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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen vs Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids

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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 Paperwhite Kids 16GB

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids 16GB

  • 328 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 lighter build (211 g) and a slimmer 7.8 mm body.

Weight

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen
211 g
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids
328 g

Accessibility

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen
VoiceView over Bluetooth audio
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids
Dark mode

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen

  • Lighter: 211 g (vs 328 g).
  • Slimmer: 7.8 mm thick (vs 13.2 mm).

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids

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

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PriorityAmazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 GenAmazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids
Display7-inch E Ink display, 300 ppi7-inch E Ink display, 300 ppi
Storage16 GB storage16 GB storage
Battery lifeUp to 12 weeksUp to 12 weeks
Weight211 g328 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 Paperwhite Kids 16GB
BrandAmazonAmazon
ModelKindle Paperwhite (12th generation, 2024)Kindle Paperwhite Kids (12th generation, 2024)
Announced2024, October 162024, October 16
GenerationKindle Paperwhite (12th generation) – 2024 release.Kindle Paperwhite Kids (12th 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 Paperwhite Kids 16GB
Dimensions127.5 x 176.7 x 7.8 mm132.2 x 178 x 13.2 mm
Weight211 g328 g

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 GenAmazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids 16GB
DisplayAmazon's 7” Paperwhite display technology with built-in front 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; 16-level grayscaleAdjustable warm light; built-in front light; 16-level grayscale

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 GenAmazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids 16GB
Storage16 GB16 GB

Battery & Charging

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

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 GenAmazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids 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 Paperwhite Kids 16GB
NetworkWi-FiWi-Fi

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 GenAmazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids 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 Paperwhite Kids 16GB
Water resistanceWaterproof (IPX8), tested to withstand immersion in 2 metres of fresh water for 60 minutesWaterproof (IPX8), tested to withstand immersion in 2 metres of fresh water for 60 minutes

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 GenAmazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids 16GB
ColorsBlack, Raspberry and JadeBlack Kindle Paperwhite with Starfish, or Cyber City cover
AccessibilityVoiceView over Bluetooth audio; adjustable font size, font face, spacing and marginsDark mode; adjustable font size, font face, line spacing and margins
VoiceView—No
Parental controls—Parent Dashboard; age filters; reading progress; device bedtime

Included accessories

Included accessories specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 GenAmazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids 16GB
Cover—Starfish or Cyber City

Similarities

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

In summary

Choose Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen for a lighter build.

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In-stock alternatives

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