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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 2169 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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96%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers recognize the Kindle Paperwhite 8GB as being easy to use and having excellent battery life and a convenient backlight. Many appreciate its light weight and size, along with the waterproof feature. However, some customers mentioned occasional issues with page turning and found the advertisements distracting. A few also commented on the price point being a bit high for some.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Backlight

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Feature Rich and Decent Battery

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really like the ability to pair a bluetooth headset and listen to audiobooks in addition to using as an e-book reader. Easily viewable in sunshine and doesn't feel too cheaply made for the price. Battery life is just decent but not stellar. Sometimes I'll pick it up after it's been sitting idle for a few days and I'm surprised how much battery has depleted. I blame the Amazon Ads for that, though.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Can't believe I waited this long...

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I avoided/put off purchasing any sort of e-reading device for years, thinking I didn't need yet another device to carry around. I like sitting outside on my breaks, so I'd sit there squinting, trying to read my book on my phone or laptop...with the Paperwhite, it's actually easier to read it in the sun! I wish I'd had it for our last vacation and look forward to having it this summer for the pool!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Paperwhite

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to use and read on. Like the smaller size of this model

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Backlight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect Christmas Gift.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Exactly what our daughter needed, to replace an older model.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to read

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Kindle is easy to read and keeps a long charge.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for on the Go

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I recently purchased a Kindle with a black friday price and I could'nt be happier. It makes reading on the go so much easier than bringing around a large book or two at a time. I don't have to worry about precious space in a bag and it has great battery life where I don't have to think about it dying.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Backlight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy too read

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy on the eyes and great quality product lots of storage.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Buy Kindles are the BEST!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is my third Kindle I bought from Best Buy.....and it is just as perfect as the other two. The money I save more than pays for the Kindle!!!Plus it is so handy to take in my purse. I read a lot at bedtime...in bed!! The Kindle is so handy for this....and after a while turns off if i fall asleep!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small, light and let's you read at night

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like the Kindle, although it sometimes seems to turn more than one page at a time ... sometimes 3 or 4 at a time. It is smaller than lighter than the previous version, and easily adjustable once you know how to drive it. Best Buy was able to ship at a low price MUCH faster than the alternative vendors i checked -- with better cheaper options.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Backlight, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very nice! Easy to hold and the backlight is a nice edition

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Backlight, Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good product

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Extremely good battery life Eye saving screen Con: a bit complicated material download procedure

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Backlight, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So practical

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to use. Easy on the eyes. It’s my wife’s. I might need one too.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    E reader

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Better than my first one. More compact. Waterproof.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Read to me, Kindle!

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love my Kindle Paperwhite! Bought several months back and it still works great! Plenty of storage for so many e-books. It also gives plenty of suggestions on what I could purchase through the Amazon store based the e-books that I currently have on my device. Most definitely recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Eye strain

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Why did I wait so long?

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had been reluctant to purchase a Paperwhite due to my love of "real" books. Due to COVID I finally made the plunge and I don't know why I was so resistant. I've tried using reading apps on my phone and tablet but the eye strain was too much. This is not the case with the Paperwhite it truly mimics reading a book. I couldn't be happier with my purchase!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great E-Reader

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this e-reader. The size is perfect and the charge hold as advertised.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best Kindle ever

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this new Kindle its waterproof starts faster, and it is lighter in weight.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value for a simple e-reader!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this to replace an old kindle fire someone had given me. I love this one so much better. I had no need of all the apps and features- all I wanted was an e reader that I could read in many lights and environments. It has plenty of storage for what I need, and is a pleasure to read on

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Weight

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Light And Easy To Hold

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This was a gift to my sister who is very pleased with this Kindle. She said it was easy to set up and is light and convenient for travel.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very good e-reader

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is my third kindle and second e-reader. It took a bit of time to figure out how to move about and locate things on this new device, but has many similarities to my previous reader so I have gotten used to it. One thing that I really like is that the recharging time is much faster. It claims to be waterproof but I do not plan on testing that until such an event happens. The only negative, although a minor one. is that it is thinner that my previous device so I had to purchase a new cover. Overall I am happy with my purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend