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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen
Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen 2024 Key Features
- Storage: 16GB, 32GB
- Display: 7-inches, glare-free
- Size:6 x 176.7 x 7.8 mm
- Weight: 211g
- Connectivity: Bluetooth
- IP Rating: IPX6
- Battery: 12 hours
- Colors: Black, Jade, Raspberry
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| Specification | Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen | Amazon Kindle Paper White (10 Gen) | Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen | Amazon Kindle Scribe Premium Pen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon |
| Model | Kindle Paperwhite (12th Generation, 2024) | Kindle Paperwhite (10th Generation, 2018) | Kindle Paperwhite (11th Generation, 2021) | Kindle Scribe (2022) with Premium Pen |
| Announced | October 2024 | October 2018 | September 2021 | September 2022 |
| Connectivity | Mobile network: Wi-Fi only; Wi-Fi: Dual-band Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; Bluetooth: Bluetooth audio / VoiceView support; USB: USB-C | Mobile network: Wi-Fi; optional 4G LTE on cellular edition; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n; Bluetooth: Bluetooth audio / VoiceView support; USB: Micro-USB 2.0 | Mobile network: Wi-Fi only; Wi-Fi: Dual-band Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; Bluetooth: Bluetooth audio / VoiceView support; USB: USB-C | Mobile network: Wi-Fi only; Wi-Fi: Dual-band Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; Bluetooth: Bluetooth audio / accessibility support; USB: USB-C |
Design
| Specification | Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen | Amazon Kindle Paper White (10 Gen) | Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen | Amazon Kindle Scribe Premium Pen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 176.7 x 127.6 x 7.8 mm | 167 x 116 x 8.2 mm | 174.2 x 124.6 x 8.1 mm | 196 x 230 x 5.8 mm |
| Weight | 211 g | 182 g (Wi-Fi) | 205 g | 433 g (device); Premium Pen about 15 g |
| Build materials | Recycled plastic and magnesium body; flush-front display | Plastic body; flush-front display | Plastic body; flush-front display | Recycled aluminum and plastic body; glass-front E Ink display |
Display
| Specification | Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen | Amazon Kindle Paper White (10 Gen) | Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen | Amazon Kindle Scribe Premium Pen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 7-inch glare-free Paperwhite E Ink display | 6-inch glare-free Paperwhite E Ink display | 6.8-inch glare-free Paperwhite E Ink display | 10.2-inch glare-free Paperwhite E Ink display |
| Screen resolution | 300 ppi | 300 ppi | 300 ppi | 300 ppi |
| Display features | Adjustable warm light, 19 LEDs, dark mode | 5-LED front light, dark mode | 17-LED front light, adjustable warm light, dark mode | 35-LED front light, adjustable warm light, auto-adjusting light, flush-front display, handwriting support |
| Writing surface | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | 10.2-inch glare-free 300 ppi Paperwhite display |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen | Amazon Kindle Paper White (10 Gen) | Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen | Amazon Kindle Scribe Premium Pen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage | 16 GB | 8 GB, 32 GB | 8 GB or 16 GB; 32 GB Signature Edition | 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB |
| Storage technology | Flash storage | Flash storage | Flash storage | Flash storage |
| Expandable storage | No | No | No | No |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen | Amazon Kindle Paper White (10 Gen) | Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen | Amazon Kindle Scribe Premium Pen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery | Up to 12 weeks | Up to 6 weeks | Up to 10 weeks | Up to 12 weeks reading or 3 weeks writing |
| Charging | USB-C | Micro-USB | USB-C | USB-C; full charge in about 2.5 hours with 9 W adapter |
Software
| Specification | Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen | Amazon Kindle Paper White (10 Gen) | Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen | Amazon Kindle Scribe Premium Pen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Kindle e-reader software | Kindle e-reader software | Kindle e-reader software | Kindle e-reader software |
Network
| Specification | Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen | Amazon Kindle Paper White (10 Gen) | Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen | Amazon Kindle Scribe Premium Pen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | Wi-Fi only | Wi-Fi; optional 4G LTE on cellular edition | Wi-Fi only | Wi-Fi only |
| SIM | Not specified | Embedded connectivity on cellular edition | No (Wi-Fi-only model) | Not specified |
Connectivity
| Specification | Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen | Amazon Kindle Paper White (10 Gen) | Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen | Amazon Kindle Scribe Premium Pen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NFC | No | No | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth audio / VoiceView support | Bluetooth audio / VoiceView support | Bluetooth audio / VoiceView support | Bluetooth audio / accessibility support |
| Wi-Fi | Dual-band Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Dual-band Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz | Dual-band Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz |
| USB | USB-C | Micro-USB 2.0 | USB-C | USB-C |
| Positioning | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | No GPS or GNSS |
Durability
| Specification | Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen | Amazon Kindle Paper White (10 Gen) | Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen | Amazon Kindle Scribe Premium Pen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | IPX8 | IPX8 | IPX8 | No official IP rating |
Features
| Specification | Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen | Amazon Kindle Paper White (10 Gen) | Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen | Amazon Kindle Scribe Premium Pen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Capacitive touch, ambient light functions | Capacitive touch | Capacitive touch | Capacitive touch, EMR pen input, ambient light sensor |
| Colors | Black, Raspberry, Jade | Black, Twilight Blue, Plum, Sage | Black, Denim, Agave Green | Tungsten; Metallic Jade on later edition |
Audio
| Specification | Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen | Amazon Kindle Paper White (10 Gen) | Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen | Amazon Kindle Scribe Premium Pen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | No | No | No | No |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No | No | No |
Input
| Specification | Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen | Amazon Kindle Paper White (10 Gen) | Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen | Amazon Kindle Scribe Premium Pen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Premium Pen included; battery-free; eraser and shortcut button |
| Writing performance | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Handwriting, sticky notes, notebook templates, and PDF annotation |
Documents
| Specification | Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen | Amazon Kindle Paper White (10 Gen) | Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen | Amazon Kindle Scribe Premium Pen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Document support | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Kindle formats, PDF, TXT and common document formats; Send to Kindle supported |
Productivity
| Specification | Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen | Amazon Kindle Paper White (10 Gen) | Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen | Amazon Kindle Scribe Premium Pen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Productivity features | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Handwritten notebooks; handwriting-to-text conversion; PDF annotation; Microsoft Word Send to Kindle |
In the box
| Specification | Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen | Amazon Kindle Paper White (10 Gen) | Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen | Amazon Kindle Scribe Premium Pen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Included items | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Kindle Scribe, Premium Pen, replacement nibs and tool, USB-C cable |
Specs
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen specifications
General
| Brand | Amazon |
|---|---|
| Model | Kindle Paperwhite (12th Generation, 2024) |
| Announced | October 2024 |
Design
| Dimensions | 176.7 x 127.6 x 7.8 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 211 g |
| Build materials | Recycled plastic and magnesium body; flush-front display |
Display
| Display | 7-inch glare-free Paperwhite E Ink display |
|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 300 ppi |
| Display features | Adjustable warm light, 19 LEDs, dark mode |
Memory & Storage
| Storage | 16 GB |
|---|---|
| Storage technology | Flash storage |
| Expandable storage | No |
Battery & Charging
| Battery | Up to 12 weeks |
|---|---|
| Charging | USB-C |
Software
| Operating system | Kindle e-reader software |
|---|
Network
| Network | Wi-Fi only |
|---|
Connectivity
| NFC | No |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth audio / VoiceView support |
| Wi-Fi | Dual-band Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz |
| USB | USB-C |
Durability
| Water resistance | IPX8 |
|---|
Features
| Sensors | Capacitive touch, ambient light functions |
|---|---|
| Colors | Black, Raspberry, Jade |
Audio
| Loudspeakers | No |
|---|---|
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No |