This is the sixth kindle I've bought and - aside from a 2nd gen one who's battery has given up the ghost - they all still work. This is one more step towards the platonic ideal of an e-reader and it's a doozy of a step.
The last one I had was the 2nd iteration of the Oasis which I thought was wonderful for a while but it's shown a few flaws - battery is getting a bit slow and most importantly it didn't fit in any of my pockets. I didn't need a new kindle but slow eventually i fell for it and I'm so glad I did.
This weights just the right amount - it's got a little heft so you can feel it but it's light in the hand. This is the first coloured kindle I've had and it's a nice subtle minty green. I'm holding off on cases for the moment.
The screen response is also super snappy - I spend ages when I get a new kindle transferring all my books and previously i've done this via the web app but this is actually good enough that I scrolled through book lists and downloaded them on device. taps are easily registered.
The good:
* Instant on - the oasis had a start-up delay if you left it for a few days and this has none
* usb-c: I'm not obsessed with charging cables but those annoying mini-usb ones need to die and now. have chargers all over the house by default
* battery life - insane and doesn't seem to care about the backlight - it just runs
* the backlight - this is my first kindle with the warm light settings and it really works. Plus the auto brightness feature is properly calibrated. The Oasis had a habit of dimming itself into darkness but this fades in the warmness and it just super easy on the eyes. You can get your paper like whiteness during the day if you want. The light is perfectly flat over the display.
* Screen - it's gorgeous and clear and huge and perfect
* Pockets - while bigger than my old paperwhite this does actually fit into jacket pockets and the like easily.
* wireless - my previous kindles never had an issue here but they always seemed to have 1-2 bars of signal - this one obviously has better wireless as it's connected at full speed so book downloads ( yeah I know this happens at most every few days and its only a few seconds so who cares but better is better ) happen snappily
The Average
* The bezels have shrunk which is good for screen size but can make this a little fiddly to hold - I read a lot lying down and you have to tip the thing back slightly against your hand.
The bad
* There is no bad
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Our best Kindle Paperwhite yet
32 GB of storage means more space for your favourite books. Wireless charging means less hassle when you’re heading out. Thinner borders mean more reading space, and an auto-adjusting front light means easier reading, day and night.
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Materials
60% post-consumer recycled plastics in device.
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| 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 |
| Front light | 4 LEDs | 4 LEDs | 17 LEDs | 17 LEDs | 17 LEDs | 25 LEDs | 35 LEDs |
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| Warranty | 1 year of Amazon limited warranty | 2-year worry-free warranty | 1 year of Amazon limited warranty | 1 year of Amazon limited warranty | 2-year worry-free warranty | 1 year of Amazon limited warranty | 1 year of Amazon limited warranty |
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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 Signature Edition
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Display |
Amazon's 6.8” Paperwhite display technology with built-in light, 300 ppi, optimised front technology, 16-level grey scale. |
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Size |
174 x 125 x 8.1 mm |
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Weight |
207 g
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System Requirements |
None: fully wireless and doesn't require a computer to download content. |
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On-Device Storage |
32 GB: holds thousands of books. |
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Cloud Storage |
Free cloud storage for all Amazon content. |
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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. |
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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; fully charges in less than 3.5 hours with any compatible 10 W Qi wireless charging pad (sold separately). |
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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. |
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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 Signature Edition also includes the ability to invert black and white, adjust font size, font face, line spacing and margins. Learn more about Accessibility for Kindle. |
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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). |
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Documentation |
Learn more about Kindle devices with our Quick Start Guide and Kindle User Guide. |
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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. |
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Included in the Box |
Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, USB-C charging cable and Quick Start Guide. |
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Waterproofing |
Waterproof (IPX8), tested to withstand immersion in 2 metres of fresh water for 60 minutes. Learn more about the waterproof Kindle Paperwhite. |
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Available Colours |
Black, Denim, Agave Green |
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Generation |
Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition 11th generation (2021 release). |
Sustainability features
This product has sustainability features recognised by trusted certifications.
Carbon impact
Carbon emissions from the lifecycle of this product were reduced compared to similar products or previous models.
As certified by
Reducing CO2 The Reducing CO2 label applies to products certified by the Carbon Trust, that are lowering their carbon emissions year after year for the full life cycle 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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Not sure why I'm so late to the revolution
I've always been an avid reader and been one of those who love a physical book, from the look, feel and smell of them. My previous experience of reading digitally was a few years ago on my phone, which was just to small and my 10" tablet which was to large and heavy, I also found in both cases reading on the devices caused me headaches, so I pretty soon abandoned the idea of using my devices for any serious reading.I'd totally discounted the idea of a Kindle partly due to there diminutive 6 inch size and that my previous experience of digital reading hadn't been a successful one and I didn't realize how different e-ink was compared to a phone or tablets display. Roll on a few years and I notice that the Kindle paperwhite had grown in size to 6.8 inches, had gained USB-C charging, auto adjusting display and a warmth light which can be manually adjusted or set to come on automatically at certain times and waterproofing, all the same features as my other digital equipment. Due to these improvements I decided to take the plunge and order the Kindle paperwhite signature edition. The reason for this one over the standard paperwhite was because I would pay the £10 to remove ads anyway as I find them annoying and I do read graphic novels as well as printed books so the additional storage would be a benefit to me.The Kindle isn't much smaller than a standard paperback book but it weighs so much less and is comfortable to hold for hours at a time. I decided to buy a clear case for the Kindle, which I wasn't planning to do, however I found the placement of the power button to be in an awkward position, I'm not sure why they felt the need to move it to the bottom of the display but it is exactly where my little finger rest while holding the device and from time to time I'd accidentally turn off the display. I also found when standing the Kindle up as I like to do to display the cover of the book I'm reading it would press against the button sending the Kindle into a power cycle. The case has solved these issues without adding much bulk or weight to the device, it also allows me to personalise my Kindle without defacing the actual device and as you can see the best way I found was to print some of my favourite book related images onto 6x4" photo paper and put under the clear cover, this way I can easily change the look whenever I feel like it.The e-ink display is such a game changer in digital reading, I no longer find it gives me a headache from too much on screen time and I actually read quicker than I do the paperback version of the book. I'm not sure why this should be the case, the only thing I can think is that I can change the font and text size to suit me perfectly. The touch screen is responsive, page turning is quick and highlighting passages of text is easier to control than that on my tablet or phone.I know this is nothing new to Kindles but the X-ray and Whispersync features are brilliant as with x-ray you can bring up pop-up which lists characters, terms and other information which is handy if you're reading a book that you dip in and out of, or you've had a break from reading. The whispersync feature lets you sync your reading across multiple devices, this has actually encouraged me to read more as now if I find myself away from my Kindle I can pick up where I left off on another device I may have with me.For anyone else who is like me and sitting on the fence about purchasing a Kindle I implore you to take the plunge, if you're anything like me you won't look back and you'll wonder why it took you so long to become a convert.
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 December 2023
Colour: Agave greenOffer Type: Without Kindle UnlimitedVerified Purchase
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 April 2024
Colour: Agave greenOffer Type: Without Kindle UnlimitedVerified Purchase
I'm absolutely thrilled with my agave green Kindle. I've paired it with a clear case—it's not only stylish but incredibly functional too. One of my favorite aspects is its paper-like feel, which truly enhances the reading experience. Plus, the versatility to purchase books through Amazon or download from alternative sources and send them straight to my Kindle is a game-changer. You can also directly download books from your kindle with access to the Amazon storefront.
I love the ability to adjust brightness, toggle between dark and light mode, makes reading in any environment a breeze. I also appreciate features like the built-in dictionary for quick word lookups and the option to sync reading progress across devices, so I can seamlessly switch between my Kindle and the Kindle app on my phone or tablet. Additonally, the battery life is amazing and doesn't require constant charging! Overall, it's been an absolute delight diving into the world of e-reading with my Kindle!
I love the ability to adjust brightness, toggle between dark and light mode, makes reading in any environment a breeze. I also appreciate features like the built-in dictionary for quick word lookups and the option to sync reading progress across devices, so I can seamlessly switch between my Kindle and the Kindle app on my phone or tablet. Additonally, the battery life is amazing and doesn't require constant charging! Overall, it's been an absolute delight diving into the world of e-reading with my Kindle!
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