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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen vs Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 2026

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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Alexa Tablet 8 (2026)

Alexa Tablet 8 (2026)

  • 329 g.
  • Screen: 1340 x 800 pixels, 180 ppi.
  • MediaTek MT8189 processor.
  • 4 GB RAM in this version.
  • 64 GB storage in this version.
KSh 31,700Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen if you want a sharper 300 ppi screen and a lighter build (205 g). Choose the Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 if you want faster 18 W charging, more storage (64 GB) and a larger 8.7-inch screen.

Weight

Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen
205 g
Amazon Alexa Tablet 8
329 g

Display

Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen
300 ppi
Amazon Alexa Tablet 8
1340 x 800 pixels, 180 ppi

Software

Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen
Runs Kindle software
Amazon Alexa Tablet 8
Runs Android 16 with Google Play

Storage

Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen
Up to 16 GB storage
Amazon Alexa Tablet 8
64 GB storage

Battery life

Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen
Up to 10 weeks
Amazon Alexa Tablet 8
Up to 14 hours per charge

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen

  • Sharper screen: 300 ppi (vs 180 ppi).
  • Lighter: 205 g (vs 329 g).
  • E Ink display.

Amazon Alexa Tablet 8

  • Faster rated wired charging: 18 W (vs 9 W).
  • More storage: 64 GB (vs up to 16 GB).
  • Larger 8.7-inch screen (vs 6.8-inch).
  • Newer model: released in 2026 (vs 2021).
  • LCD display.

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PriorityKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAmazon Alexa Tablet 8
Display6.8-inch E Ink display, 300 ppi8.7-inch LCD display, 180 ppi
StorageUp to 16 GB storage64 GB storage
Battery lifeUp to 10 weeksUp to 14 hours per charge
Weight205 g329 g
Charging9 W wired charging18 W wired charging
Battery capacityUp to 10 weeks4,600 mAh battery

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAlexa Tablet 8 (2026)
BrandAmazonAmazon
ModelKindle Paperwhite (11th generation, 2021)Alexa Tablet 8 (2026)
Announced20218 October 2026
GenerationKindle Paperwhite (11th Generation) - 2021 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 connectivity; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 / 5 GHz; Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3 LE; USB: USB-C; USB 2.0 up to 480 Mbps; charging and audio
Cameras—Rear: 8 MP; Front: 5 MP

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAlexa Tablet 8 (2026)
Dimensions174.2 x 124.6 x 8.1 mm208.94 x 132.64 x 7.95 mm
Weight205 g329 g
Build materials—Aluminium unibody

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAlexa Tablet 8 (2026)
DisplayAmazon's 6.8” Paperwhite display technology with built-in light, 300 ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale.8.7-inch IPS touchscreen
Screen resolution300 ppi1340 x 800 pixels, 180 ppi
Display featuresAdjustable warm light; built-in front light; flush-front design; 16-level grayscale400 nits brightness

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAlexa Tablet 8 (2026)
Processor—MediaTek MT8189
CPU—Octa-core: 2x Cortex-A78 + 6x Cortex-A55, up to 2.0 GHz
GPU—Arm Mali-G57 MC2, 2 cores

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAlexa Tablet 8 (2026)
Storage8 GB or 16 GB64GB internal storage; formatted and available capacity is lower
RAM—4GB LPDDR5
Expandable storage—Not supported

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAlexa Tablet 8 (2026)
Rear camera—8 MP
Front camera—5 MP
Rear camera features—Autofocus
Rear camera video—1080p Full HD
Front camera features—Fixed focus
Front camera video—1080p Full HD

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAlexa Tablet 8 (2026)
BatteryUp to 10 weeks4600 mAh; up to 14 hours of video playback and 19 hours of Kindle reading; runtime varies with usage and settings
ChargingUSB-C: approximately 5 hours from a computer or under 2.5 hours with a 9W adapterUSB-C, up to 18 W USB PD 2.0; up to 80% in under 1.5 hours with compatible charger; power adapter sold separately

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAlexa Tablet 8 (2026)
Operating systemKindle softwareAndroid 16 with Google Play
Supported formatsNative: AZW3, AZW, TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC; conversion: HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG; Audible: AAX—
Software updates—Minimum 3 years of Android OS upgrades and up to 7 years of security updates

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAlexa Tablet 8 (2026)
NetworkWi-FiWi-Fi connectivity

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAlexa Tablet 8 (2026)
BluetoothBluetooth audioBluetooth 5.3 LE
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)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 / 5 GHz
USBUSB Type-CUSB-C; USB 2.0 up to 480 Mbps; charging and audio
Positioning—Wi-Fi-based location services

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAlexa Tablet 8 (2026)
Water resistanceWaterproof (IPX8), tested to withstand immersion in 2 meters of fresh water for 60 minutes—

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAlexa Tablet 8 (2026)
ColorsBlackRosette, Graphite, Teal
AccessibilityVoiceView over Bluetooth audio; adjustable font size, font face, spacing and margins—
Sensors—Accelerometer, ambient-light sensor and proximity sensor
Microphones—Single microphone
Voice assistant—Designed for Alexa+

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAlexa Tablet 8 (2026)
Loudspeakers—Dual stereo speakers

Included items

Included items specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAlexa Tablet 8 (2026)
In the box—Tablet, USB-C charging cable and quick-start guide

Similarities

  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both are made by Amazon.

In summary

Choose Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 for a larger screen and faster wired charging; Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen offers a smaller, sharper screen.

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