Amazon
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)
7″ · 300 ppi · 12-week battery
92
/ 100
From $159
VS
Amazon
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)
2024
92
/ 100
From $159
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) lands at 92 and Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) at 92. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) if…
- ✓Snappiest Kindle yet
- ✓Larger 7″ display
- ✓IPX8 water resistance
Pick Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) if…
- ✓Weeks of battery life
- ✓Glare-free E Ink
- ✓Lightweight
Score breakdown
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)
92 display 94
speed 92
battery 96
ecosystem 88
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)
92 display 92
speed 82
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)
Display
7″ E Ink, 300 ppi
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Storage
16 GB
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Battery
12 weeks
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Water
IPX8
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Release year
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2024
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)
Pros
- +Snappiest Kindle yet
- +Larger 7″ display
- +IPX8 water resistance
Cons
- −Still Amazon walled garden
- −No buttons
- −Lockscreen ads unless paid off
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
FAQ: Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) vs Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)
Which is better, Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) or Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)? +
Both score 92 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 (12th gen) worth the price? +
At $159, Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in battery.
Does Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) or Kindle Paperwhite (12th 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.