Kindle Paperwhite (2024)

Should you buy the Kindle Paperwhite (2024)?

The Kindle Paperwhite (2024) is for the reader who wants one device that handles bedtime, the beach and the bath without fuss. At $199.99 it ranks #1 of 10 in our E-Readers category and is the only Strong Buy. If you want auto-brightness, wireless charging and no ads, the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition adds them for $249.99. If you would rather have library borrowing built into the device and skip Amazon's store, the Kobo Clara BW is the cheaper waterproof alternative.

Where it earns its score

• Bigger screen, same pocket class. The 7-inch 300 ppi display fits more words per page than the 6-inch Kindle (2024) while the body stays 0.3 inch thin.
• Weeks, not days. Amazon rates it at up to 12 weeks per charge at a half hour a day, double the Kindle (2024)'s 6 weeks.
• Waterproof with warm light. IPX8 protection and a white-to-amber light are both missing from the $149.99 base Kindle.
• Deep owner confidence. 4.6 stars across 23,104 ratings is the strongest rating signal in this category.

What to know first

• Warranty is the lowest factor at 55. Amazon's standard coverage is a 1-year limited warranty; optional 1- to 3-year extended plans cost extra.
• Lockscreen ads on this listing. The $199.99 price is the ad-supported version; the ad-free option costs more at checkout.
• No buttons, color or pen. Page turns are touch-only and there is no color screen or stylus support; the Kobo Libra Colour has all three.

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