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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen vs Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition

Compare screen, performance, battery and accessories.

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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 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 Kids 16GBKSh 26,500
Kindle Paperwhite 11th GenKSh 28,500
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition if you want more storage (32 GB).

Weight

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen
211 g
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition
219 g

Display

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen
300 ppi
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition
300 ppi black and white, 150 ppi color

Storage

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen
16 GB storage in this version
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition
32 GB storage in this version

Battery life

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen
Up to 12 weeks
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition
Up to 8 weeks

Charging

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 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.

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen

No clear advantage over the Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition in the published specifications. Check the detailed comparison for features that matter to you.

Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition

  • More storage: 32 GB (vs 16 GB).

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PriorityAmazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 GenAmazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition
Display7-inch E Ink display, 300 ppi7-inch display, 300 ppi
Storage16 GB storage32 GB storage
Battery lifeUp to 12 weeksUp to 8 weeks
Weight211 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
SpecificationAmazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 GenAmazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition 32GB
BrandAmazonAmazon
ModelKindle Paperwhite (12th generation, 2024)Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition (2024)
Announced2024, October 162024, October 16
GenerationKindle Paperwhite (12th generation) – 2024 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, 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 Colorsoft Signature Edition 32GB
Dimensions127.5 x 176.7 x 7.8 mm127.6 x 176.7 x 7.8 mm
Weight211 g219 g

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 GenAmazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition 32GB
DisplayAmazon's 7” Paperwhite display technology with built-in front 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; 16-level grayscaleAuto-adjusting front light; adjustable warm light; 16-level grayscale

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 GenAmazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition 32GB
Storage16 GB32 GB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 GenAmazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition 32GB
BatteryUp to 12 weeksup to 8 weeks
ChargingUSB-C wired, approximately 2.5 hours with 9W adapterUSB-C wired, approximately 2.5 hours with 9W adapter; wireless charging
Wireless charging—Yes

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 GenAmazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition 32GB
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 Colorsoft Signature Edition 32GB
NetworkWi-FiWi-Fi

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 GenAmazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition 32GB
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 Colorsoft Signature Edition 32GB
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 Colorsoft Signature Edition 32GB
ColorsBlack, Raspberry and JadeMetallic 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 have 7-inch screens.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only.

In summary

Choose Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition for more storage.

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In-stock alternatives

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