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  • Great value – Includes a Kindle Paperwhite (11th generation) 16 GB, 1 year of Amazon Kids+, a kid-friendly cover, and a 2-year worry-free guarantee—up to a $263 value
  • Reading done right – Kindle Paperwhite Kids is purpose-built for reading (not a toy), with a black & white 6.8” 300 ppi glare-free display, and up to 10 weeks of battery life.
  • Includes a 1 year subscription of Amazon Kids+: the only service with thousands of ad-free books, games, videos, apps and Alexa skills from brands like National Geographic, Marvel and LEGO. On Kindle, kids can explore thousands of kid-friendly books. After 1 year, your subscription will automatically renew every month starting at just $5.99/month plus applicable tax. You may cancel any time by visiting the Amazon Parent Dashboard or contacting Customer Service.
  • No distractions – Kindle Paperwhite Kids is designed for reading—no apps, videos, or games. It also offers OpenDyslexic, a font preferred by some readers with dyslexia.
  • Waterproof and worry-free – Kids can take their Kindle Paperwhite Kids on the go to read by the pool or the beach. Kindle Paperwhite Kids has been tested to withstand accidental immersion in water. And with a 2-year worry-free guarantee, if it breaks, return it and we'll replace it for free.
  • Anytime reading – Adjustable warm light lets kids read indoors and outdoors, day and night.
  • Tools for readers – Kindle Paperwhite Kids includes Vocabulary Builder and Word Wise to help young readers build their skills.
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A device to establish healthy reading habits

When a child sits down with their Kindle, they read on average more than an hour a day. Kindle Paperwhite Kids is designed just for reading, which means no distractions from apps, videos, or games.

The bundle includes 1 year of Amazon Kids+ (auto-renews after 1 year), a kid-friendly cover, and a 2-year worry-free guarantee—up to a $273 value.

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A library full of kid-friendly content

Every Kindle Paperwhite Kids comes with 1 year of Amazon Kids+, an auto-renewing subscription with access to thousands of books. From timeless classics like Bridge to Terabithia, to popular series like Harry Potter, Warrior Cats, and Ramona Quimby, Kindle Paperwhite Kids has the books that will inspire a love of reading. Learn how to add additional books to your child's profile.

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Waterproof and worry-free

Kindle Paperwhite Kids is waterproof (IPX8-rated) and has been lab-tested to protect against accidental immersion in up to two meters of fresh water for up to 60 minutes and 0.25 meters for 3 minutes in seawater. Learn more about waterproof features.

And, with the 2-year worry-free guarantee, if it breaks, return it and we’ll replace it for free. Find out more.

We’ve also included a cover made to last, with magnets that close the cover securely and a durable exterior that protects it from scratches. Just like a book, it opens and closes to wake the Kindle Paperwhite Kids or put it to sleep, and is available in a range of kid-friendly designs.

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Kid tested, parent approved

Set educational goals and manage content with easy-to-use parental controls. With Parent Dashboard, you can adjust age filters, add books to your child's library, view reading progress, and more. And because Kindle Paperwhite Kids is designed only for reading, in Amazon Kids, kids don’t have access to the Internet or social media. Kindle Paperwhite Kids even offers OpenDyslexic, a font preferred by some readers with dyslexia.

Frequently Asked Questions

1: What is the Parent Dashboard?

Parent Dashboard allows parents to get the most out of Kindle Paperwhite Kids. You can adjust age filters, add books to your child's library, view your child's reading progress, and more.

2: What books are available in Amazon Kids+?

Amazon Kids+ includes the complete Harry Potter series, and the first book from other popular series such as Artemis Fowl. We are always adding more content to the Amazon Kids+ library, including these top titles and recently added books. Kids can explore the catalog by searching for specific titles and authors, or browse by themes such as Popular Books, New Books, and more.

Amazon Kids+ also includes 20+ books from Erin Hunter’s best-selling Warrior Cats book series. This includes books from: The Original, The New Prophecy, Power of Three, Vision of Shadows, The Broken Code, Super Edition, Omen of the Stars, Dawn of the Clans, and A Warrior's Spirit. Additional Warrior Cats books can be requested by a child and approved for purchase by a parent with the kids Store feature turned on.

3: How can I access even more Books?

Amazon Kids+ provides access to books over a range of reading levels, and automatically filters out what your child sees based on their age. To see a wider selection of titles, go to Parent Dashboard to adjust the age filter in your child's profile setting. Parents can also purchase additional titles from the Kindle Store, and add them to their child's profile via Parent Dashboard.

4. How is Kindle Kids Paperwhite different from a tablet?

Kindle Paperwhite Kids is purpose built for reading, with a black & white glare-free display and up to 10 weeks of battery life. It performs differently than a tablet, because it's geared for reading books – no games, no ads, no videos, no distractions.

5: Will my kid see Ads while using this device?

Kindle Kids is automatically set up for your kid to enjoy an ad-free experience. However if you exit Amazon Kids using a passcode, sponsored screensavers will be displayed on the device's lockscreen. Learn More About Ads On Kindle and Fire Tablet.

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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

Materials

60% post-consumer recycled plastics in Kindle
70% recycled magnesium in Kindle
28% post-consumer recycled plastics in cover

Packaging

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.

Technical Details

Kindle Paperwhite Kids

Kindle Paperwhite Kids

Display

Amazon's 6.8” Paperwhite display technology with built-in light, 300 ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale.

Size

5.1” x 6.9” x .5” (129.2 x 175.5 x 13.5 mm)

Weight

11.32 oz (321 g) including cover. 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 over a thousand Amazon Kids+ 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) wifi networks.

Accessibility Features

Kindle includes the ability to adjust font size, font face, line spacing and margins. Find out more info on Accessibility for Kindle. Certain accessibility features, including VoiceView, are not currently supported on Kindle Kids.

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).

Subscription

Includes 1 year of Amazon Kids+ for new subscribers. Find out more about Amazon Kids+.

Documentation

Learn more about Kindle devices with our Quick Start Guide and Kindle User Guide.

Warranty and Service

2-year worry-free guarantee. Use of Kindle is subject to Amazon's Conditions of Use of Use and the terms found here.

Included in the Box

Kindle Paperwhite, Cover, USB-C charging cable and Quick Start Guide.

Age range

Ages 7 and up.

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 Kindle with Black/Emerald Forest/Robot Dreams cover/Warrior Cats.

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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Customers find the Kindle Paperwhite Kids device to be a great reader, particularly for children, with exceptional battery life that allows it to go many days without charging. They appreciate its readability, noting they can read for hours without eyestrain and in any light conditions, and consider it good value for money with remarkable savings on books. The device receives mixed feedback regarding ease of use, with some finding it easy to manage online while others say it's not intuitive, and functionality, with some saying it works well while others find it completely useless. The response time is also mixed, with some finding it faster while others report slow touch screen performance.

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97 customers mention "Book quality"97 positive0 negative

Customers find the Kindle Paperwhite Kids to be a great device for reading, with one customer noting it performs better than the 2022 Kids Kindle.

"...Being a wannabe reader, this is amazing. I can borrow books on a whim...." Read more

"...I think this is the best e-reader ever made, as to ease-of-use for someone with any wrist issues or a tendency to binge-read for many hours at a time..." Read more

"...I like the size and how it feels in my hand, the case is nice (black was the only color available), it's waterproof, easy to set up and use, very..." Read more

"It’s a kindle paper white, the best e-reader available. I bought this kids edition for travel. It’s less expensive than the standard edition...." Read more

91 customers mention "Readability"73 positive18 negative

Customers find the Kindle Paperwhite Kids reader excellent for children, with one customer noting it offers age-appropriate content, and many mentioning it has transformed their children's reading habits.

"...The Kindle devices are perfect for any wannabe readers like me. Being small and thin, you can fit it in a small bag or for me even in my pocket...." Read more

"...easily applied magnification option, so that I can optimize my reading experience of each book, making the text a size that is more comfortable for..." Read more

"...And I am so happy that I did. Yes, it is for kids, but you can use it as an adult, too, and have two profiles - one to read your regular stuff,..." Read more

"...I finished my first book in 2 days. The paper white makes reading SO EASY. It’s so light, feels like paper and easy on the eyes...." Read more

83 customers mention "Reading ability"77 positive6 negative

Customers find the Kindle Paperwhite Kids device excellent for reading, noting it's easier to use late at night, works well in any light conditions, and allows extended reading sessions without eyestrain. One customer mentions it's particularly helpful for dyslexic readers.

"...and don't have to worry about it getting damaged and the e-ink screen is easy to read even in the sunlight...." Read more

"...most about using my Kindle Paperwhite is that it keeps me focused solely on reading...." Read more

"...It’s super light and water proof which is handy for reading by the pool or in the pool. I haven’t tried this but I know it won’t drown if I drop it...." Read more

"...The increased screen size does help add more content to the screen...." Read more

69 customers mention "Value for money"59 positive10 negative

Customers find the Kindle Paperwhite Kids to be a good value product, particularly noting the remarkable savings on books.

"...The savings on books was remarkable when I switched from paper books (and I LOVED paper books) to digital books, not only from freebies but from..." Read more

"...It’s a great replacement for my old kindle Voyage. If you don’t like the cartoon cover other colors are available." Read more

"Great kindle for the price!..." Read more

"...I bought the Kids edition because (1) no ads, and (2) it was worth the additional cost to extend my Amazon Kids+ subscription another year...." Read more

67 customers mention "Battery life"52 positive15 negative

Customers are satisfied with the Kindle Paperwhite Kids' battery life, noting it can go many days without charging.

"...Everyone knows that the battery-life is spectacular, but where this shines is in the ability for someone like me, with several health conditions, to..." Read more

"...The battery life is fantastic, lasting for weeks on a single charge, and its lightweight, compact design makes it easy to carry on my daily commute...." Read more

"...The battery life on this device is crazy. I read for 2 hours yesterday and my paper white was still at 90%. I have so much access to books!..." Read more

"...The battery life wasn't that great after 10 years of use, and the response was slow, but it still worked fine overall for my needs...." Read more

96 customers mention "Ease of use"66 positive30 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the Kindle Paperwhite Kids' ease of use, with some finding it easy to use and manage online, while others describe it as not intuitive and difficult to navigate.

"...I think this is the best e-reader ever made, as to ease-of-use for someone with any wrist issues or a tendency to binge-read for many hours at a time..." Read more

"...is nice (black was the only color available), it's waterproof, easy to set up and use, very responsive, has no ads, and has a 2-year warranty...." Read more

"...It responds slowly, sometimes freezes, and can be hard to navigate...." Read more

"...The operating system and user interface, updated for all devices, are easier to use, so again it is a pro, but not a reason to update...." Read more

76 customers mention "Functionality"38 positive38 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the Kindle Paperwhite's functionality, with some reporting it works well as a regular Kindle while others find it completely useless.

"...The truth is that this unit does nearly everything perfectly, and the hiccups I experience with it are too small to ever lead me to choose something..." Read more

"...also includes a light but only has a 167 ppi display, which is visibly lower quality...." Read more

"...It’s convenient that I can add content from Amazon. However, I’ve found that using the Libby app to send books to the kindle does not work sometimes...." Read more

"...It could even be automatic! Why not! The UX on the kindle itself is really annoying...." Read more

73 customers mention "Response time"40 positive33 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the Kindle Paperwhite's response time, with some finding it faster and more responsive, while others report slow touch screen performance and latency issues when turning pages.

"...menus ty touching the top or bottom of the screen, and the unit has a quick response time, such that I know what each touch of each command-prompt..." Read more

"...battery life wasn't that great after 10 years of use, and the response was slow, but it still worked fine overall for my needs...." Read more

"...I can tell that there is a faster processor, and the common delay when using the keyboard is significantly less...." Read more

"...As others mention, while it's not much faster in page turns than the older generations, it's still just a lovely product...." Read more

Excellent Device for this Wannabe Reader who loves Library Loans.
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Device for this Wannabe Reader who loves Library Loans.
Reading has always been one of those things that I know I should do, want to do, but can never 'find the time' to do it. The Kindle devices are perfect for any wannabe readers like me. Being small and thin, you can fit it in a small bag or for me even in my pocket. This new version really appealed to me as it is water resistant. So, I can take it to the pool when I go with my kids and don't have to worry about it getting damaged and the e-ink screen is easy to read even in the sunlight.Now, as much as I still `want` to read, the Kindle Paperwhite helps me out when I just want to listen as it can now play Audible audiobook files. So can just pop on sunglasses, close my eyes and listen to a new favorite book.With all the Kindle can do I have 2 favorite features:- Adjusting the font size. As I get older (and being nearsighted) there is a fine balance of what I can see at arms length and 6 inches from my face. With the Kindle, I can adjust the size for my reading environment (as well as adjust the backlight which helps me see the words clearer). This is such an awesome feature. I don't have to be embarrassed about buying a 'large print' book as I enjoy the reading experience.- Downloading books from my library. I don't know if this is common everywhere, but our library offers book loans through an app called Libby. I have the app on my phone, link my library card and then I have access to thousands upon thousands of books. And...when I borrow those books I can have them sent to the Kindle to read. Being a wannabe reader, this is amazing. I can borrow books on a whim. If I don't like it no loss, just 'return' it back to the library and borrow a new one.While this is the Kids version of the device, it is the same as the regular one but without lock screen adds, comes with a cover and a longer warranty. While my kids will use it from time to time, it is really for me :-)
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  • Timmy Jimmy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Device for this Wannabe Reader who loves Library Loans.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2023
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    Reading has always been one of those things that I know I should do, want to do, but can never 'find the time' to do it. The Kindle devices are perfect for any wannabe readers like me. Being small and thin, you can fit it in a small bag or for me even in my pocket. This new version really appealed to me as it is water resistant. So, I can take it to the pool when I go with my kids and don't have to worry about it getting damaged and the e-ink screen is easy to read even in the sunlight.
    Now, as much as I still `want` to read, the Kindle Paperwhite helps me out when I just want to listen as it can now play Audible audiobook files. So can just pop on sunglasses, close my eyes and listen to a new favorite book.
    With all the Kindle can do I have 2 favorite features:
    - Adjusting the font size. As I get older (and being nearsighted) there is a fine balance of what I can see at arms length and 6 inches from my face. With the Kindle, I can adjust the size for my reading environment (as well as adjust the backlight which helps me see the words clearer). This is such an awesome feature. I don't have to be embarrassed about buying a 'large print' book as I enjoy the reading experience.
    - Downloading books from my library. I don't know if this is common everywhere, but our library offers book loans through an app called Libby. I have the app on my phone, link my library card and then I have access to thousands upon thousands of books. And...when I borrow those books I can have them sent to the Kindle to read. Being a wannabe reader, this is amazing. I can borrow books on a whim. If I don't like it no loss, just 'return' it back to the library and borrow a new one.
    While this is the Kids version of the device, it is the same as the regular one but without lock screen adds, comes with a cover and a longer warranty. While my kids will use it from time to time, it is really for me :-)
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    Timmy Jimmy
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Excellent Device for this Wannabe Reader who loves Library Loans.

    Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2023
    Reading has always been one of those things that I know I should do, want to do, but can never 'find the time' to do it. The Kindle devices are perfect for any wannabe readers like me. Being small and thin, you can fit it in a small bag or for me even in my pocket. This new version really appealed to me as it is water resistant. So, I can take it to the pool when I go with my kids and don't have to worry about it getting damaged and the e-ink screen is easy to read even in the sunlight.
    Now, as much as I still `want` to read, the Kindle Paperwhite helps me out when I just want to listen as it can now play Audible audiobook files. So can just pop on sunglasses, close my eyes and listen to a new favorite book.
    With all the Kindle can do I have 2 favorite features:
    - Adjusting the font size. As I get older (and being nearsighted) there is a fine balance of what I can see at arms length and 6 inches from my face. With the Kindle, I can adjust the size for my reading environment (as well as adjust the backlight which helps me see the words clearer). This is such an awesome feature. I don't have to be embarrassed about buying a 'large print' book as I enjoy the reading experience.
    - Downloading books from my library. I don't know if this is common everywhere, but our library offers book loans through an app called Libby. I have the app on my phone, link my library card and then I have access to thousands upon thousands of books. And...when I borrow those books I can have them sent to the Kindle to read. Being a wannabe reader, this is amazing. I can borrow books on a whim. If I don't like it no loss, just 'return' it back to the library and borrow a new one.
    While this is the Kids version of the device, it is the same as the regular one but without lock screen adds, comes with a cover and a longer warranty. While my kids will use it from time to time, it is really for me :-)
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Just About Perfect, The Best E-Reader I Ever Used (Of Many)
    Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2024
    Digital Storage Capacity: 16 GBColor: Robot DreamsVerified Purchase
    I've tested many e-book readers over the years, including friends' Kindles and Nooks and so on, and this is the best I've ever used. I'm going to give a full review here, with all the information I would want to know about this before selecting it, so it's going to be long....

    First, to the pros-list on the Paperwhite itself....

    1) As compared to other e-book readers, this is the second-fasted of all e-readers tried in the last two years (including all major "new" versions of e-readers that my friends and family chose to purchase or try out). The fastest was the Oasis, at over double the cost, when on sale, and that is actually the other best one I've tried, due to speed and inclusion of buttons for page-turning.

    2) As compared to other e-book readers, this has the lowest emf-output of any unit on the market currently. The Paperwhite is so low, as to emf, that it doesn't even require a shield when using, unless pregnant or trying to become pregnant. That said, this unit comes with a metal-lined case, which does prevent the tiny dose of radiation from travelling downward. It focuses the emf directionally, upward, and, when I measured this, it was well within safe limits at a distace of the standard twelve-inches away from my face. As with all tech, nothing is perfectly safe these days, but this has such a low emf-rating that, based on that fact alone, this is the winner out of all units I've tested. The readings vary, depending on distance, but they are lower than other readers and show up as nearly no radiation at all when at a distance of six inches.

    3) The Paperwhite itself is extremely light in weight, which makes it the easiest to hold for hours at a time, out of all those I have tested. In fact, I have mild arthritis and wrist issues as a result of damage from microfractures many years ago, and this unit is extremely easy on my hands, causing me nearly no pain after three hours of holding it. That is unheard of, with an e-reader. The last reader I tried was so heavy that I had to stop reading after just over an hour, while the Paperwhite has yet to drad me down. I end up stopping because I have to stop, not because of pain in my wrists.

    4) The Paperwhite has a true warm-light setting, not a setting combining amber-LED with 6000K-LED to average out at 2700K or 3000K. This unit actually dials down color in the diodes to a warm light that doesn't bother my skin. I have a condition where I'm sensitive to light at increasing Kelvin temperature. Ideal light for me is below 1800K, but I'm usually alright up to around 2700K. When LEDs are averaged, in order to achieve a rating of 3000K (where some diodes are true 5000K or 6000K), my skin starts to hurt, and that simply never happens with the Paperwhite. This is a true and genuine warm-light unit, where you can set it for a warm-light experience that is safe for those with Lupus and Porphyria and chemo-cause sensitivities and other-cause sensitivities.

    5) This Paperwhite unit also has a dark-light setting that can be combined with the warm-light setting or the cool-light setting, such that the Kindle is black with white letters instead of white with black letters. This is ideal for contrast, for those like me who have eye issues, and it's ideal for nighttime reading. The "dark mode", as they call it, allows me to read in the dark with minimal light shed into the room, because the dark-background emits nearly no light. Combining this with warm-light for the letters themselves also has the added benefit of allowing me to drift to sleep without triggering wakefulness with a Kelvin-temperature on the light that falls above 3000K. For sleep, 1800K is ideal, but anything up to 2700K is still very good for preventing a too-high Kelvin-temperature on the light from signalling the brain to wake up and cease in producing sleep-inducing and sleep-maintaining neurochemicals. So, basically, this unit is the perfect unit for use when reading in bed before sleeping.

    6) The Paperwhite has a larger screen than other e-readers I've tried, except for the Oasis which was similar, and this allows me to read much more easily and more fluidly with fewer page-turns. The overall effect of the larger screen is that I can read more like I read in a paper-book, with the same information on each page, allowing me to read without breaking up the flow of the text.

    7) The Paperwhite has a very easy-to-navigate and easily applied magnification option, so that I can optimize my reading experience of each book, making the text a size that is more comfortable for me to read. Most units allow for magnification, but they don't all make it very easy to achieve selecting the new text-size. This is easy to magnify and dial back down, as to text-size.

    8) The menus are all easy-to-navigate and very intuitive. The command options are simple and easy to understand. The touchscreen makes it remarkably easy to get into and out of the menus ty touching the top or bottom of the screen, and the unit has a quick response time, such that I know what each touch of each command-prompt achieves pretty much as soon as I've touched/selected that prompt.

    Next to the pros-list for this specific Kids' Paperwhite and Case bundle....

    1) This unit comes with a case, and it's actually a very good case, as to quality. I made the mistake, when helping a friend choose a unit a couple of years ago, of dismissing the Paperwhite 16 GB Kids' option, because I believed she wanted to use Kindle Unlimited. She didn't, at that time, and so it was a mistake to guide her to a different 8 GB on-sale unit that didn't come with a case. She bought one of the best on the market, truly the highest rated option out there, and it cost her thirty dollars and it was flimsy by comparison to the one that came bundled with this Kids' unit. This unit is identical to the other Paperwhites, in every way. The unit itself is black, as to outer-color, just like the standard black Paperwhite in either 8 or 16 GB. You cannot yet get this in 32 (here's hoping there will be a 32 GB Kids' Paperwhite in the future), but the 16 GB holds thousands of books and is identical to the 16 GB standard Paperwhite, with the addition of a very sturdy metal-lined case. The outer surface is highly durable and has not yet begun to fray or warp in nearly one full year of usage. The metal lining actually decreases emf and blocks it from my abdomen, so it's safe to use when trying for children and when pregnant. The case itself wipes clean and has a strong magnetic closure, far stronger than the most highly rated case out there. Across every measure of quality, this case from Amazon itself, as part of their bundle, is better than the other cases I've evaluated, both as a reviewer and as a friend of people who use all kinds of e-readers. The design choices, of course, will either inspire you or not, and that's highly personal, but I got the Robot Dreams case and it always puts a smile on my face to see it, because it's fun and whimsical and, more importantly, extremely durable compared to every other case I've seen. This little case keeps my Paperwhite safe and it keeps me safe at the same time, so it's the best I've seen and I'd love to see them come out with a full line of five to seven case-designs for the Kids' model Paperwhite, because nobody makes a case this nice and this functional.

    2) This comes with a full year of the children's version of Kindle Unlimited, the Kids' Unlimited library, which has a truly staggering number of books for free, including many that adults would want to read and also read with their kids. To evaluate books for safety, for your kids to read, involves checking the books first, and this allows for parents to not only enjoy books of the past and even present books that are very popular, but it also allows for checking up on what kids are reading today, so that you can see if what your child wants to read is appropriate for your specific child based on your child's specific stage in development and their feelings about different plotlines. Some kids are okay reading about death, while some are not. Some kids are okay reading about fantasy-violence and dangerous-situations, while some are not. And this service lets you check up on what a child wants to read, so that you can decide together on what will work for your child and what is too adult for them or too scary or even too boring. With a standard Paperwhite, you get three months free of Kindle Unlimited, but this is a full year of a service with a ton of books, and that just can't be beat, as to the quality of the deal.

    Now to the cons-list for this amazing but not quite perfect unit....

    1) One flaw with this unit is that the Paperwhite experiences a hiccup in page-turning every twenty to thirty pages or so, where you tap to turn the page and the unit suddenly skips five to ten pages at random. When this happens, you then have to scroll back to find the page you were on, then tap again in order to turn the page to the very next page, so that you can continue reading. This breaks up the reading a tiny bit and is moderately irritating, but not a severe issue or a dealbreaker, when you consider that other e-readers often do the same thing. I would say this irritates me, but nowhere near enough for me to ever consider using a different brand.

    2) Another flaw is that this e-book reader doesn't have a color-screen, so you can't see the pretty book-cover or the artwork in books that include artwork. Those books are best read on a tablet or computer, via the Kindle App, rather than on an e-reader, because of this issue. That said, the lack of color-emitting diodes greatly reduces the weight of the unit, which is a huge part of why the Paperwhite is so light. So, it's tecnhically a con that you need to be aware of, but it's actually a plus, as to making the unit lighter and easier to hold for hours on end.

    3) Perhaps the biggest issue with this unit is that it cannot be easily plugged into the computer to allow for computer-cable based transfer, like older models. Trying to use a USB to transfer titles fails, while using Wi-fi succeeds. We don't have Wi-fi, so I have to use a friend's Wi-fi once in a while to update my library. That's a bit of a pain, as I'd rather update my library at home and at will, but it's not a dealbreaker. Those of us who are sensitive to emf and who get sick over time, which is a significant portion of the human population, can't have Wi-fi at home, and those who are the most sensitive can't even go to grocery stores or restaurants that have Wi-fi in them. I'm very fortunate to be able to spend a couple hours in a Wi-fi zone and not fall ill. So I use Wi-fi elsewhere to update my library, and that works well enough. I wish to be clear that I greatly prefer using a cable and updating that way, but this unit simply won't work that way. Some said that it would, but it's never worked for me to use a USB cable. Every time, I fail to upload the desired book, while going to my brother's house and using his computer to select books to send to my Kindle will always send the desired book to my Kindle once I dial the Kindle in to his Wi-fi. It's not a dealbreaker, but it's what I'd call a bit of a pain, an irritation, and an inconvenience.

    Lastly, my overall impressions and opinion....

    Overall, this unit has far more pros than cons. In comparison to my other favorite, the Oasis which is also by Kindle, this is lighter and easier to hold for hours on end, which makes it the travel-favorite but also the late-night-readathon favorite. I think this is the best e-reader ever made, as to ease-of-use for someone with any wrist issues or a tendency to binge-read for many hours at a time, because it's so very light in weight and so convenient as to sizing, with a large screen that nearly fills the size of the unit itself (wasting no space on oversized borders when the borders only need to be big enough for fingers to grip easily) and with easy-to-navigate controls. The list goes on and on, as to what I love about this e-book reader, and I could write about it for hours, adding much more to this very lengthy review. But, after nearly a year with this one and having compared it to many others on the market, in the end, the core of what impresses me about this unit is what I've stated here.

    In the end, this unit has everything needed, nothing that's not needed, cuts weight effectively, puts out lower emf than any other unit on the market today, has the dark-mode for reading at night and has the warm-light for reading at night or for reading when light-sensitive and allows for those modes to be combined for even greater impact of allowing for sleepiness to set in at the right time of evening, has quick response time, has intuitive and easy controls, has a larger screen, has great magnification options, and comes with an included and high-quality case along with a free year of Kids' Unlimited book-subscription, and does all of this for half the price of the other leading option (on sale). This one is my all-time favorite of all e-readers ever tested and I can't wait to see what else Amazon does to the Paperwhite in the future to make it even better.

    When comparing this e-reader to other e-readers, there really is no contest for me between the Paperwhite and other models, because the Paperwhite is superior across nearly every measure I examined on every unit I tried these last couple of years. Everyone knows that the battery-life is spectacular, but where this shines is in the ability for someone like me, with several health conditions, to be able to safely use this unit without any negative health-effects and without having to stop due to any issues with my wrists. On top of all that, I tried a Kindle-friendly tablet-pillow for kids, really small and designed to sit on your lap, and this unit is so light (even in the metal-lined case) that it didn't fall over or have any difficulty remaining in place, while my brother's tablet fell off of the pillow repeatedly when he tested it. When I realized that this even works better with accessories, like tablet-holders, than other models, that was my final moment of "The Paperwhite's the best on the market". I have a book-stand that has an option for a complicated-to-switch-out tablet attachment, but the Paperwhite is so light that it can simply sit on the prongs beneath the book on the standard book-plate attachment. In fact, I can put the Paperwhite on top of the book and it stays in place on that bookstand.

    The Paperwhite is basically perfect, although I'd still love for them to outfit it with the ability to use a cable to transfer books by simply plugging into the computer and opening the Kindle App and selecting a book to send to the device, such that it would be sent. That has never worked for me, but it's hardly a dealbreaker, given all the things this unit does so remarkably well. The truth is that this unit does nearly everything perfectly, and the hiccups I experience with it are too small to ever lead me to choose something else. The Paperwhite is the best I've ever used. I wish you luck in finding what will work for your needs. If you have any wrist-issues or light-sensitivities or difficulty falling asleep after using tech too late at night, or you're just looking for something light and easy to carry in your bag, this is the winner.

    And, as an aside, if you are still debating Kindle versus other brands, Kindle has more books available in a compatible format than any other brand of e-book reader. You can use your table with the Kindle-App, but you'll have to hold a heavy tablet for hours to read the books you wish to read. That's why most of us end up with an e-reader in the first place. A specific e-reader is lighter in weight and easier to carry around and far easier to replace if lost or stolen. Beyond the issue of having more books for Kindle, you also have more free-books than any other brand-compatible e-book-freebies on the market. On the slowest sale-days of the year, it's at least two free Kindle-books to every one free for the second-top-brand which is Nook. On the biggest days of the year, where they have an entire day of hundreds of freebies, Kindle has more like ten free books for every Nook-compatible book, and the other brands trail behind even the Nook. That's just a measure in freebies. For sheer volume of available titles, the Kindle format has hundreds of thousands more books than other vendors in the four to five-star range alone, not including unrated or low-rated books. As to brands, the Kindle is the absolute best option, as to the sheer number of available books and also free-books. My Kindle paid for itself when I spent a few months using only free books, instead of buying books to read, but, then, when I began tracking prices, I found that the best and most famous authors often have sales on their titles, such that I can track them on my wishlist and grab them at remarkably low prices on sale days, just by checking that list every day. The savings on books was remarkable when I switched from paper books (and I LOVED paper books) to digital books, not only from freebies but from being able to buy a Nora Roberts book for two bucks on a sale day. So, just in case you were wondering about brands themselves, after exhaustive research, I concluded that the Kindle line is the best available, when you factor in the remarkable number of four-star and above titles for Kindle that are not available at other vendors and when you factor in your ability to track pricing on books through your wishlist and grab the best titles on sale-days in order to save money. Nothing beats a Kindle.

    I hope this helps you in wading through your options and making your decisions about what will work best for you. Sorry it's so long. I normally try to be brief, but, when I was choosing an e-book reader, I wanted to know everything I could about this unit before purchasing, and the very long reviews were far more helpful to me.
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  • Beckie
    5.0 out of 5 stars I am so glad I traded in my old one! I love it!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2023
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    I was given an original Kindle Paperwhite (from 2012) a year ago, and I fell in love. It was my first Kindle. (I have had Nooks, which I loved, and various Fire tablets - I currently use a Fire HD8 Plus - over the years, too.) It was a perfect size, and I could read at night a lot better than on a tablet. The battery life wasn't that great after 10 years of use, and the response was slow, but it still worked fine overall for my needs. I have wanted to trade it in for a new one, but that isn't a "need", so I just kept waiting. Well, when I saw this Paperwhite Kids on sale for the lowest price ever - it was before Prime Day, I jumped on it, and traded in my old one (I got $5 LOL - but hey - $5 is $5!) plus a 20% off trade-in allowance, so I bought this for a song! And I am so happy that I did. Yes, it is for kids, but you can use it as an adult, too, and have two profiles - one to read your regular stuff, and a "kids" one to access the free year-long subscription stuff. I like the size and how it feels in my hand, the case is nice (black was the only color available), it's waterproof, easy to set up and use, very responsive, has no ads, and has a 2-year warranty. I don't know about the battery life yet as I have only had it for 2 days, but I hope it is as advertised. I highly recommend getting this kids version as you get a lot of bang for your buck!
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