Kindle Paperwhite (10th Gen, 2018) vs Kindle Paperwhite (12th Gen, 2024)
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Kindle Paperwhite (10th Gen, 2018) is better
- Weight: 182 g vs 211 g(16% less)
Why Kindle Paperwhite (12th Gen, 2024) is better
- Front light: 24 LEDs vs 5 LEDs(4.8× more)
- Storage: 16 GB vs 8 GB(2.0× more)
- Battery life: 12 weeks vs 6 weeks(2.0× more)
- Screen size: 7 in vs 6 in(17% more)
Verdict
Kindle Paperwhite (12th Gen, 2024) leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Kindle Paperwhite (10th Gen, 2018) | Kindle Paperwhite (12th Gen, 2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6 in | 7 in● |
| Resolution | 300 ppi | 300 ppi |
| Front light | 5 LEDs | 24 LEDs● |
| Storage & Battery | ||
| Storage | 8 GB | 16 GB● |
| Battery life | 6 weeks | 12 weeks● |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 182 g● | 211 g |
| Waterproof | IPX8 | IPX8 |