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  • Ready for travel – The ultra-thin design has a larger glare-free screen so pages stay sharp no matter where you are.
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The next-generation 7” Paperwhite display, weeks of battery life, and auto-adjusting front light will take your breath away — kind of like a good book.

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Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition

Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition

Display

Amazon's 7” Paperwhite display technology with built-in front 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

7.5 oz (214g). 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

32 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 the ability to dark mode 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 Signature Edition, 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

Metallic Black, Metallic Raspberry, and Metallic Jade

Generation

Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (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.

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Customers appreciate the Kindle's vibrant colors and fast page turns. They like the larger 7-inch screen that allows them to see more text in any size font. The crisp display and sharp text contrast make it easier for them to read in bright sunlight. The auto-adjusting brightness is useful, and they appreciate that it doesn't cause eye fatigue like other mobile devices.

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230 customers mention "Color"171 positive59 negative

Customers appreciate the vibrant colors and nice look of the Kindle. They also like the metallic jade back and great display. The black and white contrast can be improved, but overall, customers are satisfied with the color quality.

"The screen has excellent sharpness and contrast, the best of any ereader I've ever seen in person...." Read more

"...having the screen flush with the border as a premium feature, and it looks nice, but it means you have to fit your thumb/fingers in that thin border...." Read more

"...The jade back is a nice touch. Considering black most often blendes into the background for me when I am repacking all my belongings...." Read more

"...Well the paperwhite has a very yellow area at the bottom left of the screen. It appears darker at times, lighter, and then sometimes it’s gone...." Read more

212 customers mention "Speed"212 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the Kindle's speed. They mention it's faster, with no noticeable lag. The screen refreshes quickly and typing is very snappy. Overall, the performance feels a bit zippier than their old Kindle.

"...My final warning is that this new Kindle is a great, time suck! I find myself reading more and longer than I ever have, before...." Read more

"...Pages turn as quickly as I can tap the screen, and while I've never cried out to the heavens about page turns being too slow, it's impressive to see..." Read more

"...It's fast. Page turns are seamless, browsing and swapping between books - seamless, shopping the kindle store - seamless. I love it...." Read more

"...No noticeable lag. Notice a difference in the page turn speed. Positive improvement. Holds battery well...." Read more

147 customers mention "Screen size"113 positive34 negative

Customers like the screen size of the Kindle. They find it larger than previous PaperWhite models, which allows text to scale closer to paperback size. The font can be made bigger or smaller depending on reading needs. The Kindle is lighter with a larger reading area, and you can adjust the font, layout, spacing, brightness, warmth.

"...page, but it's even better since you can adjust the font, layout, spacing, size, brightness, warmth. This thing is light...." Read more

"...With the font size options it makes it easier to read and do some light cardio. The jade back is a nice touch...." Read more

"...So much faster (page turns, navigating menus), bigger screen that is surprisingly easier to hold, and also appreciate the warm light...." Read more

"...Besides, audiobooks just take up too much space do download many of them...." Read more

144 customers mention "Screen clarity"110 positive34 negative

Customers appreciate the screen clarity of the book reader. They mention it's clear, crisp, and well-lit. The screen is better than reading on a traditional LCD style screen, with sharp text contrast and no eye fatigue. The yellow color is easy to see and won't wake you up.

"...raised the backlight color to a mellow yellow color which is both easy to see AND won't wake you up if you read into the night, as I often do...." Read more

"...It is easy on the eyes, and therefore, easy on the brain...." Read more

"...The resolution can be better, the varied levels of brightness can be improved, the black and white contrast can be improved, and they can figure out..." Read more

"...A few things that disappointed me. Glare is more noticeable than 10th gen. I was hoping for better battery life...." Read more

142 customers mention "Battery life"101 positive41 negative

Customers appreciate the book reader's battery life. They say it holds a charge well, charges quickly, and can go longer between charges. The battery can be saved by listening to audiobooks on their phone's audible app.

"...But currently, that isn't a problem since the battery lasts for several weeks for me!..." Read more

"...I bought this kindle over the basic for it's battery life, water resistance, and screen warmth adjustability." Read more

"...Positive improvement. Holds battery well. From 100% battery to 95% while reading on airplane mode for 5 hours...." Read more

"...By 2.5 weeks, battery drops below 30% and I charge it. Turning off Wi-Fi helps a little but not by much...." Read more

139 customers mention "Brightness"112 positive27 negative

Customers appreciate the auto-adjusting brightness feature of the book reader. They find it useful for reading in different light conditions, and appreciate the crisp display and adjustable warm light. The lighting is consistent and adapts seamlessly to varying light conditions.

"...The new Kindle has a screen setting called, Dark Mode. It does what it sounds like ... makes the screen dark and the text light...." Read more

"...benefits of this speed come into play when navigating menus, adjusting settings, and especially when typing...." Read more

"...when I'm in the dark dark, but it's nice af being able to read w/out an overhead light, and being able to set the screen to the perfect brightness..." Read more

"...The resolution can be better, the varied levels of brightness can be improved, the black and white contrast can be improved, and they can figure out..." Read more

114 customers mention "Reading ability"114 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the reading experience on the book reader. They find it simple to use and say it's a great device for a prolific reader to get all their books read. The Bluetooth feature allows them to read along as they listen, which is a nice feature. Many mention that it's wonderful to be able to read again, and they found themselves reading more books than ever.

"...I find reading to be useful and relaxing. My only regret is that there isn't a GROK button in the Kindle app?..." Read more

"...This e-ink screen is different though. Literally looks and feels like reading a paper page, but it's even better since you can adjust the font,..." Read more

"...It is certainly a handy device for traveling, and reading on the go. It is easy on the eyes, and therefore, easy on the brain...." Read more

"...The auto-adjusting front light is a game-changer for seamless day-to-night reading...." Read more

133 customers mention "Value for money"92 positive41 negative

Customers have different views on the value for money of the Amazon book reader. Some find it worth the cost, with the kindle app subscription and access to free books from Amazon. Others feel it's overpriced and not worth the upgrade cost from the previous model. There are also complaints about quality issues and the VoiceOver feature not being as great as the iPad's.

"...It's free to use so, why not? I hope you've found my heart felt review useful?" Read more

"...to remember and easily find for later! Free books, inexpensive books, smutty, funny, or for kids are available and no more losing space on my..." Read more

"...What I don’t like: The price is too high. As much as I like the device, I look back and realize I overpaid...." Read more

"...Would I buy it again? You bet! It represents a pretty fair upgrade to my much older Voyage. But I sure do miss those page turn buttons!" Read more

Signature Paperwhite for the (mostly) Win!
4 out of 5 stars
Signature Paperwhite for the (mostly) Win!
I had been thinking about replacing my MANY years old Voyage for some time. Is was still mostly working OK, with the exception of the battery not holding its charge quite as long as before. As is normal for me, I researched and read just about every review I could find. But I sensed that there were some of what I considered fairly critical factors not mentioned in the reviews I found. It is with that in mind that I offer my take on the newest Paperwhite, and in particular, how it compares with the beloved Voyage. Point of interest, the new Signature Paperwhite is delivered Ad-Free.First, some numbers. (Measurements are to the closest reasonable fraction)Size: Voyage: 4-1/2" W x 6-5/16"H x ~1/4" T; Paperwhite: 5" W x 6-7/8" H x ~1/4" T One of the photos show the two devices laid on top of one another.Screen: V: 3-9/16" W x 4-3/4" H; P: 4-3/16" W x 5-5/8" HFor reference, the Voyage used a USB-Micro plug for charging, and the On/Off switch was a small round button on the upper right rear of the unit while looking at the screen.The Paperwhite uses a USB-C plug (a nice update, as it means one less cable to carry when traveling) and the On/Off switch is located on the lower edge of the case just right of center.In use:The screen brightness of both units are pretty comparable. I find the settings screen to be a bit more confusing than earlier Kindles (this is my 4th one over many years), but all the usual stuff is there. Personally I didn't care much for the off-white WARMTH setting; but I realize that will be a very individual thing for most users. Many of the reviews I read spoke about how FAST the new Paperwhite is at page turns. Those comments are spot on! Page turns with this new device are no joke; as quick as anyone could possibly want them to be (IMHO). But the page turn issue raises for me what is about my only real complaint with the new device. As compared to the Voyage, which had physical FWD and BACK page turn buttons on both the left and right sides of the screen, there are no such buttons on the new PW. This has taken some getting used to and I have had to adapt to the lack of those (Haptic feedback) buttons from the Voyage. With the new device you must either swipe or press the correct part of the screen in order to go fwd or back a page. For me (a right-handed reader) that means a right hand hold and an easy motion fo move fwd a page, but a shift in my hold to go back a page (or more). A minor point to be sure, but something to consider, depending on how you hold your device for reading.While I have not actually measured battery life per charge, it is pretty decent. I read with mine just about every day, and EVERY night at bedtime. On a recent 8-day trip away from home, I went with a fully charged device and didn't have to charge it during the entire trip. This included some extended reading while on the plane from NM to the east coast and back.The photos included here should show much of what you might want to see about the physical sizes of the Signature PW and the Voyage, as well as some of the screen views while reading in the same book.I hope this review helps fill some of what I thought were notable gaps I found in my research of the new device. Would I buy it again? You bet! It represents a pretty fair upgrade to my much older Voyage. But I sure do miss those page turn buttons!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2024
    Color: Metallic JadeOption: Without Kindle UnlimitedVerified Purchase
    My old faithful Kindle Touch with it's special cover that includes a pop-up lamp that runs off of the Kindle's battery let me see it's screen in the dark but it bothered my sleeping wife.

    So, after many useful years, I decided to upgrade on this past Black Friday when the latest 2024 Special Edition 32 gb Kindle hits its lowest price of the year.

    First, I had thought I'd trade in my old Kindle touch but $30 hardly seemed worth it since it is in Like New condition and works great for days at a time. So, I've decided to keep it as a backup.

    Second, one surprise was that the Kindle books that my old kindle refused to read (ones that I paid for!) still don't open on my new Kindle Special Edition? Even several of the current Kindle Unlimited books cannot be read on either of my Kindles but I can read them on my Macs and iPads??? No clue why this is.

    But the key question is was the upgrade worth it and the answer is YES!

    The new Kindle has a screen setting called, Dark Mode. It does what it sounds like ... makes the screen dark and the text light. In addition, I've turned on and raised the backlight color to a mellow yellow color which is both easy to see AND won't wake you up if you read into the night, as I often do.

    I leave both of these setting on constantly! I find them to make reading much more enjoyable and very different from when I'm using a bright computer screen.

    I've also added a cover which I can highly recommend! One warning is that the heavy covers block the wireless charging but a light, shock absorbing one that I found works perfectly with my Kindle wireless charging stand. The one that works with the wireless charger is the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition Case Cover, NOUKAJU Case for Kindle Paperwhite 2024 (12th Gen). The wireless charger I'm using is the Made for Amazon, Wireless Charging Dock for Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition. Not only does it work with the cover but it also holds the Kindle in reading position on my small desktop ... a perfect marriage!

    But currently, that isn't a problem since the battery lasts for several weeks for me!

    One other caution is that it will play audiobooks over bluetooth devices but most of my bluetooth devices don't appear in its Bluetooth menu? Besides, audiobooks just take up too much space do download many of them.

    For example, my Kindle library has about 500 ebooks which only take up a small amount of the storage but when I accidentally added my 800+ audiobooks to the download it filled the new Kindle and hadn't finished loading them so, it was just easiest to erase the Kindle and start again! My advice is that if you do want SOME audio books then just download a few of them.

    If you are new to Kindle, I will warn you that the included manual is a must read and is short. Unfortunately, the on board Help really stinks and short of making notes and then a phone call to Kindle support, I've found that it is MUCH easier just to ask GROK ... Xai's GROK is free to use by anyone using X and it knows all about, not only this Kindle but all previous models and it uses plain language to answer questions IN FULL! It only takes me seconds to get answers so, given a choice I used GROK instead of Amazon support to get my new Kindle fully working ASAP!

    My final warning is that this new Kindle is a great, time suck! I find myself reading more and longer than I ever have, before. Obviously, that can be taken either way but it is truly meant as a compliment! I find reading to be useful and relaxing.

    My only regret is that there isn't a GROK button in the Kindle app? It's free to use so, why not?

    I hope you've found my heart felt review useful?
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2024
    Color: Metallic JadeOption: Without Kindle UnlimitedVerified Purchase
    The screen has excellent sharpness and contrast, the best of any ereader I've ever seen in person. It brings to mind another device that featured strikingly good sharpness and contrast despite the layers over the screen: The Voyage. I don't have one on hand to do a direct comparison, but it certainly seems to have that same sort of secret sauce going for it. I'll be very interested to see some direct comparisons from people who still have a Voyage on hand. It's not as apparent in photos, but I'm surprised at how much sharper it is than my 2021 PW. I knew from the early reviews that it would be better, but I wasn't expecting it to be so noticeable. Even my beloved Oasis comes up short in a direct comparison!

    Much has been made of the speed of this iteration of the PW, and it's not just empty hype. I never thought the word "fast" would ever really apply to an e-ink screen due to the limitations of the technology, but the Kindle team has made that a reality. Pages turn as quickly as I can tap the screen, and while I've never cried out to the heavens about page turns being too slow, it's impressive to see such responsiveness on an e-ink screen. The true benefits of this speed come into play when navigating menus, adjusting settings, and especially when typing. I honestly did not think it was possible for an e-ink screen to be so fast and responsive. This is truly impressive. The speed in itself is not a reason to upgrade to this model, but if you're already considering an upgrade, it is definitely an extra enticement.

    Despite the larger screen, it's very nearly the same size, measuring about a millimeter taller and wider. Annoyingly, it's just enough that the device won't fit in cases made for the 2021 model. (At least, neither of the ones I have.)

    The back of the device feels very similar, just a bit slick. I still have no difficulty holding onto it. The power button is still on the bottom, and though I understand why some are annoyed by this, it's never been an issue for me. I've been using Kindles for thirteen years, and while about five of those saw me primarily using an Oasis, that's still a good eight years I used various basic and PW models. In all that time, I don't recall ever pressing the power button by mistake. So I get why it's a point of irritation for some, but it's not a mark against the device for me.

    I have a Colorsoft on order, and this PW was intended as an early Xmas gift for my mom. While I set it up for her, I just couldn't resist playing around with it a bit, and it has really won me over. If I wind up not keeping my Colorsoft, I'll definitely be getting one of these for myself. The improvements are mostly small, but those little things add up to a noticeably superior experience. Despite the lack of page turn buttons, which I truly love, it just may supplant my Oasis as my main reader!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Excellent clarity and blazing speed; a worthy upgrade.

    Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2024
    The screen has excellent sharpness and contrast, the best of any ereader I've ever seen in person. It brings to mind another device that featured strikingly good sharpness and contrast despite the layers over the screen: The Voyage. I don't have one on hand to do a direct comparison, but it certainly seems to have that same sort of secret sauce going for it. I'll be very interested to see some direct comparisons from people who still have a Voyage on hand. It's not as apparent in photos, but I'm surprised at how much sharper it is than my 2021 PW. I knew from the early reviews that it would be better, but I wasn't expecting it to be so noticeable. Even my beloved Oasis comes up short in a direct comparison!

    Much has been made of the speed of this iteration of the PW, and it's not just empty hype. I never thought the word "fast" would ever really apply to an e-ink screen due to the limitations of the technology, but the Kindle team has made that a reality. Pages turn as quickly as I can tap the screen, and while I've never cried out to the heavens about page turns being too slow, it's impressive to see such responsiveness on an e-ink screen. The true benefits of this speed come into play when navigating menus, adjusting settings, and especially when typing. I honestly did not think it was possible for an e-ink screen to be so fast and responsive. This is truly impressive. The speed in itself is not a reason to upgrade to this model, but if you're already considering an upgrade, it is definitely an extra enticement.

    Despite the larger screen, it's very nearly the same size, measuring about a millimeter taller and wider. Annoyingly, it's just enough that the device won't fit in cases made for the 2021 model. (At least, neither of the ones I have.)

    The back of the device feels very similar, just a bit slick. I still have no difficulty holding onto it. The power button is still on the bottom, and though I understand why some are annoyed by this, it's never been an issue for me. I've been using Kindles for thirteen years, and while about five of those saw me primarily using an Oasis, that's still a good eight years I used various basic and PW models. In all that time, I don't recall ever pressing the power button by mistake. So I get why it's a point of irritation for some, but it's not a mark against the device for me.

    I have a Colorsoft on order, and this PW was intended as an early Xmas gift for my mom. While I set it up for her, I just couldn't resist playing around with it a bit, and it has really won me over. If I wind up not keeping my Colorsoft, I'll definitely be getting one of these for myself. The improvements are mostly small, but those little things add up to a noticeably superior experience. Despite the lack of page turn buttons, which I truly love, it just may supplant my Oasis as my main reader!
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