Customer Ratings & Reviews

This is my second Kindle Paperwhite. I received this generation to replace my older generation. The screen is even clearer than the previous version. Previous version still worked perfectly. Paperwhite is so easy to read and the backlight is great for bedtime reading.

I love the back light on this. I was concerned that the slightly larger size was going to be a bit awkward compared to the standard kindle but I don't even notice. And now I don't have to carry a separate light when I want to read at night.

I love my Kindle Paperwhite. I read it every night before I go to bed. If you love to read before bed - I highly recommend the Paperwhite vs. the other Kindles - the others are like computer screens - and it is very stimulating to your brain... this is just like reading paper - except you don't need a light on in the room because it's back lit - but you can adjust the light from fairly bright to very low. Battery lasts 10 to 15 days depending on how much I read.

As an avid reader, I still miss the feel of an actual book... however this kindle comes pretty darn close to the real thing. Light weight and no strain on my eyes, though I would recommend to adjust the back lighting on first use. Also recommend to turn off WiFi when not required, this would help extend the life of the device to almost 4 weeks on a single charge. One con is while returning a borrowed book online, it can’t be done from the kindle and I need to log into my Amazon account from my tablet. Highly recommended product though.

I had been using my smart phone to read but found I was suffering eye strain. The reader has a better screen and just works well. It is easy to adjust the screen brightness for different situations and it is lightweight and easy to carry.

Much smaller and lighter weight than my old kindle. Menus are easy to navigate and screens are easy to see. Battery seems to last a long time too. Love it!!

I love the size of the kindle. It is great to be able to put it in my purse. Also, main reason is I need to read outside sometimes and need to use sunglasses. The white paper make is real easy to read.

The paper white is a terrific reader and, for all light conditions, is superior to the kindle fire we had previously. No glare, easy read, easy use, with adjustable type print. We recommend it highly.

I had this device for few weeks before returning it and getting the Kindle Voyage. But the only difference between the two is the design, page press buttons and the auto dimming light as they both have the same screen. After purchasing this device, I immediately devoured three books in the course of a weekend. Which, sadly, is more than I've read in about two years. This device has reinvigorated my live for reading since it is so portable and the battery lasts for quite a while. I would suggest that you get the genuine leather cover for this device when you buy it as it just adds that little extra to the purchase. Overall, I would recommend anyone that wants to read more, reads often, or reads many books at once to take the plunge and buy this device. Plus, new books can be upwards of $20-$30 sometimes. This little device will carry all of your books and only costs the price of a few hard copy books. Plus if you need a physical copy, you can always borrow from the library.

It took a bit for me to get used to the Kindle as I was used to reading the books on my phone with the Kindle app. I was a bit bummed with losing the color. I also don’t like that it has no sound. Other than that it's a nice lightweight device with a good battery life. At first I thought it was defective because it froze up the first time I plugged in the usb. It actually stayed frozen for a couple days before it finally started working again.

I've owned one of every Amazon Kindles since they first came out ten years ago. This one is the perfect execution of all the factors that make a good reader. Its light weight. Easy to transport and hold for extensive times. Its go great resolution and the backlighting is so very easy on the eyes. Its got great battery life. Also plenty of memory to hold all the books I like having at my fingertips Its navigation and menus are easy to get around with. Terrific value for the price. Can't ask for better.

Is there any better e-reader on the market? Not when you consider the overall quality and low price. This model has the same razor sharp resolution as the Voyage but with longer battery life. If you want a backlit e-reader, this is the one to buy.

The day of leaving on a 2 week vacation the screen of my old Kindle (probably the first version) broke. I needed to have it replaced fast. Decided to go with Paper White but the white one was not available locally. Sales person checked and found one in Duluth, MN which we had to drive thru. Many hotel rooms only seem to have a reading lamp on one side of bed, always needed to travel with clip on or head lamp. no need anymore, the back-lighting of the Paper White is grrreat, It is light weight, thin and easy to handle.

Kindle paper white is great. Easy to read with. Lightweight so you can throw it in your purse or travel bag & take it anywhere. I haven't had the chance to use it outside yet, but will when the weather warms up. Best gift I ever gave myself!

This is the third Kindle I have purchased (not counting a Kindle Fire). I love the paper white. It is so easy on older eyes and the adjustable font size and brightness make reading a Kindle easier than a book . The screen is crystal clear whether in bright sunlight or in the dark. It is light weight which (like with older eyes) makes it easier for older hands to hold. I download a lot of library e books and can carry unlimited reading materials with me in a compact package. I would recommend this product to anyone who reads.

For those who gets their eyes tired reading on a tablet or their phones I definitely recommend buying one of these. It's like reading on a paper and it also has embedded light, but I prefer to use the ambient light.

Purchased this as an upgrade to the first generation Kindle Paperwhite. The backlight is greatly improved, the display is of a higher quality, the words are clearer and the internal process is a lot quicker — opening books and page flipping is noticeably speedier. The one thing that does annoy me about the 3rd generation Paperwhite is the way it's manufactured — when you hold it at a certain angle and you look at the bottom of the screen, you can see a small section of the display covered in the e-ink used to render the words and images on the rest of the screen. At first I thought this was a manufacturing defect, so I took it back to Best Buy and exchanged it for the same model, only to find that the second model had the same issue, except more-visible. This appears to have something to do with the way the display is placed behind the bezel during the manufacturing process. When the Paperwhite first came out, it was the crown jewel of Amazon's e-reader line, and Amazon was careful to precision-craft the devices. Now, that honor falls to the more-expensive Voyage, with the Paperwhite becoming the flagship, but still cheaper, option in the Kindle lineup, meaning the manufacturing quality of the Paperwhite is likely a bit reduced compared to that of the Voyage. This won't be a huge annoyance for some people. It is for me. And it's seriously made me consider whether it's worth contacting Amazon over. For everyone else, though, this is a great e-reader and well worth the money. If you're looking for an e-reader, this is the one to buy.

This is my 2nd Kindle although I use the app on my iPad and computers when I don’t have it. The only drawback on the Kindle is that they have always dragged a bit and appear to be a little slower than when I read on my other devices. The fact that I can read at the beach in sunlight is it’s greatest advantage over the other devices so I’m happy with it. Everyone should have a Kindle.

I use it everyday. Battery is great and the screen is marvelous. It even has the Web browser, :), and I have used it even though it lags. I will recommend this to family and friends.

Fantastic screen, super long battery life, touch screen navigation, e-ink clarity in all lighting conditions, and the vast Amazon content ecosystem. What's not to like? Nothing.