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Updated: 2026/10/16

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Comparison

Featuring a spacious 7-inch display and adjustable warm light. It’s the most popular and quintessential model in the Kindle lineup, crafted for anyone who loves to read.

✦ Boasting a generous 7-inch display and snappier page turns than ever before. Complete with full waterproofing, it’s the most well-rounded and beloved e-reader in the series.

Latest Current Model

Gen 13 (Released 2026)
7 inches205 g
CurrentKindle Paperwhite

Kindle Paperwhite Gen 13 (2026)

Display Specs
7" 300ppi
Monochrome
Weight
205 g
7.5mm thick
Battery & Charging
Up to 12 weeks
USB-C
Waterproofing
IPX8 Waterproof
2m / 60min Immersion
Reference Price (tax incl.)
$179.99 〜 $199.99
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Kindle Paperwhite vs Other Amazon Kindle Series

Explore positioning and hardware trade-offs (5-axis radar balance) between Kindle Paperwhite and other series across the Amazon Kindle lineup.

7 Series in Total
Currently Viewing7 models

Kindle Paperwhite

Boasting a generous 7-inch display and snappier page turns than ever before. Complete with full waterproofing, it’s the most well-rounded and beloved e-reader in the series.

Display SizeStoragePriceCompactnessWeight
Latest: Kindle Paperwhite Gen 13 (2026)Currently Viewing Series
Current7 models

Kindle (Basic)

The most affordable and lightweight entry-level model in the series. It packs core reading capabilities into a sleek design, complete with a crisp 300 ppi high-resolution display.

Display SizeStoragePriceCompactnessWeight
Latest: Gen 12 (2026)Series Details
Current2 models

Kindle Colorsoft

The Kindle experience, reimagined in vibrant color.

Display SizeStoragePriceCompactnessWeight
Latest: Gen 2 (2026)Series Details
Current3 models

Kindle Scribe

Pairs a spacious 11-inch display with a natural, paper-like writing feel. As the top-tier model in the lineup, it's the ultimate Kindle fully equipped for digital note-taking.

Display SizeStoragePriceCompactnessWeight
Latest: Gen 3 (2026)Series Details
Current1 models

Kindle Scribe Colorsoft

The ultimate device that seamlessly blends a spacious 11-inch color display with a natural, paper-like writing feel.

Display SizeStoragePriceCompactnessWeight
Latest: Gen 1 (2026)Series Details
Discontinued3 models

Kindle Oasis

Pairs a crisp 7-inch high-resolution display with physical page-turn buttons for effortless one-handed reading. An ultra-thin premium model crafted from a sleek machined aluminum body (*currently discontinued).

Display SizeStoragePriceCompactnessWeight
Latest: Gen 10 (2019)Series Details
Discontinued1 models

Kindle Voyage

A legendary model packing a crisp, high-resolution display that easily rivals today's premium devices, complete with innovative pressure-sensitive page-turn buttons.

Display SizeStoragePriceCompactnessWeight
Latest: Gen 7 (2014)Series Details

All Kindle Paperwhite Historical Models

7 Historical Models

Compare all 7 models across generations of Kindle Paperwhite. Scroll horizontally to view full hardware specs.

Spec
Current
Kindle Paperwhite Gen 13 (2026)
10/2026
Kindle Paperwhite Gen 12 (2024)
10/2024
Kindle Paperwhite Gen 11 (2021)
10/2021
Kindle Paperwhite Gen 10 (2018)
11/2018
Kindle Paperwhite Gen 7 (2015)
6/2015
Kindle Paperwhite Gen 6 (2013)
9/2013
Kindle Paperwhite Gen 5 (2012)
10/2012
📅Release Date
10/202610/202410/202111/20186/20159/201310/2012
📱Display
Monochrome
7"
300 ppi
Monochrome
7"
300 ppi
Monochrome
6.8"
300 ppi
Monochrome
6"
300 ppi
Monochrome
6"
300 ppi
Monochrome
6"
212 ppi
Monochrome
6"
212 ppi
⚖️Weight
205 g
7.5mm thick
211 g
7.8mm thick
205 g
8.1mm thick
182 g
8.18mm thick
205 g
9.1mm thick
206 g
9.1mm thick
213 g
9.1mm thick
⚡Connector
USB-CUSB-CUSB-CMicro-USBMicro-USBMicro-USBMicro-USB
💧Waterproofing
IPX8 WaterproofIPX8 WaterproofIPX8 WaterproofIPX8 WaterproofNon-waterproofNon-waterproofNon-waterproof
💡Adjustable Warm Light
Warm / WhiteWarm / WhiteWarm / WhiteWhite only (5 LEDs)White only (4 LEDs)White only (4 LEDs)White only (4 LEDs)
🔋Battery Life
Up to 12 weeksUp to 12 weeksUp to 10 weeksUp to 6 weeksUp to 6 weeksUp to 8 weeksUp to 8 weeks
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Historical Models

Historical Sale Prices & Price Track Record

Historical discount record and lowest price benchmarks across major seasonal sales and campaigns.

DateEventModels & VariationsSale Price (From)Max Discount / Savings
2026-10-06
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026 (US)
〜 2026-10-07
Kindle Paperwhite Gen 12 (2024)Standard 16GB$149.99 -32%
Kindle Paperwhite Gen 12 (2024)Signature Edition 32GB$169.99 -32%
$149.99 〜
$219.99
32% OFF
2026-08-21
UPUS Price Revision (+$40)
Kindle Paperwhite Gen 12 (2024)Standard 16GB$219.99 +$40
$219.99
$179.99
 +$40
2026-08-21
UPUS Price Revision (+$50)
Kindle Paperwhite Gen 12 (2024)Signature Edition 32GB$249.99 +$50
$249.99
$199.99
 +$50
2026-08-21
UPUS Price Revision (+$50)
Kindle Paperwhite Gen 12 (2024)Kids Edition 16GB$229.99 +$50
$229.99
$179.99
 +$50
2026-06-23
Amazon Prime Day 2026
〜 2026-06-26
Kindle Paperwhite Gen 12 (2024)Standard 16GB$124.99 -43%
Kindle Paperwhite Gen 12 (2024)Kids Edition 16GB$139.99 -39%
Kindle Paperwhite Gen 12 (2024)Signature Edition 32GB$144.99 -42%
$124.99 〜
$219.99
43% OFF
2026-03-25
Amazon Big Spring Sale 2026 (US)
〜 2026-03-31
Kindle Paperwhite Gen 12 (2024)Standard 16GB$134.99 -39%
Kindle Paperwhite Gen 12 (2024)Signature Edition 32GB$159.99 -36%
Kindle Paperwhite Gen 12 (2024)Kids Edition 16GB$154.99 -33%
$134.99 〜
$219.99
39% OFF
2026-02-16
Amazon Presidents' Day Sale 2026 (US)
〜 2026-02-17
Kindle Paperwhite Gen 12 (2024)Standard 16GB$134.99 -39%
$134.99
$219.99
39% OFF

History of Kindle Paperwhite Series

2026

Kindle Paperwhite Gen 13 (2026)

Redesigned with a seamless flat front, 7.5mm ultra-slim body (205g), and support for official page-turn button covers.

2024

Kindle Paperwhite Gen 12 (2024)

Enlarged to 7-inch display for 25% faster page turns, boasting up to 12 weeks of battery life.

2021

Kindle Paperwhite Gen 11 (2021)

Introduced a 6.8-inch display, warm adjustable light, and USB-C port, plus wireless charging on Signature Edition.

2018

Kindle Paperwhite Gen 10 (2018)

Added IPX8 water resistance for bath-time reading and slimmed down to 182g.

2015

Kindle Paperwhite Gen 7 (2015)

Upgraded display resolution to 300 ppi Carta panel, making text razor sharp, and added a 32GB Manga model.

2013

Kindle Paperwhite Gen 6 (2013)

First to adopt Carta E-ink screen technology with enhanced contrast and a faster processor.

2012

Kindle Paperwhite Gen 5 (2012)

The iconic original Paperwhite with a built-in front light, allowing reading anywhere in the dark.

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