Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (16 GB) – Our fastest Kindle ever, with new 7" glare-free display, and weeks of battery life - Black

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Kindle Devices
  • Our fastest Kindle ever – The next-generation 7“ Paperwhite display has a higher contrast ratio and 25% faster page turns.
  • Ready for travel – The ultra-thin design has a larger glare-free screen so pages stay sharp no matter where you are.
  • Escape into your books – Your Kindle doesn’t have social media, notifications, or other distracting apps.
  • Battery life for your longest novel – A single charge via USB-C lasts up to 12 weeks.
  • Read in any light – Adjust the display from white to amber to read in bright sunlight or in the dark.
  • Waterproof and worry-free – Take your stories by the pool, in the bath, or anywhere in between.
  • Massive selection – Instantly access over 15 million titles in the Kindle Store worldwide, and add a Kindle Unlimited subscription for all-you-can read access to a catalogue including best sellers.

Welcome to the next chapter

With the next-generation 7” Paperwhite display, faster page turns, weeks of battery life, and an adjustable warm light — you won’t want to put it down.

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A faster, more responsive experience

With 20% faster performance, breeze through pages and quickly scroll through your Kindle Library.

Lose yourself in a book

The glare-free display doesn’t have distracting apps and optimises battery life, so you can stay focused on the story. A single charge via USB-C lasts up to 12 weeks.

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Better views anytime, anywhere

Easily adjust your screen's brightness and warmth to read comfortably in direct sunlight or late into the night.

Change the size and boldness of the text to whatever suits you best.

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Waterproof
and worry-free

The thin, light design goes wherever you do. Read by the pool, in the bath, or anywhere in between.
Learn more about our waterproof features.

Massive selection

Finding new stories has never been easier. The Kindle Store offers easy access to an unmatched library of content with bestsellers, more than 15 million titles, and Kindle Exclusives you won’t find anywhere else.

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Prime members can read from a selection of eBooks, comics and graphic novels included with their Prime membership.

Access over 4 million titles and more with a Kindle Unlimited subscription.

Better together

Our thin and lightweight covers allow for hours of comfortable reading. They put your Kindle to sleep when closed and wake it upon opening, so you can resume reading where you left off.

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Every day is an Earth day

We considered sustainability in the design of this Kindle device. Here's how:

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Materials

Made from 29% recycled materials. The internal structural frame is made from 90% recycled magnesium.

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Device Packaging

99% of this device’s packaging is made of wood fiber-based materials from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources.

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RATINGS
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (12,864)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (3,876)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,388)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (239)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (530)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (934)
DISPLAY TYPE
6" glare-free
7" glare-free
7" glare-free
7" glare-free with colour display
7" glare-free with colour display
10.2" glare-free
RESOLUTION
300 ppi
300 ppi
300 ppi
300 ppi (black & white), 150 ppi (colour)
300 ppi (black & white), 150 ppi (colour)
300 ppi
STORAGE
16 GB
16 GB
32 GB
16 GB
32 GB
16 GB, 32 GB, or 64 GB
BATTERY LIFE
Up to 6 weeks
Up to 12 weeks
Up to 12 weeks
up to 8 weeks
up to 8 weeks
Up to 12 weeks
WIRELESS CHARGING
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ADJUSTABLE WARM LIGHT
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AUTO-ADJUSTING FRONT LIGHT SENSOR
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1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
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FLUSH-FRONT DESIGN
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WATERPROOF (IPX8)
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WRITING CAPABILITY (PEN INCLUDED)
Yes. Premium pen included.
COLOUR
Black and Matcha
Black
Metallic Black and Metallic Jade
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Technical details

Kindle Paperwhite

Kindle Paperwhite

Display

Amazon's 7” Paperwhite display technology with built-in front light, 300 ppi, optimised font technology, 16-level gray scale.

Size

127.6 mm x 176.7 mm x 7.8 mm (5” x 7” x 0.3”)

Weight

211g (7.4 oz). 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.

Charge Time

Fully charges in less than 2.5 hours with a 9W USB 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 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. 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 included. 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 Colours

Black

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, visit Manage Your Content and Devices for information specific to your device.

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Product contains recycled material.

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Customer reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
3,876 global ratings

Customers say

Customers find the Kindle Paperwhite to be an amazing reader that makes book reading a breeze, with a great screen size and lightweight design. They appreciate its amazing battery life, brightness, and functionality. The page turn feature receives mixed feedback, with one customer noting it jumps forward 20 to 100 pages at a time.

27 customers mention ‘Reading quality’27 positive0 negative

Customers find the Kindle Paperwhite to be a great reader, with one customer describing it as the best single use electronic device.

"Another great Amazon Kindle Ereader .. a delight to use. Excellent Ereader." Read more

"Great kindle. Screen is great, sharper than my 12 yr old model. Makes reading on the go easy." Read more

"Fantastic size. Easy to set up and use. Great reading" Read more

"...This model is everything they say, better, brighter and faster. (The speed difference is MOST apparent) And the longer battery life is a boon also...." Read more

19 customers mention ‘Ease of use’18 positive1 negative

Customers find the Kindle Paperwhite easy to use and read, with one customer noting its simplified navigation gestures.

"Easy to use, light weight. I love that I can adjust the lighting and the larger screen makes books easy to read...." Read more

"Perfect product. Clear and easy to use" Read more

"...Super lightweight and easy to read on." Read more

"...Screen is great, sharper than my 12 yr old model. Makes reading on the go easy." Read more

13 customers mention ‘Screen size’12 positive1 negative

Customers appreciate the Kindle Paperwhite's screen size, with one customer noting that the larger display makes books easy to read.

"...2018, and while the overall experience feels pretty familiar, the larger screen and quicker page turns have improved the experience over the older..." Read more

"Long lasting battery and perfect size" Read more

"Fantastic size. Easy to set up and use. Great reading" Read more

"...but hate the weight a book has in your bag this is great as its so compact and lightweight." Read more

10 customers mention ‘Weight’10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate that the Kindle Paperwhite is light.

"...I love the device, it is light, cure, not too bright as I do not want to damage my eyes, great screen quality, simply in love!" Read more

"...weight a book has in your bag this is great as its so compact and lightweight." Read more

"...It is working perfectly, is much lighter and the battery stays charged much longer. I love it and assume you would too." Read more

"...This is my first e-reader and it now comes with me everywhere. Super lightweight and easy to read on." Read more

9 customers mention ‘Battery life’9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the Kindle Paperwhite's long battery life.

"...And the longer battery life is a boon also. Recommended." Read more

"...No pages to turn, no bookmarks to find and the charge lasts a long time...." Read more

"...It is working perfectly, is much lighter and the battery stays charged much longer. I love it and assume you would too." Read more

"Long lasting battery and perfect size" Read more

9 customers mention ‘Brightness’8 positive1 negative

Customers like the Kindle Paperwhite's brightness, with one mentioning its warm light for reading and another noting its dark mode feature.

"...This model is everything they say, better, brighter and faster. (The speed difference is MOST apparent) And the longer battery life is a boon also...." Read more

"Very happy with purchase. Great price. I like the ability to brighten / darken the screen depending on environment." Read more

"Easy to use, light weight. I love that I can adjust the lighting and the larger screen makes books easy to read...." Read more

"...After many years with my Kindle Keyboard that I loved very much, the back light and touch screen are a considerable upgrade...." Read more

8 customers mention ‘Functionality’7 positive1 negative

Customers find that the Kindle Paperwhite works awesome.

"...It is working perfectly, is much lighter and the battery stays charged much longer. I love it and assume you would too." Read more

"...My wife is no different. Works as intended and can usually grab a good sale." Read more

"...I love the device, it is light, cure, not too bright as I do not want to damage my eyes, great screen quality, simply in love!" Read more

"...A real upgrade from my previous kindle even though it still works fine after 12 years. Please I updated to the 7 inch. Recommend" Read more

8 customers mention ‘Page turn’4 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about page turning on the Kindle Paperwhite, with some appreciating the quick navigation and simplified gestures, while others report issues such as accidental page jumps of 20 to 100 pages.

"As an avid reader, this Kindle is terrific. No pages to turn, no bookmarks to find and the charge lasts a long time...." Read more

"...It’s harder to open the area for bookmarks when tapping the top right corner of the screen. The area to trigger this feels smaller...." Read more

"...overall experience feels pretty familiar, the larger screen and quicker page turns have improved the experience over the older model...." Read more

"...no buttons means you only have a screen that’s a chaotic gamble: tap to turn a page, and it might fling you forward, backward, or into a sneaky foot..." Read more

Bubbles!
4 out of 5 stars
Bubbles!
The screen protector wouldn’t lay completely flat without bubbles. I usually have no trouble applying screen protectors, but this one didn’t seem to adhere smoothly. It still does the job, but it’s a bit annoying to have a bubble or two. Could be user error or a fault with this particular protector.
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Top reviews from Australia

  • Reviewed in Australia on 23 August 2025
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    Great kindle. Screen is great, sharper than my 12 yr old model. Makes reading on the go easy.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in Australia on 20 September 2025
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    Fantastic size. Easy to set up and use. Great reading
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  • Reviewed in Australia on 25 August 2025
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    Our old original paper-white was getting old, faded and (comparatively) a bit too slow.
    This model is everything they say, better, brighter and faster. (The speed difference is MOST apparent) And the longer battery life is a boon also. Recommended.
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  • Reviewed in Australia on 31 July 2025
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    As an avid reader, this Kindle is terrific. No pages to turn, no bookmarks to find and the charge lasts a long time. Only downside is the navigation to different settings, such as library, etc, is a bit of a challenge for an older person. But so far no major problems.
    3 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in Australia on 17 September 2025
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    I love my kindle! It comes everywhere with me. I opted for this version as I really wanted to read in the bath and was worried about dropping a book in the water. Can confirm I dropped my kindle in the bath and it was completely fine.
    If you love reading but hate the weight a book has in your bag this is great as its so compact and lightweight.
    One person found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in Australia on 2 September 2025
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    Perfect product.
    Clear and easy to use
    One person found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in Australia on 27 August 2025
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    Probably the best single use electronic device you can buy. The real shame is that whispersync is no longer available on these devices. This was amazing you could be virtually anywhere in the world and get a new book. Still great device otherwise.
    One person found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in Australia on 20 August 2025
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    The reviews were not all complimentary but my old kindle died of old age, so I took the risk and bought one. Took me about 2 minutes to set it up and transfer my old books to it. It is working perfectly, is much lighter and the battery stays charged much longer. I love it and assume you would too.

Top reviews from other countries

  • Camila Soto
    5.0 out of 5 stars No me cansa la vista, me encanta
    Reviewed in the United States on 19 September 2025
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    Lo amo, me muy bueno, no me cansa la vista para nada, me ha ayudado a tomar nuevamente el hábito de leer constantemente por lo fácil que es de llevar a todos lados
  • Kei
    5.0 out of 5 stars 軽さが読書を快適に
    Reviewed in Japan on 13 September 2025
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    画面は明るさ調節も可能で、非常に可読性に優れています。寝る前に薄暗くした部屋の中で見る際にはとても重宝する機能です。

    また、なにより当然ですがハードカバーよりも圧倒的に軽いため腕が疲れずに読書に集中することができます。この点が通常の紙媒体よりも非常に優れていると感じるところです。

    紙をめくる動作がないことには一抹の寂しさを感じますが、それを補って余りある快適性がこの商品にはあります。
  • Jorge Arturo Díaz Pulido
    5.0 out of 5 stars El dispositivo perfecto para cuidar tus ojos
    Reviewed in Mexico on 7 September 2025
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    Este dispositivo, cuida perfectamente tus ojos con la tecnología de tinta electrónica, no necesitas más de 16 GB para tener más de 1000 libros en tu biblioteca. El material de construcción es muy bueno, aunque es de plástico, resiste y se siente suave y antiderrapante al tacto. La pantalla es de plástico, y tendrás que protegerla con una mica de vidrio para evitar ralladas y prolongar su durabilidad. Es un dispositivo que te recomiendo al 100% porque vas a divertirte y vas a sentir que tu lectura es más fluida y rápida, ya que no tienes tiempo que perder en el cambio de página en papel, lo recomiendo muchísimo
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    Jorge Arturo Díaz Pulido
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    El dispositivo perfecto para cuidar tus ojos

    Reviewed in Mexico on 7 September 2025
    Este dispositivo, cuida perfectamente tus ojos con la tecnología de tinta electrónica, no necesitas más de 16 GB para tener más de 1000 libros en tu biblioteca. El material de construcción es muy bueno, aunque es de plástico, resiste y se siente suave y antiderrapante al tacto. La pantalla es de plástico, y tendrás que protegerla con una mica de vidrio para evitar ralladas y prolongar su durabilidad. Es un dispositivo que te recomiendo al 100% porque vas a divertirte y vas a sentir que tu lectura es más fluida y rápida, ya que no tienes tiempo que perder en el cambio de página en papel, lo recomiendo muchísimo
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  • Jakub Mizeria
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect reader!
    Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on 2 August 2025
    Verified Purchase
    It's my second Kindle and I always have to recommend them! Much better than Paperwhite 4 ver. I am still waiting to add more dictionaries, but other than that perfect! Also price on UAE amazon is crazy good in comparison to different countries, just take it and be happy with all the books that you can read!
  • Rawand Kandiel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great purchase!
    Reviewed in Saudi Arabia on 3 June 2025
    Verified Purchase
    I’m so glad I decided to purchase this its an amazing product, very light weight and easy to use