Amazon
Kindle Paperwhite
A solid mid-range e-reader for everyday users and creators, leading with 7 in.
57/100
7 inIPX8Kindle Store
£160best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Front light
- Adjustable warm light
- Anti-glare coating
- Above-average battery life
- No colour screen
- No stylus support
Score profile
Scored against the e-readers classWhere the Kindle Paperwhite wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Screen size7 "
Front lightYes
Adjustable warm lightYes
Anti-glare coatingYes
Storage and battery
Storage16 GB
Battery life12
USB-C chargingYes
Design
IP ratingIPX8
Audio and features
BookstoreKindle Store
More specs
WaterproofYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowKindle Paperwhite vs Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition
Kindle PaperwhiteKindle Paperwhite Signature Edition
| AmazonKindle PaperwhiteThis page | AmazonKindle Paperwhite Signature Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57 /100 | 60 /100Better |
| Size | 7 " | 7 " |
| Battery weeks | 12 | 12 |
| Storage | 16 GB | 32 GBBetter |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IPX8 |
Who it's for
Is the Kindle Paperwhite right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable e-reader for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need colour screen, in which case a higher-tier e-reader is the better call.
Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
okay
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Kindle Paperwhite worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 57/100 against other e-readers, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 63.
What stands out on the Kindle Paperwhite?
Its front light stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Kindle Scribe 11"?
The Kindle Scribe 11" scores 59/100 versus this one at 57/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
