Kindle Paperwhite (11th Gen, 2021) vs Kindle Paperwhite (12th Gen, 2024)
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Kindle Paperwhite (11th Gen, 2021) is better
- Weight: 205 g vs 211 g(lower)
Why Kindle Paperwhite (12th Gen, 2024) is better
- Storage: 16 GB vs 8 GB(2.0× more)
- Front light: 24 LEDs vs 17 LEDs(41% more)
- Battery life: 12 weeks vs 10 weeks(20% more)
- Screen size: 7 in vs 6.8 in(higher)
Verdict
Kindle Paperwhite (12th Gen, 2024) leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Kindle Paperwhite (11th Gen, 2021) | Kindle Paperwhite (12th Gen, 2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.8 in | 7 in● |
| Resolution | 300 ppi | 300 ppi |
| Front light | 17 LEDs | 24 LEDs● |
| Storage & Battery | ||
| Storage | 8 GB | 16 GB● |
| Battery life | 10 weeks | 12 weeks● |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 205 g● | 211 g |
| Waterproof | IPX8 | IPX8 |