Kindle Paperwhite (16GB) – Now with a 6.8″ display with adjustable warm light, Waterproof, Wi-Fi
Lose yourself in a bookโwherever, whenever
Kindle Paperwhite is thin, lightweight, and travels easily so you can enjoy your favorite books at any time. With our signature 300 ppi glare-free Paperwhite displayโnow 10% brighter at its max settingโyou can read in any light. A single battery charge via USB-C lasts up to 10 weeks. Battery life may vary depending on use.
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Goes beyond a bookNow you can adjust the shade of your Kindle Paperwhite display from a white light to a warm amber, or schedule when the light changes for a personalized reading experience. You can also adjust the size and boldness of text for whatever suits you best. |
Build your Kindle library with ease
Find your next great read on Amazon.com
Now supporting thousands of Arabic titles
With an Amazon account, you have access to over a million Kindle eBooks 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 login credentials or download the free Kindle reading app to start reading however you want, whenever you want.
Better togetherDesigned 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 device to sleep when closed and awake it upon opening, making it easy to get back to your story. |
Every day is an Earth Day
You donโt have to be an environmental scientist to make sustainable choices. We integrated sustainability in the design of this Kindle e-reader. Hereโs how:
Materials
60% post-consumer recycled plastics in device. 70% recycled magnesium in device.
Clean Energy
Amazon is building new wind and solar farms to produce clean energy equivalent to the electricity used by this device.
Device Packaging
95% of this deviceโs packaging is made of wood-fibre-based materials from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources
Technical details
Kindle Paperwhite
Display | Amazon’s 6.8โ Paperwhite display technology with built-in light, 300 ppi, optimised front technology, 16-level grey scale. |
Size | 4.9โ x 6.9โ x .3โ (124.6 x 174.2 x 8.1 mm). |
Weight | 7.23 oz (205 g).ย 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: holds thousands of books. |
Cloud Storage | Free cloud storage for all Amazon content. |
Battery Life | A single charge lasts up to 10 weeks, based on half an hour of reading with wireless off and the light setting at 13. Battery life will vary based on light settings and wireless usage. |
Charge Time | Fully charges in approximately 5 hours from a computer via USB cable; fully charges in less than 2.5 hours with a 9W USB power adaptor. |
Wi-Fi Connectivity | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz networks with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks. |
Accessibility Features | Kindle Paperwhite 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; Audible audio format (AAX). | |
Documentation | Learn more about Kindle devices with ourย Quick Start Guideย and Kindle User Guide. | |
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Included in the Box | Kindle Paperwhite, USB-C charging cable andย Quick Start Guide. | |
Waterproofing | Waterproof (IPX8), tested to withstand immersion in 2 metres of fresh water for 60 minutes. | |
Available Colours | Black | |
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