32 GB of storage means more space for your favorites. Wireless charging means less hassle when you’re headed out. Thinner borders mean more reading space. And an auto-adjusting front light means easier reading day or night.
Now with longer battery life
Get up to 10 weeks of battery life with a single charge via USB-C or compatible Qi wireless charger (included).
Easy on the eyes
Adjust the shade of your display from a white light to a warm amber, or schedule when the light changes for a personalized reading experience. Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition also has an adaptive front light that automatically adjusts screen brightness based on lighting conditions.
Go where your story takes you
Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is thin, lightweight, and travels easily so you can enjoy your favorite books at any time. With our signature 300 ppi Paperwhite glare-free display—now 10% brighter at its max setting—you can read in any light. And with 32 GB of storage, you can take thousands of books with you anywhere.
Make a splash
With the waterproof Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, you’re free to read and relax in more places, from the beach to the bath. Kindle Paperwhite is IPX8 rated to protect against accidental immersion in up to two meters of fresh water for up to 60 minutes, and up to 0.25 meters of seawater for up to 3 minutes. Learn more about waterproof features.
Your reading experience, reimagined
Enjoy a new, intuitive, and easier Kindle reading experience with the latest software update. Now with easier access to your device Settings and a new bottom navigation to easily switch between Home, Library, or the book you are currently reading. Plus an alternative fast setup experience using the Kindle app on your phone.
Massive selection
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 thousands of titles including eBooks, magazines, and more with Prime Reading. With Kindle Unlimited, get unlimited access to over 2 million titles, thousands of audiobooks, and more.
Better together
Designed by Amazon to perfectly fit your Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, these slim, form-fitting covers attach securely and fold back for one-handed reading. They automatically put your device to sleep when closed and wake upon opening, making it easy to get back to your story. Learn more about our covers.
Every day is an earth day
You don’t have to be an environmental scientist to make sustainable choices. We considered sustainability in the design of this Kindle device. Here’s how:
Materials
60% post-consumer recycled plastics in device 70% recycled magnesium in device
Device Packaging
95% of this device’s packaging is made of wood fiber-based materials from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources.
Amazon's 6.8” Paperwhite display technology with built-in light, 300 ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale.
Size
6.9” x 4.9” x .32” (174 x 125 x 8.1 mm).
Weight
7.3 oz (208 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
32 GB; holds thousands of books.
Cloud Storage
Free cloud storage for all Amazon content.
Battery Life
A single charge lasts up to ten (10) 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.
Supports 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz networks. 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 Signature Edition 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).
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.
Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.
To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness.
Customers find the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition excellent for reading, particularly noting its readability in all light conditions and its ability to go all week without a charge. The device is lightweight and fits easily in bags, with adjustable backlighting that automatically adjusts to surroundings. Customers appreciate its ease of use, with one mentioning how convenient it is for plane travel, and consider it a great deal that saves money.
Customers find the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition excellent for reading, making it simple to use on the go and easy to read in all light conditions, including in bed.
"Love my Kindle. Downloads are easy. Easy to read. Battery lasts a few weeks" Read more
"Glad to have upgraded to this new version. Super light, easy to read...." Read more
"I love it. Easy on the eyes, and the bigger screen size makes it seem more like a book. This was a good purchase." Read more
"...It’s so much easier to read than on my iPhone or tablet and it’s small and lightweight enough to carry anywhere and everywhere...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the Kindle Paperwhite's battery life, noting that it lasts all week without charging, and one customer mentions it goes up to 80% capacity.
"...The battery life is great. You can use either the charging stand or a USB cable when it does need a charge...." Read more
"I absolutely love my new Kindle!! It is lightweight. The battery lasts forever!! I am so happy I purchased this on Prime day!!!..." Read more
"...This Paperwhite Kindle holds a charge for a long time. I'd say you can read a book or two without even charging it...." Read more
"...The battery life is amazing. I often go a month or more without having to charge, and I read everyday...." Read more
Customers appreciate the Kindle Paperwhite's weight, finding it lightweight enough to carry anywhere and everywhere.
"...I’m reading at least a book a week. A big plus is that it’s lightweight and fits in my purse." Read more
"...screen does not glare (even in the sun), it's water resistant, it's light weight, the font is adjustable, lots of storage, there's a wireless..." Read more
"It’s great. Lightweight, easy to adjust settings. I’m so glad I got it" Read more
"...It's light and easy to hold, and it fits into my fairly small purse...." Read more
Customers appreciate the Kindle Paperwhite's brightness features, which automatically adjusts to surroundings and provides excellent backlighting for dark reading conditions, with the ability to make it dim or bright as needed.
"...of titles, I like the slightly larger size, waterproofing and the backlight, all of which are better than the previous generation, but that one is..." Read more
"...I'm very happy with it. I love that it has dark mode and that the back lighting means I can read in low light before bed...." Read more
"Love the screen, lighting, and ability to enlarge the print. Learning the touchscreen isn’t as intuitive as I’d like...." Read more
"...The ability to adjust the color is a big deal. Don’t skimp on it...." Read more
49 customers mention "Value for money"45 positive4 negative
Customers find the Kindle Paperwhite bundle to be a great deal, with several mentioning it saved them significant money.
"...I’ve barely put it down and it was definitely worth every penny...." Read more
"Overall a great product. Works well in sunlight, that my old kindle didn't. The font is easily adjusted as is the brightness...." Read more
"Great product It was exactly like it was described in the advertising." Read more
"...DO get the Paperwhite version vs the base Kindle, it's well worth the price difference" Read more
48 customers mention "Size"42 positive6 negative
Customers appreciate the Kindle Paperwhite's size, noting that it fits easily in bags and is comfortable to hold. One customer mentions that the print size is adjustable.
"...I won’t go anywhere without it now. It’s small, has plenty of storage space, and plenty of options to customize your experience." Read more
"...of storage, there's a wireless charger (sold separately), strong and long lasting battery life...." Read more
"...A big plus is that it’s lightweight and fits in my purse." Read more
"...holds a charge for a long time, lots of ways to set brightness, font size and other useful features...." Read more
46 customers mention "Ease of use"36 positive10 negative
Customers find the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition bundle easy to use and set up, with one customer noting it's particularly convenient for plane travel.
"...life is great, its easy to hold, great size, beautiful color, easy to use, super easy to read on and lose track of time...." Read more
"Love it! Easy to set up. Down loaded account from previous kindle without a problem. Easy to understand and use. Holds a charge for a long time...." Read more
"...The controls are not exactly intuitive, so in the beginning, I did spend a lot of time looking for help! The battery life is great...." Read more
Make sure you put you book/Kindle reader on with it "open" like in the picture in order to charge correctly. Only compatible with Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition.
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2022
Option: Black DeviceDigital Storage Capacity: 32 GBColor: Fabric BlackVerified Purchase
I got an old kindle at a thrift shop and was really impressed. For something that was 12 years old, I was able to read most of my ebooks from Amazon as well as the library. Some books did work due to newer formats that were unsupported by that device. After reading a few books I really wanted an integrated light which the kindle paper white had. So, there was a deal on Amazon for a bundle and I went for it. I am very happy with the new kindle paper white. The light took some adjusting too. I changed the color temperature to be more brown rather than the default blue. The ability to adjust the color is a big deal. Don’t skimp on it. Having said that, an external light makes the kindle look much more like paper while the internal light kind of kills that illusion.
I can fit every single book I have and then some. The Home Screen is a bit of a bummer though with the majority of the space controlled by Amazon for ads rather than my book collection.
I was not jazzed about the cover at first but after time I have come to like it. Considering the price for the bundle, it is worth it for what you get.
The charging stand is nice, I use it only so often. It would be useful if it worked with other devices. A dedicated stand for the kindle is useful if you have a dedicated space for it. On my nightstand, space is limited and I’d rather not dedicate a charger to it. The charger works well, and the kindle fits in it with the cover on just fine.
Overall, for the price, the bundle was totally worth it. I look forward to trying out their new scribe version that you can take notes on.
Option: Black DeviceDigital Storage Capacity: 32 GBColor: Fabric BlackVerified Purchase
I didn't know what to expect when I bought this, but oh my goodness is it fantastic! It came with free months of both the Kindle bookstore and Audible. Love all of it! The Audible feature is cool - you just need a pair of bluetooth headphones to connect to it (super easy). I put it side by side with my iPad mini and iPad Pro - I actually prefer the Kindle Paperwhite for reading books. Obviously it's the e-ink display as it is SO EASY on the eyes (especially mine that aren't 25 anymore, hahaha). Seriously though - battery life for DAYS (or I guess weeks since I haven't charged it since I got it). It came with a wireless charger I haven't even hooked up yet since the battery is so good.
All in all - you hit a homerun here Amazon - keep it up!
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2024
Option: Black DeviceDigital Storage Capacity: 32 GBColor: Fabric BlackVerified Purchase
After many years and started having problems reading a paperback book I decided to charge my old Kindle. Unfortunately, it wouldn’t hold a charge. I decided to buy another one and to my surprise Amazon offered a trade in, I received a pretty good amount for the old one, which helped towards buying a new one. I’m reading at least a book a week. A big plus is that it’s lightweight and fits in my purse.
This is my first Kindle and I bought it to take on a very long 6 week trip where books would be hard to pack. I found it easy to set up and much easier on my eyes than reading on my iPad. The battery lasts a LONG time. It charges with a USB cord. I got a little cover and another stand charging thing as part of a “package”. I like the cover to protect it but the stand charger is a waste for me. I never use it. I am surprised that I still get Kindle version books from the library versus hardbacks because I don’t have to go get them! LOL. I’m a “late to the Kindle party” convert. The only thing that feels “cludgy” is navigating back and remembering the “controls” of the touch screen. The Kindle app on the ipad was much easier to navigate. I found it harder to set up permanent choices for font, etc. Also the power button is on the bottom where I accidentally turn it off if I rest the Kindle on my belly in bed. LOL
If you are a reader and you’re looking at that price like😳 let me tell you, so was I, but my husband bought it for me for our anniversary and I’m so thankful he did. I’ve barely put it down and it was definitely worth every penny. The charge is literally unbeatable, the quality is impeccable, there are so many free books with kindle unlimited and honestly I do recommend getting the kindle case and charging stand. Both products are worth the little bit extra with the bundle price. If you are on the fence, take the leap bc I promise you won’t regret it.
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2024
Option: Black DeviceDigital Storage Capacity: 32 GBColor: Fabric BlackVerified Purchase
My old PaperWhite was still working, but I was tired of its glacial pace and it's frequent need for charging. I gave it to my grandson. The upgrade gave me more real estate, faster response, and the battery lasts. It is lighter, so much so that it gets away from me sometimes. When it happens, I inadvertently invoke various controls, and sometimes I find myself many pages away from where I was reading. I might prefer a different case that gives me better control of the whole device.
Love it! Easy to set up. Down loaded account from previous kindle without a problem. Easy to understand and use. Holds a charge for a long time. Can adjust screen font and display to my needs. Very light so easy to hold and does not heat up in my hands. Great value for the money.
I've had a couple Kindles over the years, and they can be very nice - but I tend to buy used books at thrift stores, etc., and got away from the Kindle. I decided to buy and new one and the reviews showed this one to be a good model. Unlike my old Kindles, this one has the backlit display which is AWESOME! I can read in bed now with the light off while my wife sleeps, or in a darker room without having to worry about lighting. Definitely the best feature. I also got the case and stand up charger for it. This Paperwhite Kindle holds a charge for a long time. I'd say you can read a book or two without even charging it. The only thing I'm still getting used to is turning the page. Sometimes when I flick my finger to turn the page, it will turn several pages. I think I just have to get used to it.