Christmas has come early.
We have been using Kindles since they first came out, and we are a great fan of e-reader.
In our opinion this is the e-reader to rule them all.
We didn’t upgrade to the last generation, as we were waiting for our old ones to pass on - they didn’t, despite all the abuse we gave them. So we can’t say how much better this is than the last version but compared to earlier ones, the improvement is outstanding.
Set up was very easy for both of us. Update the Kindle app for your phone, and enable “Amazon Device Simple Set-up” in the apps setting. Switch on the Kindle, set language and country and select set up from phone. Job done. One Kindle picked up the WiFi password from a stored one on Amazon, while my wife’s one needed the password entered (this took three attempts, and got an odd failed message on the Kindle for the first two times). Pretty much totally painless and took about five minutes each.
The display is flawless. Just like a printed book. Even under a magnifying glass the font looks good, and small font display is outstanding. Pinch zoom in/out for font size is very responsive, just slightly shy of active led displays like iPads etc. The backlight is very even and makes reading in the dark a joy.
However, the speed improvement of the device it the feature that makes you weep for joy. Searches appear like magic, switching in the library between All and Downloaded no long makes you think the device has crashed. Pressing the home key works without the five minute wait (I exaggerate a little). Even Goodreads actually displays without an hour long wait, and personalised recommendations appear appear like fairy dust.
Finally, opening a book, is less than a second - brilliant or what?
I can’t testify to battery life, given that it is supposed to be a month, but I don’t doubt it will be anything other than outstanding given the past performance of our old Kindles. Also, joy of joys, gone are the rubbish power connectors that only go in one way. Hurrah for USB-C power connectors, and we can use our Ipad leads and chargers too, when on holiday.
So, if you are in any doubt, just get one, it’s great. The only other choice would be if you use audible books and want more storage; but if you just read books, you are never going to fill up 8GB of memory.
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Lose yourself in a book—wherever, whenever
Kindle Paperwhite is thin, lightweight and travels easily so you can enjoy your favourite books at any time. With our signature 300 ppi glare-free Paperwhite display—now 10% brighter at its maximum setting compared to the previous generation—you 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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You don’t have to be an environmental scientist to make sustainable choices. We integrated sustainability in the design of this Kindle e-reader. Here’s how:
Materials
60% post-consumer recycled plastics 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 device’s packaging is made of wood-fibre-based materials from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources.
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There may come a time when you want to trade in or recycle your device. Explore options with Amazon Second Chance.
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| Ratings | (37,904) | (2,099) | (3,918) | (1,044) | (257) | (6,976) |
| Screen size | 6" glare-free | 6" glare-free | 6.8" glare-free | 6.8" glare-free | 6.8" glare-free | 7" glare-free |
| Storage | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 32 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB or 32 GB |
| Resolution | 167 ppi | 167 ppi | 300 ppi | 300 ppi | 300 ppi | 300 ppi |
| Front light | 4 LEDs | 4 LEDs | 17 LEDs | 17 LEDs | 17 LEDs | 25 LEDs |
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| Warranty | 1 year of Amazon limited warranty | 2-year worry-free warranty | 1 year of Amazon limited warranty | 1 year of Amazon limited warranty | 2-year worry-free warranty | 1 year of Amazon limited warranty |
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| Colour | Black and White | Black Kindle with Blue, Pink, Birds or Space Station Cover | Black | Black | Black Kindle Paperwhite with Black, Emerald Forest, or Robot Dreams Cover | Graphite and Gold |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi + free mobile connectivity |
Technical details
Kindle Paperwhite
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Display |
Amazon's 6.8” Paperwhite display technology with built-in light, 300 ppi, optimised front technology, 16-level grey scale. |
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Size |
174 x 125 x 8.1 mm |
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Weight |
205 g
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System requirements |
None: fully wireless and doesn't require a computer to download content. |
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On-device storage |
8 GB: holds thousands of books. |
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Cloud storage |
Free cloud storage for all Amazon content. |
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Battery life |
A single charge lasts up to 10 weeks, based on half an hour of reading a day with wireless off and the light setting at 13. Battery life will vary based on light settings and wireless usage. Audible audiobook streaming over Bluetooth will reduce battery life. |
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Charge time |
Fully charges in approximately 5 hours from a computer via USB cable; fully charges in less than 2.5 hours with a 9 W USB power adaptor. |
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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. |
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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 invert black and white, adjust font size, font face, line spacing and margins. Learn more about Accessibility for Kindle. |
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Content formats supported |
Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, EPUB, PRC natively; HTML DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, PMP through conversion; Audible audio format (AAX). |
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Documentation |
Learn more about Kindle devices with our Quick Start Guide and Kindle User Guide. |
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Warranty and service |
Kindle Paperwhite is sold with a limited warranty of one year provided by the manufacturer. If you are a consumer, the limited warranty is in addition to your consumer rights and does not jeopardise these rights in any way. This means you may still have additional rights at law even after the limited warranty has expired (click here for more information on your consumer rights). Use of Kindle is subject to the terms found here. |
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Included in the box |
Kindle Paperwhite, USB-C charging cable and Quick Start Guide. |
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Waterproofing |
Waterproof (IPX8), tested to withstand immersion in 2 metres of fresh water for 60 minutes. Learn more about the waterproof Kindle Paperwhite. |
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Available colours |
Black |
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Generation |
Kindle Paperwhite 11th generation (2021 release). |
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Customer reviews
Best Kindle yet. Hopefully my last, as I cannot see any way to improve it further.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 October 2021
I have to say I love all new features.1. Bigger screen allows you to have more text on the page, which is always a plus. I also think that the font itself can be a few % larger than at the same setting on previous models2. USB-C is absolutely right decision to go with and I'm very happy that I'll be able to bin my micro-usb cables, as this was the last device in my house that supported it.3. Warm light is great, and already comes in handy for me. It's not revolutionary, but very nice addition to have.Overall great device, allows me to indulge my passion wherever I am and I love it for it, no matter what additions I get, but when I do get them, I can appreciate going the extra mile.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 October 2021
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 October 2021
1. Bigger screen allows you to have more text on the page, which is always a plus. I also think that the font itself can be a few % larger than at the same setting on previous models
2. USB-C is absolutely right decision to go with and I'm very happy that I'll be able to bin my micro-usb cables, as this was the last device in my house that supported it.
3. Warm light is great, and already comes in handy for me. It's not revolutionary, but very nice addition to have.
Overall great device, allows me to indulge my passion wherever I am and I love it for it, no matter what additions I get, but when I do get them, I can appreciate going the extra mile.
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Best Kindle yet. Hopefully my last, as I cannot see any way to improve it further.
By Jacek J. on 28 October 2021
I have to say I love all new features.By Jacek J. on 28 October 2021
1. Bigger screen allows you to have more text on the page, which is always a plus. I also think that the font itself can be a few % larger than at the same setting on previous models
2. USB-C is absolutely right decision to go with and I'm very happy that I'll be able to bin my micro-usb cables, as this was the last device in my house that supported it.
3. Warm light is great, and already comes in handy for me. It's not revolutionary, but very nice addition to have.
Overall great device, allows me to indulge my passion wherever I am and I love it for it, no matter what additions I get, but when I do get them, I can appreciate going the extra mile.
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 October 2021
Style Name: Without AdsOffer Type: Without Kindle UnlimitedVerified Purchase