Amazon
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)
2024
92
/ 100
From $159
VS
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) wins by 8
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Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen)
2018
84
/ 100
From $129
Specdex verdict
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) lands at 92 and Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen) at 84. That puts Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) if…
- ✓Weeks of battery life
- ✓Glare-free E Ink
- ✓Lightweight
Pick Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen) if…
- ✓Weeks of battery
- ✓Glare-free E Ink
- ✓Lightweight
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) 92
vs 84 Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen)
Score breakdown
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)
92 display 92
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen)
84 display 84
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) | Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | 2018 |
Kindle Paperwhite (12th 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 (10th gen)
Pros
- +Weeks of battery
- +Glare-free E Ink
- +Lightweight
Cons
- −Slow refresh
- −Ecosystem lock-in (most)
- −Color options muted
FAQ: Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) vs Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen)
Which is better, Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) or Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen)? +
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) worth the price? +
At $159, Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in battery.
Is Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen) worth the price? +
At $129, Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen) delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in battery.
Does Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) or Kindle Paperwhite (10th 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.