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The all-new Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition features a 7” high-contrast display with 25% faster page turns, 32 GB of storage, and an auto-adjusting front light for optimal reading anytime. Its ultra-thin, waterproof design supports wireless charging and delivers up to 12 weeks of battery life, making it the ultimate companion for uninterrupted reading on the go.
| Display | Amazon's 7” Paperwhite display technology with built-in front light, 300 ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale. |
| Size | 5” x 7” x 0.3” (127.6 x 176.7 x 7.8 mm) |
| Weight | 7.5 oz (214g). 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 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. Audible audiobook streaming over Bluetooth will reduce battery life. |
| Charge Time | Fully charges in less than 2.5 hours with a 9W USB power adapter. |
| 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) 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 also includes the ability to dark mode 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; Audible audio format (AAX). 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 and service included. Optional 1-year, 2-year or 3-year. Extended Warranty available for U.S customers sold separately. Use of Kindle is subject to the terms found here. |
| Included in the Box | Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, 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 Colors | Metallic Black, Metallic Raspberry, and Metallic Jade |
| Generation | Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (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. |
K**.
10th to 12th gen upgrade
Comparing this 12th gen signature to my previous 10th gen paperwhite.The blacks are ever so slightly darker, the resolution is better (the difference in definition is slight but you can tell the text is less fuzzy).The auto-brightness is a nice feature but I may turn it off. The warmth is a welcome addition. I know a lot of people have complained about the screen being warmer than their old paperwhite even with the warmth setting off, but it makes the screen more like a regular book. Go open a few real books and you’ll notice that the paper tends to lean on the warm side. Only certain types of books are printed on bright white paper (textbooks, cookbooks, art books, etc). I read novels for the most part so I enjoy the warmth.Now what I did not know what a feature on the signature is that they have recently added the ability to double-tap on the back or sides of the kindle to turn a page or advance in a scrollable page. This is not the physical page-turn button I wanted, but it’s so much better than having to tap the screen all the time! I wish there was an easy way to go to a previous page, so far it only lets you advance to the next. Also I will sometimes accidentally tap and advance the page while not meaning to. This feature can be turned off in settings.The page turn, ability to type, bring up the dictionary, and scroll on the Home Screen are all MUCH faster than the 10th gen. It’s night and day, really. I performed the same tasks on both kindles and the 12th gen is the clear winner on all tasks.The only issue I have is with Amazon calling the color jade. I’m not sure in what world they live in, but this color is nowhere near jade. It’s teal. It’s easy to argue about color names, but if the name of the color is drawn from real world examples (like a jade stone) then the color should accurately match the name. It’s a pretty blue-green, but I could google “jade color” and go through many pages of results before I got anything close to this color. If you google “teal color” then this is the color that shows up on most of the result pages. I get that “metallic jade” sounds much better than “metallic teal”, just make it jade instead?Overall, I recommend the upgrade just for the speed of the page turn. It makes a big difference in the user experience.
L**S
My Lovely Reading Companion
I don't know why I waited so long. I'm very pleased with this purchase. It's my first kindle and I'm so happy with it. I love the e-ink. I work as a therapist and have to spend most of my day on the computer. My eyes don't strain with this e-reader and I take it with me everywhere. It's a plus to travel with and very lightweight. I can put it in many of my bags. It doesn't weigh much. I enjoy reading ebooks and was using my phone or tablet. I have no regrets with this one. It's worth every cent and feels like a new relationship with reading. The color is very cute and fun. I enjoy the layout of the books on screen and I like how my Amazon books download quickly along with Libby books. It automatically updates and isn't a bother to hold. The button at the bottom isn't an issue for me. I purchase the bundle with the stand. I even subscribed to the Unlimited as I found many books that I enjoy there. I didn't purchase the Colorsoft because of the reviews and it's the first device. I also wanted to make sure I had a dedicated "dark mode" as I read in bed. It's simple to use and I will purchase a Colorsoft for my daughter because she enjoys graphic novels and it won't distract her from reading. The battery lasts forever. I truly enjoy my new reading companion. ; )
J**T
Love my new Kindle Paperwhite!
My very first kindle was a Paperwhite, pretty much when they first came out, and then I switched to the Fire because I wanted to be able to do more than 'just' read. Well, my priorities changed, and I really wanted to get back to having something 'just' for reading again with a screen I could read in the sun. I was super nervous to get a Paperwhite because one of my main complaints with my first one was the lag in the page-flip. However, after talking to anyone I met/knew who had one and drowning them in questions, then realizing that many years had passed since my first one came out and they were likely much better quality now, I decided to finally take the plunge. (Well, my husband bought it for me as a birthday present, but it was on my wishlist!!!)And I'm glad I did. I've had this now for about 4 months, and I use it every single day. All day. Even though I miss the page flip from the Fire that makes it look like you're turning actual pages, and is smoother, the Paperwhite page-flip doesn't bother me as much as I was worried about.I love how crisp the screen is, how easy it is to read, and that my eyes don't get tired from staring at a screen for hours at a time. I love that I can easily download books from KU, and even have limited browser access for signing up for newsletters, or downloading extra content from authors.It is so thin and light, you can barely feel it in your hand, and I love that, but bought a case with a sleep/wake cover because I am over-protective of my devices (ESPECIALLY my kindles), and it is still insanely thin. I am happy with the quality, even though I read tons of conflicting reviews, and am confident it will be durable and hold-up for a long time because I baby my devices.I decided to live on the wild side and choose the green kindle (which is a gorgeous color that I promptly covered with a case (oops)), rather than the black I usually choose, and am very happy with it.
