• Waterproof (IPX8), so you’re free to read and relax at the beach, by the pool or in the bath. Your Kindle has been tested to withstand accidental immersion.
• Enjoy twice the storage with 8 GB to hold more magazines, comics and audiobooks.
• Now with Audible. Pair with Bluetooth headphones or speakers to listen to your story.
• A single battery charge lasts weeks, not hours. Learn more in Technical Details below.
• The built-in adjustable light lets you read indoors and outdoors, day and night.
• Low prices and massive selection: over 5.5 million books including latest bestsellers, Kindle exclusives and more.

Pack Light Travel Further

Our thinnest, lightest Kindle Paperwhite yet, with a sleek, modern design so you can read comfortably for hours. Features our signature 300 ppi, glare-free Paperwhite display, printed-quality text and twice the storage of the previous generation. Plus a single battery charge lasts weeks, not hours.

Make a Splash

With the waterproof Kindle Paperwhite, you’re free to read and relax in more places, including the beach, pool or bath. Paperwhite is IPX8 rated (tested in laboratory conditions) to protect against accidental immersion in up to two metres of fresh water for up to 60 minutes and 0.25 metres for 3 minutes in seawater.

Unlock a new lockscreen

Now you can display the cover of the book you're reading on the lock screen on your Kindle device. It's a great way to remind you to set aside more time to read.

The Display Cover feature works with selected Kindle devices without ads. Covers of most books, magazines, comics and manga are supported. The feature is available on the without ads version of selected devices, including Kindle (8th generation and later), Kindle Paperwhite (7th generation and later), Kindle Oasis and Kindle Voyage.

Flip the switch

If you have one of the devices listed above and it's up to date, you can activate the Display Cover feature right away. Go to the Settings tab, select Device Options and turn on the Display Cover option.

Take the Story with you - Audible

Now with Audible, Kindle Paperwhite lets you switch seamlessly between reading and listening via Bluetooth-enabled speakers or headphones. Keep your story going whether you’re cooking, commuting or cleared for takeoff.

Experience the best of Audible with membership. If you’re new to Audible, sign up for an Audible free trial. With 8 or 32 GB of storage, your Kindle Paperwhite lets you store more books and audiobooks than ever before. 

Goes Beyond a Book

Adjust the text size and enjoy sharp, dark fonts hand-tuned for maximum readability and to be easy on your eyes. Whispersync lets you seamlessly switch between reading and listening on your Kindle and Kindle app without losing your place (requires Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi + free mobile connectivity).

Wi-Fi

A Kindle e-reader with Wi-Fi is a great choice if you already have a high-speed Internet connection and wireless router set up in your home.

Display	Amazon's 6” Paperwhite-display technology with E Ink Carta, built-in light, 300 ppi, optimised font technology and 16-level grey scale.
Size	167 x 116 x 8.2 mm
Weight	Wi-Fi: 182 g Wi-Fi + free mobile connectivity: 191 g 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	8 GB; holds thousands of books.
Cloud Storage	Free cloud storage for all Amazon content.
Battery Life	A single charge lasts up to six weeks, based on half an hour of reading per day with wireless off and the light setting at 13. Battery life will vary based on light and wireless usage.
Charge Time	Fully charges in approximately 3 hours from a computer via USB cable.
Wi-Fi Connectivity	Supports public and private Wi-Fi networks or hotspots that use the 802.11b, 802.11g or 802.11n standard with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).