📚 Elevate your reading game—because your stories deserve the best.
The 12th generation Amazon Kindle Paperwhite features a 7-inch 300 ppi glare-free display with 25% faster page turns, 16 GB storage for thousands of books, and an ultra-long 12-week battery life. Waterproof with IPX8 rating and equipped with adjustable warm light, it offers a distraction-free reading experience anywhere, anytime.
Display | Amazon's 7” Paperwhite display technology with built-in front light, 300 ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale. |
Size | 127.5 x 176.7 x 7.8 mm |
Weight | 211 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 twelve (12) weeks, based on half an 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 2.5 hours with a 9 W USB-C power adaptor. |
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) 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 have dark mode, 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 | Kindle 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 (see 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, 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 e-reader, visit Manage Your Content and Devices for information specific to your device. |
L**E
A Fantastic E-Reader – All-new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 16 GB
I’m absolutely in love with the All-new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 16 GB! This e-reader has exceeded my expectations in every way. The 6.8-inch display is bright and crisp, and the e-ink technology makes reading for hours feel just like reading a physical book. The adjustable warm light is a game-changer for late-night reading—it’s so much easier on the eyes.The 16 GB storage is more than enough for all my books, and it’s super quick to load pages, switch between titles, and browse through the Kindle store. I love how lightweight and compact it is, making it perfect for carrying around in my bag without adding any extra weight.The battery life is fantastic—I've gone for days without charging, even with regular use. The waterproof design is another great feature, giving me peace of mind when I read by the pool or at the beach.Easy to use, lightweight to hold. Functional for what it's used for and overall great quality.Overall, this Kindle has made my reading experience so much better, and I can’t imagine going back to any other e-reader. Highly recommend it! Five stars all the way! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
H**Y
A must-have for bookworms!!!
I’m a literature student and read ALOT so even though the kindle paperwhite 2024 is expensive it was totally worth it for me, especially with 3 months of kindle unlimited. I upgraded my kindle paperwhite from 2018 (as the screen was faulty) and I’m absolutely obsessed. The kindle paperwhite 2024 is lightweight and fast. I love the 7 inch screen and the new warmth setting for the screen - definitely improved reading at night. I have also noticed the photo quality of the illustrations in the books and the book covers have improved (not completely necessary but really nice nonetheless). The touch screen is excellent and responds quickly. I think the quality is superb and definitely reflects the price point. I did buy my kindle with ads originally (the ads are only on the screen while the kindle is on sleep mode) but I paid to have them removed from my amazon account. Really happy with my purchase!!!
S**N
Love it! It's a great upgrade from my old Paperwhite.
I replaced my old Paperwhite in order to read in different light conditions & this fits the bill perfectly. Great for sunny days, as was my old Paperwhite, but I can also read it at night because of the back light. It's a good size/weight & fits in my handbag . Easy to use although I tend to buy books on my normal Kindle & then read them on my Paperwhite. The selection of books is brilliant & as a voracious reader I'm very happy.
A**R
Amazon Kindle
Got this and have never done any reading for years. I have read more since buying this and helps get to sleep at night. Can change brightness ect and easy to setup. Seems to be good deals on books on offer and can also load your own pdf files on but they don't look as good as the ones from store since size is sometimes not right on page format.Works with the audio books but I only tried one and prefer the reading ones. Much better than a tablet for the screen and longer battery life. Screen is great and less eye strain due to being different to TV or laptop.Quite expensive which is why I gave 4 star not 5 since many people will buy books from Amazon so they will have a revenue stream from the books that people buy. I did get on discount but still expensive imo
S**H
Levels Up Your Reading Game 📖
So I haven't had a Kindle before and don't know the changes/differences between this one and older models. But I can say it's completely levelled up my reading game. I have only had it a couple of weeks and read 5 books.I read a lot on holiday and have always wanted to read more at home but often put off by the prices of books even when getting second hand ones. There is also a wait time receiving them in the mail.With the Kindle the books are so much cheaper! I love that I can purchase a book and read in seconds. I have a list of books I want to read and just check when they go on sale snapping them up when they get to 99p. It is lightweight and easy to take any where. Unbelievable that this handheld device can carry thousands of books and take up no space when travelling.I also love the word definition feature! It was especially helpful when I was reading some victorian books. I have gone on to customise my Kindle too and love that you can get inserts and a clear case.The font size/no reading light at night is also amazing! No more keeping my boyfriend awake with a strong light and better for my eyes.If you are on the fence you should get one for sure!
E**N
Easy to use, easy to read.
This has been a wonderful purchase. It is extremely easy to set up, use and to download books to. The pages are easy on the eyes and the brightness can be changed to suit. It’s light but packs a punch. I love it and regret not getting one sooner.
G**Y
Excellent
My old kindle which was over 7 years old became temperamental, so I decided to replace it with this one. I am so glad I did I love the bigger screen it makes such a difference to my reading experience. It's really fast when switching on and the battery life is excellent. This is the best kindle I have ever had superb
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