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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen vs Amazon Kindle 11th Gen

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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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Amazon Kindle 11th Gen 16GB

Amazon Kindle 11th Gen 16GB

  • 158 g.
  • Screen: 300 ppi.
  • 16 GB storage in this version.
  • About 9 W rated wired charging power.
  • Runs Kindle software.
KSh 20,300In Stock
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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids 16GBKSh 26,500
Kindle Paperwhite 11th GenKSh 28,500
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen if you want a larger 7-inch screen. Choose the Amazon Kindle 11th Gen if you want a lighter build (158 g).

Weight

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

Display

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

Battery life

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen
Up to 12 weeks
Amazon Kindle 11th Gen
Up to 6 weeks

Generation

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

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen

  • Larger 7-inch screen (vs 6-inch).

Amazon Kindle 11th Gen

  • Lighter: 158 g (vs 211 g).

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PriorityAmazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 GenAmazon Kindle 11th Gen
Display7-inch E Ink display, 300 ppi6-inch display, 300 ppi
Storage16 GB storage16 GB storage
Battery lifeUp to 12 weeksUp to 6 weeks
Weight211 g158 g
SoftwareKindle softwareKindle software
Charging9 W wired charging9 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 GenAmazon Kindle 11th Gen 16GB
BrandAmazonAmazon
ModelKindle Paperwhite (12th generation, 2024)Kindle (11th generation, 2024)
Announced2024, October 162024, October 16
GenerationKindle Paperwhite (12th generation) – 2024 release.Kindle (11th generation) – 2024 release.
ConnectivityMobile 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-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
SpecificationAmazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 GenAmazon Kindle 11th Gen 16GB
Dimensions127.5 x 176.7 x 7.8 mm157.8 x 108.6 x 8.0 mm
Weight211 g158 g
Recycled materials—75% recycled plastics; 90% recycled magnesium

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 GenAmazon Kindle 11th Gen 16GB
DisplayAmazon's 7” Paperwhite display technology with built-in front light, 300 ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale.Amazon's 6” display with built-in light, 300 ppi, optimised font technology, 16-level greyscale.
Screen resolution300 ppi300 ppi
Display featuresAdjustable warm light; built-in front light; 16-level grayscaleAdjustable front light; dark mode; 16-level grayscale

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 GenAmazon Kindle 11th Gen 16GB
Storage16 GB16 GB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 GenAmazon Kindle 11th Gen 16GB
BatteryUp to 12 weeksUp to 6 weeks
ChargingUSB-C wired, approximately 2.5 hours with 9W adapterUSB-C wired, approximately 2 hours with 9W adapter

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 GenAmazon Kindle 11th Gen 16GB
Operating systemKindle softwareKindle software
Supported formatsKindle 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).Kindle 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
SpecificationAmazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 GenAmazon Kindle 11th Gen 16GB
NetworkWi-FiWi-Fi

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 GenAmazon Kindle 11th Gen 16GB
BluetoothBluetooth audioBluetooth audio
Wi-FiSupports 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)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
SpecificationAmazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 GenAmazon Kindle 11th Gen 16GB
Water resistanceWaterproof (IPX8), tested to withstand immersion in 2 metres of fresh water for 60 minutes—

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 GenAmazon Kindle 11th Gen 16GB
ColorsBlack, Raspberry and JadeBlack, Matcha
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 charge over USB-C.
  • Both offer 16 GB of storage.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only.
  • Same USB: USB Type-C.

In summary

Choose Kindle 11th Gen for a smaller screen and a lighter build; Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen offers a larger screen.

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