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The Kindle Paperwhite 16GB (12th Gen) features a 7-inch glare-free Paperwhite display with 300 ppi and 25% faster page turns, delivering a premium reading experience. Its ultra-thin, lightweight design is waterproof (IPX8) and offers up to 12 weeks of battery life on a single USB-C charge. With 16GB storage, it holds thousands of books and supports Bluetooth for audiobooks and VoiceView screen reader. Perfect for professionals seeking distraction-free, on-the-go reading with access to over 15 million titles.
| Display | Amazon's 7” Paperwhite display technology with built-in light, 300 ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale. |
| Size | 5” x 7” x 0.3” (127.6 x 176.7 x 7.8 mm) |
| Weight | 7.4 oz (211g). 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 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 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, 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) wifi 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 Dark Mode and the ability to 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 | 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, Raspberry, and Jade |
| Generation | Kindle Paperwhite (12th Generation) - 2024 release. |
| Software Security Updates | 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. |
G**R
If you own an older Kindle, buy this new Paperwhite Kindle , you won't be disappointed
Such a great upgrade from the Kindle I bought in 2010. Loved that Kindle, but it no longer worked for downloads and book purchases as it was an older operating system. Amazon offered a discount to upgrade, so I took advantage of that offer and bought this Kindle paper white 16gb. It's really a great e-reader. So small and light yet many great features. It can hold up to 5500 books, and I know that is much more than enough for me. It reacts so much faster than my older kindle and set up , pairing with my iPhone took about 3 mins...so easy. I love the screen..no glare, really looks like the paper in a book. Easy on the eyes, so I will be using this in bed before going to sleep. Still learning all the tricks of the screen, but it's easy to figure out as you go along. It says the battery lasts for 10 weeks, and if that is true, that will be incredible. Looking forward to enjoying many books on my new Kindle paperwhite
A**L
An amazing device for anyone who loves reading
I’ve been using the Kindle Paperwhite for a while now and I absolutely love it. The screen looks just like real paper, even in bright sunlight, and it’s very easy on the eyes. The battery lasts a long time, and I really like the adjustable warm light for reading at night. It’s lightweight, waterproof, and perfect for traveling. Overall, it’s an amazing device for anyone who loves reading. Definitely worth it.
R**T
Excellent Size and Weight
This is an excellent reading device for those who have so many books that they cannot store any more. I’ve already foreclosed 25 novels and it takes minimal room on the device. It is easily charged, and the charge lasts quite a good while. The typeface is easy to read, and the instructions are very clear and easy to follow. I anticipate many good years of service from this lightweight, convenience-oriented product.
A**N
Perfect for readers
My wife loves this, super small and compact which makes it nice for her to stow. Battery lasts forever I think she’s only had to charge it like two times ! Very user friendly and easy to read.
P**G
Excellent E-Reader – Simple and Reliable
Purchased this Kindle Paperwhite for children and it has been a great choice. The new 7” glare-free display is very easy on the eyes, and the device feels responsive with faster performance. Setup was simple, and there have been no issues or complaints so far. A reliable and distraction-free reading device that works perfectly for its purpose.
J**S
Amazing device, poor book store experience needs work
I absolutely love my Kindle Paperwhite. It is the perfect size and weight. It fits comfortably in my hands and the screen is always readable no matter the weather, day or night. My only criticism is that the Kindle book shopping experience is abysmal. Typing and navigation about the book store are slow and cumbersome, and it is very normal to have to reboot the device to get it to even connect to the store. The device is nearly perfect. The back end accessing the book store front is not.
R**T
Great e-book Reader
Wonderful e-book reader. The books are very affordable, I have already purchased enough books to keep me busy for a long time and haven’t spent more than $20.00 for all of them. Battery life is great, I charge it once a week just to keep it above 70%. The Paperwhite is easy to read for longer periods of time without eye strain due to brightness. Navigation was a little challenging at first but within a week I had picked up the menus and settings and now have the Kindle customized to my liking.
P**Y
Worth the money!
I absolutely love the new model of the Kindle, after having two of the older models. It’s easy to read in both bright sunlight and darkness. The size is great, as it fits in my bag but is still large enough to comfortably read. It stays charged for weeks on end, and I’ve never had it freeze up on me or need a restart. It’s also very user friendly, and options for fonts, size, and color warmth are easy to find and change.
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