Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (11th Generation) - 2021

6.80", 8 GB, Black

Product details

The new Kindle Paperwhite - Now with a 6.8-inch (17.3 cm) display and thinner bezel, adjustable color temperature, up to 10 weeks of battery life, and 20% faster page turns than the previous generation.
Featuring a front-flush design and a 300 ppi display with no mirroring for reading like real paper, even in bright sunlight. Store thousands of books and take them with you wherever you go. A single charge via USB-C lasts for weeks, not hours. Waterproof (IPX8), so you can read and relax at the beach, by the pool, or in the bathtub. Lab tests have confirmed that your Kindle can withstand accidental immersion in water. Hands-free, Bluetooth headphones or speakers make it easy to listen to your stories.

Key specifications

Display functions
Ambient light sensor
Touch screen
Screen type
E-Ink HD Carta
Interface
USB
Document format
AZW
AZW3
DOC
DOCX
HTML
MOBI
PDF
PRC
TXT
Protection type (IP code)
IPX8
Item number
17446654

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
B08N3TCP2F
Release date
8.3.2022

Colour

Colour group
Black
Exact colour description
Black

eReader properties

eReader functions
Text-to-speech
Brand specific property
Special offer
USB connector type
USB-C
Interface
USB
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n
Protection type (IP code)
IPX8

Display properties

Screen type
E-Ink HD Carta
Display size (inches)
6.80"
Image resolution
1264 x 1680 pixels
Pixel density
300 ppi
Display functions
Ambient light sensor
Touch screen

Data storage properties

Storage capacity
8 GB
Memory
8 GB

Supported formats

Audio formats
Various
Document format
AZW
AZW3
DOC
DOCX
HTML
MOBI
PDF
PRC
TXT
Image file formats
JPEG
Video file formats
PMP

Battery properties

Battery life
1680 h
Charging time
2.50 h

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
SBTi

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Kindle Paperwhite
Short manual
USB charging cable

Product dimensions

Length
81 mm
Width
125 mm
Height
245 mm
Weight
205 g

Package dimensions

Length
25 cm
Width
13.50 cm
Height
1.80 cm
Weight
285 g

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «eReaders» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Amazon
    0,9 %
  • 2.Kobo
    1,6 %
  • 3.Onyx
    1,8 %
  • 4.PocketBook
    3,3 %
  • 4.tolino
    3,3 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Amazon
    2 days
  • 1.PocketBook
    2 days
  • 3.Kobo
    3 days
  • 4.Onyx
    7 days
  • 5.tolino
    10 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «eReaders» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Amazon
    2,2 %
  • 2.Kobo
    3 %
  • 3.tolino
    3,4 %
  • 4.PocketBook
    4,2 %
  • 5.Onyx
    6,9 %
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good80/100
Very good84/100
Rank 2 out of 3Stiftung WarentesteBook-Reader im Test - So lässt es sich lesenReleaseMay 2022

Those who do without comfort features save 90 euros compared to the Oasis 2019.

Very good82/100
Smartphone MagazinSingle testReleaseAugust 2021
  • PositiveWaterproof according to IPX8+
  • PositiveAudio books via Bluetooth
  • NegativeNo Onleihe support

The casing of the Kindle Paperwhite is waterproof, at least for a few minutes. The 6-inch screen offers a very good 300-ppi resolution, can display 16 greyscales, is anti-reflective and has an illumination with adjustable brightness. The device does not have scroll buttons; operation is exclusively via the touch-sensitive screen...

Good76/100
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Rank 2 out of 7Computer BildTest eBook-ReaderReleaseOctober 2020
  • PositiveGood display
  • PositiveOnly test candidate with GSM module
  • NegativeNo Onleihe
  • NegativeCompulsory registration

A narrow double victory for Pocketbook: In both the 6-inch and the 7-inch class, the devices from Switzerland took the test victory by a razor-thin margin. In the low-priced readers, Amazon's Kindle Basic and the Tolino Page 2 were tied. The slightly lower price ultimately helped the Amazon device to win the price-performance category...

Good76/100
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Rank 1 out of 6Computer BildTest eBook-ReaderReleaseFebruary 2020
  • PositiveVery good workmanship
  • Positivewater-protected
  • NegativeRegistration with Amazon mandatory

All six tested eBook readers offer solid features, are well-made and display texts crisply. In addition, all candidates score points with integrated lighting. Those who want to take care of as little as possible and can live with limitations in the book shop selection are best served with a Kindle from Amazon...

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CT MagazinSingle testReleaseFebruary 2019

If you only want to read, you can be happy with a Kindle from the third Paperwhite generation onwards (equivalent to the seventh Kindle generation). The new Kindle is worthwhile above all for people who want to want to store, listen to and read a lot of audio books and e-books on one device.

Good76/100
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Rank 3 out of 3Computer Bild3 eBook-Reader im VergleichReleaseJanuary 2019
  • PositiveSimple operation
  • PositiveTop processing
  • PositiveFavourable price
  • NegativeNo SmartLight
  • NegativeAccount compulsion
  • NegativeOnly a few formats readable

The third one reads better: The winner of the eBook reader comparison comes from Pocketbook. Only very close behind are the top dogs from Tolino and Amazon. But no matter which model the buyer chooses: He always buys a good device.