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Kindle (11th gen) — 2022
Amazon

Kindle (11th gen)

2022

82
/ 100
From $109
VS
Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) wins by 6
Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) — 2021
Amazon

Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen)

2021

88
/ 100
From $139
Specdex verdict

Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Kindle (11th gen) lands at 82 and Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) at 88. That puts Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Kindle (11th gen) if…

  • ✓Weeks of battery life
  • ✓Glare-free E Ink
  • ✓Lightweight

Pick Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) if…

  • ✓Weeks of battery life
  • ✓Glare-free E Ink
  • ✓Lightweight
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Battery

Tie

Compared on the battery sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Display

Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen)

Compared on the display sub-score

Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) leads on display (88 vs 82).

Ecosystem

Tie

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Kindle (11th gen)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Kindle (11th gen) more score per dollar ($109 vs $139).

Kindle (11th gen) 82
vs
88 Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen)

Score breakdown

Kindle (11th gen)
82
display 82
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen)
88
display 88
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Kindle (11th gen) versus Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) — full spec comparison
Spec Kindle (11th gen) Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen)
Release year
2022
2021

Kindle (11th gen)

Pros
  • +Weeks of battery life
  • +Glare-free E Ink
  • +Lightweight
Cons
  • −Slow refresh vs LCD
  • −Ecosystem lock-in
  • −Color E Ink muted

Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen)

Pros
  • +Weeks of battery life
  • +Glare-free E Ink
  • +Lightweight
Cons
  • −Slow refresh vs LCD
  • −Ecosystem lock-in
  • −Color E Ink muted

FAQ: Kindle (11th gen) vs Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen)

Which is better, Kindle (11th gen) or Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen)? +

Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Kindle (11th gen) worth the price? +

At $109, Kindle (11th gen) delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in battery.

Is Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) worth the price? +

At $139, Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in battery.

Does Kindle (11th gen) or Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for display, Kindle (11th gen) or Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen)? +

Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) — leads on display (88 vs 82). Compared on the display sub-score.

Which is the better value, Kindle (11th gen) or Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen)? +

Kindle (11th gen) — more score per dollar ($109 vs $139). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.