Kindle (11th Generation) vs Kindle Paperwhite (11th Gen, 2021)
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Kindle (11th Generation) is better
- Storage: 16 GB vs 8 GB(2.0× more)
- Weight: 158 g vs 205 g(30% less)
Why Kindle Paperwhite (11th Gen, 2021) is better
- Front light: 17 LEDs vs adjustable(Infinity× more)
- Waterproof: IPX8 vs No (IPX0)(Infinity× more)
- Battery life: 10 weeks vs 6 weeks(1.7× more)
- Screen size: 6.8 in vs 6 in(13% more)
Verdict
Kindle Paperwhite (11th Gen, 2021) leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Kindle (11th Generation) | Kindle Paperwhite (11th Gen, 2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6 in | 6.8 in● |
| Resolution | 300 ppi | 300 ppi |
| Front light | adjustable | 17 LEDs● |
| Storage & Battery | ||
| Storage | 16 GB● | 8 GB |
| Battery life | 6 weeks | 10 weeks● |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 158 g● | 205 g |
| Waterproof | No (IPX0) | IPX8● |