Best E Readers · Amazon · Updated June 2026
Kindle Paperwhite (2024): specs and price (2026)
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.). Below is its full, sourced spec sheet — every value links to the source and the date we captured it.
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 |
| release | 2024 |
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.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
How it compares
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