Display
7” Paperwhite display technology with built-in front light, 300 ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale.
Wi-Fi Connectivity
Supports 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz networks with support for WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 and OWE security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks.
Battery Life
A single charge lasts up to 12 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 2.5 hours with a 9 W USB-C power adaptor.
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 have dark mode, adjust font size, font face, line spacing, and margins.
Content Formats Supported
Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; PDF, DOCX, DOC, HTML, EPUB, TXT, RTF, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion.
Generation
Kindle Paperwhite (12th generation) – 2024 release.
- Fastest Kindle Yet – Next-generation 7" Paperwhite display with higher contrast ratio and 25% faster page turns.
- Travel-Ready – Ultra-thin design with a larger glare-free screen for sharp pages wherever you go.
- Immerse Yourself in Reading – No social media, notifications, or distractions on your Kindle.
- Battery Life for Epic Reads – A single USB-C charge lasts up to 12 weeks.
- Read in Any Light – Easily adjust the display from white to amber for comfortable reading in bright sunlight or darkness.
- Waterproof and Worry-Free – Enjoy your stories by the pool, in the bath, or anywhere in between.