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Kindle Paperwhite E-reader (Previous Generation - 7th) - White, 6" High-Resolution Display (300 ppi) with Built-in Light, Wi-Fi

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,483 ratings

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  • Now available in black or white
  • Higher resolution display (300 ppi) - with twice as many pixels
  • Built-in adjustable light - read day and night
  • No screen glare, even in bright sunlight, unlike tablets
  • A single battery charge lasts weeks, not hours
  • Massive selection, low prices - over a million titles $2.99 or less
  • Prime members read free with unlimited access to over a thousand titles
Kindle Paperwhite - our best-selling Kindle

Highest resolution e-reader display

With twice as many pixels as the previous generation, Kindle Paperwhite has an improved high-resolution 300 ppi display for crisp, laser quality text.

No glare in bright sunlight

Unlike reflective tablet and smartphone screens, Kindle Paperwhite reads like paper.

Read comfortably with one hand

Lighter than a paperback, comfortably hold Kindle Paperwhite in one hand for those times when you can’t put the book down.

Charge monthly, not daily

Kindle Paperwhite won't leave you tethered to an outlet. A single charge can last up to six weeks (based on a half hour of reading per day with wireless turned off and the light setting at ten).

Won't tire your eyes in the dark

Kindle Paperwhite guides light toward the surface of the display with its built-in front light—unlike back-lit tablets that shine in your eyes—so you can read comfortably for hours without eyestrain. Adjust your screen's brightness for great reading in any light.

Next-generation reading experience

Kindle Paperwhite offers Bookerly, an exclusive font crafted from the ground up for reading on digital screens. Warm and contemporary, Bookerly is inspired by the artistry of the best fonts in modern print books, but is hand-crafted for great readability at any font size.

Typesetting engine lays out words just as the author intended for beautiful rendering of pages. With improved character spacing and the addition of hyphenation, justification, kerning, ligatures, and drop cap support, our best-in-class typography helps you read faster with less eyestrain.

Enjoy reading with larger font sizes without compromising your reading experience. Page layout and margins automatically adapt to work well at even the largest font sizes. The typography and layout improvements are available on over half a million books, including many best sellers, with thousands more being added every week.

Lose yourself in a book

By design, Kindle Paperwhite is purpose-built for reading and creates a sanctuary so you can lose yourself in a book. Unlike tablets and phones, Kindle doesn’t distract you with social media, emails, and text messages.

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Customer reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
1,483 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the readability, portability, ease of use, size and glare of the e-reader. For example, they mention it makes reading so much more convenient, great for reading while eating and that it's easy to pack into their purse. That said, they're happy with the size and weight, saying it'll fit in their purse nicely.

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393 customers mention380 positive13 negative

Customers find the readability of the e-book reader to be convenient, nice, and easy on the eyes. They also mention that it's great for reading while eating, and can be used in bed. Readers also mention the device adds features that make reading better.

"...It also has something called WordWise, which I’m still learning about, but the ability to systematically highlight, share and comment on passages,..." Read more

"...It is light weight, easy to hold. Brightness is adjustable The Paperwhite's battery charge lasts much longer than the Fire ever did...." Read more

"...The list of pros for me are:1. Reading is easier on the eyes2. Extra screen real estate3...." Read more

"...These qualities combined with a screen I can read anywhere (e.g., in the backyard) and long battery life that gets me through a week of travel..." Read more

227 customers mention223 positive4 negative

Customers find the Kindle Paperwhite easy to carry and use anywhere. They also appreciate the lightweight protective cover and non-glare screen. Readers say it's great for travel and reading in bed at night. They say it saves having to bring extra books on trips.

"...With no paper pages to get torn, and a lightweight protective cover, the Paperwhite is durable and can easily be tossed inside a back pack, purse or..." Read more

"...It is light weight, easy to hold. Brightness is adjustable The Paperwhite's battery charge lasts much longer than the Fire ever did...." Read more

"...The Kindle also saves having to bring extra books on trips if I know I’ll finish more than one...." Read more

"...Pros:- compact size makes it easy to bring along on trips-..." Read more

211 customers mention173 positive38 negative

Customers find the touchscreen of the Kindle Paperwhite easy to use. They say navigating around is fairly intuitive, and the interface is near perfect. Customers also mention that it's easy to set up and start picking and choosing what books they want. They mention that the product makes up for its shortcomings with convenience.

"...fair, the Kindle doesn’t replace those feelings, but it makes up for them with convenience...." Read more

"...very simple operation (ex: turning a page is as easy as tapping left to go back and right so go forward); my old E-reader had page turn buttons; I..." Read more

"...I like the home page set up as it's very easy to navigate. I like that I am able to swipe the pages ~ it's more like reading a paperback that way...." Read more

"...PROS:- No frills. It's simple and does one thing, but does it very well...." Read more

195 customers mention170 positive25 negative

Customers like the size of the book reader. For example, they mention it's handy, light, and fits in their purse nicely. They also appreciate the size and weight of the screen, which is just right. Some appreciate the bottom bezel is large enough for both thumbs when holding it that way, and that it supports large fonts for old eyes.

"...Pros:- compact size makes it easy to bring along on trips-..." Read more

"...I am very happy with the size and weight and it's super easy to slip into my purse or backpack...." Read more

"...The bottom bezel is large enough for both my thumbs when I hold it that way...." Read more

"...The size of the screen is just right for me.I took off one star because of the touch screen performance...." Read more

186 customers mention167 positive19 negative

Customers like the glare of the book reader. They say the backlighting is great for reading in any light or time of day. The non-glare screen is easy on the eyes and is better for reading both bright sunlight and at night with the lights turned off. Customers also mention that the built-in light doesn't bother them at all.

"...WordWise, which I’m still learning about, but the ability to systematically highlight, share and comment on passages, is a writer’s (and reader’s)..." Read more

"...Yes, it has a built-in light, but reading in the dark isn't something I've done much of since I was 12 under the covers in my bed...." Read more

"...with adjustable light that makes it better for reading in both bright sunlight and at night with the lights turned off...." Read more

"...And the highlighting feature is really nice. I also like that I can highlight a word and it will bring up a definition...." Read more

138 customers mention98 positive40 negative

Customers like the performance of the Kindle Paperwhite. They say it works perfectly, does one thing, and does it very well. Customers also say the screen size and feel does a great job of emulating an actual book, with no glare. The backlighting is awesome, and the case works well. Overall, customers find the performance to be rock solid, with crisp pages when reading.

"...It has performed well in both scenarios and in lighting conditions in between those two extremes...." Read more

"...PROS:- No frills. It's simple and does one thing, but does it very well...." Read more

"...: Until Amazon's policies regarding teen accounts change, they're essentially useless and render devices like this one equally useless...." Read more

"...Still perfect. The OS is the same for the old one and the new one since they update periodically...." Read more

135 customers mention108 positive27 negative

Customers like the battery life of the book reader. They say that the battery lasts a long time and the light works perfectly at night. Some customers also mention that the display resolutions, battery life, and lighting between the two are not noticeable.

"...Brightness is adjustable The Paperwhite's battery charge lasts much longer than the Fire ever did...." Read more

"...4. No calls, texts, or alerts interrupt my reading5. Battery seems to last forever...." Read more

"...with a screen I can read anywhere (e.g., in the backyard) and long battery life that gets me through a week of travel without packing extra cords or..." Read more

"...good battery life (but make sure you purchase the Amazon charger - unfortunately sold separately)-..." Read more

New experience but blinking bothers me ! ;)
4 Stars
New experience but blinking bothers me ! ;)
The most importantly, it is very easy with my eyes.My eyes are comportable while i am reading.Handy size so i can carry in my small bag with me and it is so light so i can read books When i lay in my bed.It does not hurt my wrist.It surprised me that it was automatically registered already. I don't know it was good or not but inconvenience for future when i wont use this anymore and i want to give this to someone later.And,When i tap ! It blinks totally black and white. The transition!I have no idea how to explain this scene but this interrupts me and bothers me.I thought it was something wrong with my kindle paperwhite. In fact, i watched some Youtube videoes and they showed same thing while they were reviewing about kindle, i found out it was normal thing.Anyway, thank you for fast delivery cost for $12.99!I couldnt wait for couples weeks for getting this so i rather paid for fast shipping lol lolAnd i paid $20 more cuz i dod not want any Ads appear on my kindle so i got without special offer and i think it was right choice!
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