Supernote
Supernote A5 X2 Manta
2024
85
/ 100
From $459
VS
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) wins by 7
Amazon
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)
7″ · 300 ppi · 12-week battery
92
/ 100
From $159
Specdex verdict
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Supernote A5 X2 Manta lands at 85 and Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) at 92. That puts Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Supernote A5 X2 Manta if…
- ✓Weeks of battery
- ✓Glare-free E Ink
- ✓Lightweight
Pick Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) if…
- ✓Snappiest Kindle yet
- ✓Larger 7″ display
- ✓IPX8 water resistance
Score breakdown
Supernote A5 X2 Manta
85 display 85
speed 80
battery 94
ecosystem 84
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)
92 display 94
speed 92
battery 96
ecosystem 88
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Supernote A5 X2 Manta
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)
Release year
2024
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Display
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7″ E Ink, 300 ppi
Storage
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16 GB
Battery
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12 weeks
Water
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IPX8
Supernote A5 X2 Manta
Pros
- +Weeks of battery
- +Glare-free E Ink
- +Lightweight
Cons
- −Slow refresh
- −Ecosystem lock-in (most)
- −Color options muted
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
FAQ: Supernote A5 X2 Manta vs Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)
Which is better, Supernote A5 X2 Manta or Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen)? +
Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Supernote A5 X2 Manta worth the price? +
At $459, Supernote A5 X2 Manta delivers a Specdex score of 85 — 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 Supernote A5 X2 Manta 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.