📚 Your ultimate reading companion—fast, sleek, and built to keep up with your story.
The all-new 12th Gen Amazon Kindle Paperwhite features a 7-inch glare-free display with 300 ppi and 16-level grayscale, delivering 20% faster page turns. Its ultra-thin, lightweight design houses 16 GB storage for thousands of books, with a battery life lasting up to 12 weeks on a single USB-C charge. Waterproof (IPX8) and free from distractions, it’s optimized for immersive reading anytime, anywhere.
Display | Amazon's 7” Paperwhite display technology with built-in 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 | 7.4 oz (211g). 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 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 Dark Mode and the ability to 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, 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, Raspberry, and Jade |
Generation | Kindle Paperwhite (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. |
A**A
Incredible. This Reader is Awesome.
This is my first Kindle Reader. Was hesitant after reading some of the reviews. This had everything I could possibly want in a simple Kindle. A few features in others I just didn't need, so I purchased this 7" Kindle in teal. The price was fantastic. Into day 3, I'm loving it. Nice bright white, no yellow at the bottom. Pages turn quick & so easy to download books. I can take it anywhere & continue with the series I started a few months back. Never thought I would change from reading paperbacks. Well, I'm sold on this Paper White. Perfect size to carry with me, not heavy but still has a little weight. Easy to hold & I purchased a cover that instantly turns the unit on when opened. Nice feature, also protects the screen. Glad I waited for this new Paper White to come out. The only con that I see, & if anyone can tell me different, I can't flip back to the previous page (just in case I missed something). A great purchase overall. Also took the 3 month kindle book offer. So it you're looking for a sweet deal on a reader, don't look any further.
C**6
Best thing I've ever bought!!! I use it daily!
Best purchase I've ever made. This kindle is very good.It's crisp and clear.I love the ease of looking up the words by just clicking them.The highlighting is super awesome, and it saves All your highlighted items for each book.Being able to change the font is amazing and being able to change the size of the font is awesome.Holding the Kindle is way easier than holding a physical book. It has made reading much easier and faster for me.Being able to change the brightness and warmth, is a really great feature. I also really enjoy that there's no glare. The fact that it's waterproof is another plus. The battery lasts for a very long time.Another great feature is that you can search a word or phrase in the book that you're reading. It's very helpful if you need to look back on something in the book. The feature is simple and easy to use.Well worth the price, I have no regrets.
L**G
Amazing Black and White Kindle Reader Tablet!
This is amazing. About 10 years ago, I had a B&N Nook Reader. I stopped regularly reading for a few years ago when life got difficult, and now that I'm reading a ton again, I needed to replace the tech. This Kindle Paperwhite is fast, simple, and efficient. The battery life is great. It is small and compact, and fits in a tiny crossbody purse. I am so excited to use it for my upcoming vacation. This model does not show color, however, and if you need a color Kindle, I would go with the newest one. However, for novels and some textbooks, this is a great tablet!
C**T
Far better than using the app on a tablet; great screen in all lighting conditions; simple to use
While I have been using the Kindle app on various devices for years, this is the first actual Kindle device I've used. The difference between using the app on a phone or tablet vs on an actual Kindle is night and day -- I can use it for hours without any eye strain. The lighting has a wide adjustment range that allows for clear reading regardless if the room is bright or dark, or if I'm outside vs inside.Usage is about as simple as it can get, and the page flipping is quick and less intrusive than when I use the Kindle app on a tablet. The fit and finish is also well done. It is a lightweight device, but it has a nice, solid feel to it. I got it in the green color, and it's a nice shade (although I can't really see the color since I also picked up a cover for it).My only disappointment was the limited number of titles of interest in the Kindle Unlimited subscription. I won't be renewing it once my trial period is over. But in terms of the Kindle device itself, outstanding!
S**E
She’s my best friend
I chose this Amazon Kindle Paperwhite as I value the warm light, and the waterproof feature, but it’s not as expensive as a Kobo. I enjoy the larger screen, as it’s easier to read, however i did have to buy a bigger purse. Coming from a 7th gen kindle (3rd gen PPW) I really enjoyed how fast and responsive it is, compared to the older generations. It’s very lightweight, so it doesn’t make my hand cramp when holding it like an iPad would. I absolutely love reading in the dark as well, with the built in front light. I will say, a con is that unless you pay 20 dollars to get rid of them, ads are always on your screen, but only when it’s off. It’s quite annoying every time I pull my kindle out and there’s a half naked man on my screen when I don't even read those types of books lol. I have read 7 books on it since i got it 3 months ago, and I am throughly enjoying it. I can carry her around and take her everywhere with me. She’s been on 2 roadtrips and she goes with me everywhere, even school, and she is the most gorgeous shade of raspberry pink. The battery life is great and I only have had to charge it twice since I got it, and that’s only cause I was going on a trip. It wasn’t even near dead
S**Y
Impressive Battery Life
Love my Kindle! The battery life is so impressive and lasts weeks. The screen is easy to read. I like that I can set it to show my progress and have options of increments in hours left in book, minutes left in chapter, percentage, etc. Whenever I download a book, it’s quick and easy. It’s so convenient to have all my books on one device and in a compact size that fits in my purse. It’s great for traveling.
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