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Kindle Paperwhite (12th Gen, 2024)

2024Unverified

Faster page turns and a brighter screen refine the best-value Kindle

Launch price $159.99Today $159.99
Check price at Amazon · ~$159.99Amazon Devices

Then vs. now

8481

Aging gracefully — only 3 points off its 2024 standing.

DisplayBatteryStorageFeaturesPortabilityValue
At launch (2024)Today
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DimensionAt launchToday
Display8884
Battery8785
Storage8077
Features8580
Portability8078
Value8681

Today-scores are recomputed against the current market frontier. How scoring works

Why the Kindle Paperwhite (12th Gen, 2024) stands out

Where it beats the average e-reader in its class.

WaterproofBest in class

IPX8

3.8× more than the 2 average

Front light

24 LEDs

6.4× more than the 4 average

Weight

211 g

17% less than the 246 average

Specifications

Display

Screen size
7 in
Resolution
300 ppi
Front light
24 LEDs

Storage & Battery

Storage
16 GB
Battery life
12 weeks

Build

Weight
211 g
Waterproof
IPX8

Compare with

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Kindle Paperwhite (11th Gen, 2021)

2021

Bigger screen, USB-C, and warm light for a best-value reader

8272$149.99
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Kobo Clara BW

2024

Crisp black-and-white E Ink Carta 1200 in Kobo's compact best-seller

8176$149.99
Amazon Kindle (11th Generation)Amazon
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Kindle (11th Generation)

2022

Faster, lighter, and better contrast for the everyday reader

7466$109.99