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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen vs Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition

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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 Colorsoft Signature Edition 32GB

Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition 32GB

  • 219 g.
  • Screen: 300 ppi black and white, 150 ppi color.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • About 9 W rated wired charging power.
  • Runs Kindle software.
KSh 48,500In Stock
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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 GenKSh 26,500
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen if you want a lighter build (205 g). Choose the Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition if you want more storage (32 GB), a larger 7-inch screen and a newer model (2024).

Weight

Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen
205 g
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition
219 g

Display

Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen
300 ppi
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition
300 ppi black and white, 150 ppi color

Storage

Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen
Up to 16 GB storage
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition
32 GB storage

Battery life

Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen
Up to 10 weeks
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition
Up to 8 weeks

Charging

Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen
9 W wired charging
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition
USB-C wired, approximately 2.5 hours with 9W adapter

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen

  • Lighter: 205 g (vs 219 g).

Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition

  • More storage: 32 GB (vs up to 16 GB).
  • Larger 7-inch screen (vs 6.8-inch).
  • Newer model: released in 2024 (vs 2021).

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PriorityKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAmazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition
Display6.8-inch E Ink display, 300 ppi7-inch display, 300 ppi
StorageUp to 16 GB storage32 GB storage
Battery lifeUp to 10 weeksUp to 8 weeks
Weight205 g219 g
SoftwareKindle softwareKindle software
Charging9 W wired chargingUSB-C wired, approximately 2.5 hours with 9W adapter

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAmazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition 32GB
BrandAmazonAmazon
ModelKindle Paperwhite (11th generation, 2021)Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition (2024)
Announced20212024, October 16
GenerationKindle Paperwhite (11th Generation) - 2021 release.Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition (1st 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 Colorsoft Signature Edition 32GB
Dimensions174.2 x 124.6 x 8.1 mm127.6 x 176.7 x 7.8 mm
Weight205 g219 g

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAmazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition 32GB
DisplayAmazon's 6.8” Paperwhite display technology with built-in light, 300 ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale.Amazon's 7” Colorsoft display technology with built-in light, 300 ppi B&W, 150 ppi colour, optimised font technology, 16-level greyscale
Screen resolution300 ppi300 ppi black and white, 150 ppi color
Display featuresAdjustable warm light; built-in front light; flush-front design; 16-level grayscaleAuto-adjusting front light; adjustable warm light; 16-level grayscale

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAmazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition 32GB
Storage8 GB or 16 GB32 GB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAmazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition 32GB
BatteryUp to 10 weeksup to 8 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; wireless charging
Wireless charging—Yes

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAmazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition 32GB
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 Colorsoft Signature Edition 32GB
NetworkWi-FiWi-Fi

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAmazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition 32GB
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 Colorsoft Signature Edition 32GB
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 Colorsoft Signature Edition 32GB
ColorsBlackMetallic Black
AccessibilityVoiceView over Bluetooth audio; adjustable font size, font face, spacing and marginsVoiceView over Bluetooth audio; adjustable font size, font face, spacing and margins
Sensors—Auto-adjusting front light sensor

Similarities

  • Both belong to the Kindle platform.
  • Both are rated IPX8.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only.
  • Both use 16-level (display).

In summary

Choose Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition for a larger screen and more storage; Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen offers a smaller screen and a lighter build.

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