Amazon · Updated June 2026
Kindle Paperwhite (2024): price, specs & release date
Kindle Paperwhite (2024), released 2024. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: digitaltrends.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Kindle Paperwhite (2024) is listed at $159.99 on digitaltrends.com as of 2026-06-27, #5 cheapest of 17 e readers (median $239.99); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Gold Deskmark — 86/100 pay-blind standing, #2 of 19 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Sharp 7-inch E Ink Carta 1300 display with more contrast and even, warm front-light; Fastest Paperwhite yet: near-instant page turns with no ghosting.
- Skip if Price hike makes it feel poor value versus rivals like the Kobo Libra Colour is a dealbreaker.
Is the Kindle Paperwhite (2024) a good buy?
At $160, the Kindle Paperwhite (2024) is #5 cheapest of the 16 e readers we track, where the median is $235. On the spec sheet, its ppi bw of 300 is the highest of the 19, its storage of 16 GB is the lowest of the 19, and its battery weeks of 12 is the highest of the 9.
Evidence of Record
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One independent lab measured this product across 1 physical metric — brightness. These numbers rest on a single hands-on source so far.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Kindle Paperwhite (2024)
Only one whitelisted tester (TechRadar) yielded a real, readable review body for the exact standard 12th-gen (2024) Kindle Paperwhite, so all findings are single-source. TechRadar tested the device for three weeks and rates it a solid but pricey e-reader: excellent Carta 1300 display, fast page turns and long battery life, offset by a plastic chassis that feels cheap for the price and weak overall value versus rivals.
Based on 1 review · 1 lab-tested · 2024-12-04
Tested by TechRadar
Consistently praised
- Sharp 7-inch E Ink Carta 1300 display with more contrast and even, warm front-light
- Fastest Paperwhite yet: near-instant page turns with no ghosting
- Excellent battery life, weeks between charges even at higher brightness
Commonly flagged
- Price hike makes it feel poor value versus rivals like the Kobo Libra Colour
- Slippery plastic chassis feels cheap and causes accidental screen touches
- OS consumes 4.5GB of the 16GB storage, cutting usable space to 11.5GB
Where reviewers disagree Single-source only, so no cross-source disagreement can be established. TechRadar itself is internally split: it maintains the Paperwhite still builds a case for being the best Kindle while simultaneously arguing the generational price hike means it no longer represents good value.
The sources (1)
max front-light brightness: 94 nits
Page turns are near instantaneous and not once did I have issues with ghosting
the battery life is truly impressive. After three weeks of use, I am yet to charge the Paperwhite for the first time
The plastic chassis does make the Paperwhite look cheaper than its price tag
Specifications
| Price (US) | $159.99 Base 16 GB model with ads at US launch. Signature Edition (32 GB, wireless charging) is $199.99. |
|---|---|
| Brand | Amazon |
| Released | 2024 |
| Screen (in) | 7 |
| Ppi bw | 300 |
| Storage (GB) | 16 |
| Color display | No |
| Warm light | Yes |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Page turn buttons | No |
| Battery weeks | 12 |
| Stylus included | No |
Source: digitaltrends.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by en.wikipedia.org. Battery 12 weeks, IPX8, $160 price from Digital Trends review. Screen 7", 300 ppi, 16 GB storage from Wikipedia. Warm light (adjustable color temperature) confirmed in review text.
Is the Kindle Paperwhite (2024) worth it vs cheaper e readers?
Kindle Paperwhite (2024) against its closest cheaper and pricier e readers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 17 ranked
| Product | Price | Screen (in) | Ppi bw | Storage (GB) | Color display | Warm light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindle Paperwhite (2024) this | $159.99 | 7 | 300 | 16 | No | Yes |
| Kobo Clara Colour | $149.99 | 6 | 300 | 16 | Yes | Yes |
| Kobo Libra 2 | $179.99 | 7 | 300 | 32 | No | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Kindle Paperwhite (2024)?
Only one whitelisted tester (TechRadar) yielded a real, readable review body for the exact standard 12th-gen (2024) Kindle Paperwhite, so all findings are single-source. TechRadar tested the device for three weeks and rates it a solid but pricey e-reader: excellent Carta 1300 display, fast page turns and long battery life, offset by a plastic chassis that feels cheap for the price and weak overall value versus rivals. Praised: Sharp 7-inch E Ink Carta 1300 display with more contrast and even, warm front-light; Fastest Paperwhite yet: near-instant page turns with no ghosting; Excellent battery life, weeks between charges even at higher brightness. Flagged: Price hike makes it feel poor value versus rivals like the Kobo Libra Colour; Slippery plastic chassis feels cheap and causes accidental screen touches; OS consumes 4.5GB of the 16GB storage, cutting usable space to 11.5GB. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)
How much does the Kindle Paperwhite (2024) cost?
The Kindle Paperwhite (2024) has a US price of $159.99 (Base 16 GB model with ads at US launch. Signature Edition (32 GB, wireless charging) is $199.99.), as of 2026-06-15.
How does the Kindle Paperwhite (2024) compare on price?
At $160, the Kindle Paperwhite (2024) is #5 cheapest of the 16 e readers we track, where the median is $235.
When was the Kindle Paperwhite (2024) released?
The Kindle Paperwhite (2024) was released 2024.
What are the Kindle Paperwhite (2024)'s key specs?
Kindle Paperwhite (2024) (Amazon): screen in 7, ppi bw 300, storage gb 16, color display No, warm light Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
Price of record: $159.99 at digitaltrends.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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