Customer Ratings & Reviews

It was really easy to set up and start using quickly. Screen quality is great and the official Amazon Paperwhite case is a great addition. You can buy books either through your PC or directly on the Paperwhite itself. The screen is as good as on the pricier Kindle Voyage. :)

The Paperwhite is an excellent product. It is very lightweight, easy to hold for long periods of time, and user-friendly (software wise). Be prepared to have a slower reaction time than a typical tablet (or Amazon Fire); this is because of the e-ink. However, I will take the trade off, as you are able to read e-ink in every environment (sunlight, dark rooms) without any eyestrain -- something that is not possible with a regular tablet. Screen response time is only slightly delayed because of this. If you have a Prime membership, you have access to all of Amazon's library, which has a large selection; however, most disappointingly, you can only rent one book per month unless you upgrade to Amazon's Kindle App, which is an additional $10/month. I find this to be mildly frustrating. However, you are able to rent books from your local library whenever you would like. Overall, I think the Paperwhite is a fabulous product for reading, with only a few drawbacks. I enjoy reading on it very much.

I bought this as a gift for my grandmother. I debated between the Basic Kindle or the Paperwhite and chose the Kindle Paperwhite. She loves it! It's very basic and easy for her to navigate. Everything is straight forward. The Kindle Paperwhite is nice because of it being backlite she can read in the dark or ever outside in the direct sunlight. There is no glare whatsoever. The size perfect for her hands and do not get sore or achy as if she was reading a paperback book. If your looking for a device strictly for reading purposes only get the Kindle Paperwhite. Overall, I and my grandmother are greatly impressed with this product. I had my doubts at first due to never using a product like this, but im considering getting myself one.

Perfect size and very comfortable to hold because it is very light. No glare screen is very clear. Holds a very large amount of books and holds a charge longer than any ereader I have ever owned.

My house was filling up with books. I felt like I was competing with the city library. The kindle is a great problem solver for space saving. It's light, compact, fits in a purse or briefcase and works everywhere. For traveling, you can't beat the kindle. When you finish one book, another is at your fingertips.

With this 3rd generation of the Kindle Paperwhite, Amazon really created the best reading experience for a reasonable price. I previously owned a first generation Paperwhite, and the increase in resolution (300ppi, up from 212ppi) is really noticeable. After reading on this for a while, it is slightly disturbing to see jagged edges around text of the older Paperwhite. The white balance of the screen has also improved, with a slightly warmer, book-ish experience instead of the cooler, electronic-display-ish screen of the old on. Additionally, the screen can get crazy low in brightness! Ideal for someone who prefers to read in bed at night with the lights turned off.. if you thought the previous Kindles got dark, this takes it to a whole new level of dimness.

Bought the original Kindle a number of years ago and really enjoyed. This newer model is terrific. Fits comfortably in the hand and the readability is excellent. Downloading is even easier than before. I really enjoy using this product. Would definitely recommend!

My first reader was a Sony and I loved it. But it was getting old and quit working well. So I did research and everyone seemed to like the Kindle Paperwhite and so that's what I bought. I like it. I don't LOVE it, like I did my Sony, because its battery needs to be charged every two weeks. The battery in my Sony lasted much longer than that between charges. But other than that, it works great and is easy to read in any light (sunlight or indoor lighting).

I have now used a variety of phones, tablets and e-readers for reading digital books and have settled on the Kindle Paperwhite as my choice. The reader is super light and very easy to read in the brightest sunlight as well as pitch black (and everything in between). This is well worth the money paid.

Received as a Christmas gift. Took a little time getting used to page refresh - just wasn't used to the delay. I love how light-weighted it is. Fits nicely in my handbag when I travel. The battery life is great too. I only charge it a few times a month.

Easy to use. Easy to read in any light. The battery last a long time.

I switched to a Kindle because my second Nook died. The Kindle is very easy to use and extremely easy to read. There is virtually no eye strain even after many hours of reading. Also it is very sturdy.

This paper white kindle has many more features than my original kindle. The background lighting on the screen allows you to read anywhere. Seems to charge up quickly and holds a charge much longer than my old kindle, I am very happy I upgraded and the price for it was very reasonable.

The kindle paper white is Lightweight, easy to use, works great outside, love reading at night with the built in lighted screen too! Love how you can adjust the size of the print so easily too!

I love reading!!! I was first using my iPad mini as an ereader. Originally it was purchased to be used strictly as an ereader but I found over time it was causing eye strain. I couldn't read for more that 2 hours without my eyes starting to hurt. After a little research and watching tons of Youtube videos I purchased my Paperwhite. I absolutely enjoy my kindle. It's light weight (my iPad weighs a ton), it's easy to download and access books, you can read on tons of platforms. I have been using an app called "Overdrive" to check out ebooks from the library. Now I don't have to get in my card and drive to my local library. I can just browse from my home via my smart phone. If you enjoy reading and your thinking about getting a kindle please do! It's the best purchase I've made in a long time! I was limited when I was using my iPad mini. Now it's like a whole new world has open up since I've started using my kindle. I have read several books by Stephen King since owning my kindle. Normally it would take me months to finish a book. Now it takes me days!

I bought this because I have no more room for regular books but didn't want to miss out on having good reading material at my fingertips. The Paperwhite is light, easy to read and its size makes it very portable. The screen is easy on the eyes and downloading a book is a snap.

With a new higher resolution display, Bookerly font, and long lasting battery, the Kindle Paperwhite is the best e-readr in the market today. Reads like real paper. The device capabilities are complemented by Kindle's vast e-book store.

Second generation Kindle finally died, and already have Android tablets, but the Kindle app on those tablets isn't easy to read and the tablets are heavy. This new Paperwhite Kindle is awesome for reading only, and is lightweight with extremely long battery life. Best dedicated Kindle product yet.

I love my Kindle! It is one of the best Christmas gifts I've received in a long time. It's the ideal version of a book electronically. It's light weight and easy on the eyes. I recommend this Kindle to anyone that loves to read but isn't thrilled about carrying around a hard back or paper book.

Easy to set up, and easy to use. Can read in bright sunlight with no glare at all. Performs as advertised. Battery life is exceptional. Will last for 8 to 10 hours on a charge depending on brightness setting. Would recommend this to any avid reader. It is light and will hold hundreds of books.