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Kindle Paperwhite | 16 GB, now with a 6.8" display and adjustable warm light | With ads | Black + Kindle Unlimited

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Purchase options and add-ons

  • 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 compared to the previous generation.
  • 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 last weeks, not hours.
  • Easy on the eyes: now with adjustable warm light to change screen shade from white to amber.
  • Waterproof (IPX8), so you’re free to read and relax at the beach, by the pool or in the bath. Your Kindle has been tested to withstand accidental immersion.
  • Purchase Kindle Paperwhite and get 3 months Kindle Unlimited for free. Explore millions of books, thousands of audiobooks and selected magazine subscriptions with Kindle Unlimited and read anywhere anytime.
  • 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

Lose yourself in a book—wherever, whenever

Kindle Paperwhite is thin, lightweight and travels easily so you can enjoy your favourite books at any time. With our signature 300 ppi glare-free Paperwhite display—now 10% brighter at its maximum setting compared to the previous generation—you can read in any light. A single battery charge via USB-C lasts up to 10 weeks. Battery life may vary depending on use.

Every day is an Earth Day

You don’t have to be an environmental scientist to make sustainable choices. We integrated sustainability in the design of this Kindle e-reader. Here’s how:

Materials

Materials

60% post-consumer recycled plastics in device.

Renewable Energy

Clean Energy

Amazon is building new wind and solar farms to produce clean energy equivalent to the electricity used by this device.

Packaging

Device Packaging

95% of this device’s packaging is made of wood-fibre-based materials from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources.

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Part with Purpose

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 (10,183) 4.6 out of 5 stars (335) 4.7 out of 5 stars (12,065) 4.7 out of 5 stars (5,568) 4.8 out of 5 stars (893) 4.5 out of 5 stars (8,197) 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,124)
Display size 6" glare-free 6" glare-free 6.8" glare-free 6.8" glare-free 6.8" glare-free 7" glare-free 10.2-inch, glare-free display
Storage 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 32 GB 16 GB 8 GB or 32 GB 16 GB, 32 GB or 64 GB
Resolution 300 ppi 300 ppi 300 ppi 300 ppi 300 ppi 300 ppi 300 ppi
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Colour Black and Denim Black Kindle with Space Whale, Ocean Explorer and Unicorn Valley Black, Denim, Agave Green Black, Denim, Agave Green Black Kindle Paperwhite with Black, Emerald Forest, or Robot Dreams Cover Graphite and Gold Tungsten Grey
Connectivity Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi + free mobile connectivity Wi-Fi

Technical details

Kindle Paperwhite

Kindle Paperwhite

Display

Amazon's 6.8” Paperwhite display technology with built-in light, 300 ppi, optimised front technology, 16-level grey scale.

Size

174 x 125 x 8.1 mm

Weight

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

16 GB: holds thousands of books.

Cloud storage

Free cloud storage for all Amazon content.

Battery life

A single charge lasts up to 10 weeks, based on half an hour of reading a day with wireless off and the light setting at 13. Battery life will vary based on light settings and wireless usage. 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 9 W USB power adaptor.

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) 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 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, EPUB, 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

Kindle Paperwhite 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 (click 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, Denim, 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 e-reader, visit Manage Your Content and Devices for information specific to your device.

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Customer reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
12,065 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the readability, ease of use, portability, and quality of the Kindle. They mention that it's pleasant to read, easy to read in all light levels, and that the writing is super clear. They are also satisfied with battery life, print size, and lighting. Opinions are mixed on performance.

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566 customers mention ‘Readability’520 positive46 negative

Customers find the Kindle easy to use and pleasant to read. They say it's easy to read in all light levels, and great for reading in bed. Customers also say the screen is very nice and clear, and the writing is super clear. They mention the display is flawless and it feels like reading a conventional book.

"...to sum it up; this device is absolutely incredible and is 10/10 in every way...." Read more

"...The screen is perfect size and the quality of the writing is just perfect!..." Read more

"...The display is flawless. Just like a printed book. Even under a magnifying glass the font looks good, and small font display is outstanding...." Read more

"...I love the way it lights up so it is so muh easier to read...." Read more

450 customers mention ‘Ease of use’333 positive117 negative

Customers find the Kindle easy to use. They mention it's simple, convenient, and great for day and night reading. They appreciate the touch screen, ease of navigation, storage capacity, and waterproof design. Customers also mention that the overall user experience is similar and that it saves a lot of messing around.

"...; you’ll save so much in the long term and it’s so powerful and easy to use . accessible and amazing. this device does it all! hits all the spots…!" Read more

"...It’s really simple to use and just has a few settings you can play around with. The kindle unlimited is also really worth getting...." Read more

"...Set up was very easy for both of us. Update the Kindle app for your phone, and enable “Amazon Device Simple Set-up” in the apps setting...." Read more

"...I'm finding that it takes two or three times before a book downloads, and I have turned it off and on but it doesn't help for long...." Read more

376 customers mention ‘Portability’359 positive17 negative

Customers find the Kindle light and easy to hold. They say it's much lighter than a book, and is small enough to go in their handbag. The speaker is very compact, and the battery life is good. Some readers also mention that the back lighting is very good. Overall, most are satisfied with the portability of the product.

"...- and i mean THOUSANDS - of books in a tiny device which is lightweight and less heavy than just one book or two...." Read more

"I love this kindle, it’s really light and easy to hold. The screen is perfect size and the quality of the writing is just perfect!..." Read more

"Love this. Very light and portable. A lot of books much cheaper than their physical counterparts. Battery lasts for ages...." Read more

"...It is comfortable to hold (not too heavy or bulky) and I got a handy case for it too to protect it. Delighted with it and highly recommend it." Read more

373 customers mention ‘Quality’292 positive81 negative

Customers like the quality of the book reader. They mention that the screen is clear, the product is fantastic, and it really does seem great. Some say that the quality and appearance are great, and the device is easy to set up and works. Overall, most are happy with the quality.

"...Reading much more than i did. Brilliant bit of kit" Read more

"...Overall, an excellent e-reader and a worthwhile upgrade...." Read more

"Very light and good quality, the screen feels very easy on the eyes...." Read more

"...I’m still happy with my Kindles, the issues are just a minor niggle." Read more

303 customers mention ‘Battery life’254 positive49 negative

Customers like the battery life of the book reader. They mention that it lasts ages before needing charging, has a good battery backup, and shows power.

"...it for the price; you’ll save so much in the long term and it’s so powerful and easy to use . accessible and amazing. this device does it all!..." Read more

"...A lot of books much cheaper than their physical counterparts. Battery lasts for ages...." Read more

"...The battery life is fantastic." Read more

"...The battery life is fantastic, lasting for weeks on a single charge. I love how it makes reading so accessible and enjoyable wherever I go...." Read more

233 customers mention ‘Print size’185 positive48 negative

Customers like the print size of the book reader. They mention that the larger screen is great for their ageing eyesight, and they like that they can change the size of font. They also like that the reading area is quite a bit bigger. The pinch zoom in/out for font size is very responsive. Overall, customers are happy with the print quality and size of this product.

"I love this kindle, it’s really light and easy to hold. The screen is perfect size and the quality of the writing is just perfect!..." Read more

"...Pinch zoom in/out for font size is very responsive, just slightly shy of active led displays like iPads etc...." Read more

"...The back-lit screen allows you to read even in the darkest ambient conditions, which greatly increases the flexibility and usability of the product...." Read more

"Great for reading in bed when partner wants to sleep. Font is adjustable to suit everyone.One dislike is having to swipe to turn the page...." Read more

216 customers mention ‘Lighting’214 positive2 negative

Customers are pleased with the lighting of the book reader. They mention that the warm light setting is much better than the original stark light, and that the backlight is particularly handy. They also say that the device is much more evenly backlit than their old paperwhite and the flush display is a great feature. Customers also say the warm feature makes reading more comfortable and easy on the eyes at night. They can alter the warmth setting at any time, or create a timer schedule to alter it.

"...I love the way it lights up so it is so muh easier to read...." Read more

"...You can alter the warmth setting at any time, or create a timer schedule to alter it automatically for you...." Read more

"...Warm light setting is much better than the original stark light...." Read more

"...off as soon as you open, all in all really great buy.. oh also love the backlight as my old kindle didn’t have one" Read more

359 customers mention ‘Performance’156 positive203 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the Kindle Fire. Some mention that it does well when caught in the rain, works exactly as expected, and is excellent. However, others say that it restarts itself and is a bit unresponsive. The UI is visually appealing but ineffective in many ways, and the device is very laggy.

"...There is a small amount of lag when it first wakes up but this doesn't impact the experience at all. The battery life is fantastic." Read more

"...However, the speed improvement of the device it the feature that makes you weep for joy...." Read more

"...with the screen freeing, it was also restarting itself and being a bit unresponsive...." Read more

"...is larger or the device just uses less battery, but the time between charges is much better..." Read more

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5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous

A good sized kindle, it's the larger screen option which I find more pleasant as it's more book sized!I works just like other paperwhites by pressing the screen to turn pages.Delighted with my kindle.
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kaura family
5.0 out of 5 stars astonishing 10/10 device.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 July 2024
Colour: BlackSize Name: 16 GBStyle Name: Without AdsOffer Type: Without Kindle UnlimitedVerified Purchase
i never thought myself to ever use a kindle before, i love the feel of a physical book too much - that’s what i thought.

to sum it up; this device is absolutely incredible and is 10/10 in every way.

i love bringing books on the go but sometimes you want to bring many stories with you especially going on a holiday or travelling with heavy books.

with a kindle you can store thousands - and i mean THOUSANDS - of books in a tiny device which is lightweight and less heavy than just one book or two.

the screen is amazing and like paper , it lives up to the name.

the buttons are easy to control like tapping in and out of pages, being able to use it at the pool and beach without the fear of damages is just spot on incredible - especially as it’s waterproof: resistant . the colour is sleek and not easy to be scraped , the service of amazon are so helpful and being able to buy books at an instant especially as i’m impatient is just so useful. the sales are amazing and easy to get books for cheaper

…and so much more, the kindle paper white impresses in every way and more than you can even imagine. it’s 100% worth it for the price; you’ll save so much in the long term and it’s so powerful and easy to use . accessible and amazing. this device does it all! hits all the spots…!
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Georgia
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 July 2024
Colour: BlackSize Name: 16 GBStyle Name: Without AdsOffer Type: Without Kindle UnlimitedVerified Purchase
I love this kindle, it’s really light and easy to hold. The screen is perfect size and the quality of the writing is just perfect! It’s really simple to use and just has a few settings you can play around with. The kindle unlimited is also really worth getting. I’ve already read 2 books and this kindle and am honestly so happy with it!
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GJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 August 2024
Colour: DenimSize Name: 16 GBStyle Name: With AdsOffer Type: Without Kindle UnlimitedVerified Purchase
Love this. Very light and portable. A lot of books much cheaper than their physical counterparts. Battery lasts for ages. In built dictionary can give you definitions by pressing on a word you don’t understand and can also take you to wikipedia and do translations as well. Reading much more than i did. Brilliant bit of kit
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Steve Conway
5.0 out of 5 stars This is the Kindle you have been waiting for.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 October 2021
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Christmas has come early.
We have been using Kindles since they first came out, and we are a great fan of e-reader.
In our opinion this is the e-reader to rule them all.
We didn’t upgrade to the last generation, as we were waiting for our old ones to pass on - they didn’t, despite all the abuse we gave them. So we can’t say how much better this is than the last version but compared to earlier ones, the improvement is outstanding.
Set up was very easy for both of us. Update the Kindle app for your phone, and enable “Amazon Device Simple Set-up” in the apps setting. Switch on the Kindle, set language and country and select set up from phone. Job done. One Kindle picked up the WiFi password from a stored one on Amazon, while my wife’s one needed the password entered (this took three attempts, and got an odd failed message on the Kindle for the first two times). Pretty much totally painless and took about five minutes each.
The display is flawless. Just like a printed book. Even under a magnifying glass the font looks good, and small font display is outstanding. Pinch zoom in/out for font size is very responsive, just slightly shy of active led displays like iPads etc. The backlight is very even and makes reading in the dark a joy.
However, the speed improvement of the device it the feature that makes you weep for joy. Searches appear like magic, switching in the library between All and Downloaded no long makes you think the device has crashed. Pressing the home key works without the five minute wait (I exaggerate a little). Even Goodreads actually displays without an hour long wait, and personalised recommendations appear appear like fairy dust.
Finally, opening a book, is less than a second - brilliant or what?
I can’t testify to battery life, given that it is supposed to be a month, but I don’t doubt it will be anything other than outstanding given the past performance of our old Kindles. Also, joy of joys, gone are the rubbish power connectors that only go in one way. Hurrah for USB-C power connectors, and we can use our Ipad leads and chargers too, when on holiday.
So, if you are in any doubt, just get one, it’s great. The only other choice would be if you use audible books and want more storage; but if you just read books, you are never going to fill up 8GB of memory.
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Mar La
5.0 out of 5 stars Over the moon
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 July 2024
Colour: BlackSize Name: 16 GBStyle Name: Without AdsOffer Type: Without Kindle UnlimitedVerified Purchase
This was treat on Prime Day. Great value and an upgrade for me so I knew what I was getting. I love the way it lights up so it is so muh easier to read. It is comfortable to hold (not too heavy or bulky) and I got a handy case for it too to protect it. Delighted with it and highly recommend it.
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