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Amazon's 6.8” Paperwhite display technology with built-in light, 300 ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale.
Size
6.9” x 4.9” x .32” (174.2 x 124.6 x 8.1 mm).
Weight
7.23 oz (205 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 16 GB; holds thousands of books.
Cloud
Storage
Free cloud storage for all Amazon content.
Battery
Life
A single charge lasts up to ten (10) 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.
Charge
Time
Fully charges in approximately 5 hours from a computer via USB cable; 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 and WPA2 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 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).
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.
Sustainability features
This product has sustainability features recognized by trusted certifications.
Carbon impact
Carbon emissions from the lifecycle of this product were reduced compared to similar products or previous models.
The Reducing CO2 label applies to products certified by the Carbon Trust, that are lowering their carbon emissions year after year for the full lifecycle of the product. The Carbon Trust was formed in 2001 and introduced the world’s first carbon label in 2007. It produces its certifications to global leading and independently verified standards. The Carbon Trust has a mission to accelerate the move to a sustainable, low carbon economy.
Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.
To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness.
Customers like the ease of use, compactness and screen size of the Amazon book reader. They mention that it's easy to download, read and use in full sunlight. Some appreciate the adjustable light warmth. Opinions are mixed on the screen.
AI-generated from the text of customer reviews
6 customers mention6 positive0 negative
Customers find the Amazon Kindle Fire easy to use and intuitive to download books. They also say it's clear and easy to read in full sunlight.
"...Somehow in full sunlight it is still easy to read. We have all said at one time or another we wish we could give an item no stars...." Read more
"...I was easily and intuitively able to download my existing Kindle library of books. I have bought a neat leather-like cover to protect it...." Read more
"I love this little thing soooo much!! Easy to navigate, very light, the battery life is incredible - 100% was enough for me to read 8 books...." Read more
Customers find the book reader compact, light weight, and not a bad size for travel. They also appreciate the fantastic new screen size and adjustable light warmth.
"Its' perfect for me. Light weight, compact. Any usual ebook format.Text selection, a lot of settings.What else you need?" Read more
"...Still not a bad size for travel either. Backlit screen makes low-light and night-time reading easy and discrete." Read more
"The new screen size is fantastic, and so is the adjustable light warmth !..." Read more
5 customers mention3 positive2 negative
Customers are mixed about the screen of the book reader. Some mention that it's great, clear, and easy to use, while others say that it suddenly froze while reading a book and locks up for seconds at a time.
"An excellent product, I bought two. The screen is great, it doesn't tire your eyes (trust me, I used it shortly after getting laser eye surgery) and..." Read more
"...and skips ahead multiple pages and at other times locks up for seconds at a time or does nothing...." Read more
"...It really looks like paper. So definitely worth buying 10000/10 !!!" Read more
"The device never fell, the screen suddenly froze while reading a book." Read more
An excellent product, I bought two. The screen is great, it doesn't tire your eyes (trust me, I used it shortly after getting laser eye surgery) and you can download many books at low or no cost. It is a blessing to read. Not comparable to reading on your phone or tablet, it is a completely different and improved experience.
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I live in Panama, so I spend a lot of time at the pool and beach. Somehow in full sunlight it is still easy to read. We have all said at one time or another we wish we could give an item no stars. I finally found something I wish I could give six stars to. It's a little pricey so if you do your reading inside, I would stick with the regular kindle. but if you like reading outside the paperwhite is a must have.
Digital Storage Capacity: 8 GBOffer Type: Without Lockscreen AdsVerified Purchase
An excellent product, I bought two. The screen is great, it doesn't tire your eyes (trust me, I used it shortly after getting laser eye surgery) and you can download many books at low or no cost. It is a blessing to read. Not comparable to reading on your phone or tablet, it is a completely different and improved experience.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2024
An excellent product, I bought two. The screen is great, it doesn't tire your eyes (trust me, I used it shortly after getting laser eye surgery) and you can download many books at low or no cost. It is a blessing to read. Not comparable to reading on your phone or tablet, it is a completely different and improved experience.
Digital Storage Capacity: 16 GBOffer Type: Without AdsVerified Purchase
Muy cómodo, rápido, bonito, eficiente, excelente conectividad y versatilidad, agradable para la lectura, ligero, la duración de su batería es excepcional. Excelente compra
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2023
Digital Storage Capacity: 8 GBOffer Type: Without Lockscreen AdsVerified Purchase
Es un regalo para mi esposa, ella tiene una 2015 en perfectas condiciones pero ella quería una nueva por la pantalla oscura, el problema es que esta nueva Kindle se raya la pantalla con nada, con solo la funda de protección ya se rayo la pantalla, nos pareció de muy mala calidad los materiales de la pantalla y demás porque es como una silicona y se va dañando, se pela los laterales de la kindle
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Compré mi Kindle hace casi dos meses y, hasta ahora, ha sido la mejor inversión que he hecho en mí misma.
Me encanta leer de noche antes de dormir, y no tener que depender de la luz de mi cuarto para hacerlo ha sido lo mejor. Me encanta poder leer cuando quiera y como quiera (honestamente ahora leo más que antes, incluso en mis breaks del trabajo), consultar definiciones de palabras que desconozco sin hacer una mayor interrupción de mi lectura (esto ha sido game-changing para mí), poder guardar notas y extractos que me gustaron o para consultar más adelante, graduar la calidez y nivel de brillo dependiendo de mi entorno, tener acceso a todos los libros en un solo lugar, que sea tan ligero que puedo sostenerlo con una sola mano (lo agradezco especialmente cuando estoy tirada en el mueble leyendo). Además, meterle libros que ya había comprado o guías que debo leer del trabajo no es nada complicado, y acepta una gran variedad de formatos que, hasta el momento, se ven todos muy bien.
Como dije antes, ahora estoy leyendo mucho más, y también es porque la pantalla es increíble. La tecnología de tinta (si no me equivoco se llama así) hace que de verdad parezca un libro e incluso un poco mejor. No te cansa la vista (como usuaria de gafas y trabajadora remota que depende de usar su computadora todo el día, esto es un enorme beneficio) tampoco siento que tenga que hacer un gran esfuerzo visual para leer (dependiendo del formato, puedes adaptar el tamaño de la letra al que sea más cómodo para ti).
Puedo seguir enumerando las razones por las que, hasta ahora, he amado cada segundo con mi Kindle. Y estoy segura que, a medida que siga descubriendo features, voy a poder sacarle más provecho.
De las cosas que he notado, la animación de la pantalla puede ser ligeramente lenta, pero siendo honesta es algo casi imperceptible. La batería tiene muy buena duración (solo lo he cargado una vez en estos dos meses, y aún le queda suficiente batería para durar un poco más). Aún tengo aventurarme un poco más en cómo organizar mi biblioteca de libros y funciones, pero por los momentos no me arrepiento ni un poco.
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Dude en verdad en comprar una tablet de lectura, después de estudiar las opciones presentes en el mercado, compre la Kindle Paperwhite con el protector, y en verdad me tiene muy complacido la compra. Recibí el pedido dentro de lo programado. Muy puntuales los Srs. de Amazon. Recomiendo ampliamente la compra de estos dispositivos para lectura, por este medio.