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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids 16GB
KSh 26,500
- 16GB storage for a growing book library
- Touchscreen navigation for easy reading
- Adjustable warm light for day and night
- Waterproof design for reading near water
- Protective kid-friendly cover included
- Focused reading without games, videos or notifications
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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids Highlights
- 7-inch E Ink display
- 16GB storage
- 9W wired charging
- 328 g weight
- Kindle the Kindle store
- IPX8 water resistance
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| Specification | Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids 16GB | Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen | Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen | Amazon Kindle Kids 11th Gen 16GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon |
| Model | Kindle Paperwhite Kids (12th generation, 2024) | Kindle Paperwhite (12th generation, 2024) | Kindle Paperwhite (11th generation, 2021) | Kindle Kids (11th generation, 2024) |
| Announced | 2024, October 16 | 2024, October 16 | 2021 | 2024, October 16 |
| Generation | Kindle Paperwhite Kids (12th generation) – 2024 release. | Kindle Paperwhite (12th generation) – 2024 release. | Kindle Paperwhite (11th Generation) - 2021 release. | Kindle (11th generation) – 2024 release. |
| Connectivity | Mobile 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 | Mobile 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 | Mobile 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 | Mobile 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 |
| Age range | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | 7 years and up |
Design
| Specification | Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids 16GB | Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen | Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen | Amazon Kindle Kids 11th Gen 16GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 132.2 x 178 x 13.2 mm | 127.5 x 176.7 x 7.8 mm | 174.2 x 124.6 x 8.1 mm | 158.8 x 114.4 x 13.6 mm |
| Weight | 328 g | 211 g | 205 g | 256 g |
Display
| Specification | Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids 16GB | Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen | Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen | Amazon Kindle Kids 11th Gen 16GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | Amazon'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. | Amazon's 6.8” Paperwhite display technology with built-in light, 300 ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale. | Amazon's 6” e-paper display technology with built-in light, 300 ppi, optimised font technology, 16-level greyscale. |
| Screen resolution | 300 ppi | 300 ppi | 300 ppi | 300 ppi |
| Display features | Adjustable warm light; built-in front light; 16-level grayscale | Adjustable warm light; built-in front light; 16-level grayscale | Adjustable warm light; built-in front light; flush-front design; 16-level grayscale | Adjustable front light; dark mode; 16-level grayscale |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids 16GB | Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen | Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen | Amazon Kindle Kids 11th Gen 16GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage | 16 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB or 16 GB | 16 GB |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids 16GB | Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen | Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen | Amazon Kindle Kids 11th Gen 16GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery | Up to 12 weeks | Up to 12 weeks | Up to 10 weeks | Up to 6 weeks |
| Charging | USB-C wired, approximately 2.5 hours with 9W adapter | USB-C wired, approximately 2.5 hours with 9W adapter | USB-C: approximately 5 hours from a computer or under 2.5 hours with a 9W adapter | USB-C wired, approximately 2.5 hours with 9W adapter |
Software
| Specification | Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids 16GB | Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen | Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen | Amazon Kindle Kids 11th Gen 16GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Kindle software | Kindle software | Kindle software | Kindle software |
| Supported formats | 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). | 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). | Native: AZW3, AZW, TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC; conversion: HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG; Audible: 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
| Specification | Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids 16GB | Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen | Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen | Amazon Kindle Kids 11th Gen 16GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
Connectivity
| Specification | Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids 16GB | Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen | Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen | Amazon Kindle Kids 11th Gen 16GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth audio | Bluetooth audio | Bluetooth audio | Bluetooth audio |
| 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) | 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) | 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) | 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) |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
Durability
| Specification | Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids 16GB | Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen | Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen | Amazon Kindle Kids 11th Gen 16GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | Waterproof (IPX8), tested to withstand immersion in 2 metres of fresh water for 60 minutes | Waterproof (IPX8), tested to withstand immersion in 2 metres of fresh water for 60 minutes | Waterproof (IPX8), tested to withstand immersion in 2 meters of fresh water for 60 minutes | Not specified |
Features
| Specification | Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids 16GB | Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen | Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen | Amazon Kindle Kids 11th Gen 16GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | Black Kindle Paperwhite with Starfish, or Cyber City cover | Black, Raspberry and Jade | Black | Space Whale, Ocean Explorer, Unicorn Valley covers |
| Accessibility | Dark mode; adjustable font size, font face, line spacing and margins | VoiceView over Bluetooth audio; adjustable font size, font face, spacing and margins | VoiceView over Bluetooth audio; adjustable font size, font face, spacing and margins | Dark mode; adjustable font size, font face, line spacing and margins |
| VoiceView | No | Not specified | Not specified | No |
| Parental controls | Parent Dashboard; age filters; reading progress; device bedtime | Not specified | Not specified | Parent Dashboard; age filters; reading progress; device bedtime |
Included accessories
| Specification | Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids 16GB | Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12 Gen | Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen | Amazon Kindle Kids 11th Gen 16GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cover | Starfish or Cyber City | Not specified | Not specified | Space Whale, Ocean Explorer or Unicorn Valley |
Specs
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids 16GB specifications
General
| Brand | Amazon |
|---|---|
| Model | Kindle Paperwhite Kids (12th generation, 2024) |
| Announced | 2024, October 16 |
| Generation | Kindle Paperwhite Kids (12th generation) – 2024 release. |
Design
| Dimensions | 132.2 x 178 x 13.2 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 328 g |
Display
| Display | Amazon's 7” Paperwhite display technology with built-in front light, 300 ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale. |
|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 300 ppi |
| Display features | Adjustable warm light; built-in front light; 16-level grayscale |
Memory & Storage
| Storage | 16 GB |
|---|
Battery & Charging
| Battery | Up to 12 weeks |
|---|---|
| Charging | USB-C wired, approximately 2.5 hours with 9W adapter |
Software
| Operating system | Kindle software |
|---|---|
| Supported formats | 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 | Wi-Fi |
|---|
Connectivity
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth audio |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| USB | USB Type-C |
Durability
| Water resistance | Waterproof (IPX8), tested to withstand immersion in 2 metres of fresh water for 60 minutes |
|---|
Features
| Colors | Black Kindle Paperwhite with Starfish, or Cyber City cover |
|---|---|
| Accessibility | Dark mode; adjustable font size, font face, line spacing and margins |
| VoiceView | No |
| Parental controls | Parent Dashboard; age filters; reading progress; device bedtime |
Included accessories
| Cover | Starfish or Cyber City |
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