Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 16GB (newest model) – 20% faster, with new 7" glare-free display and weeks of battery life – Black + 3 Months of Kindle Unlimited (with auto-renewal)

I've had a Kindle Fire for years now and kept buying a new version when the old ones would give out. They seemed to not hold up super well (the Fire) but they are the cheapest Kindle option. Finally decided, since I wasn't really using the tablet feature of the Fire, to go with a Paperwhite instead and the difference has been very noticeable. The Paperwhite is definitely the better quality Kindle - more durable, not nearly as heavy as the Fire, which makes it much easier to carry around or hold for long periods of time. I got a Pop Socket for the back of mine and it's even easier to hold, especially when you've got an infant contact napping on you and only have one hand to use. The readability is great - it doesn't glitch out (so far) like the Fire often does. The backlight is great - I read with it in bed quite often and have no issues seeing the screen. The size is perfect - closer to a traditional paperback and very lightweight. The only issues with functionality would be that it does not support any apps, like Libby, but it's easy enough to download books from Libby using my phone, so that's not a big deal. Overall, I'm very happy with the Paperweight and wish I would have skipped the Fire altogether. For the price, I think the Paperwhite is probably the best option for what it does. The battery life is amazing on the Paperwhite - I usually only have to charge it once every 3-4 weeks with casual reading. The Color Soft option would also be nice, but I don't think it's necessarily worth the price increase, unless having color options is extremely important to you. Overall, a great option for someone just looking for a nice e-reader.

I received my Kindle PW (Paper White) 2024 yesterday! My Kindle History Up to Current: I was using the previous PW which I loved until losing it on a flight - so I dusted off my 2018 PW, popped on a new case and have been using it again for the past 2 years again. Initially I was holding out for the Colorsoft version. However, when it finally came out the reviews were mediocre to poor. The clincher against my buying the Colorsoft was reading that even in B&W mode, the resolution wasn't as crisp as the standard Kindle PW products. So given the choice between mediocre resolution + mediocre color vs excellent B&W I opted for the 2024 PW. From reading reviews on it across the spectrum here, I admit I had the return already prepared. However, my unit arrived in beautiful condition. Color: The chief thing I was looking for was the complaint regarding predominantly yellow screen with the bottom ‘yellower’ band. Not sure if these were faults with the earlier units. On mine, if I have warmth at 0 and the brightness turned up, the color while not being cool, is about as neutral as possible against physical paper. Dimming to 0 relying on ambient light exaggerates the warmth on the Kindle device especially in my place which uses 2700K warm white light sources. The uniformity on the page is perfect - I have not been able to create the darker color band on the lower screen that several reviewers have reported. I haven't yet taken it out into sunlight. I still find the page color at all spectrums is well within my comfort for reading as with paper books where there are also many variations of white color on the pages under different light sources. Resolution: Before ordering I researched the difference between eink and eink carta as my 2018 PW also has 300 ppi. I can't say there is a noticeable difference in the clarity between the 2018 and 2024 unless I look at it under magnifying glass side by side. The difference is nowhere near as detectable as when I upgraded from my 1st gen Kindle to the 2018 PW. In any case both are acceptable and the 2024 resolution is crisp and beautiful as I expected. EDIT: I finally used this at night in the dark with the brightness set at 8. During the day, the resolution to my naked eye looked about the same as my 2018 PW. At night though, the 2024 PW looks far neater and crisper than the older model, even though both are 300 points (the eink Carta difference at work) Performance: This area is where I could really feel the upgrade. I had no complaints on reading the 2018, but starting, inputting my pin or typing anything in the search area, there was noticeable lag that I was accustomed to since using my first Kindle device. The 2024 has almost no latency; if it does I have a hard time noticing it. Whether keying in my PIN or typing a search, it is now as instantly responsive as typing on my phone or tablet. The page turning is as crisp as advertised, and I’m enjoying the animation. Size, Weight, Etc . Form Factor - I'm still in love! Size - I loved the compact size of the 2018 - almost same as small paperback. While the 2024 is a hair larger, I know I'll acclimate with no problem. It's now about the same as a larger paperback - but much lighter in most cases. I also use it with the Cobak Jade color case - while I love the minimalism of the naked Kindle device, having the stand for me is a must rather than having to hold it. Of course, I remove the case when I want to use it in the hot tub. Power Button Location Jury is still out on this. I really wish they'd move the power button to the top. On all the Kindles I have owned over the years, I'm annoyed when I hold the unit (even with the case) my finger tends to brush the power button putting the unit to sleep while I'm reading! On this 2024 PW, I'm noticing that with the increased width and offset position of the button, this may be enough for me to avoid the problem as I typically hold the unit on the bottom dead center, so I'll reserve judgement until I have used the product more. Overall, while I could have used my 2018 a few more years, the improvements in the 2024 made upgrading completely worthwhile.

My original Kindle support had been discontinued. It really sucked that they didn't make a mechanism to side load documents so that you could donate it to someone here or abroad. But!!! The new kindle is larger, has easier to use features, charges with a USB-C connection, plays your Audible audio books, has a bluetooth connection, books loaded by wifi, great backlight and easy-on-the-eyes adjustable fonts. I tried reding on my cell phone but my eyes really don't like it. I like the paperwhite because of the battery life and visibility in bright sunlight. Since I have Kindle on my cell phone I was able to transfer everything via their initialization instructions. Ownership of 3 weeks now and I have had no issues. It even did a flawless software update.

This thing has ruined my life in the best way. I never put it down! It's screen size is perfect, the different light brightness and warmth options make it easy on the eyes and it's the perfect weight. Not too heavy for marathon reads! It comes in beautiful color options, and there's so many fun cover options available (sold separately!). It was so easy to use, I've paired it with ear buds with no problem. Love, love, love it!

I'd bought the original Kindle in 2023 & 3 years later (8/2026) I decided to upgrade to this version. I am so happy I did. The screen is crisper and the color is a bit softer and not as harsh as the older one. The screen size & ability to add warmth make a significant difference in the reading experience. Also there is no lag with the Paperwhite. Pages turn effortlessly and entering the pin is easy to do. My old one had a bit of a lag whereas this one just opens immediately. If you're on the fence, the upgrade is worth it. The photo shows the Paperwhite vs the older Kindle with the same page open so you can see the difference. Highly recommend.

I am very pleasantly impressed by this product. It is extremely portable, have a book-like feeling and most importantly, without distractions, hence functional. The simplicity of the product is actually what drew me toward it. It allows me to detach myself from the phone and all notifications, and have a more immersive reading. I would highly recommend the product. I have used Kindle before and it is very durable and the battery life is amazing. It has modes that are very reading-friendly. It can have a bit of technical glitches but that is rather rare.

As a frequent reader I was struggling postpartum with my inability to read while never having more than one free hand. I just didn't have time, space, or energy for traditional books and reading on my phone was giving me a headache and keeping me awake at night. Getting a kindle solved all of this for me. I got one of the elastic strap handles and I never looked back. I was finally able to start reading daily again. The adjustable text size makes it easy to read no matter where I am able to hold the book, the text is crisp and clear, and the way the screen is lit does make it so much closer to paper than any traditional screen. The Kindle is no heavier than my phone so I don't find it cumbersome or painful to hold it in one hand. The warm light has saved my ability to go to sleep after reading, instead of being kept awake by blue light from my devices I find myself falling asleep while reading. The brightness is very adjustable and the light doesn't even bother my husband when he's sleeping right next to me. The charge lasts an incredibly long time and there's so much storage that I have no idea how many books I would have to download to even make a dent. My Kindle has saved my love of reading and given me back a piece of myself. I enjoyed it so much I bought one for my mom who is also a voracious reader and my husband who was not a huge reader at all and both love them and use them almost daily. I will continue to recommend them to anyone who already enjoys reading or someone who is trying to get into reading more.

It’s such a good investment that I can’t even begin to describe how much it’s changed my reading game. I used to read a lot on my phone, which strained my eyes especially with smaller text, but this kindle’s customization coupled with its format helped reduce that strain. The lighting is perfect and I enjoy being able to change from dark mode to light mode while keeping it warm toned. It’s super portable and easy to use, and there’s a lot of guides out there to help with anything that one may ask. The size is small enough that I can easily slide it into my bag and take it with me wherever! Also the fact that its battery is so decently long—I charge it once, put it on airplane mode, and could read for hours over multiple days and only get down to about 30% at most. Would one hundred percent recommend it to anyone who’s on the fence about a kindle, because it’s worth it for sure.