Amazon
Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen)
2018
84
/ 100
From $129
VS
Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen) wins by 2
Amazon
Kindle (11th gen)
2022
82
/ 100
From $109
Specdex verdict
Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen) lands at 84 and Kindle (11th gen) at 82. That puts Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen) ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen) if…
- ✓Weeks of battery
- ✓Glare-free E Ink
- ✓Lightweight
Pick Kindle (11th gen) if…
- ✓Weeks of battery life
- ✓Glare-free E Ink
- ✓Lightweight
Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen) 84
vs 82 Kindle (11th gen)
Score breakdown
Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen)
84 display 84
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kindle (11th gen)
82 display 82
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen) | Kindle (11th gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2018 | 2022 |
Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen)
Pros
- +Weeks of battery
- +Glare-free E Ink
- +Lightweight
Cons
- −Slow refresh
- −Ecosystem lock-in (most)
- −Color options muted
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
FAQ: Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen) vs Kindle (11th gen)
Which is better, Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen) or Kindle (11th gen)? +
Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen) scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen) worth the price? +
At $129, Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen) delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in battery.
Is Kindle (11th gen) worth the price? +
At $109, Kindle (11th gen) delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in battery.
Does Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen) or Kindle (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.