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Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) — 2024
Amazon

Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)

2024

92
/ 100
From $159
VS
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) wins by 10
Kobo Elipsa 2E — 2023
Kobo

Kobo Elipsa 2E

2023

82
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict

Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) lands at 92 and Kobo Elipsa 2E at 82. That puts Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) ahead by 10 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 Kobo Elipsa 2E 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 (12th gen)

Compared on the display sub-score

Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) leads on display (92 vs 82).

Ecosystem

Tie

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

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

Value for money

Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) more score per dollar ($159 vs $399).

Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) 92
vs
82 Kobo Elipsa 2E

Score breakdown

Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)
92
display 92
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kobo Elipsa 2E
82
display 82
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) versus Kobo Elipsa 2E — full spec comparison
Spec Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) Kobo Elipsa 2E
Release year
2024
2023

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

Kobo Elipsa 2E

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 (12th gen) vs Kobo Elipsa 2E

Which is better, Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) or Kobo Elipsa 2E? +

Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. 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 Kobo Elipsa 2E worth the price? +

At $399, Kobo Elipsa 2E delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in battery.

Does Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) or Kobo Elipsa 2E 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 Paperwhite (12th gen) or Kobo Elipsa 2E? +

Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) — leads on display (92 vs 82). Compared on the display sub-score.

Which is the better value, Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) or Kobo Elipsa 2E? +

Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) — more score per dollar ($159 vs $399). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.