable. It's as if the power of the stories and ideas within are so strong that they have materialized into matter out of the aether. It's hard for me to hold, say, a Bible without a sense of reverence and awe. Even today when I walk into a large library I can't help but feel like I have walked into a holy place — a place of worship. Being surrounded by books has the same effect on me that a Xanex has on others. Books have an impact on me. I love them.
This is why, when I started reading on a Kindle over a year ago, it felt like I was committing adultery. This nasty little plastic screen inspired none of the feelings that books gave me. It took the magic of books and sacrificed it on the altar of consumer electronics. Despite these feelings, I continued to use it.
Now I have read a little over fifty books using my Kindle. I still believe that the Kindle kills the magic that physical books have, and it does. But for the first time in a year, I decided to pick up a book in paperback and read it. This experience of going back to real books has made me realize a few things about the Kindle and myself.
First off, I realized with horror that I am addicted to my Kindle and its features. The people who designed the Kindle did so with intent. The Kindle's sole purpose is to read books — there are no other apps on it, there are no intrusive ads, and there is nothing to distract you from reading. Honestly, the device is relatively primitive compared to other consumer electronics, but that is a design choice and not a flaw. I would argue it is even easier to get lost in a book using the Kindle than it is with a physical book.
And then there are the features — the glorious features. My favorite feature by far is the built-in dictionary. When reading a physical book and coming across a word I didn't know the meaning of, assuming I couldn't intuit the meaning from context, I would have to mark my place in the book, put it to the side, pull out my phone, and Google the word. This is tedious. It also breaks my train of thought and forces me to use my dreadful phone with all of its notifications and apps and stuff that sends me into a panic and introduces into my reading time the potential to sidetrack myself. I hate that. With my Kindle, all I have to do is touch the word and a popup with the definition appears and is dismissed just as easily, and then I'm off reading again — an interruption that is barely even noticed and my attention remains intact. Even better is the fact that my Kindle keeps a list of all these words that I've looked up over time, and I can review them anytime. I look at it occasionally and quiz myself — this is my idea of 'fun'.
Now I'm a big fan of writing in my books — I underline, highlight, and write in the margins constantly. If I ever need inspiration or if I'm trying to remember something I've read, I will thumb through the book I found it in until I eventually find it. Sometimes when I get bored I will sit in front of my bookshelf and go through the books I've read looking at all the passages I highlighted to refresh my memory on all those inspiring things that I read in years past. It's a little tedious but not too bad. This habit of highlighting is not lost to me while reading on my Kindle. You simply press and drag your finger across the passage which will highlight it. But that's not the best part: Kindle will keep up with everything I have highlighted and organize it all for me by the book it was found in. So at any given time, I can see all of my highlights in any of the books I have read, and I can even share them to my Goodreads profile! This gets me visibly excited.
The last feature I want to talk about is the backlit screen. If you do any of your reading in bed then you probably have a bedside lamp or a flashlight or some other novel light source designed for books. Maybe it's just me but I find it difficult to get comfortable in bed and read a paperback at the same time. Either my spouse is annoyed by the light while she is trying to sleep or I can't find the perfect position that makes it both comfortable and easy to read. The Kindle has a backlit screen with adjustable lighting and a "warm" light setting. This means all other light sources in the room can be extinguished and I can still get my reading done. No book-light required. The Kindle is so lightweight that I can lay or recline in any position comfortably. No more fighting with those books whose binding is stiff and unyielding.
So now we come to the point of this post. A confession. It's a confession to myself and the world. As much as this pains me to say: The Kindle offers a far superior reading experience over books. I said it. I don't like it any more than you do, but it is simply true. The onboard dictionary, the highlights, the backlit screen, the insane battery life (I charge this thing once a month), all of it together creates the most consuming and productive reading experience available. I still feel subtle pangs of guilt when I look at my bookshelf. I don't think that will ever go away for anyone who truly loves books. But now my bookshelf has become a kind of "greatest hits" display. I still buy all the best books I read, and I now consider my bookshelf as a place of honor for all the greatest books. But I think of my Kindle as another appendage on my body — I never go anywhere without it.
I love books. I love my Kindle. To my fellow book lovers out there who are still opposed to the idea of a Kindle, I say that you can love both. It will be okay. The Kindle isn't evil after all.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2022Option: Without Kindle UnlimitedDigital Storage Capacity: 8 GBOffer Type: Lockscreen Ad-SupportedColor: BlackVerified PurchaseSo I came into possession of this little guy due to a late night Amazon impulse buy a few days before leaving for vacation. I was going on a weeklong trip with my family and didn't want to have to bring my ipad (what I usually use to read) or any actual books with me on the plane. Let me preface this by saying I am an avid reader, spending the majority of my free time reading...and have been for most of my life. My siblings lament to anyone listening about the horror of summer road trips, riding in the back of our family sedan, fighting for leg room because I always had at least 5-6 books at my feet to read during our travels. You should hear the way my sister grumbles at even the mere mention of a car ride with me (She horribly dramatic) but I digress. I also used to have a nook e-reader, an original model Kindle from way back in the day that no longer works, and have the kindle app on my ipad which I use to read most days. So I am familiar with e-reading. This kindle is quite possibly the best purchase I've ever made. It's basically pocket sized so it was extremely portable. I brought it with me everywhere; On the plane, in the car, in my bag to restaurants...I even managed to fit it in a particularly spacious pocket of an oversized jean jacket I wore on cooler nights. It's amazing. It was comfortable enough to hold in one hand, or two, depending on what I preferred at the time. The various light options on the kindle, including the warm light feature makes it easy to read regardless of where I was and what kind of lighting is available, without eye strain. I shared a room with family for a couple of nights and the dark mode feature barely emits light past my immediate person, so I was able to read into the wee hours of the morning if I wanted to without disturbing my family sleeping in the same room, or sacrificing my precious reading time. ( I get particularly sassy if I'm interrupted in the middle of a discovering a plot twist in a juicy novel, i'm just saying). You are able to customize lots of the settings, such as the fonts, size, spacing and layout, so that the books look however you want them to while reading. (I definitely used that feature to make the font smaller and more compact while I read an embarrassingly cringleworthy, but suprisingly emotional and fantastic, harlequin romance novel while on the plane. It's nobody's business why I was practically sobbing into my complimentary pretzels after the protagonists romantic interest declared his love to her for the first time, thank you very much) I also may, or may not have had a TINY accident in which I spilled my entire 32oz water bottle full of water all over my pants and my kindle. After squealing in alarm at how cold the water was, I was able to get my bearings, wiped the water off the kindle, changed my pants and continued reading. I have noted no damage whatsoever to my kindle and that was at the beginning of my trip well over a week ago now. After reading every day for at least 4-6 hours per day/night for 7 days straight I had 57% battery left over. I think the battery is supposed to last for 2 weeks maybe? IDK. Basically it lasted a long time, long enough for me to be impressed. Also, I downloaded at least 15 new books on there, not to mention the impressive collection of books I already owned and was able to sync to the device, and I still have over 4GB of space available to use. I have since named the kindle Kurt, as I feel emotionally connected to the device after our adventures together these past weeks. If you are a super bookworm like me, or are just trying to finish a whole book for the first time, I highly recommend this device for purchase. I think it was worth the money a thousand times over. And if after reading this you do decide to purchase it, I hope you love it just as much as I do.
5.0 out of 5 starsSo I came into possession of this little guy due to a late night Amazon impulse buy a few days before leaving for vacation. I was going on a weeklong trip with my family and didn't want to have to bring my ipad (what I usually use to read) or any actual books with me on the plane. Let me preface this by saying I am an avid reader, spending the majority of my free time reading...and have been for most of my life. My siblings lament to anyone listening about the horror of summer road trips, riding in the back of our family sedan, fighting for leg room because I always had at least 5-6 books at my feet to read during our travels. You should hear the way my sister grumbles at even the mere mention of a car ride with me (She horribly dramatic) but I digress. I also used to have a nook e-reader, an original model Kindle from way back in the day that no longer works, and have the kindle app on my ipad which I use to read most days. So I am familiar with e-reading. This kindle is quite possibly the best purchase I've ever made. It's basically pocket sized so it was extremely portable. I brought it with me everywhere; On the plane, in the car, in my bag to restaurants...I even managed to fit it in a particularly spacious pocket of an oversized jean jacket I wore on cooler nights. It's amazing. It was comfortable enough to hold in one hand, or two, depending on what I preferred at the time. The various light options on the kindle, including the warm light feature makes it easy to read regardless of where I was and what kind of lighting is available, without eye strain. I shared a room with family for a couple of nights and the dark mode feature barely emits light past my immediate person, so I was able to read into the wee hours of the morning if I wanted to without disturbing my family sleeping in the same room, or sacrificing my precious reading time. ( I get particularly sassy if I'm interrupted in the middle of a discovering a plot twist in a juicy novel, i'm just saying). You are able to customize lots of the settings, such as the fonts, size, spacing and layout, so that the books look however you want them to while reading. (I definitely used that feature to make the font smaller and more compact while I read an embarrassingly cringleworthy, but suprisingly emotional and fantastic, harlequin romance novel while on the plane. It's nobody's business why I was practically sobbing into my complimentary pretzels after the protagonists romantic interest declared his love to her for the first time, thank you very much) I also may, or may not have had a TINY accident in which I spilled my entire 32oz water bottle full of water all over my pants and my kindle. After squealing in alarm at how cold the water was, I was able to get my bearings, wiped the water off the kindle, changed my pants and continued reading. I have noted no damage whatsoever to my kindle and that was at the beginning of my trip well over a week ago now. After reading every day for at least 4-6 hours per day/night for 7 days straight I had 57% battery left over. I think the battery is supposed to last for 2 weeks maybe? IDK. Basically it lasted a long time, long enough for me to be impressed. Also, I downloaded at least 15 new books on there, not to mention the impressive collection of books I already owned and was able to sync to the device, and I still have over 4GB of space available to use. I have since named the kindle Kurt, as I feel emotionally connected to the device after our adventures together these past weeks. If you are a super bookworm like me, or are just trying to finish a whole book for the first time, I highly recommend this device for purchase. I think it was worth the money a thousand times over. And if after reading this you do decide to purchase it, I hope you love it just as much as I do.Perfect for travel...and the rest of your days
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2022
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