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.
Display | Amazon's 6.8” Paperwhite display technology with built-in light, 300 ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale. |
Size | 6.9” x 4.9” x .32” (174.2 x 124.6 x 8.1 mm). |
Weight | 7.23 oz (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 | 8 GB or 16 GB; holds thousands of books. |
Cloud Storage | Free cloud storage for all Amazon content. |
Battery Life | A single charge lasts up to ten (10) 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 approximately 5 hours from a computer via USB cable; 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 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, 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 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 |
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, visit Manage Your Content and Devices for information specific to your device. |
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The Kindle Paperwhite 16 GB with a 6.8-inch display and adjustable warm light has received mixed reviews from users. While some users appreciate the longer battery life compared to the basic model, others feel that the additional features do not justify the price difference. Users find the device easy to use and appreciate features like adjustable brightness and warmth, as well as dark mode for reading at night. Some users appreciate the ability to borrow books from the public library and the device's lightweight design.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (16 GB) – Now with a larger display, adjustable warm light, increased battery life, and faster page turns – Black
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