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Kindle Paperwhite (8 GB) – Now with a 6.8" display and adjustable warm light – Without Lockscreen Ads – Black
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- Kindle Paperwhite – Now with a 6.8” display and thinner borders, adjustable warm light, up to 10 weeks of battery life, and 20% faster page turns.
- Purpose-built for reading – With a flush-front design and 300 ppi glare-free display that reads like real paper, even in bright sunlight.
- More books in more places – Store thousands of titles, then take them all with you. A single charge via USB-C lasts weeks, not hours.
- Easy on the eyes – Now with adjustable warm light to shift screen shade from white to amber.
- Waterproof reading – Built to withstand accidental immersion in water, so you’re good from the beach to the bath.
- Find new stories – With Kindle Unlimited, get unlimited access to over 2 million titles, thousands of audiobooks, and more.
- Go hands-free – Pair with an Audible subscription and Bluetooth headphones or speakers to listen to your story.
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Lose yourself in a book—
wherever, whenever
Kindle Paperwhite is thin, lightweight, and travels easily so you can enjoy your favorite books at any time. With our signature 300 ppi glare-free Paperwhite display—now 10% brighter at its max setting—you can read in any light. And now, a single battery charge via USB-C lasts up to 10 weeks. Battery life may vary depending on use.
Make a splash
With the waterproof Kindle Paperwhite, you’re free to read and relax in more places—from the beach to the bath. Kindle Paperwhite is IPX8 rated to protect against accidental immersion in up to two meters of fresh water for up to 60 minutes, and up to 0.25 meters of seawater for up to 3 minutes. Learn more about waterproof features.
Goes beyond
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Your reading experience, reimaginedEnjoy an improved Kindle reading experience with the latest software updates. Now with easy access to your device Settings and bottom navigation to switch between Home, Library, or the book you are currently reading. A new Library experience helps you find your favorite books with ease, and a new home experience helps you discover your next read by genre and category. Learn more about the latest Kindle software update. |
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Better together
Our covers are designed by Amazon to perfectly fit your Kindle, thin and lightweight design allows for hours of comfortable reading. They automatically put your Kindle to sleep when closed and wake upon opening, making it easy to get back to your story. Shop Kindle accessories.
FABRIC COVER
Designed by Amazon to perfectly fit your Kindle, these slim, form-fitting covers attach securely and fold back for one-handed reading. Shop fabric covers
GLASS SCREEN PROTECTOR
Ultra-clear and scratch resistant glass provides protection without compromising the display.
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LEATHER COVER
Textured natural leather cover with microfiber interior protects your display from scratches. Cover folds back for easy one-handed reading. Shop leather covers
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You don’t have to be an environmental scientist to make sustainable choices. We considered sustainability in the design of this Kindle device. Here’s how:
Materials
60% post-consumer recycled plastics in device
70% recycled magnesium in device
Device Packaging
95% of this device’s packaging is made of wood fiber-based materials from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources.
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There may come a time when you want to trade in or recycle your device. Explore options with Amazon Second Chance.
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Ratings | 4.7 out of 5 stars (16,791) | 4.7 out of 5 stars (51,929) | 4.7 out of 5 stars (24,731) | 4.2 out of 5 stars (5,663) |
Display Size | 6" glare-free | 6.8" glare-free | 6.8" glare-free | 10.2" glare-free |
Storage | 16 GB | 8 GB | 32 GB | 16 GB, 32 GB, or 64 GB |
Resolution | 300 ppi | 300 ppi | 300 ppi | 300 ppi |
Front light | 4 LEDs | 17 LEDs | 17 LEDs | 35 LEDs |
Weeks of battery life | ||||
Audible (via Bluetooth) | ||||
Parental Controls | ||||
Cover | Sold separately | Sold separately | Sold separately | Sold separately |
Flush-front design | ||||
Waterproof (IPX8) | ||||
Adjustable warm light | ||||
Auto-adjusting light | ||||
Ergonomic design | ||||
Automatic rotating page orientation | ||||
Page turn buttons | ||||
Wireless charging | ||||
Wifi Connectivity | Wifi | Wifi | Wifi | Wifi |
Color | Black or Denim | Black, Denim, and Agave Green | Black, Denim, and Agave Green | Tungsten |
Warranty | 1-year limited warranty | 1-year limited warranty | 1-year limited warranty | 1-year limited warranty |
Technical Details
Kindle Paperwhite
Display |
Amazon's 6.8” Paperwhite display technology with built-in light, 300 ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale. |
Size |
6.9” x 4.9” x .32” (174.2 x 124.6 x 8.1 mm). |
Weight |
7.23 oz (205 g). Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process. |
System Requirements |
None; fully wireless and doesn't require a computer to download content. |
On-Device Storage |
8 GB; holds thousands of books. |
Cloud Storage |
Free cloud storage for all Amazon content. |
Battery Life |
A single charge lasts up to ten (10) weeks, based on a half hour of reading per day with wireless off and the light setting at 13. Battery life may vary depending on use. Audible audiobook streaming over Bluetooth will reduce battery life. |
Charge Time |
Fully charges in approximately 5 hours from a computer via USB cable; Fully charges in less than 2.5 hours with a 9W USB power adapter. |
Wi-Fi Connectivity |
Supports 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz networks with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) 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 invert Black and White, adjust font size, font face, line spacing and margins. Learn more about Accessibility for Kindle. |
Content Formats Supported |
Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; HTML DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, PMP through conversion; Audible audio format (AAX). |
Documentation |
Learn more about Kindle devices with our Quick Start Guide and Kindle User Guide. |
Warranty and Service |
1-year limited warranty and service included. Optional 1-year, 2-year or 3-year Extended Warranty available for U.S customers sold separately. Use of Kindle is subject to Amazon's Conditions of Use and the terms found here. |
Included in the Box |
Kindle Paperwhite, USB-C charging cable and Quick Start Guide. |
Waterproofing |
Waterproof (IPX8), tested to withstand immersion in 2 meters of fresh water for 60 minutes. Learn more about the waterproof Kindle Paperwhite. |
Available Colors |
Black, Denim, and Agave Green |
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. |
Sustainability features
This product has sustainability features recognized by trusted certifications.
Carbon emissions from the lifecycle of this product were reduced compared to similar products or previous models.
The Reducing CO2 label applies to products certified by the Carbon Trust, that are lowering their carbon emissions year after year for the full lifecycle of the product. The Carbon Trust was formed in 2001 and introduced the world’s first carbon label in 2007. It produces its certifications to global leading and independently verified standards. The Carbon Trust has a mission to accelerate the move to a sustainable, low carbon economy.
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Customers like the brightness and battery life of the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite. For example, they say it has a warm backlight and an amber light. Customers are also impresseded with the portability. That said, opinions are mixed on performance, size, quality, readability, and touch screen.
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Customers like the battery life of the book reader. They say it has a much better battery experience, lasting a long time and recharging. Some mention that the new one has.
"...One more thing: the battery life is TERRIFIC...." Read more
"...Battery life has been great so far, and I haven't tested the waterproof feature (I probably won't ever) but it's nice to know it's there...." Read more
"...Waterproof so I can read in the pool or the bath!Battery lasts about a week and I read a couple of hours daily at least!..." Read more
"...Took me a while to figure out that, no, the battery wasn't dying after 10 minutes...I was just holding it wrong...." Read more
Customers find the portability of the book reader to be great. They say it's easy to carry in their bag, and handy when they end up having a long wait for an appointment. They also appreciate the thin and light design, which makes it easy to read Kindle books. Customers also mention that the new cork cover is much lighter. Overall, customers find the product to be better for travel and convenience overall.
"It's light, has a good size screen, and has been pretty durable so far...." Read more
"...just right, or rest it against something to read, and the new cork cover is much lighter...." Read more
"...But the Kindle replaces them with convenience. It's light, easy to hold with one hand, readable at all times of the day in any lighting, pages don't..." Read more
"...The lightweight size of the reader is great, but evidently Amazon hasn't listened to it's customers who have been screaming about the horribly..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the brightness of the product. They mention that the lighting is great, especially the warm option. They appreciate the amber light as a very nice addition. The display is brighter, and the built-in backlight with adjustable warmth is a great feature. Customers also mention that they enjoy the touch screen and the ability to switch between blue and warm back light.
"...Mostly thanks to the Kindle.The built-in backlight with adjustable warmth (white to burnt orange) is also a great feature...." Read more
"...I also really enjoy that I can change the backlight temperature (the old Kindle only had one color), and that I can turn the backlighting off..." Read more
"...is so efficient having all the features I needed, buying books, light feature, great storage, wonderful size for my hand, options for font size and..." Read more
"...The warm lighting is everything i was hoping for. I love the bigger size. The responsiveness is noticeably faster and very welcomed...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the readability of the Kindle. Some mention that they love the ease of reading, the lightweight carrying and easy transport of 100s of books, and that the reading experience is superior to any other method. They also say that it's readable at all times of the day in any lighting, and nice to read on a matte, non-glare screen. However, others say that the device is very annoying to use, it keeps locking up, and the menus are better but are a little harder to navigate then expected. They feel that the trial and error is frustrating, and say that fixing these issues is just sloppy engineering.
"...Text though is great as you'd imagine. Maybe there's something I'm missing...." Read more
"...The waterproofing of the new Kindle also gives me some piece of mind, especially when reading in the bathtub, and I don't feel like I have to be as..." Read more
"...par choices isn't warranted and not fixing these issues is just sloppy engineering, disregard for the customer, and short changing the profits to be..." Read more
"...It's light, easy to hold with one hand, readable at all times of the day in any lighting, pages don't blow in the wind, and getting a new book is..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the Kindle. Some mention that the new screen size is amazing, and the viewing area is significantly larger. However, others say that it's too big to hold without their fingers hurting after a while, and that the size adjustments are not actual sizes that clutter up the rather small screen.
"...It fits in the inner chest pockets of my jackets which is an incredibly convenient way to take it with me in fall and winter...." Read more
"...The first thing I noticed on the new Kindle was how much larger the screen is (you can see in my attached picture)...." Read more
"...The "size" adjustments are not actual sizes either. Just a slider with no corresponding numerical measure such as 12 pt. 25 pt, 50pt etc...." Read more
"...having all the features I needed, buying books, light feature, great storage, wonderful size for my hand, options for font size and light intensity...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the Kindle. Some mention it's a good product, well worth upgrading, and worth the money, while others say that it locks up on a daily basis and requires a restart.
"...It did not have the latest update and trying to get it downloaded from Amazon's webpage is so far not an option due to a glitch somewhere...." Read more
"...It's worth the money for years of comfortable reading.For anything but a long read, Kindle needs usability improvements...." Read more
"...This Paperwhite still feels unrefined, slow, and out of date in to comparison to other devices many of us use each day...." Read more
"...I read indoors, so it's moot. Worth the money to not get ads, too. 20.00 is well worth it to not be disturbed by constant advertising...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the Kindle Paperwhite. Some mention that it works fine overall, has excellent battery life, and is perfectly capable. However, others say that it only worked well for a year, has deliberately limited functionality, and that the new interface does not work well.
"...HOWEVER, that said... the new kindle software is TERRIBLE...." Read more
"My son enjoys this. I was disappointed that it failed after 2.5 years. That isn't so bad, but it's not that good either...." Read more
"...The Bundle is fine and worked out well, giving me what I needed - though I added a faster charging plug...." Read more
"...~ glitchy operation - see photo 3 where I tried to select some text and suddenly the screen changed and displayed pieces and parts of several..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the touch screen of the book reader. Some mention that it's more convenient and responsive, while others say that it doesn't respond well to touch, is sensitive, and glitchy.
"...I do NOT like how HARD and EASY it is to use the touchscreen. If you want something and need something it won’t work...." Read more
"...touch screen is less reliable than the button; you have to touch it just right...." Read more
"...great backlight, great screen, feels much more responsive than gen 10, and i appreciate that they managed to provide a significant increase in..." Read more
"...'s not an upgrade at all, it is a slightly, very slightly, larger screen that uses touch rather than buttons to advance backwards and forwards...." Read more
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The built-in backlight with adjustable warmth (white to burnt orange) is also a great feature. Unfortunately it doesn't adapt to current light levels, but it's 2-3 presses to change the light level so no big deal. I have mine very low and almost max orange so it drains nearly 0 battery in the daytime, and doesn't keep me up too late at night. Ebooks on my phone had some issues with the light management at night, but Kindle's e-ink and its very low minimum brightness are a dream.
I've also accidentally tested its waterproofing - it's as advertised, both freshwater and saltwater. Not sure I'd call it sand-PROOF but it definitely holds up to incidental contact at the beach (just be really careful to avoid rubbing sand into your screen)
My only complaint is that it doesn't display images that well. It works, but it's not very crisp so heavily illustrated texts are a no go. Text though is great as you'd imagine. Maybe there's something I'm missing. Or maybe the universe decided that tablets should have at least 1 advantage over e-ink for cosmic balance?
As a side note, while it does have a primitive web browser (not really though, it's bad) it has very limited features beyond buying books and reading. So don't expect a swiss army knife here, it really is an e-reader specialist. The refresh rate on the screen is also only about 1 Hz (a limitation of e-ink) so any dynamic content is off the table.
One more thing: the battery life is TERRIFIC. I occasionally download and transfer a new book from my PC via the USB cable, and those 5-10 minute connections are enough to cover 90% of my charging. I only plug in solely for charging only about every other month.
The first thing I noticed on the new Kindle was how much larger the screen is (you can see in my attached picture). While it didn't seem like the new Kindle was that much bigger side by side, the smaller bezels definitely make a huge difference. The new Kindle looks more like a paperback when reading. I also really enjoy that I can change the backlight temperature (the old Kindle only had one color), and that I can turn the backlighting off completely - a feature the old Paperwhite didn't have. The text also seems a bit crisper, and dark mode definitely helps when reading before bed. My old Kindle, perhaps mostly because of age, had dim spots near the bottom, which I don't see in the new Kindle, which makes the backlighting less distracting. The waterproofing of the new Kindle also gives me some piece of mind, especially when reading in the bathtub, and I don't feel like I have to be as gentle with the new one, though, given I've had my old Kindle for 10 years, I baby my electronics.
I also purchased the cork cover for my new Kindle, and while it seems fine for light protection if I throw it in a suitcase or my bag for travel, it's definitely not as robust as the leather cover I had for my original Kindle. The old leather cover is probably the same weight, if not heavier, than the Kindle itself, and wraps around the entire device, while the cork cover only cradles the sides and the corners. The old cover also has a metal tab to make it easier to open and close, while the cork cover does not, and its thinness makes it a little difficult to grab the edge to close the Kindle. That said, the old cover's heft definitely contributed to fatigue in my wrists if I didn't hold it just right, or rest it against something to read, and the new cork cover is much lighter. The power button remains in the same place, and like so many others, I still find myself occasionally hitting it when I'm shifting the Kindle in my hands. Putting the power button elsewhere would definitely help with this (like on the top of the device), but its position hasn't changed since the original Paperwhite, so I doubt that will change anytime soon.
The updated software is... fine. I like the gestures to get to quick settings, which involved several layers with my old Kindle, and appreciate the simplified interface, but it definitely took a minute to adjust to the new layout. I wish that putting books into "Collections" was a little easier, but I can always use my phone for that, as I have been. I don't ever intend to listen to audio through my Kindle, but I'm sure people appreciate that feature. I'd rather use my phone or tablet so I can adjust volume easily, or listen in the car.
Overall, I'm very happy with my new Kindle and look forward to, hopefully, another 10 years with it as my reading companion.
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2022
The first thing I noticed on the new Kindle was how much larger the screen is (you can see in my attached picture). While it didn't seem like the new Kindle was that much bigger side by side, the smaller bezels definitely make a huge difference. The new Kindle looks more like a paperback when reading. I also really enjoy that I can change the backlight temperature (the old Kindle only had one color), and that I can turn the backlighting off completely - a feature the old Paperwhite didn't have. The text also seems a bit crisper, and dark mode definitely helps when reading before bed. My old Kindle, perhaps mostly because of age, had dim spots near the bottom, which I don't see in the new Kindle, which makes the backlighting less distracting. The waterproofing of the new Kindle also gives me some piece of mind, especially when reading in the bathtub, and I don't feel like I have to be as gentle with the new one, though, given I've had my old Kindle for 10 years, I baby my electronics.
I also purchased the cork cover for my new Kindle, and while it seems fine for light protection if I throw it in a suitcase or my bag for travel, it's definitely not as robust as the leather cover I had for my original Kindle. The old leather cover is probably the same weight, if not heavier, than the Kindle itself, and wraps around the entire device, while the cork cover only cradles the sides and the corners. The old cover also has a metal tab to make it easier to open and close, while the cork cover does not, and its thinness makes it a little difficult to grab the edge to close the Kindle. That said, the old cover's heft definitely contributed to fatigue in my wrists if I didn't hold it just right, or rest it against something to read, and the new cork cover is much lighter. The power button remains in the same place, and like so many others, I still find myself occasionally hitting it when I'm shifting the Kindle in my hands. Putting the power button elsewhere would definitely help with this (like on the top of the device), but its position hasn't changed since the original Paperwhite, so I doubt that will change anytime soon.
The updated software is... fine. I like the gestures to get to quick settings, which involved several layers with my old Kindle, and appreciate the simplified interface, but it definitely took a minute to adjust to the new layout. I wish that putting books into "Collections" was a little easier, but I can always use my phone for that, as I have been. I don't ever intend to listen to audio through my Kindle, but I'm sure people appreciate that feature. I'd rather use my phone or tablet so I can adjust volume easily, or listen in the car.
Overall, I'm very happy with my new Kindle and look forward to, hopefully, another 10 years with it as my reading companion.