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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen vs Amazon Kindle Paper 10 Gen

Compare screen, performance, battery and accessories.

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Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen

Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen

  • 205 g.
  • Screen: 300 ppi.
  • About 9 W rated wired charging power.
  • Runs Kindle software.
  • Up to 16 GB storage.
KSh 28,500In Stock
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Amazon Kindle Paper White (10 Gen)

Amazon Kindle Paper White (10 Gen)

  • 182 g.
  • Screen: 300 ppi.
  • Runs Kindle software.
  • Up to 32 GB storage.
  • Weeks of reading per charge.
KSh 22,500In Stock
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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 GenKSh 26,500
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids 16GBKSh 26,500
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen if you want a larger 6.8-inch screen and a newer model (2021). Choose the Amazon Kindle Paper White if you want a lighter build (182 g).

Weight

Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen
205 g
Amazon Kindle Paper White
182 g

Display

Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen
6.8-inch E Ink display, 300 ppi
Amazon Kindle Paper White
6-inch E Ink display, 300 ppi

Storage

Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen
Up to 16 GB storage
Amazon Kindle Paper White
Up to 32 GB storage

Battery life

Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen
Up to 10 weeks
Amazon Kindle Paper White
Weeks of reading per charge

Connections

Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen
Bluetooth audio
Amazon Kindle Paper White
Bluetooth audio, Audible

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen

  • Larger 6.8-inch screen (vs 6-inch).
  • Newer model: released in 2021 (vs 2018).

Amazon Kindle Paper White

  • Lighter: 182 g (vs 205 g).

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PriorityKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAmazon Kindle Paper White
Display6.8-inch E Ink display, 300 ppi6-inch E Ink display, 300 ppi
StorageUp to 16 GB storageUp to 32 GB storage
Battery lifeUp to 10 weeksWeeks of reading per charge
Weight205 g182 g
ConnectionsBluetooth audioBluetooth audio, Audible
Charging9 W wired chargingWired, Micro-USB

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAmazon Kindle Paper White (10 Gen)
BrandAmazonAmazon
ModelKindle Paperwhite (11th generation, 2021)Kindle Paperwhite (10th generation, 2018)
Announced20212018, October 16
GenerationKindle Paperwhite (11th Generation) - 2021 release.10th generation, 2018
ConnectivityMobile network: Wi-Fi; Wi-Fi: Supports 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz networks with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS); Bluetooth: Bluetooth audio; USB: USB Type-CMobile network: Wi-Fi; optional cellular version; Bluetooth: Bluetooth audio, Audible; USB: Micro-USB

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAmazon Kindle Paper White (10 Gen)
Dimensions174.2 x 124.6 x 8.1 mm8.18 mm thickness
Weight205 g182 g

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAmazon Kindle Paper White (10 Gen)
DisplayAmazon's 6.8” Paperwhite display technology with built-in light, 300 ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale.6-inch glare-free Paperwhite display
Screen resolution300 ppi300 ppi
Display featuresAdjustable warm light; built-in front light; flush-front design; 16-level grayscale5-LED adjustable front light; flush-front design; sunlight readable

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAmazon Kindle Paper White (10 Gen)
Storage8 GB or 16 GB8GB, 32GB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAmazon Kindle Paper White (10 Gen)
BatteryUp to 10 weeksWeeks of reading per charge
ChargingUSB-C: approximately 5 hours from a computer or under 2.5 hours with a 9W adapterWired, Micro-USB

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAmazon Kindle Paper White (10 Gen)
Operating systemKindle softwareKindle software
Supported formatsNative: AZW3, AZW, TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC; conversion: HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG; Audible: AAX—
Reading synchronization—Whispersync and Whispersync for Voice
Reading features—Goodreads, X-Ray, Word Wise, Family Library, Smart Lookup
Reading customization—Saved font, boldness and orientation settings

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAmazon Kindle Paper White (10 Gen)
NetworkWi-FiWi-Fi; optional cellular version

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAmazon Kindle Paper White (10 Gen)
BluetoothBluetooth audioBluetooth audio, Audible
Wi-FiSupports 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz networks with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)—
USBUSB Type-CMicro-USB

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAmazon Kindle Paper White (10 Gen)
Water resistanceWaterproof (IPX8), tested to withstand immersion in 2 meters of fresh water for 60 minutesIPX8, up to 2 meters of fresh water for 60 minutes

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAmazon Kindle Paper White (10 Gen)
ColorsBlackBlack
AccessibilityVoiceView over Bluetooth audio; adjustable font size, font face, spacing and margins—

Similarities

  • Both belong to the Kindle platform.
  • Both are rated IPX8.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both are made by Amazon.
  • Both use Screen: 300 ppi.
  • Both use runs Kindle software.

In summary

Choose Amazon Kindle Paper White for a smaller screen and a lighter build; Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen offers a larger screen.

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In-stock alternatives

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