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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (16 GB, 2024 release)

Bigger, faster 7-inch waterproof screen. Great if you read often and want a fast, waterproof e-reader with warm light and weeks of battery life.

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Where it ranks in our shortlists

Buy it if
You read often and want a fast, waterproof e-reader with warm light and weeks of battery life.
Skip it if
You mostly read EPUB files from other stores; Kobo handles those natively.
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Best for
Most readers
Stand-out feature
Bigger, faster 7-inch waterproof screen
Typical US price
$134–$169

Is the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (16 GB, 2024 release) worth buying?

Yes, for most people. It is the right buy if you read often and want a fast, waterproof e-reader with warm light and weeks of battery life. We score it 9.1 out of 10.

A fair price to pay

$134–$169

Usual price range in the US. At or below $134 is a good deal. Paying more than the top of the range? Check another store, or wait for a sale.

Want to spend less?

Amazon Kindle (16 GB, 2024 release)

Usually $89–$109. Pick it if you want the cheapest good Kindle and like a small reader that fits in a jacket pocket.

Before you check out

  • Buy from the store itself or the brand’s official shop, so the manufacturer warranty applies.
  • Match the exact model name. Older or regional versions are often listed under a similar name.
  • Check the return window and who pays for returns before you order.
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Pros and cons

Pros

  • 7-inch 300 ppi glare-free screen
  • Adjustable warm light
  • IPX8 waterproof
  • Libby library borrowing via Kindle in the US

Cons

  • Lock-screen ads unless you pay to remove them
  • No page-turn buttons

Key specifications

Screen7-inch, 300 ppi
WaterproofingIPX8
BatteryUp to 12 weeks (Amazon rating)
Storage16GB

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