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Amazon Kindle 11th Gen vs Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen

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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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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 Kids 11th Gen 16GBKSh 22,300
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 GenKSh 26,500
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Our quick verdict

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

Weight

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

Display

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

Storage

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

Battery life

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

Generation

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

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Amazon Kindle 11th Gen

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

Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen

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

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PriorityAmazon Kindle 11th GenKindle Paperwhite 11th Gen
Display6-inch display, 300 ppi6.8-inch E Ink display, 300 ppi
Storage16 GB storageUp to 16 GB storage
Battery lifeUp to 6 weeksUp to 10 weeks
Weight158 g205 g
SoftwareKindle softwareKindle software
Charging9 W wired charging9 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Kindle 11th Gen 16GBKindle Paperwhite 11th Gen
BrandAmazonAmazon
ModelKindle (11th generation, 2024)Kindle Paperwhite (11th generation, 2021)
Announced2024, October 162021
GenerationKindle (11th generation) – 2024 release.Kindle Paperwhite (11th Generation) - 2021 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 and WPA2 security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS); Bluetooth: Bluetooth audio; USB: USB Type-C

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Kindle 11th Gen 16GBKindle Paperwhite 11th Gen
Dimensions157.8 x 108.6 x 8.0 mm174.2 x 124.6 x 8.1 mm
Weight158 g205 g
Recycled materials75% recycled plastics; 90% recycled magnesium—

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Kindle 11th Gen 16GBKindle Paperwhite 11th Gen
DisplayAmazon's 6” display with built-in light, 300 ppi, optimised font technology, 16-level greyscale.Amazon's 6.8” Paperwhite display technology with built-in light, 300 ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale.
Screen resolution300 ppi300 ppi
Display featuresAdjustable front light; dark mode; 16-level grayscaleAdjustable warm light; built-in front light; flush-front design; 16-level grayscale

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Kindle 11th Gen 16GBKindle Paperwhite 11th Gen
Storage16 GB8 GB or 16 GB

Battery & Charging

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

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Kindle 11th Gen 16GBKindle Paperwhite 11th Gen
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).Native: AZW3, AZW, TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC; conversion: HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG; Audible: AAX

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Kindle 11th Gen 16GBKindle Paperwhite 11th Gen
NetworkWi-FiWi-Fi

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Kindle 11th Gen 16GBKindle Paperwhite 11th Gen
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 and WPA2 security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Kindle 11th Gen 16GBKindle Paperwhite 11th Gen
Water resistance—Waterproof (IPX8), tested to withstand immersion in 2 meters of fresh water for 60 minutes

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Kindle 11th Gen 16GBKindle Paperwhite 11th Gen
ColorsBlack, MatchaBlack
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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