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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen vs Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 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 Paperwhite 12 Gen

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen

  • 211 g.
  • Screen: 300 ppi.
  • 16 GB storage in this version.
  • About 9 W rated wired charging power.
  • Runs Kindle software.
KSh 26,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen if you want a larger 7-inch screen and a newer model (2024).

Weight

Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen
205 g
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen
211 g

Display

Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen
6.8-inch E Ink display, 300 ppi
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen
7-inch E Ink display, 300 ppi

Storage

Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen
Up to 16 GB storage
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen
16 GB storage

Battery life

Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen
Up to 10 weeks
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen
Up to 12 weeks

Generation

Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen
Kindle Paperwhite (11th Generation) - 2021 release
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen
Kindle Paperwhite (12th generation) – 2024 release

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen

No clear advantage over the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen in the published specifications. Check the detailed comparison for features that matter to you.

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen

  • Larger 7-inch screen (vs 6.8-inch).
  • Newer model: released in 2024 (vs 2021).

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PriorityKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAmazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen
Display6.8-inch E Ink display, 300 ppi7-inch E Ink display, 300 ppi
StorageUp to 16 GB storage16 GB storage
Battery lifeUp to 10 weeksUp to 12 weeks
Weight205 g211 g
SoftwareKindle softwareKindle software
Charging9 W wired charging9 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAmazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen
BrandAmazonAmazon
ModelKindle Paperwhite (11th generation, 2021)Kindle Paperwhite (12th generation, 2024)
Announced20212024, October 16
GenerationKindle Paperwhite (11th Generation) - 2021 release.Kindle Paperwhite (12th generation) – 2024 release.
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; Wi-Fi: 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); Bluetooth: Bluetooth audio; USB: USB Type-C

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAmazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen
Dimensions174.2 x 124.6 x 8.1 mm127.5 x 176.7 x 7.8 mm
Weight205 g211 g

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAmazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen
DisplayAmazon's 6.8” Paperwhite display technology with built-in light, 300 ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale.Amazon's 7” Paperwhite display technology with built-in front light, 300 ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale.
Screen resolution300 ppi300 ppi
Display featuresAdjustable warm light; built-in front light; flush-front design; 16-level grayscaleAdjustable warm light; built-in front light; 16-level grayscale

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAmazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen
Storage8 GB or 16 GB16 GB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAmazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen
BatteryUp to 10 weeksUp to 12 weeks
ChargingUSB-C: approximately 5 hours from a computer or under 2.5 hours with a 9W adapterUSB-C wired, approximately 2.5 hours with 9W adapter

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAmazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen
Operating systemKindle softwareKindle software
Supported formatsNative: AZW3, AZW, TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC; conversion: HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG; Audible: AAXKindle 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).

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAmazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen
NetworkWi-FiWi-Fi

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAmazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen
BluetoothBluetooth audioBluetooth audio
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)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)
USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAmazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen
Water resistanceWaterproof (IPX8), tested to withstand immersion in 2 meters of fresh water for 60 minutesWaterproof (IPX8), tested to withstand immersion in 2 metres of fresh water for 60 minutes

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAmazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen
ColorsBlackBlack, Raspberry and Jade
AccessibilityVoiceView over Bluetooth audio; adjustable font size, font face, spacing and marginsVoiceView over Bluetooth audio; adjustable font size, font face, spacing and margins

Similarities

  • Both belong to the Kindle platform.
  • Both are rated IPX8.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both offer up to 16 GB of storage.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only.

In summary

Choose Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen for a larger screen; Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen offers a smaller screen.

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