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Kindle Paperwhite (2024)
The 2024 Kindle Paperwhite is Amazon's mid-range 7-inch black-and-white eReader, waterproof and with a warm light, for people who read a lot, including in the bath or by the pool.
Model history · 2 models, 2021–2024
- 2021Kindle Paperwhite (2021)Compare
- 2024Kindle Paperwhite (2024)
- Screen
- 7″
- PPI
- 300
- Colour
- No
- Storage
- 16 GB
- Weight
- 211 g
What reviewers say
Reviewers agree the larger, higher-contrast screen is excellent to read on and that it is the fastest Paperwhite yet, with long battery life, though gains over the previous model are small. They differ on value: Tom's Guide thought the price rise justified, while TechRadar found it expensive with a cheap-looking design; Trusted Reviews noted slightly uneven lighting.
From techradar.com, tomsguide.com, trustedreviews.com and goodereader.com
Specifications
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- Screen size
- 7″
- Sharpness
- 300 pixels per inch
- Colour
- No
- Front light
- Yes, adjustable warmth
- Display detail
- Glare-free Paperwhite display, 16-level grey scale; flush front; dark mode
- Front light
- Adjustable front light with adjustable warm light
- Page turns and refresh
- Amazon says page turns are 25% faster than the previous Paperwhite
Reading and writing
- Stylus
- No
- Page-turn buttons
- No
- Audiobooks
- Yes
- Storage
- 16 GB
- Software
- Kindle
- Formats
- Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI and PRC natively; PDF, DOCX, DOC, HTML, EPUB, TXT, RTF, JPEG, GIF, PNG and BMP through conversion; Audible (AAX)
- Book store
- Kindle Store
Connections and battery
- Battery life (maker's claim)
- Up to 12 weeks
- Battery life detail
- Up to 12 weeks at half an hour of reading a day with wireless off and the light at 13; Audible streaming over Bluetooth shortens it
- Charging
- USB-C; full charge in under 2.5 hours with a 9 W USB power adapter
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 and OWE)
- Audio
- Bluetooth audio for Audible and the VoiceView screen reader
Design
- Weight
- 211 g
- Water resistance
- IPX8
- Materials
- Made from 29% recycled materials; internal frame of 90% recycled magnesium
- Water resistance detail
- Tested to withstand immersion in 2 metres of fresh water for 60 minutes
- Size
- 176.7 × 127.6 × 7.8 mm
- Colours
- Black, Raspberry, Jade
- In the box
- Kindle Paperwhite, USB-C charging cable, Quick Start Guide
Pros and cons
Pros
- 7-inch 300 ppi screen with adjustable warm light
- Waterproof to IPX8
- Up to 12 weeks of battery life
Cons
- No automatic brightness or wireless charging (Signature Edition only)
- No page-turn buttons
- Cheapest version shows adverts on the lock screen
Closest rivals
Model | Screen | PPI | Colour | Storage | Weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7″ | 300 | No | 32 GB | 214 g | Oct 2024 | |
| 6″ | 300 | No | 16 GB | 174 g | Apr 2024 | |
| 6″ | 300 | No | 16 GB | 158 g | Oct 2024 |
Previous model: Kindle Paperwhite (2021).
Sources
- amazon.com/dp/B0CFPJYX7P
- aboutamazon.co.uk/news/devices/kindle-ereader-buying-guide
- aboutamazon.com/news/devices/new-kindle-color-scribe-paperwhite-entry
Photo: m.media-amazon.com
- Kindle Paperwhite 2024, shown in the official 2024 Kindle family lineup: assets.aboutamazon.com/e2/0e/8b1ea3154cca8411812e5d132843/aa-oct24-newkindlelin…
