📚 Elevate your reading game—faster, smarter, and wireless-ready!
The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (12th Gen) features a 7” high-contrast Paperwhite display with 25% faster page turns, 32GB storage for thousands of books, and an auto-adjusting front light for perfect reading anytime. It offers up to 12 weeks of battery life on a single charge, supports wireless charging, and is IPX8 waterproof, making it ideal for on-the-go readers who demand durability and distraction-free immersion.
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. |
T**L
A Game-Changer for Book Lovers – The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is Worth Every Penny! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I purchased the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition a few months ago, and it has completely upped my reading game! As someone who loves to read both indoors and outdoors, I was amazed at how easy it is to read outside in bright sunlight or while relaxing in the bath, thanks to the anti-glare screen. Plus, it’s lightweight and slim enough to fit in my purse, so I can take it with me anywhere—whether it's to the coffee shop, on a trip, or just on the go.The battery life is incredible—I can read for days without needing to recharge, which is a huge plus. I also love how the Kindle Paperwhite works seamlessly with Kindle Unlimited. I've been able to breeze through 21 books in just 2 months, and the amount of money I’ve saved is unbelievable. Out of those 21 books, I only had to purchase one, thanks to the vast selection available on Kindle Unlimited!At first, I was a bit worried I would miss the feel of a traditional paper book, but after using the Kindle Paperwhite, I will never go back. The experience is just so much more convenient and efficient, and the screen feels so natural, I forget I’m reading on a device at all.In fact, 3 of my friends were so impressed after trying mine, they’ve all purchased their own Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition. They all agree—it’s a total game-changer for readers.If you’re a book lover and you haven’t made the switch yet, I highly recommend this Kindle. It’s the perfect e-reader for anyone who wants to read comfortably anywhere and save money in the process!
D**.
Kindle paperwhite
I’m surprised how nice this E-reader is. I finally gave up my Samson nook tab 4 that I’ve had for years and it still works but time to move on. This e-reader is very easy to use and nice and light, the books load fast the light is nice I haven’t tried the dark mode for reading at night in bed but sure it will be good. Being an Amazon prime member makes it nice too have a lot of choices of free books. All my tablets and phone and watch are Apple so getting the kindle is new for me and I can use my phone and tablets for my prime books but I like using this E-reader better. I like the size it’s comfortable to hold and function is simple to use. Don’t wait as long as I did go and buy it😊
E**L
Pink Kindle is the best!
I absolutely love my Kindle! The pink color is beautiful and makes it feel extra special. It's super easy to use, and I love how quickly I can get into a book and just read. One of the best parts is that I can read anywhere—at home, outside, or on the go.Living in the USA, I use the library to borrow books through the Libby app, and it's incredibly easy and seamless. Everything is clear and well-organized.The battery is amazing too—it lasts through long reading sessions without needing frequent charges. I also use it to read manga, and it handles that really well.I did have a screen issue at first, but Amazon replaced it within two days. The customer service was excellent—fast, easy, and hassle-free. Claiming the warranty was a breeze, and I really appreciated how smooth the whole process was.Highly recommend it!
M**N
Have an Old Kindle and wondering if it is time to upgrade?
My old faithful Kindle Touch with it's special cover that includes a pop-up lamp that runs off of the Kindle's battery let me see it's screen in the dark but it bothered my sleeping wife.So, after many useful years, I decided to upgrade on this past Black Friday when the latest 2024 Special Edition 32 gb Kindle hits its lowest price of the year.First, I had thought I'd trade in my old Kindle touch but $30 hardly seemed worth it since it is in Like New condition and works great for days at a time. So, I've decided to keep it as a backup.Second, one surprise was that the Kindle books that my old kindle refused to read (ones that I paid for!) still don't open on my new Kindle Special Edition? Even several of the current Kindle Unlimited books cannot be read on either of my Kindles but I can read them on my Macs and iPads??? No clue why this is.But the key question is was the upgrade worth it and the answer is YES!The new Kindle has a screen setting called, Dark Mode. It does what it sounds like ... makes the screen dark and the text light. In addition, I've turned on and raised the backlight color to a mellow yellow color which is both easy to see AND won't wake you up if you read into the night, as I often do.I leave both of these setting on constantly! I find them to make reading much more enjoyable and very different from when I'm using a bright computer screen.I've also added a cover which I can highly recommend! One warning is that the heavy covers block the wireless charging but a light, shock absorbing one that I found works perfectly with my Kindle wireless charging stand. The one that works with the wireless charger is the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition Case Cover, NOUKAJU Case for Kindle Paperwhite 2024 (12th Gen). The wireless charger I'm using is the Made for Amazon, Wireless Charging Dock for Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition. Not only does it work with the cover but it also holds the Kindle in reading position on my small desktop ... a perfect marriage!But currently, that isn't a problem since the battery lasts for several weeks for me!One other caution is that it will play audiobooks over bluetooth devices but most of my bluetooth devices don't appear in its Bluetooth menu? Besides, audiobooks just take up too much space do download many of them.For example, my Kindle library has about 500 ebooks which only take up a small amount of the storage but when I accidentally added my 800+ audiobooks to the download it filled the new Kindle and hadn't finished loading them so, it was just easiest to erase the Kindle and start again! My advice is that if you do want SOME audio books then just download a few of them.If you are new to Kindle, I will warn you that the included manual is a must read and is short. Unfortunately, the on board Help really stinks and short of making notes and then a phone call to Kindle support, I've found that it is MUCH easier just to ask GROK ... Xai's GROK is free to use by anyone using X and it knows all about, not only this Kindle but all previous models and it uses plain language to answer questions IN FULL! It only takes me seconds to get answers so, given a choice I used GROK instead of Amazon support to get my new Kindle fully working ASAP!My final warning is that this new Kindle is a great, time suck! I find myself reading more and longer than I ever have, before. Obviously, that can be taken either way but it is truly meant as a compliment! I find reading to be useful and relaxing.My only regret is that there isn't a GROK button in the Kindle app? It's free to use so, why not?I hope you've found my heart felt review useful?
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