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  • Our fastest Kindle ever – The next-generation 7" Paperwhite display has a higher contrast ratio and 25% faster page turns.
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  • Battery life for your longest novel – A single charge via USB-C lasts up to 12 weeks.
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With the next-generation 7” Paperwhite display, faster page turns, weeks of battery life and an adjustable warm light — you won't want to put it down.

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Breeze through pages

Get to the next chapter fast and quickly
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Lose yourself in a book

The glare-free display doesn't have distracting apps and optimises battery life, so you can stay focused on the story. A single charge via USB-C lasts up to 12 weeks.

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Better views anytime, anywhere

Read in the brightest sunlight or late into the night
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Change the size and boldness of the text to whatever suits you best.

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Massive selection

Finding new stories has never been easier with Kindle. The Kindle Store offers access to an unmatched library of content with millions of titles and Kindle Exclusives you won't find anywhere else.

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Our thin and lightweight covers allow for hours of comfortable reading. They put your Kindle to sleep when closed and wake it upon opening, so you can resume reading where you left off.
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Kindle Paperwhite

Kindle Paperwhite

Display

Amazon's 7” Paperwhite display technology with built-in front light, 300 ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale.

Size

127.5 x 176.7 x 7.8 mm

Weight

211 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

16 GB; holds thousands of books.

Cloud Storage

Free cloud storage for all Amazon content.

Battery Life

A single charge lasts up to twelve (12) weeks, based on half an 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 2.5 hours with a 9 W USB-C power adaptor.

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) 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 have 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.

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Kindle is sold with a limited warranty of one year provided by the manufacturer. If you are a consumer, the limited warranty is in addition to your consumer rights and does not jeopardise these rights in any way. This means you may still have additional rights at law even after the limited warranty has expired (see here for more information on your consumer rights). 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 metres of fresh water for 60 minutes. Learn more about the waterproof Kindle Paperwhite.

Available Colours

Black, Raspberry and Jade

Generation

Kindle Paperwhite (12th generation) – 2024 release.

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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 e-reader, visit Manage Your Content and Devices for information specific to your device.

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Resolution 300 ppi 300 ppi 300 ppi 300 ppi (black & white), 150 ppi (color) 300 ppi 300 ppi
Storage 16 GB 16 GB 32 GB 32 GB 16 GB 16 GB, 32 GB, or 64 GB
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Customers find the Kindle easy to read and great for night reading. They find it simple to set up and use, with an intuitive user interface and fast page speed. The larger screen size is appreciated for its clarity and adjustability. Customers appreciate the lightweight design and portability of the device.

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159 customers mention ‘Readability’148 positive11 negative

Customers find the Kindle screen easy to read and great for night reading. They appreciate the fast processing and good text quality. The background light is also appreciated.

"...Overall, this Kindle has made my reading experience so much better, and I can’t imagine going back to any other e-reader. Highly recommend it!..." Read more

"I was recently gifted a Kindle for Christmas. I love the concept of reading digitally and find the screen easy to read and not too bright...." Read more

"...This would be perfect for reading in the bath or going on holiday by a pool...." Read more

"...The font size/no reading light at night is also amazing! No more keeping my boyfriend awake with a strong light and better for my eyes...." Read more

85 customers mention ‘Ease of use’75 positive10 negative

Customers find the Kindle easy to use. They say it's simple to set up and download books, with large print that is easy for them to handle. The controls and interface are straightforward, making it quick and responsive. Customers appreciate the lightweight design and ease of transporting the device.

"...Easy to use, lightweight to hold. Functional for what it's used for and overall great quality...." Read more

"...with the Kindle connecting to my devices & internet - it was very quick to set up, however on the Kindle there was an option to set up with my phone..." Read more

"...The device is simple and uncomplicated, just what you want for reading...." Read more

"...it is, I have been able to slip it into my handbag and take it on long or short journeys...." Read more

80 customers mention ‘Page speed’72 positive8 negative

Customers appreciate the book reader's fast page speed and responsive touchscreen. They say it downloads quickly, charges quickly, and has a longer battery life. The screen refresh rate is better and the device is intuitive to use.

"...16 GB storage is more than enough for all my books, and it’s super quick to load pages, switch between titles, and browse through the Kindle store...." Read more

"...REFRESH RATE: The refresh rate is better & as of yet I have not had any issues with pages being slow to change, I do remember that my old..." Read more

"...Battery life is excellent lasting for ages and easy/quick to charge when required. Very portable and just the perfect size...." Read more

"...I love that I can purchase a book and read in seconds...." Read more

75 customers mention ‘Screen size’75 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the larger screen size of the book reader. They find it easy to use, lightweight, and compact. The larger size is more readable, with an adjustable font size. Many customers like the ability to travel with a large library without lugging a load of books. They also appreciate the better battery life and more storage capacity.

"...I love how lightweight and compact it is, making it perfect for carrying around in my bag without adding any extra weight...." Read more

"...surface - it has been optimised so that users are getting a paper-like screen which helps to reduce eye strain & headaches, therefore I was..." Read more

"...Very portable and just the perfect size...." Read more

"...With it being a lot smaller than my iPad and with how lightweight it is, I have been able to slip it into my handbag and take it on long or short..." Read more

61 customers mention ‘Weight’58 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the book reader's lightweight and portable design. They find it easy to hold and carry around.

"...I love how lightweight and compact it is, making it perfect for carrying around in my bag without adding any extra weight...." Read more

"...although I can't compare it to my old Kindle, I am pretty sure it is slimmer & lighter...." Read more

"...Very portable and just the perfect size...." Read more

"...Super lightweight, going from the iPad 9 to this, is a massive difference and a lot easier to carry around. Another bonus is the glare-free display...." Read more

59 customers mention ‘Brightness’50 positive9 negative

Customers appreciate the brightness of the Kindle. The screen light is not harsh and does not have blue light. They like that they can adjust the warmth as well as brightness, which makes late-night reading much more enjoyable. They also like that it has a backlight that makes reading in the dark much more comfortable. Overall, customers find the brightness settings ideal, lightweight with adjustable font size.

"...The adjustable warm light is a game-changer for late-night reading—it’s so much easier on the eyes...." Read more

"...concept of reading digitally and find the screen easy to read and not too bright...." Read more

"...I found it was much easier on my eyes using the Kindle as the screen light is not harsh and does not have blue light, like the iPad...." Read more

"...It’s much less harsh on your eyes and produces less light in general: Last night I was able to read for awhile without my gf complaining about the..." Read more

57 customers mention ‘Screen clarity’57 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the clear screen of the book reader. They find it comfortable to hold and easy on the eyes, even in bright light. The contrast is excellent and the screen is glare-free.

"...This e-reader has exceeded my expectations in every way. The 6.8-inch display is bright and crisp, and the e-ink technology makes reading for hours..." Read more

"...so that users are getting a paper-like screen which helps to reduce eye strain & headaches, therefore I was desperate to replace my lost Kindle, but..." Read more

"...I love the concept of reading digitally and find the screen easy to read and not too bright...." Read more

"...Another bonus is the glare-free display. When out and about, no matter the sunshine, you can guarantee you will still be able to read...." Read more

43 customers mention ‘Battery life’35 positive8 negative

Customers like the battery life of the book reader. They mention it has a brighter display, larger print, and good battery life.

"...The battery life is fantastic—I've gone for days without charging, even with regular use...." Read more

"...Battery life is excellent lasting for ages and easy/quick to charge when required. Very portable and just the perfect size...." Read more

"...It is listed that it has a very long-lasting battery; now when other products mention this, I usually take it with a pinch of salt as it depends on..." Read more

"...iPad took a hammering when reading a book but the Kindle battery lasts many times longer due to the paper display which uses no power when the text..." Read more

Kindle Paperwhite 12th Gen
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Kindle Paperwhite 12th Gen
BLACK & WHITE SCREEN: Once I got over my irritation at not being able to have a colour device I started to inspect the quality of the black & white images & to be fair I am impressed, they are definitely better on the 12th Gen than on previous generations, OK there are a few titles that are hard to read in B&W because the cover design & colours are similar, therefore not so obvious when you're viewing in B&W, but I have my library set to List View so I get a tiny thumbnail image (which is hard to see in colour & B&W) with the title, author & description, so I know what I'm looking at - making colour a redundant feature. I no longer have my old Kindle Paperwhite as I accidentally left it behind on holiday in July & it was never found, so unfortunately I can't make the side-by-side comparisons that other people have, but I can still tell that the image quality in B&W is better, there is more definition to the images that there was on my old device. SCREEN: I have used Kindles for several years, due to being a migraine sufferer. I do have the App installed on my phone, laptop & tablet, but even with the time taken to get the screen set up properly for my eyes I still get eye strain & headaches from prolonged use on those devices, so when I lost my old Paperwhite I was gutted. The Kindle screen is designed for the sole purpose of being a reading surface - it has been optimised so that users are getting a paper-like screen which helps to reduce eye strain & headaches, therefore I was desperate to replace my lost Kindle, but knowing there was a new one to be realised I waited it out so I would get the newest generation. BACKLIGHT & WARMTH SETTING: I spent a couple of hours setting up my Paperwhite 12th Gen, there are one or two things that have changed in the settings, but nothing that is a major bugbear for me personally - I have been able to set up the screen to change warmth settings at sunset & sunrise (I had this on my old Kindle & it's essential for night & low light reading), this is still available on the drop-down menu on the screen, so is quick & easy to adjust should I need to. FONTS: Setting up your book fonts is still available, although I do believe there used to be an option to download other fonts which is no longer an option on the Paperwhite 12th Gen (I never used that option so I don't miss it). REFRESH RATE: The refresh rate is better & as of yet I have not had any issues with pages being slow to change, I do remember that my old Kindle would freeze from time to time, or I would end up flipping 2-3 pages at once due to the slow refresh rate of the pages, but that is definitely not an issue with this 12th Gen. One thing I have seen other reviewers say is that there is ghosting on the pages sometimes, but I really don't mind about that, I also believe it was present on my old Kindle but it doesn't bother me so I can't be sure whether it was there or not. I guess to the purists it might be a bugbear, but for me, it goes away when you turn the page so I really don't care about it - I have taken a picture of it for people to be able to make their own judgement. DOWNLOADING CONTENT: I have 221 Kindle books, 10 documents & 5 audible files on my Kindle - I have downloaded all the books & documents, but not the Audibles as I have already listened to them & don't need them taking up space. It probably took 10 minutes to download all my books & files, I set them going & left the device to it, when I went back they were all downloaded & the device was fully responsive (it took my old Kindle 3 hours to download all my books & documents & crippled it throughout) it is definitely must faster & smooth to use. READING EXPERIENCE: Once I finished setting up & put the Paperwhite on charge for a while, as the set-up process does drain the battery. Once the Kindle was fully charged I found myself a comfy corner & sat down to read a Kindle book (the one shown in the photos) - I read for 2 hours before going to bed, I don't have lights on at night - I have colour lamps around the house (reduces eye strain & makes it cosier) & when I decided to go to bed I did not have eyestrain or a headache (which I do get from late night reading on my other devices) & I was relaxed, my eyes adjusted quickly to the dark room (which again is impacted when reading on other devices) & I was able to drop to sleep normally - all in all a good night time reading session. PDF VIEWING: I have said in the past that Kindles are not the best PDF viewers it's not one of their intended purposes I guess, I have a MacBook for that, but if I do happen to want to read one of the files on my Kindle they are there & they are accessible ... I have posted a video with a demo of viewing a PDF, the font is tiny & you have to pinch the screen to zoom in (as you do on all other Kindles) & that is cumbersome & very hit & miss, sadly I don't think that part has really improved from previous generations, but like I say I don't view PDF's very often anyway, but if you are going to use PDF's I would recommend getting a tablet over a Kindle Paperwhite. STORE BROWSING: I do like to browse the Kindle store to look for free & 99p books - most of my library has been purchased that way. Finding out that this is much smoother & less glitchy was a blessing, I only buy Book 1 of a series & after reading it I then decide whether to buy any more from that series, so being able to purchase one on the fly is great, as it saves time going onto one of my other devices to do what I should be able to do whilst using my Kindle, so I am now a happy bookworm. WEIGHT, TEXTURE & SIZE: I love the 7" screen. It's only a fraction bigger than my previous Kindle, but it's noticeable to me, I also love the flush screen, it makes swiping from the top so much more straightforward & therefore accessing the Quick Menu is just that - quick. I do believe that this Kindle is slightly lighter than my previous one - I hand a pop-socket for my old Kindle because I found that prolonged holding would make my wrist ache, but setting up & reading did not create the wrist ache, so although I can't compare it to my old Kindle, I am pretty sure it is slimmer & lighter. I immediately put a clear silicone skin & a screen protector on my Kindle (I keep all my portable devices in cases/skins & have screen protectors on them) because I am a bit clumsy (AuDHD poor hand-eye coordination), but before I put the clear skin on I studied the beautiful jade green back & I love the texture too (probably another AuDHD sensory thing), but I am simply too clumsy to be trusted not to damage it if I don't offer it some sort of protection. CONNECTIVITY: I cannot comment on the wired connectivity side of the Kindle Paperwhite 12th Gen, because I didn't connect it to my MacBook with a USB-C cable, I did everything via Bluetooth & WiFi, but I did not experience any issues with the Kindle connecting to my devices & internet - it was very quick to set up, however on the Kindle there was an option to set up with my phone (iPhone) or manually, I tried the set up with my phone, but it wouldn't work - it kept saying "Unable to complete set-up", so I just did it via logging into my Amazon account & following the on-screen directions, so it was no bother in the end. PERSONAL NOTE: I initially purchased the Kindle Colorsoft which was going to be delivered on the 31st October, but that got changed to the 9th-11th November, then on the 11th November it got changed again to the 27th Dec-7th Jan which I was not willing to wait for, so I decided to save myself £100 & purchase the newest Paperwhite instead. I wanted a colour screen to see the covers in colour, but once I received and set up this new Paperwhite, I realised that the additional £100 would be wasted because I only look at the covers of the books when I am selecting my next read. I do not read graphic novels or comic strips, so I didn't really need colour. AND FINALLY: I am over all very happy with my purchase - yes I was initially fuming at Amazon for letting me down several times with the Colorsoft, as I had my heart set on that specific device (it was a birthday gift to myself) so I was going to go to another brand of e-book reader, but I have so many Kindle books already that it was going to be a nightmare to get them all onto a different branded device, & I cannot read on a normal tablet, computer or phone screen for too long due to migraines & eye strain, so I stumped for the newest Paperwhite, & I am glad I did, it's definitely an improvement on my old Kindle, even if it's only in B&W. Unless you're a person who reads graphic novels & comic strips there's no point in spending £100 more on the Colorsoft, it doesn't enhance the reading experience on plain text, I guess it would be nice to highlight in colour, ut I don't do much highlighting anyway, so again colour adds no value for me personally.
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  • Lee
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Fantastic E-Reader – All-new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 16 GB
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 March 2025
    Colour: BlackVersion: With AdsStyle Name: Without Kindle UnlimitedVerified Purchase
    I’m absolutely in love with the All-new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 16 GB! This e-reader has exceeded my expectations in every way. The 6.8-inch display is bright and crisp, and the e-ink technology makes reading for hours feel just like reading a physical book. The adjustable warm light is a game-changer for late-night reading—it’s so much easier on the eyes.

    The 16 GB storage is more than enough for all my books, and it’s super quick to load pages, switch between titles, and browse through the Kindle store. I love how lightweight and compact it is, making it perfect for carrying around in my bag without adding any extra weight.

    The battery life is fantastic—I've gone for days without charging, even with regular use. The waterproof design is another great feature, giving me peace of mind when I read by the pool or at the beach.
    Easy to use, lightweight to hold. Functional for what it's used for and overall great quality.
    Overall, this Kindle has made my reading experience so much better, and I can’t imagine going back to any other e-reader. Highly recommend it! Five stars all the way! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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  • Kamalevantis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Kindle Paperwhite 12th Gen
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 November 2024
    Colour: JadeVersion: With AdsStyle Name: Without Kindle UnlimitedVerified Purchase
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    BLACK & WHITE SCREEN:
    Once I got over my irritation at not being able to have a colour device I started to inspect the quality of the black & white images & to be fair I am impressed, they are definitely better on the 12th Gen than on previous generations, OK there are a few titles that are hard to read in B&W because the cover design & colours are similar, therefore not so obvious when you're viewing in B&W, but I have my library set to List View so I get a tiny thumbnail image (which is hard to see in colour & B&W) with the title, author & description, so I know what I'm looking at - making colour a redundant feature.

    I no longer have my old Kindle Paperwhite as I accidentally left it behind on holiday in July & it was never found, so unfortunately I can't make the side-by-side comparisons that other people have, but I can still tell that the image quality in B&W is better, there is more definition to the images that there was on my old device.

    SCREEN:
    I have used Kindles for several years, due to being a migraine sufferer. I do have the App installed on my phone, laptop & tablet, but even with the time taken to get the screen set up properly for my eyes I still get eye strain & headaches from prolonged use on those devices, so when I lost my old Paperwhite I was gutted.

    The Kindle screen is designed for the sole purpose of being a reading surface - it has been optimised so that users are getting a paper-like screen which helps to reduce eye strain & headaches, therefore I was desperate to replace my lost Kindle, but knowing there was a new one to be realised I waited it out so I would get the newest generation.

    BACKLIGHT & WARMTH SETTING:
    I spent a couple of hours setting up my Paperwhite 12th Gen, there are one or two things that have changed in the settings, but nothing that is a major bugbear for me personally - I have been able to set up the screen to change warmth settings at sunset & sunrise (I had this on my old Kindle & it's essential for night & low light reading), this is still available on the drop-down menu on the screen, so is quick & easy to adjust should I need to.

    FONTS:
    Setting up your book fonts is still available, although I do believe there used to be an option to download other fonts which is no longer an option on the Paperwhite 12th Gen (I never used that option so I don't miss it).

    REFRESH RATE:
    The refresh rate is better & as of yet I have not had any issues with pages being slow to change, I do remember that my old Kindle would freeze from time to time, or I would end up flipping 2-3 pages at once due to the slow refresh rate of the pages, but that is definitely not an issue with this 12th Gen.

    One thing I have seen other reviewers say is that there is ghosting on the pages sometimes, but I really don't mind about that, I also believe it was present on my old Kindle but it doesn't bother me so I can't be sure whether it was there or not. I guess to the purists it might be a bugbear, but for me, it goes away when you turn the page so I really don't care about it - I have taken a picture of it for people to be able to make their own judgement.

    DOWNLOADING CONTENT:
    I have 221 Kindle books, 10 documents & 5 audible files on my Kindle - I have downloaded all the books & documents, but not the Audibles as I have already listened to them & don't need them taking up space. It probably took 10 minutes to download all my books & files, I set them going & left the device to it, when I went back they were all downloaded & the device was fully responsive (it took my old Kindle 3 hours to download all my books & documents & crippled it throughout) it is definitely must faster & smooth to use.

    READING EXPERIENCE:
    Once I finished setting up & put the Paperwhite on charge for a while, as the set-up process does drain the battery. Once the Kindle was fully charged I found myself a comfy corner & sat down to read a Kindle book (the one shown in the photos) - I read for 2 hours before going to bed, I don't have lights on at night - I have colour lamps around the house (reduces eye strain & makes it cosier) & when I decided to go to bed I did not have eyestrain or a headache (which I do get from late night reading on my other devices) & I was relaxed, my eyes adjusted quickly to the dark room (which again is impacted when reading on other devices) & I was able to drop to sleep normally - all in all a good night time reading session.

    PDF VIEWING:
    I have said in the past that Kindles are not the best PDF viewers it's not one of their intended purposes I guess, I have a MacBook for that, but if I do happen to want to read one of the files on my Kindle they are there & they are accessible ... I have posted a video with a demo of viewing a PDF, the font is tiny & you have to pinch the screen to zoom in (as you do on all other Kindles) & that is cumbersome & very hit & miss, sadly I don't think that part has really improved from previous generations, but like I say I don't view PDF's very often anyway, but if you are going to use PDF's I would recommend getting a tablet over a Kindle Paperwhite.

    STORE BROWSING:
    I do like to browse the Kindle store to look for free & 99p books - most of my library has been purchased that way. Finding out that this is much smoother & less glitchy was a blessing, I only buy Book 1 of a series & after reading it I then decide whether to buy any more from that series, so being able to purchase one on the fly is great, as it saves time going onto one of my other devices to do what I should be able to do whilst using my Kindle, so I am now a happy bookworm.

    WEIGHT, TEXTURE & SIZE:
    I love the 7" screen. It's only a fraction bigger than my previous Kindle, but it's noticeable to me, I also love the flush screen, it makes swiping from the top so much more straightforward & therefore accessing the Quick Menu is just that - quick. I do believe that this Kindle is slightly lighter than my previous one - I hand a pop-socket for my old Kindle because I found that prolonged holding would make my wrist ache, but setting up & reading did not create the wrist ache, so although I can't compare it to my old Kindle, I am pretty sure it is slimmer & lighter.

    I immediately put a clear silicone skin & a screen protector on my Kindle (I keep all my portable devices in cases/skins & have screen protectors on them) because I am a bit clumsy (AuDHD poor hand-eye coordination), but before I put the clear skin on I studied the beautiful jade green back & I love the texture too (probably another AuDHD sensory thing), but I am simply too clumsy to be trusted not to damage it if I don't offer it some sort of protection.

    CONNECTIVITY:
    I cannot comment on the wired connectivity side of the Kindle Paperwhite 12th Gen, because I didn't connect it to my MacBook with a USB-C cable, I did everything via Bluetooth & WiFi, but I did not experience any issues with the Kindle connecting to my devices & internet - it was very quick to set up, however on the Kindle there was an option to set up with my phone (iPhone) or manually, I tried the set up with my phone, but it wouldn't work - it kept saying "Unable to complete set-up", so I just did it via logging into my Amazon account & following the on-screen directions, so it was no bother in the end.

    PERSONAL NOTE:
    I initially purchased the Kindle Colorsoft which was going to be delivered on the 31st October, but that got changed to the 9th-11th November, then on the 11th November it got changed again to the 27th Dec-7th Jan which I was not willing to wait for, so I decided to save myself £100 & purchase the newest Paperwhite instead. I wanted a colour screen to see the covers in colour, but once I received and set up this new Paperwhite, I realised that the additional £100 would be wasted because I only look at the covers of the books when I am selecting my next read. I do not read graphic novels or comic strips, so I didn't really need colour.

    AND FINALLY:
    I am over all very happy with my purchase - yes I was initially fuming at Amazon for letting me down several times with the Colorsoft, as I had my heart set on that specific device (it was a birthday gift to myself) so I was going to go to another brand of e-book reader, but I have so many Kindle books already that it was going to be a nightmare to get them all onto a different branded device, & I cannot read on a normal tablet, computer or phone screen for too long due to migraines & eye strain, so I stumped for the newest Paperwhite, & I am glad I did, it's definitely an improvement on my old Kindle, even if it's only in B&W.

    Unless you're a person who reads graphic novels & comic strips there's no point in spending £100 more on the Colorsoft, it doesn't enhance the reading experience on plain text, I guess it would be nice to highlight in colour, ut I don't do much highlighting anyway, so again colour adds no value for me personally.
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    Kamalevantis
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Kindle Paperwhite 12th Gen

    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 November 2024
    BLACK & WHITE SCREEN:
    Once I got over my irritation at not being able to have a colour device I started to inspect the quality of the black & white images & to be fair I am impressed, they are definitely better on the 12th Gen than on previous generations, OK there are a few titles that are hard to read in B&W because the cover design & colours are similar, therefore not so obvious when you're viewing in B&W, but I have my library set to List View so I get a tiny thumbnail image (which is hard to see in colour & B&W) with the title, author & description, so I know what I'm looking at - making colour a redundant feature.

    I no longer have my old Kindle Paperwhite as I accidentally left it behind on holiday in July & it was never found, so unfortunately I can't make the side-by-side comparisons that other people have, but I can still tell that the image quality in B&W is better, there is more definition to the images that there was on my old device.

    SCREEN:
    I have used Kindles for several years, due to being a migraine sufferer. I do have the App installed on my phone, laptop & tablet, but even with the time taken to get the screen set up properly for my eyes I still get eye strain & headaches from prolonged use on those devices, so when I lost my old Paperwhite I was gutted.

    The Kindle screen is designed for the sole purpose of being a reading surface - it has been optimised so that users are getting a paper-like screen which helps to reduce eye strain & headaches, therefore I was desperate to replace my lost Kindle, but knowing there was a new one to be realised I waited it out so I would get the newest generation.

    BACKLIGHT & WARMTH SETTING:
    I spent a couple of hours setting up my Paperwhite 12th Gen, there are one or two things that have changed in the settings, but nothing that is a major bugbear for me personally - I have been able to set up the screen to change warmth settings at sunset & sunrise (I had this on my old Kindle & it's essential for night & low light reading), this is still available on the drop-down menu on the screen, so is quick & easy to adjust should I need to.

    FONTS:
    Setting up your book fonts is still available, although I do believe there used to be an option to download other fonts which is no longer an option on the Paperwhite 12th Gen (I never used that option so I don't miss it).

    REFRESH RATE:
    The refresh rate is better & as of yet I have not had any issues with pages being slow to change, I do remember that my old Kindle would freeze from time to time, or I would end up flipping 2-3 pages at once due to the slow refresh rate of the pages, but that is definitely not an issue with this 12th Gen.

    One thing I have seen other reviewers say is that there is ghosting on the pages sometimes, but I really don't mind about that, I also believe it was present on my old Kindle but it doesn't bother me so I can't be sure whether it was there or not. I guess to the purists it might be a bugbear, but for me, it goes away when you turn the page so I really don't care about it - I have taken a picture of it for people to be able to make their own judgement.

    DOWNLOADING CONTENT:
    I have 221 Kindle books, 10 documents & 5 audible files on my Kindle - I have downloaded all the books & documents, but not the Audibles as I have already listened to them & don't need them taking up space. It probably took 10 minutes to download all my books & files, I set them going & left the device to it, when I went back they were all downloaded & the device was fully responsive (it took my old Kindle 3 hours to download all my books & documents & crippled it throughout) it is definitely must faster & smooth to use.

    READING EXPERIENCE:
    Once I finished setting up & put the Paperwhite on charge for a while, as the set-up process does drain the battery. Once the Kindle was fully charged I found myself a comfy corner & sat down to read a Kindle book (the one shown in the photos) - I read for 2 hours before going to bed, I don't have lights on at night - I have colour lamps around the house (reduces eye strain & makes it cosier) & when I decided to go to bed I did not have eyestrain or a headache (which I do get from late night reading on my other devices) & I was relaxed, my eyes adjusted quickly to the dark room (which again is impacted when reading on other devices) & I was able to drop to sleep normally - all in all a good night time reading session.

    PDF VIEWING:
    I have said in the past that Kindles are not the best PDF viewers it's not one of their intended purposes I guess, I have a MacBook for that, but if I do happen to want to read one of the files on my Kindle they are there & they are accessible ... I have posted a video with a demo of viewing a PDF, the font is tiny & you have to pinch the screen to zoom in (as you do on all other Kindles) & that is cumbersome & very hit & miss, sadly I don't think that part has really improved from previous generations, but like I say I don't view PDF's very often anyway, but if you are going to use PDF's I would recommend getting a tablet over a Kindle Paperwhite.

    STORE BROWSING:
    I do like to browse the Kindle store to look for free & 99p books - most of my library has been purchased that way. Finding out that this is much smoother & less glitchy was a blessing, I only buy Book 1 of a series & after reading it I then decide whether to buy any more from that series, so being able to purchase one on the fly is great, as it saves time going onto one of my other devices to do what I should be able to do whilst using my Kindle, so I am now a happy bookworm.

    WEIGHT, TEXTURE & SIZE:
    I love the 7" screen. It's only a fraction bigger than my previous Kindle, but it's noticeable to me, I also love the flush screen, it makes swiping from the top so much more straightforward & therefore accessing the Quick Menu is just that - quick. I do believe that this Kindle is slightly lighter than my previous one - I hand a pop-socket for my old Kindle because I found that prolonged holding would make my wrist ache, but setting up & reading did not create the wrist ache, so although I can't compare it to my old Kindle, I am pretty sure it is slimmer & lighter.

    I immediately put a clear silicone skin & a screen protector on my Kindle (I keep all my portable devices in cases/skins & have screen protectors on them) because I am a bit clumsy (AuDHD poor hand-eye coordination), but before I put the clear skin on I studied the beautiful jade green back & I love the texture too (probably another AuDHD sensory thing), but I am simply too clumsy to be trusted not to damage it if I don't offer it some sort of protection.

    CONNECTIVITY:
    I cannot comment on the wired connectivity side of the Kindle Paperwhite 12th Gen, because I didn't connect it to my MacBook with a USB-C cable, I did everything via Bluetooth & WiFi, but I did not experience any issues with the Kindle connecting to my devices & internet - it was very quick to set up, however on the Kindle there was an option to set up with my phone (iPhone) or manually, I tried the set up with my phone, but it wouldn't work - it kept saying "Unable to complete set-up", so I just did it via logging into my Amazon account & following the on-screen directions, so it was no bother in the end.

    PERSONAL NOTE:
    I initially purchased the Kindle Colorsoft which was going to be delivered on the 31st October, but that got changed to the 9th-11th November, then on the 11th November it got changed again to the 27th Dec-7th Jan which I was not willing to wait for, so I decided to save myself £100 & purchase the newest Paperwhite instead. I wanted a colour screen to see the covers in colour, but once I received and set up this new Paperwhite, I realised that the additional £100 would be wasted because I only look at the covers of the books when I am selecting my next read. I do not read graphic novels or comic strips, so I didn't really need colour.

    AND FINALLY:
    I am over all very happy with my purchase - yes I was initially fuming at Amazon for letting me down several times with the Colorsoft, as I had my heart set on that specific device (it was a birthday gift to myself) so I was going to go to another brand of e-book reader, but I have so many Kindle books already that it was going to be a nightmare to get them all onto a different branded device, & I cannot read on a normal tablet, computer or phone screen for too long due to migraines & eye strain, so I stumped for the newest Paperwhite, & I am glad I did, it's definitely an improvement on my old Kindle, even if it's only in B&W.

    Unless you're a person who reads graphic novels & comic strips there's no point in spending £100 more on the Colorsoft, it doesn't enhance the reading experience on plain text, I guess it would be nice to highlight in colour, ut I don't do much highlighting anyway, so again colour adds no value for me personally.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Reading Alternative
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 January 2025
    Colour: BlackVersion: Without AdsStyle Name: Without Kindle UnlimitedVerified Purchase
    I was recently gifted a Kindle for Christmas. I love the concept of reading digitally and find the screen easy to read and not too bright. The device is simple and uncomplicated, just what you want for reading. Various options of text available and option to add notes isn't useful for me personally but I could imagine being very useful for others (web browser is also essentially unusable). Battery life is excellent lasting for ages and easy/quick to charge when required. Very portable and just the perfect size. Large collection of discounted books available for purchase and good to know you are protecting the environment by not wasting books and preventing more paper production/waste. My only suggestion is that when it's pretty expensive for a solo reading device anyway, I'd expect no ads to be included as standard.
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