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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen vs Amazon Kindle 11th 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 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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Our quick verdict

Choose the Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen if you want a larger 6.8-inch screen. Choose the Amazon Kindle 11th Gen if you want a lighter build (158 g) and a newer model (2024).

Weight

Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen
205 g
Amazon Kindle 11th Gen
158 g

Display

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

Storage

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

Battery life

Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen
Up to 10 weeks
Amazon Kindle 11th Gen
Up to 6 weeks

Generation

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

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen

  • Larger 6.8-inch screen (vs 6-inch).

Amazon Kindle 11th Gen

  • Lighter: 158 g (vs 205 g).
  • Newer model: released in 2024 (vs 2021).

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PriorityKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAmazon Kindle 11th Gen
Display6.8-inch E Ink display, 300 ppi6-inch display, 300 ppi
StorageUp to 16 GB storage16 GB storage
Battery lifeUp to 10 weeksUp to 6 weeks
Weight205 g158 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 11th Gen 16GB
BrandAmazonAmazon
ModelKindle Paperwhite (11th generation, 2021)Kindle (11th generation, 2024)
Announced20212024, October 16
GenerationKindle Paperwhite (11th Generation) - 2021 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 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 11th Gen 16GB
Dimensions174.2 x 124.6 x 8.1 mm157.8 x 108.6 x 8.0 mm
Weight205 g158 g
Recycled materials—75% recycled plastics; 90% recycled magnesium

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAmazon Kindle 11th Gen 16GB
DisplayAmazon's 6.8” Paperwhite display technology with built-in 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; flush-front design; 16-level grayscaleAdjustable front light; dark mode; 16-level grayscale

Memory & Storage

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

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAmazon Kindle 11th Gen 16GB
BatteryUp to 10 weeksUp to 6 weeks
ChargingUSB-C: approximately 5 hours from a computer or under 2.5 hours with a 9W adapterUSB-C wired, approximately 2 hours with 9W adapter

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAmazon Kindle 11th Gen 16GB
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 11th Gen 16GB
NetworkWi-FiWi-Fi

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAmazon Kindle 11th Gen 16GB
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 11th Gen 16GB
Water resistanceWaterproof (IPX8), tested to withstand immersion in 2 meters of fresh water for 60 minutes—

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenAmazon Kindle 11th Gen 16GB
ColorsBlackBlack, 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 up to 16 GB of storage.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only.
  • Both use 11th (generation).

In summary

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

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