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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 514 reviews

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98%would recommend to a friend

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Customers commend the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition for its ease of use, excellent battery life, and perfect size. Users appreciate the high-quality screen for reading in various lighting conditions and the device's lightweight design. The color options and access to a vast book selection are also well-received, with some noting its improved speed compared to previous Kindle models.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Screen quality, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Avid Reader Loving Her Kindle Paperwhite!

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

    Very lightweight. Screen takes getting used to and don’t have to charge it everyday. I enjoy it very much. It was delivered before scheduled date which was nice. The setup was short and simple. Highly recommend. Definitely do not have the added distractions that phones and iPads do. Unfortunately expensive but you can find cheap accessories so that’s a bonus.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition

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

    First time I bought a Kindle, and the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is great. Very compact & light. Easy to use. Easy to read. Pages look like the pages in a book. You can bookmark where you are, so you never lose your place. I highly recommend it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Screen quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Kindle Paperwhite Signature Addition (32GB) Gen12

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

    Perfect for reading indoors or out. Perfect size to slip into a purse or satchel. I love the vivid color of the Metallic Jade I purchased. Enjoy!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good reading device .

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

    Great device for reading books. Good product with good battery backup . I use it everyday and take with me where ever i go , don’t need to worry about carrying the chargers.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    LOVE THIS

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

    Love my new Kindle! It works great and makes reading a whole lot easier! It’s small enough to fit in my purse and read on the go! I love how there are no notifications or anything on it to distract you from reading.

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

    New vs Oasis

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

    Miss the Oasis (could use oasis w/out touch. Frustratingly, water droplets change pages!!) Sadly-anytime I’ve bought a new kindle it’s not an easy process. After 8+ years, it’s always difficult getting all my e-books downloaded and added correctly to collections. However, this Kindle downloads faster, switches books & pages-dark/light mode-smoother transition and flashes are gone. Since the Oasis is discontinued-this Kindle is best. FYI: only if looking at the newer Kindle, the signature is best option, depending upon how much money you’re willing to spend. The signature version does wireless charging. Keep in mind, with many cases the wireless charging does not work. However, it is nice to have the wireless as a perk, but not for $40. It’s easier to plug it in and read with a long cable-than connect it wirelessly – or take out of case Since I do a lot of reading at night or when somebody else might be watching TV or sleeping, the front auto light sensor is a definite plus for me. But at $40, I would say for most people it’s an unnecessary expense. The case I used in the picture will work with the wireless charging. Three stars for Value, I would’ve put four if I did not have the signature. So even tho the value was there for what I needed, I would say for most people it’s an added expense and they could avoid that additional $40. The quality I think is great, the ease of use I gave it 4 because I find it is very difficult to transfer from an old to a new Kindle – and since waterproof/resistant, the fact that water droplets can change pages makes the ease of use in Houston very disappointing-i’m in the water all summer. As you can see, I got the raspberry, the back color matches the Kindle case perfectly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Amazon Devices Customer Support
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      Hi Ipadgamesformom,

      Thank you for sharing such a comprehensive and thoughtful review of your Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition! We really appreciate customers like you who take the time to provide detailed feedback about both the strengths and challenges of transitioning between Kindle models.

      You've highlighted some excellent points about the Signature Edition's improvements—the faster downloads, smoother page transitions, and elimination of screen flashes are significant upgrades that enhance the reading experience. We're glad these features are working well for you! The auto-adjusting front light is indeed a fantastic feature for nighttime reading, especially when you're trying not to disturb others.

      We completely understand your frustration with the water droplet sensitivity on the touchscreen. This is a valid concern for someone who reads in the water all summer in Houston! While the Oasis offered physical buttons that avoided this issue, the touchscreen-only design does present challenges in wet conditions. Your feedback about this trade-off is valuable and helps other customers make informed decisions based on their specific use cases.

      Regarding the collection transfer process, we hear you—migrating libraries and collections after 8+ years should be smoother. Your experience highlights an area where we can continue to improve the setup process for long-time Kindle users.

      Your insights about the Signature Edition's wireless charging feature are particularly helpful for other shoppers weighing the $40 price difference. You've given practical advice about case compatibility and the reality that plugging in with a long cable is often more convenient than wireless charging—this kind of real-world perspective is exactly what helps others decide if the premium features are worth it for their needs.

      We love that the Metallic Raspberry matches your case perfectly—it's those little details that make the reading experience even more enjoyable!

      Happy reading! AmazonDevices

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best christmas gift of 2025

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

    I bought the kindle paperwhite signature for my sister this Christmas 2025 . She had it set up with the free 3 month unlimited subscription the next day. She has read a ton of books already. Money well spent. She has/ is really enjoying it. Im very happy that she loves it so much. She really loves reading. We were accumulating way to many books . This is way more affordable, and saves so much space ! No actual books stacking up, lol. Anyways, this is the perfect gift for an adamant reader.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Screen quality, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great purchase

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

    Purchased as a gift and the recipient loved the quality and functionality. Also likes the light weight and beautiful jade color. There have been no issues with the screen I liked getting it for a competitive price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Kindle paper white

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

    Works as expected. Haven’t had any issues since purchased. So far so good (:

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

    Best purchase ever

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

    I absolutely love my kindle. I got this as a graduation gift for myself and I've read 7 books since mid August. I would read textbooks for school but I'd never read other books outside of that. My goal is to read 12 by the end of the year! The dark mode is amazing and the battery lasts you weeks. I love reading physical books but I also love my kindle. The kindle subscription is awesome as I have access to thousands of books. This may possibly be the best purchase I've ever made. 10/10!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Screen quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Overall good, but very bad quality control!!!!

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

    As many may have heard, the colorsoft launch has been plagued with discolored/yellow bars on the bottom of the device. This has also been a problem for some, but not all paperwhites too. I’ve had to contact Amazon for two replacements because of yellow splotches on different sections of the screen! Comparing all three total devices that I’ve had between the original purchase and replacements, all of the screens are different hues! I was finally given one that was good enough to bare and alllllmost consistently colored throughout, but still not perfect. Aside from that, the clarity of text and speed of the device is a huuuuge improvement from the last generation.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Amazon Devices Customer Support
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      Hello, Jules. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and I am sorry to hear about your experience with the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition. A small number of customers have reported a yellow band along the bottom of the display. We take the quality of our product seriously - customers who notice this can reach out to our customer service for a replacement or refund, and Amazon is making the appropriate adjustments to ensure that new devices will not experience this issue moving forward. I recommend reaching out to Amazon Customer Support 24/7 at 1-888-280-4331. I hope these steps are helpful. Have a great day! AmazonDevices

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great ebook reader, feature rich!

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

    Would absolutely recommend. Fits in my cargo pocket when I’m on the go for reading while waiting in a doctors office or lobby… great lighting and size adjustability when needed and the battery lasts forever. Bought a case and use mine every day. Love it!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    For the endless TBR

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    First kindle and I love it. Very light and slim. I think it’s fairly priced especially when on sale. Only reason I didn’t give 5 stars is 1) the screen glitches sometimes between pages, 2) it could have a smoother transition as you move within the kindle. It really does have a great battery life in comparison to using kindle app on an iPad. 10/10 would recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Amazon Devices Customer Support
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      Hello ZINK! Thank you so much for your review on your experience with the Kindle Paperwhite. I am so happy that you are loving your Kindle! One quick thing is that the "glitch" you sometimes experience is in fact the Kindle refreshing its pages. It does this so that there is no ghosting which can happen if the pages are not refreshed enough. This is actually a setting that can be adjusted so that it does not happen as often or you can even make it happen more often if you notice any ghosting. I hope this helps explain what that is and again I thank you so much for your time! Keep on loving your Kindle! AmazonDevices

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My Kindle Paperwhite

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

    I love the kindle paper white. It's so compact it's great for on the go reading that easily fit into your small purse or some jacket pockets. The lighting is easily adjusted and battery life is excellent. I recommend 10 out of 10.

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

    IM OBSESSED WITH MY LITTLE LIBRARY

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

    I swore to myself I would never get a kindle, but after my husband said we didn’t have room for a home library, I decided to get one anyways (in kindle form). It has made reading so easy AND I am getting to read books from my TBR list and books I never even knew I needed to read. I am OBSESSED with my new kindle and I can’t believe it took me this long.

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

    Kindle paperwhite

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

    Iblove my kindle paperwhite. Goes with me everywhere almost easier to take when i dont want a physical book. Love the matte screen and no glare when reading unlike my tablet. I love that is so lightweight and does not hurt my eyes.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love

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

    I love my kindle . Easy to see and to hold. I love the color of it. I love o have more options with free books. I haven’t run into an issue yet and I hope it stays that way

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

    Great E-Reader!

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to use and lightweight! I added a popsocket to make it easy to hold. Top tier e-reader.

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

    Gifting a Kindle

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

    My daughter is excited to have this. There is a flaw in the corner of the screen and she is hoping to exchange it at the store tomorrow. Hopefully it goes well!

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

    I love it!!!

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    Perfect for any reader that wants all of their favorites in one place.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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