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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition 32GB (newest model) – Our fastest Kindle with auto-adjusting front light, wireless charging, and weeks of battery life – Metallic Jade Metallic Jade Without Kindle Unlimited
4.6
Based on 7,838 reviewsReal-World Testing
30 days of real-world testing
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Updated Nov 17, 2025
Technical Specifications
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- Display
- Amazon's 7” Paperwhite display technology with built-in front light, 300 ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale.
- Size
- 5” x 7” x 0.3” (127.6 x 176.7 x 7.8 mm)
- Weight
- 7.5 oz (214g). Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process.
- System Requirements
- None; fully wireless and doesn't require a computer to download content.
- On-Device Storage
- 32 GB; holds thousands of books.
- Cloud Storage
- Free cloud storage for all Amazon content.
- Battery Life
- A single charge lasts up to twelve (12) weeks, based on a half hour of reading per day with wireless off and the light setting at 13. Battery life may vary depending on use. Audible audiobook streaming over Bluetooth will reduce battery life.
- Charge Time
- Fully charges in less than 2.5 hours with a 9W USB power adapter.
- Wi-Fi Connectivity
- Supports 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz networks with support for WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3, and OWE security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) wifi networks.
- Accessibility Features
- VoiceView screen reader, available over Bluetooth audio, provides spoken feedback allowing you to navigate your device and read books with text-to-speech (available in English only). Kindle Paperwhite also includes the ability to dark mode adjust font size, font face, line spacing, and margins. Learn more about Accessibility for Kindle.
- Content Formats Supported
- Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; PDF, DOCX, DOC, HTML, EPUB, TXT, RTF, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion; Audible audio format (AAX). Learn more about supported file types for personal documents.
- Documentation
- Learn more about Kindle devices with our Quick Start Guide and Kindle User Guide.
- Warranty and Service
- 1-year limited warranty and service included. Optional 1-year, 2-year or 3-year. Extended Warranty available for U.S customers sold separately. Use of Kindle is subject to the terms found here.
- Included in the Box
- Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, USB-C charging cable and Quick Start Guide.
- Waterproofing
- Waterproof (IPX8), tested to withstand immersion in 2 meters of fresh water for 60 minutes. Learn more about the waterproof Kindle Paperwhite.
- Available Colors
- Metallic Black, Metallic Raspberry, and Metallic Jade
- Generation
- Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (12th Generation) - 2024 release.
- Software Security Updates
- Learn more about these software security updates. If you already own a Kindle, visit Manage Your Content and Devices for information specific to your device.
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Expert analysis by Nolan Vexler
Nolan Vexler
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Nolan reviews cameras, webcams, and creator gear for Review Atlas, blending image‑science rigor with approachable field notes. He builds repeatable test scenes for autofocus and dynamic range, then takes kits on the road for real‑world travel and event shooting. A onetime post‑production assistant, he cares about color accuracy, efficient workflows, and gear that disappears so your story doesn’t.
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Last updated: November 17, 2025
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