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Kindle Paperwhite – (previous generation - 2018 release) Waterproof with 2x the Storage – Ad-Supported + 3 Months Free Kindle Unlimited (with auto-renewal)

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Kindle Paperwhite Essentials Bundle The Hunger Games Bundle

  • Now available in Black, Twilight Blue, Plum, or Sage
  • The thinnest, lightest Kindle Paperwhite yet—with a flush-front design and 300 ppi glare-free display that reads like real paper even in bright sunlight.
  • Now waterproof, so you’re free to read and relax at the beach, by the pool, or in the bath. Your Kindle has been tested to withstand accidental immersion in water.
  • Enjoy twice the storage with 8 GB. Or choose 32 GB to hold more magazines, comics, and audiobooks.
  • Now with Audible. Pair with Bluetooth headphones or speakers to listen to your story.
  • A single battery charge lasts weeks, not hours.
  • The built-in adjustable light lets you read indoors and outdoors, day and night.
  • Get instant access to new releases and bestsellers, plus over a million titles at $2.99 or less.
Meet the all-new Kindle Paperwhite

Pack lighter, travel farther

Our thinnest, lightest Kindle Paperwhite yet, with a sleek, modern design so you can read comfortably for hours. Features our signature 300 ppi, glare-free Paperwhite display, laser-quality text, and twice the storage of the previous generation. Plus a single battery charge lasts weeks, not hours.

Goes beyond a book

Adjust the text size and boldness and read with Kindle-exclusive fonts, hand tuned to provide maximum readability. Whispersync lets you seamlessly switch between reading and listening on your Kindle and Kindle app without losing your place (requires Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi + free cellular connectivity).

Finding new stories has never been easier with Kindle. Enjoy access to Kindle exclusive titles you won’t find anywhere else. Prime members have unlimited access to over a thousand books, magazines, and more. With Kindle Unlimited get access to over one million titles and thousands of audiobooks.

Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi + Free Cellular Connectivity

Wi-Fi

A Kindle e-reader with Wi-Fi is a great choice if you already have a high-speed internet connection and wireless router set up in your home.

Wi-Fi + Free Cellular Connectivity

Wi-Fi + free cellular connectivity uses the same wireless signals that cell phones use but with no monthly fees or commitments—Amazon pays for cellular connectivity. Using wireless connectivity to make other services available, such as wireless delivery of personal documents, may require an additional charge. For more information, see the Connectivity and Availability section of the Amazon Device Terms of Use

Make it personal

Designed by Amazon to perfectly fit your Kindle, these slim, form-fitting covers attach securely and fold back for one-handed reading. They automatically put your Kindle to sleep when closed and wake upon opening, making it easy to get back to your story. Learn more

Technical Details

Kindle Paperwhite

Kindle Paperwhite

Display

Amazon's 6” Paperwhite display technology with built-in light, 300ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale.

Size

6.6” x 4.6” x 0.3” ( 167 x 116 x 8.18 mm).

Weight

Wi-Fi: 6.4 oz (182 g) Wi-Fi + Free Cellular Connectivity: 6.8 oz (191 g) 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 or 32 GB; holds thousands of books.

Cloud Storage

Free cloud storage for all Amazon content.

Battery Life

A single charge lasts up to six (6) weeks, based on a half hour of reading per day with wireless off and the light setting at 13. Battery life will vary based on light settings, wireless usage. Audible audiobook streaming over Bluetooth will reduce battery life.

Charge Time

Fully charges in approximately 4 hours from a computer via USB cable or fully charges in less than 3 hours with a 5W USB power adapter.

Wi-Fi Connectivity

Supports public and private Wi-Fi networks or hotspots that use the 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n standard with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).

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

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 our Quick Start Guide and Kindle User Guide.

Warranty and Service

1-year limited warranty and service included. Optional 1-year, 2-year, 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, USB 2.0 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

Black, Twilight Blue, Plum, Sage

Generation

Kindle Paperwhite 10th Generation - 2018 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.

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Customer reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
3,093 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, battery life, readability, and portability of the digital bundle. For example, they mention it's the best ebook reader, easy to read in full sun, and great for reading in bed. That said, some complain about the speed and size.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

32 customers mention24 positive8 negative

Customers like the quality of the digital bundle. They mention it's a great product, the best ebook reader, and one of the best gadgets they've ever bought. Customers also say it'll last a long time and is well worth the money.

"...This make it seem like reading paper and not a digital screen. Great item!" Read more

"...LOVE the new, thin, lightweight, backlit, water resistant 10th gen paperwhite...." Read more

"...This 100% felt like a super cheap toy I would buy for a toddler so they could " play read like Mom" and not a fairly spendy adult eReader...." Read more

"...through the Libby app that go straight to your Kindle and it’s completely free!..." Read more

29 customers mention26 positive3 negative

Customers like the battery life of the digital bundle. They mention that it can last days without charging, and has lasted without any issues.

"...Even though it needs to be charged, the battery lasts a very long time and it is easy on the hands to hold...." Read more

"I have had this product for a couple of years and it has lasted without any issues! The charge lasts a long time...." Read more

"...a while without using the device, a few weeks, and the battery was still mostly charged, and I was able to start reading right away...." Read more

"...Battery life is great and easy on the eyes, but the usability for me just isn't quite there. It feels like it just needs to offer a little bit more." Read more

27 customers mention27 positive0 negative

Customers find the digital bundle easy to read in full sun, in bed, and in all sorts of light. They also say it's great for reading while traveling, or waiting for someone. The digital screen makes it seem like reading paper, making it convenient to read more. Customers also mention that the device is light and compact, making reading more convenient.

"...It travels so well and is so easy to use! I love that I can read it in all sorts of light (including the dark, due to the backlighting)...." Read more

"...The charge lasts a long time. It is perfect for night reading with different light settings." Read more

"...This make it seem like reading paper and not a digital screen. Great item!" Read more

"...It fits in my purse, & I can take it anywhere. It’s also easy to read in bed." Read more

25 customers mention22 positive3 negative

Customers find the digital bundle easy to use. They mention it travels well, is convenient, and has a great user experience. Some say that it's easy to download Kindle books from their local library and that the dictionary function is great.

"...of books. It travels so well and is so easy to use! I love that I can read it in all sorts of light (including the dark, due to the backlighting)...." Read more

"...Works, but there is movement when accessing the buttons. Some great user experience,; battery..." Read more

"...gotten me to read books much more often because it's so small and simple to use...." Read more

"...The dictionary function is great but one thing I didn't think about was the cost of Kindle books...." Read more

25 customers mention25 positive0 negative

Customers find the digital bundle easy to carry, store, and use. They say it's light, convenient for travel, and fits in most pockets. Customers also say it has extreme battery life and is much better than dragging physical books around.

"...of books. It travels so well and is so easy to use! I love that I can read it in all sorts of light (including the dark, due to the backlighting)...." Read more

"...size (fits in most pockets), and weight (easy to hold for long periods of binge reading). Not a fan of ads/wifi chip...." Read more

"I really liked how light weight the paperwhite was. It's very sleek. I think it's a little small, which is one of the reasons I returned it...." Read more

"...LOVE the new, thin, lightweight, backlit, water resistant 10th gen paperwhite...." Read more

24 customers mention15 positive9 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the digital bundle. Some mention that it's very convenient, compact, and light. They say it takes up no space at all and fits in most pockets. However, others say that the actual screen size is considerably smaller, with a tiny postage stamp sized screen. They also mention that the font size changes by itself, which is annoying.

"...size (fits in most pockets), and weight (easy to hold for long periods of binge reading). Not a fan of ads/wifi chip...." Read more

"I’m an avid novel reader and this is perfect. It fits in my purse, & I can take it anywhere. It’s also easy to read in bed." Read more

"...It's very sleek. I think it's a little small, which is one of the reasons I returned it...." Read more

"Likes? Good size, if a bit small, but sometimes that's what you want, so that's pretty relative...." Read more

11 customers mention7 positive4 negative

Customers are mixed about the brightness of the digital bundle. Some mention that the built in light is great, while others say that it gets so much hate for its blue light.

"...LOVE the new, thin, lightweight, backlit, water resistant 10th gen paperwhite...." Read more

"...BUT, I don't like that it's not in color - One of the books I downloaded was about crystals...." Read more

"...The backlight is always welcome, however I can't remember if this is the one that allows white text on a black background or not as I bought 2 close..." Read more

"...And the brightness is great so you can read without the lights and adjust it if you are reading outside too." Read more

18 customers mention4 positive14 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the speed of the digital bundle. They mention that it takes 2-3 seconds to react, it takes longer to download books, and the touchscreen takes too long to respond. Some say that the pages could turn a little quicker.

"...The thing is, the processors in these are so painfully slow, and android has come a long way in battery efficiency, that you might just be better..." Read more

"...The only complaint is that it is very slow (compared to the Kindle app running on a phone or iPad) and occasionally gets hung up and needs to be..." Read more

"...You can touch it and it will do something but it will take 2-3 seconds to react. That being said, I can't live without it." Read more

"...page-turning is instantaneous), size (fits in most pockets), and weight (easy to hold for long periods of binge reading). Not a fan of ads/wifi chip...." Read more

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I love this case I can take the sleeve off and it’s still in a protective case and love that it just magnetized to put it back on and my pen also holds to it by magnet love love love it
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