Amazon
Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition
A solid mid-range pick in the e-readers line-up, with 7 in up front.
60/100
7 inIPX8Kindle Store
£138best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Front light
- Adjustable warm light
- USB-C charging
- Above-average battery life
- No colour screen
- No stylus support
Score profile
Scored against the e-readers classWhere the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Screen size7 "
Front lightYes
Adjustable warm lightYes
Storage and battery
Storage32 GB
Battery life12
USB-C chargingYes
Wireless chargingYes
Design
IP ratingIPX8
Audio and features
BookstoreKindle Store
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowKindle Paperwhite Signature Edition vs Amazon Kindle Paperwhite
Kindle Paperwhite Signature EditionKindle Paperwhite
| AmazonKindle Paperwhite Signature EditionThis page | AmazonKindle Paperwhite | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60 /100Better | 57 /100 |
| Size | 7 " | 7 " |
| Battery weeks | 12 | 12 |
| Storage | 32 GBBetter | 16 GB |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IPX8 |
Who it's for
Is the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition 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.
good
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 Signature Edition worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 60/100 against other e-readers, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 63.
What stands out on the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition?
Its front light stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Amazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft 32GB?
The Amazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft 32GB scores 62/100 versus this one at 60/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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