Amazon
Kindle (11th gen)
2022
82
/ 100
From $109
VS
Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen) wins by 6
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
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
| 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.