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. Paperwhite is IPX8 rated to protect against accidental immersion in up to two meters of fresh water for up to 60 minutes. Learn more |
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
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Price | From: - | From: - | From: - | From: - |
Ratings | 4.6 out of 5 stars (32,982) | 4.6 out of 5 stars (3,098) | 4.6 out of 5 stars (98,998) | 4.6 out of 5 stars (14,024) |
Screen Size | 6" glare-free | 6" glare-free | 6" glare-free | 7" glare-free |
Storage | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB or 32 GB | 8 GB or 32 |
Resolution | 167 ppi | 167 ppi | 300 ppi | 300 ppi |
Front light | 4 LEDs | 4 LEDs | 5 LEDs | 25 LEDs |
Weeks of battery life | ||||
Audible (via Bluetooth) | ||||
Parental Controls | ||||
1-year Amazon Kids+ subscription | Sold separately starting at $2.99/month | Sold separately starting at $2.99/month | Sold separately starting at $2.99/month | |
Cover | Sold separately | Sold separately | Sold separately | |
Flush-front design | ||||
Waterproof (IPX8) | ||||
Adjustable warm light | ||||
Auto-adjusting light sensors | ||||
Ergonomic design | ||||
Automatic rotating page orientation | ||||
Page turn buttons | ||||
Wi-Fi Connectivity | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi + Free Cellular Connectivity | Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi + Free Cellular Connectivity |
Color | Black or White | Black Kindle with Blue, Pink, Birds or Space Station Cover | Black, Twilight Blue, Sage or Plum | Graphite or Champagne Gold |
Warranty | 1-year limited warranty | 2-year worry-free guarantee | 1-year limited warranty | 1-year limited warranty |
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 E Ink Carta and 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. |
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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. |