PACK LIGHTER, TRAVEL FARTHER
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.
MAKE A SPLASH
With the all-new 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.
COMPARE KINDLE
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| Screen Size | 6″ glare-free | 6″ glare-free | 7″ glare-free |
| Waterproof | No | Yes – IPX8 (2 meters, 60 minutes in fresh water) |
Yes – IPX8 (2 meters, 60 minutes in fresh water) |
| Resolution | 167 ppi | 300 ppi | 300 ppi |
| Battery Life | Weeks | Weeks | Weeks |
| Storage | 4 GB | 8 GB or 32 GB | 8 GB or 32 GB |
| Built-In-Light | No | Yes – 5 LEDs | Yes – 12 LEDs + adaptive light sensor |
| Page Turns | Touchscreen | Touchscreen | Touchscreen + page turn buttons |
| Colors | Black | Black | Graphite, aluminum black |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Weight | 161 grams | 182 grams | 194 grams |
| Dimensions | 6.3” x 4.5” x 0.36” (160 x 115 x 9.1 mm) |
6.6” x 4.6” x 0.32” (167 x 116 x 8.18 mm) |
6.3” x 5.6” x 0.13-0.33” (159 x 141 x 8.3 mm) |
GOES BEYOND A BOOK
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 on your Kindle and Kindle app without losing your place (requires Wi-Fi).
FIND YOUR NEXT GREAT READ ON AMAZON.COM
NOW SUPPORTING ARABIC-LANGUAGE EBOOKS
With an Amazon.com account, you have access to over a million Kindle books in English, Arabic, French, Hindi and 40 other languages. Try a book before you buy with a free sample. Switch your reading seamlessly between devices – including your phone, tablet, or Kindle e-reader. Set up your Kindle e-reader using your Amazon.com account or download the free Kindle reading app to start reading however you want, whenever you want.
WI-FI
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.
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With the All-new 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. |
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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 on your Kindle paperwhite and Kindle app without losing your place (requires Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi + free 4G).
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Wi-Fi
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 + 4G
Wi-Fi + free 4G 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
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Designed by Amazon to perfectly fit your Kindle Paperwhite, 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. Technical Details
All new Kindle Paperwhite TECHNICAL DETAILS
| Display | Amazon’s 6” Paperwhite display technology with E Ink Carta and built-in light, 300ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale. |
| Size | 167 x 116 x 8.18 mm |
| Weight | Wi-Fi: 6.4 oz (182 g) Wi-Fi + Free 4G : 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 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. |
| Color | black |
| Charge Time | Fully charges in less than 3 hours from a computer via USB cable or with a 5W USB 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. |
| Content Formats Supported | Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; HTML DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, PMP through conversion. |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide (included in box); All new Kindle Paperwhite User’s Guide (pre-installed on device) [PDF]. Additional information in multiple languages available online. |
| Warranty and Service | 1-year limited warranty and service included. Use of Kindle is subject to the terms found here . For information on out-of-warranty repair service options please see here. |
| 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. |
How To Buy
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