Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 16GB (newest model) – 20% faster, with new 7" glare-free display and weeks of battery life – Raspberry + 3 Months of Kindle Unlimited (with auto-renewal)
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Color: Raspberry
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Features
- Our fastest Kindle ever The next-generation 7 Paperwhite display has a higher contrast ratio and 20% faster page turns.
- Ready for travel The ultra-thin design has a larger glare-free screen so pages stay sharp no matter where you are.
- Escape into your books Your Kindle doesnt have social media, notifications, or other distracting apps.
- Battery life for your longest novel A single charge via USB-C lasts up to 12 weeks.
- Read in any light Adjust the display from white to amber to read in bright sunlight or in the dark.
- Waterproof and worry-free Take your stories by the pool, in the bath, or anywhere in between.
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Top Amazon Reviews
Color: Black
Option: Without Kindle Unlimited
Offer Type: Ad-supported
I love this Kindle Paperwhite. Even though the display is black and white, the contrast and clarity are perfect for reading. The glare-free 7-inch screen is easy on the eyes and provides a comfortable experience in different lighting conditions. The Wi-Fi works well, the Bluetooth connection is reliable, and the battery lasts a long time. It is fast, lightweight, and easy to carry anywhere. Overall, it does everything I need it to do and provides an excellent reading experience. It is the perfect e-reader for me.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2026 by Invisible6111
Color: Black
Option: Without Kindle Unlimited
Offer Type: Ad-supported
Imagine holding a thousand books in your hand. Imagine wearing your jammies while getting that next book in your series, and starting into it a minute later. Imagine reading at night in bed without needing a lamp because your book is backlit (and the light doesn’t hurt your eyes). Imagine having your kindle read to you (even if you don’t have audiobooks) with text to speech while you drive or fold laundry. The 12th edition of the Kindle Paperwhite is a fabulous device and well-worth considering if you read a lot. It’s not too big, not heavy, waterproof, and easy to carry in your purse or backpack. Note that if you get a cover with it (highly recommended), when you open the cover the Kindle turns on automatically to the last page you were reading. With the cover open it feels like you’re holding a thin book -- or fold back the cover if you prefer. The Kindle E-reader is not a computer. It’s not a tablet or a phone. It is a gizmo that acts like a book with a black-and-white flat e-ink screen showing typed sentences and paragraphs. You turn pages one at a time, just like a book. There is no movement on the page and no distraction or advertisement*. It is just text, plus any images that the author has included to illustrate his book. *NOTE: The advertisements on the Kindle are on the main page not the individual book pages and just show books you might like. They are unobtrusive. The backlighting, unlike a computer, tablet, or phone, is gentle because the Kindle’s light is directed onto the screen, not into your eyes. You can change lighting level and add warmth (yellow lighting), decide on dark screen or light screen, and change the size of the print to make your reading experience “just the way you like it.” It’s super-simple to access your own ebooks or to find new ones either on your computer or directly on the Kindle. They load in less than a minute onto the Kindle, ready for reading. Keep in mind if you are a reader that ebooks tend to be half or less the price of the same books in print. You can even find FREE ebooks and audiobooks on Amazon and/or use the Libby app (libbyapp.com) to borrow LOCAL LIBRARY books. You may want to consider subscribing to Kindle Unlimited for $12/month so you can download an even wider selection of free ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines from Amazon to keep as long as you want. Can you tell I love my Kindle? I am wowed by having so many books so easily accessible — not like the time I took that 5-hour flight with one crummy poorly written book and nothing else to do. This 12th generation Kindle is fantastic. The battery lasts a long time. The screen is plenty sensitive for page turns and navigation. I go through one or two books a week easy with this little device. Ebooks have revolutionized the publishing industry, and if you are a reader, the Kindle may be exactly what you’re looking for. If you read many ebooks on your phone or a tablet, consider being kind to your eyes with a Kindle. If you are resisting because you aren’t sure you’ll like ebooks as well as print books, I say what the heck, the Kindle may be worth a try. It’s like driving a racing car rather than a horse and buggy. You might decide you love it. * NOTE: To enable TTS (text to speech) so that your kindle can read to you without audiobooks, turn on your wireless headphones or speaker. Then on your Kindle, tap the top of the screen, then hit the three dots on the right. Go to Settings. Hit Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, then Bluetooth Devices. Select your device so your Kindle will recognize it. Next, close the window and go back to Settings. Hit Accessibility, then turn on Voiceview screen reader. The Kindle should start talking to you. If it’s glitchy, just turn off your bluetooth device then turn it on again. Remember that you have to give double taps not single taps on the Kindle to navigate actions. If you want to change the volume or reading speed (I like 1.25x) just double tap on Voiceview screen to show and customize your settings.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2025 by Eclectic Reader
Color: Black
Option: Without Kindle Unlimited
Offer Type: Ad-supported
Oh my goodness, these Kindles are life changing. They are waterproof for relaxing in the tub or on the beach. I love that you can adjust the font to whatever size you need and change the background to black for a no-glare experience. I have never been able to read digital books but reading from this Kindle is different. There is no glare and so it doesn't feel like I'm reading from a screen. I can take my whole library with me wherever I want. I am also a seminary student and I can search my library using terms I'm writing papers about and it will bring up all of the books that cover that topic along with page numbers I can click on for easy access to quotes. I also have Kindle unlimited and it will show me all the books I can access for free on the topic and the page numbers I can click on in those books to find information with just one click! I can also listen to any book I want through the assisted reading feature or download audio books to listen to from the Kindle. I rarely have to charge it as each charge lasts weeks. And, I can add up to 8,000 books! I can highlight and take notes in any book. And, if I don't know a word's meaning, I can just rest my finger on it and it will give me the definition! Just an amazing experience I would recommend for any student, Bible studier, or book lover! As a bonus, I speak Spanish and love learning new languages. When I download a book in another language, it has a built-in English-Spanish dictionary so I can lay my finger over a word I don't know and it will give me the dictionary translation of it! Jus amazing!!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2026 by Alana Adair Rudder
Color: Jade
Option: Without Kindle Unlimited
Offer Type: Ad-supported
I couldn't be happier with my new Kindle! The display is crisp and easy on the eyes, the battery life is outstanding, and it's incredibly fast and responsive. I love having an entire library with me wherever I go, and reading for long periods is much more comfortable than on a tablet. The only surprise was the size—it was smaller than I expected. However, after using it for a while, I came to appreciate how lightweight and portable it is. It slips easily into a bag or even a large pocket, making it perfect for travel or reading on the go. Overall, this has exceeded my expectations, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys reading. It's a fantastic device that makes it easy to read more often.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2026 by Tommy Garrett
Color: Jade
Option: Without Kindle Unlimited
Offer Type: Ad-supported
I've owned several Kindles over the past 18–19 years, and that's saying something! Over the years I've tried the basic Kindle, but I always find myself coming back to the Kindle Paperwhite. The basic Kindle is a great device, but the Paperwhite's adjustable warm light is one of my favorite features. It makes reading much more comfortable, especially at night. I also love the larger screen. It's big enough to enhance the reading experience without feeling bulky, and I still take it with me everywhere I go. Storage has never been an issue for me. Even if your library grows, you can easily remove books from your device and download them again later whenever you want. Speaking of downloads, they're incredibly fast now compared to when the Kindle was first released. Being able to download books from almost anywhere is another huge improvement. There are so many e-readers available today, and I've looked into several of them. After doing my research, I can honestly say I don't see myself ever switching from Kindle. The e-ink display is one of the biggest reasons why—it looks and feels much more like reading a real book than reading on a traditional screen. The only Kindle I'm still tempted by is the Colorsoft. I'd love to have color book covers and the option to highlight passages in different colors, but I'm not sure those features justify the higher price for how I use my Kindle. If someone asked me which Kindle to buy, I'd recommend the Kindle Paperwhite every single time. It offers the best balance of features, comfort, and value. The only exception might be for younger children. In that case, I'd consider the Colorsoft because reading illustrated children's books in color would make the experience even more engaging. After nearly two decades of using Kindles, the Paperwhite remains my favorite, and it's the one I confidently recommend to anyone looking for an excellent e-reader.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2026 by Ann
Color: Black
Option: Without Kindle Unlimited
Offer Type: Ad-supported
I’m a big reader (a PHYsical BOOK reader) and my husband bought my the Kindle Paperwhite as a gift. I am totally blown away surprised at how much I love this thing! I never thought I would enjoy an e-reader as much as this! The battery life is superb! I can read for hours a day and only charge up once a week. I also like reading outside and I am astounded at the screen in full sun. No glare, no eye squinting, it’s perfect. I did get the black and white version and while it may be nice to have a full color version of the book cover, it’s really not necessary unless you’re purchasing for graphic novels or kids books. It’s lightweight, easy to hold and fits in my hand nicely. The operations is great, but be aware this is not a regular tablet, no internet surfing. The home screen is the Kindle Library and I highly recommend having the Unlimited Subscription to go along with it
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Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2026 by ABENTON
Color: Black
Option: Without Kindle Unlimited
Offer Type: Ad-supported
I'm a relatively new e-ink convert, having bought a tricked-out Kindle Scribe exactly two years ago (when the device was brand new). Long story short? I loved that device... Literally, to death... After dropping it on terrazzo floors in SEVERAL airports world-wide, not to mention the myriad spills at home on more forgiving carpet. In fact, I loved it so much that when the 11th gen Scribe went on fire-sale a few weeks ago, I bought the cheapest version to replace my original (recently non-functional) unit, simply swapping my old premium pen for the basic one. Clearly, I loved the device enough to buy it again... I adore the ability to mark up .pdf's, the note-taking capabilities and that even with this extra functionality, it's still a very limited device that allows me to focus on reading first. What I don't love, and never have? The weight. It's heavy to the point that I never used it if I couldn't prop it on something. Which led to it being dropped. A lot. Which led to the original unit failing. Not that it wasn't pretty sturdy... I mean, it survived repeated collisions with very unforgiving surfaces. It even weathered some relatively large liquid spills on and near it despite not being water resistant. Now? I just use the Scribe when I need to mark up .pdf's (like, when I'm gaming... I can keep my character sheets on the Kindle), or need something that can display larger printed materials... Like RPG basic books or comics. Hence, the new Kindle Paperwhite gen 12... My new device isn't appreciably different than my Scribe except in a couple very important ways. The reviews don't lie... The screen contrast is higher, and in good light without backlighting, looks whiter. The device is much smaller, and seems a touch slimmer. It's also, very importantly, less than half as heavy, which means it's comfortable to hold in one hand while reading without tiring. I don't need to set it down on things, or prop it up, which reduces the threat of drops. When I'm out in public, I do have a cover for the device, and because it's so light, you can hold it open like a paperback, and it won't overbalance and fall out of your hand. The screen, given that it's half the size of the Scribe, seems to refresh much faster. It also seems to load the store faster, and settings menu navigation is measurably faster, as well. This is not surprising. The device is newer, and has less functionality. The one thing that I have detracted a star for is the battery life. I don't use the pen on the Scribe unless I'm actually writing, as it drains battery quickly. When you're turning pages with the touch-screen, however, you get exceptional battery life out of the Scribe. Not so terribly much on the Paperwhite. Granted, I'm not the average reader. 30 minutes a day is amateurish. When I use the backlight all day, I'm running down the battery at least 10% on the Paperwhite, if not more. Not a deal-breaker, by any means, but gone are the days of not bringing a charging cord for a two week vacation as I did with the Scribe. I hear a lot of people make noise about the format... AKA, the Paperwhite doesn't have the extended lip on the side like the Oasis to make it easier to hold, and that it doesn't have buttons. Well, I understand that personal preference is personal preference, but... Who the heck wants another point of mechanical failure on a device that goes through a lot of punishment in public? I don't want my precious page-turn button breaking. Ever. And, let's face it... That's why everything is touch-screen these days. Yes, you might have to clean the screen more often, or bother to wash your hands before using your precious device (which you really SHOULD be doing, anyway), but these aren't exactly deal-breakers. Another thing that's come up even in professional reviews is people "accidentally" activating the bottom button. The question I have is, HOW?!? You need to alter your grip for leverage to depress it, the device is so light. The only other thing I've mused on is that the Paperwhite is just a plain plastic thing. It doesn't have the flashy aluminum back-side of the Oasis or even the Scribe... It doesn't look as luxe in the hand. And honestly? After the durability and weight issues I've mentioned above, I just plain don't care. If I'm in public, my device is in a case, anyway. I'm not an Apple person. While I experience SOME e-vanity, I don't think of my Kindle as a fashion accessory. Rather the opposite, as some people judge one harshly for going with an Amazon device in the first place. I'm here to read, and you probably are too if you're bothering to read this review. All in all, it took less than a week for the Paperwhite to become my favored reading device for its' portability, its' weight and its' utility. I love the tiny thing! I look forward to years of care-free, comfortable reading without worrying so much about dropping my favorite note-taking device and general scratch-pad, the Scribe.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2024 by J. Nichols
Color: Raspberry
Option: Without Kindle Unlimited
Offer Type: Without Lockscreen Ads
As a frequent reader I was struggling postpartum with my inability to read while never having more than one free hand. I just didn't have time, space, or energy for traditional books and reading on my phone was giving me a headache and keeping me awake at night. Getting a kindle solved all of this for me. I got one of the elastic strap handles and I never looked back. I was finally able to start reading daily again. The adjustable text size makes it easy to read no matter where I am able to hold the book, the text is crisp and clear, and the way the screen is lit does make it so much closer to paper than any traditional screen. The Kindle is no heavier than my phone so I don't find it cumbersome or painful to hold it in one hand. The warm light has saved my ability to go to sleep after reading, instead of being kept awake by blue light from my devices I find myself falling asleep while reading. The brightness is very adjustable and the light doesn't even bother my husband when he's sleeping right next to me. The charge lasts an incredibly long time and there's so much storage that I have no idea how many books I would have to download to even make a dent. My Kindle has saved my love of reading and given me back a piece of myself. I enjoyed it so much I bought one for my mom who is also a voracious reader and my husband who was not a huge reader at all and both love them and use them almost daily. I will continue to recommend them to anyone who already enjoys reading or someone who is trying to get into reading more.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2026 by Erin