Customer Ratings & Reviews

Easy to use when you just want to read and easy on the eyes

I use this product all the time. The screen is great and the ads aren't obtrusive at all. It has great battery life. You can send it books as well with the Send to Kindle application available at Amazon.

If, like I, you own an earlier generation Kindle that isn't a Paperwhite, this latest model is WELL WORTH THE UPGRADE. If you don't, it's like having a wider but really no thicker or heavier iPhone 6 Plus to read your Kindle app books (and to use Goodreads) on outdoors. (It even has Airplane Mode.) It had me at its crisp, crisp backlit display and quick response to touch. (I had to really press vs. tap on the older Kindle, and it was so slow to take/load.)

Amazing device. Easy to use and lightweight to read a couple of books

Easy to use, does great job of adjusting the background light for reading. Takes a little adjustment from my old keyboard kindle, but not a problem.

bad, bad, bad not user friendly, touch screen never works

This e-reader is amazing. It is so light and easy to read with one hand. The screen is great and the battery lasts for weeks.

Didn’t like the screen hard to read and wanted something that had more features

For the longest time I had been using a Kindle Keyboard which was good for its time until the 3rd gen. Paperwhite came along. The decision was a no brainer especially with the 300 dpi lighted screen and at the same reasonable price. I've gotten used to using the touch screen compared to the physical turn page buttons although every now and then the screen should be wiped to remove oils from our skin that accumulate. There is always something for everyone in the Kindle store

I love my kindle paperwhite, It's lightweight and perfect for reading.

not user friendly do not like and returned to store

I am a long time Kindle user, but a few years back switched to a Kindle Fire, then a Lenovo Windows Tablet, and while the tablets worked well for reading, nothing beats the experience of the Kindle screen, and the paperwhite is a great upgrade on the original Kindle's screen.

No question about it this is the best e ink e reader available. Much easier on the eyes for long reading sessions that any tablet, even one with a sharp screen like an iPad Air/Mini or top of the line Samsung.

If you are a hardcore reader, this is your Kindle! The light makes a huge difference to read under any conditions, it´s a big improvement from the standard Kindle, if you are unsure between one or the other, go for the Paperwhite, it´s worth the extra money.

I bought this originally for my wife because she is always reading and was interested in a Kindle, though wasn't sure she could ever part with physical books. She loves it! Now with the Family Library option available we can all share our favorite books. I'm looking to buy one for myself and my teenage daughter this week, actually. Oh, and my wife has given up on physical books after this ;) She likes the backlight when reading in bed at night and the fact that it lasts for at least a week on a single charge.

this kindle is absolutely awesome! it has a great reading light on there and is easy to use. i would highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for an e-book reader.

I was using Nook glow light, migrating to paper white has been the best Kindle store provides plenty of books compared to nook Battery life is excellent , will last 2-3 weeks without recharging with daily use of 2 hours

Great reader. Light, good battery and easy to use.

After reading several reviews, I purchased this as my first Kindle because it wasn't the lowest-level Kindle but I didn't need all the bells and whistles of the more expensive one. I purchased this specifically because of it's size and ability to read outside with no glare issues. The ads are not annoying enough to make me wish I paid more for the ad-free versions. It is a perfect price-point for reading outside and on the go.

I was a previous Voyage owner for a year but then left it on a plane (don't forget to check the seat-back pocket before you leave!). I was debating whether to buy it again but all the reviews I saw online said it wasn't worth the $80 premium - they're right. First off, the resolution is the exact same 300 ppi on both models. The Voyage does have better contrast but it's something I stopped noticing after 24 hours. The backlighting on the Paperwhite also isn't as even, as I notice it's darker on the bottom but again, I stopped caring after a few uses. The weight difference is negligible and they both have incredibly long battery lives. About the only time I miss the Voyage is when it comes to the page turn buttons. On the Paperwhite, I have to touch the screen, so when I'm lying in bed, I'm forced to use two hands to avoid it from falling on my face. With the Voyage, I could just press the page "button" and keep my hands on the border. Again, far from a deal breaker and something I adjusted to quickly. Overall, the Voyage is the better Kindle but not worth the premium cost.