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Our thinnest, lightest Kindle Paperwhite yet, with a sleek, modern design so you can read comfortably for hours. Features our signature 300 ppi, glare-free Paperwhite display, laser-quality text, and twice the storage of the previous generation. Plus a single battery charge lasts weeks, not hours.
With the waterproof Kindle Paperwhite, you’re free to read and relax in more places, including the beach, pool, or bath. In laboratory, Paperwhite is IPX8 rated to protect against accidental immersion in up to two meters of fresh water for up to 60 minutes and 0.25 meters for 3 minutes in seawater. Learn more about waterproof features. |
Now with Audible, Kindle Paperwhite lets you switch seamlessly between reading and listening via Bluetooth-enabled speakers or headphones. Experience the best of Audible with membership—if you’re new to Audible, sign up for an Audible free trial and get two free audiobooks. With 8 GB of storage, your Kindle Paperwhite lets you store more audiobooks than ever before. Learn more Kindle devices don’t support Immersion Reading, which lets you listen and read along as the text highlights. To see devices that do support Immersion Reading, click here |
Adjust the text size and boldness and read with Kindle-exclusive fonts, hand tuned to provide maximum readability. Whispersync lets you seamlessly switch between reading and listening on your Kindle and Kindle app without losing your place (requires Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi + free cellular connectivity).
Finding new stories has never been easier with Kindle. Enjoy access to Kindle exclusive titles you won’t find anywhere else. Prime members have unlimited access to over a thousand books, magazines, and more. With Kindle Unlimited get access to over one million titles and thousands of audiobooks.
A Kindle e-reader with Wi-Fi is a great choice if you already have a high-speed internet connection and wireless router set up in your home.
Wi-Fi + free cellular connectivity uses the same wireless signals that cell phones use but with no monthly fees or commitments—Amazon pays for cellular connectivity. Using wireless connectivity to make other services available, such as wireless delivery of personal documents, may require an additional charge. For more information, see the Connectivity and Availability section of the Amazon Device Terms of Use
Designed by Amazon to perfectly fit your Kindle, these slim, form-fitting covers attach securely and fold back for one-handed reading. They automatically put your Kindle to sleep when closed and wake upon opening, making it easy to get back to your story. Learn more
Display |
Amazon's 6” Paperwhite display technology with built-in light, 300ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale. |
Size |
6.6” x 4.6” x 0.3” ( 167 x 116 x 8.18 mm). |
Weight |
Wi-Fi: 6.4 oz (182 g) Wi-Fi + Free Cellular Connectivity: 6.8 oz (191 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 or 32 GB; holds thousands of books. |
Cloud Storage |
Free cloud storage for all Amazon content. |
Battery Life |
A single charge lasts up to six (6) weeks, based on a half hour of reading per day with wireless off and the light setting at 13. Battery life will vary based on light settings, wireless usage. Audible audiobook streaming over Bluetooth will reduce battery life. |
Charge Time |
Fully charges in approximately 4 hours from a computer via USB cable or fully charges in less than 3 hours with a 5W USB power adapter. |
Wi-Fi Connectivity |
Supports public and private Wi-Fi networks or hotspots that use the 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n standard with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). |
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, 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 2.0 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, Twilight Blue, Plum, Sage |
Generation |
Kindle Paperwhite 10th Generation - 2018 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. |
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Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.
To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness.
Learn more how customers reviews work on AmazonCustomers like the light and readability of the Kindle. They say the screen is very pleasant for reading, with a clear display. They are also happy with the physical size, and portability. However, some customers have reported issues with the speed, saying it is incredibly slow to wake and respond. Opinions are mixed on ease of use, quality, and battery life.
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Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the book reader. Some mention that it's convenient and intuitive to use, while others say that it is time consuming, difficult to use and frustrating. They also say that the library management and navigation are frustrating at the best of times.
"...As far as reading books goes. This thing is WAY Better for book reading than any Samsung device...." Read more
"...It is still easily readable...." Read more
"...But this is time consuming and powering on and off will be draining more battery...." Read more
"...the ability to buy books right off of my kindle and being able to read them right away. I’m so glad that I purchased this device...." Read more
Customers find the book reader light, comfortable to hold, and easy to carry. They also say it fits in the back pocket of jeans.
"...Its a lot lighter too than my paper Bible. Sunlight isnt a problem with it at all either...." Read more
"...just perfectly suited to be an electronic book, that is convenient in its portable size, weather tolerant capabilities and extreme lighting needs." Read more
"...So it’s ridiculously light for being a reading device.+Build: it feels sturdy so I’m not worried it will crack in my backpack...." Read more
"...Man, am I pleasantly surprised by this device. It’s compact, portable, really minimizes glare, and the backlight is phenomenal for reading in..." Read more
Customers like the physical size of the Kindle Paperwhite. They say it's very pleasant, compact, portable, and light weight. Some say it would fit in large pockets but would easily go in a bag or purse. They also appreciate the space doesn't feel wasted.
"...Easy to use, battery lasts forever. Small and cute design...." Read more
"...Man, am I pleasantly surprised by this device. It’s compact, portable, really minimizes glare, and the backlight is phenomenal for reading in..." Read more
"...It has twice as much storage space, its ability to display manga and comic books is less buggy, it has better support for magazines, it supports..." Read more
"...issue, and I blame myself as much as I do anything else, is the small surface area on which there is taxed...." Read more
Customers like the light of the Kindle. They say it's very gently backlit, more even than on their earlier 5th gen, and sufficient for reading. They also say the lighting control is great, and the Paperwhite has front lights. Some mention that the small amount of blue light being emitted hurts their eyes. However, most appreciate the crisp words and customizable backlight.
"...This helps relieve the unnecessary eye strain. Its also very gently backlit. I would call it a kind of un-noticable backlight. Its very gentle...." Read more
"...It’s compact, portable, really minimizes glare, and the backlight is phenomenal for reading in different lighting...." Read more
"...I like the 'paper-like' option with no back-light for daytime reading. Easy on eyes and reads like a book...." Read more
"...between the Paperwhite and the Touch is that the Paperwhite has front lights...." Read more
Customers like the readability of the book reader. They mention that the screen is very pleasant for reading, it's easier on their eyes, and the display is satisfactory. They also appreciate the contrast and clarity of the screen, which makes the screen look like a piece of paper and doesn't hurt their eyes. Customers also say that the new Paperwhite screen is perfectly fine for low light reading, and that the text is clearer than the old e-readers they've used.
"...This helps relieve the unnecessary eye strain. Its also very gently backlit. I would call it a kind of un-noticable backlight. Its very gentle...." Read more
"...The pros:Excellent reading library availableGood reading surface..." Read more
"...The battery life and ease on the eyes make it worth the investment..." Read more
"...I'm so glad I did; my eyes don't hurt anymore and I get a nice and easy reading experience...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the Kindle Fire. Some mention that it enables an extremely long battery life necessary to read books without interruption, while others say that it drains very quickly with wifi on.
"...Easy to use, battery lasts forever. Small and cute design...." Read more
"...If I read about 1-2 hours a day with wifi on, the battery drains very quickly, and will hardly last beyond a week...." Read more
"...1. Battery Life: battery life on this device is phenomenal. When I first received the kindle I fully charged it...." Read more
"...Definitely beats reading on iPad or phone by a long shot. The battery life and ease on the eyes make it worth the investment..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the book reader. Some mention it's very functional and works perfectly as a book. However, others say that it doesn't work well with magazine subscriptions, has no results in My Items, and the font and display no longer work well.
"...They do that one thing and do it very well! The PaperWhite 32Gb 2018 release is the model to get right now...." Read more
"...For me, it works perfectly as a book, just like a paper one, except you don't have to worry about ruining it or needing a flashlight in the dark to..." Read more
"...-Amazon Kindle Unlimited magazines: it doesn’t work well with magazine subscriptions or any books that have lots of pictures and were not made..." Read more
"...To be fair the device does work quite well but comparing it to tablets in general the effective reading space it is, to me, fairly small...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the speed of the book reader. They mention that it is incredibly slow to wake and respond than other devices, and that there is a slight lag when opening books or returning to the home page. They also say that the touch screen is responsive but can be delayed when clicking between pages on the library. Overall, the software is slow and takes several seconds to wake up. Customers also mention that the display is sluggish and that the operating system is clunky.
"...-Touch screen: responsiveness can be little delayed when clicking between pages on library or trying to loads new titles...." Read more
"...First the cons:Sluggish displayKlunky operating system compounded by sluggish display..." Read more
"...I just open the lid and it automatically wakes up and ready to read! Thats awesome!..." Read more
"...Again, the 8gb model which I purchased is much slower to wake and respond than my other devices, and maybe the storage would be a problem if I did..." Read more