Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2021)

6.80", 16 GB, Black
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Test reportsVery good based on 8 tests
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Product details

The Kindle Paperwhite is thin, lightweight, and easy to carry, allowing you to read your favorite books anytime. With its fantastic 300 ppi display that is now 10% brighter than the previous generation and has no glare, you can read in all lighting conditions. A single charge via USB-C now lasts up to 10 weeks. Battery life depends on usage. With 16 GB of storage, you can take thousands of books with you wherever you go.

Key specifications

Display functions
Ambient light sensor, Frontlight, Touch screen
Screen type
E-Ink Carta 1.2
Interface
Bluetooth, WLAN
Document format
AZW, AZW3, DOC, DOCX, HTML, MOBI, PDF, PRC, TXT
Protection type (IP code)
IPX8
Operating system
Other
Item number
22639785

General information

Manufacturer
Amazon
Category
eReaders
Manufacturer no.
840268919771
Release date
11/10/2022

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

eReader properties

eReader functions
Audio books, Text-to-speech
Brand specific property
Special offer
USB connector type
USB-C
Interface
Bluetooth, WLAN
Operating system
Other
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b, Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n
Protection type (IP code)
IPX8

Display properties

Screen type
E-Ink Carta 1.2
Display size (inches)
6.80"
Image resolution
1264 x 1680 pixels
Pixel density
300 ppi
Display functions
Ambient light sensor, Frontlight, Touch screen

Data storage properties

Storage capacity
16 GB
Memory
16 GB

Supported formats

Audio formats
AAX, Various
Document format
AZW, AZW3, DOC, DOCX, HTML, MOBI, PDF, PRC, TXT
Image file formats
Graphics Interchange Format (GIF), JPEG, PNG
Video file formats
PMP

Battery properties

Battery life
1680 h
Charging time
3 h

Origin

Country of origin
China

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
SBTi

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Instruction manual, Quick Start Guide, USB-C cable

Product dimensions

Length
8.10 mm
Width
125 mm
Height
174 mm
Weight
205 g

Package dimensions

Length
24.80 cm
Width
13.20 cm
Height
2 cm
Weight
282 g

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Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «eReaders» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Amazon
    0,9 %
  • 2.Kobo
    1,6 %
  • 2.Onyx
    1,6 %
  • 4.tolino
    3,2 %
  • 5.PocketBook
    3,4 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.PocketBook
    2 days
  • 2.Amazon
    3 days
  • 2.Kobo
    3 days
  • 4.Onyx
    6 days
  • 5.tolino
    10 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «eReaders» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Amazon
    2,3 %
  • 2.Kobo
    3,3 %
  • 3.tolino
    3,6 %
  • 4.PocketBook
    4,4 %
  • 5.Onyx
    6,8 %
Source: Galaxus

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Overall ratingVery good80/100
Very good82/100
Smartphone MagazinSingle testReleaseAugust 2021
  • PositiveWaterproof according to IPX8+
  • PositiveAudio books via Bluetooth
  • NegativeNo Onleihe support

The casing of the Kindle Paperwhite is waterproof, at least for a few minutes. The 6-inch screen offers a very good 300-ppi resolution, can display 16 greyscales, is anti-reflective and has an illumination with adjustable brightness. The device does not have scroll buttons; operation is exclusively via the touch-sensitive screen...

Good76/100
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Rank 2 out of 7Computer BildTest eBook-ReaderReleaseOctober 2020
  • PositiveGood display
  • PositiveOnly test candidate with GSM module
  • NegativeNo Onleihe
  • NegativeCompulsory registration

A narrow double victory for Pocketbook: In both the 6-inch and the 7-inch class, the devices from Switzerland took the test victory by a razor-thin margin. In the low-priced readers, Amazon's Kindle Basic and the Tolino Page 2 were tied. The slightly lower price ultimately helped the Amazon device to win the price-performance category...

Good76/100
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Rank 1 out of 6Computer BildTest eBook-ReaderReleaseFebruary 2020
  • PositiveVery good workmanship
  • Positivewater-protected
  • NegativeRegistration with Amazon mandatory

All six tested eBook readers offer solid features, are well-made and display texts crisply. In addition, all candidates score points with integrated lighting. Those who want to take care of as little as possible and can live with limitations in the book shop selection are best served with a Kindle from Amazon...

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CT MagazinSingle testReleaseFebruary 2019

If you only want to read, you can be happy with a Kindle from the third Paperwhite generation onwards (equivalent to the seventh Kindle generation). The new Kindle is worthwhile above all for people who want to want to store, listen to and read a lot of audio books and e-books on one device.

This test report belongs to a different type: Kindle Paperwhite (11th Generation) - 2021 (6.80", 8 GB, Black)
Good76/100
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Rank 3 out of 3Computer Bild3 eBook-Reader im VergleichReleaseJanuary 2019
  • PositiveSimple operation
  • PositiveTop processing
  • PositiveFavourable price
  • NegativeNo SmartLight
  • NegativeAccount compulsion
  • NegativeOnly a few formats readable

The third one reads better: The winner of the eBook reader comparison comes from Pocketbook. Only very close behind are the top dogs from Tolino and Amazon. But no matter which model the buyer chooses: He always buys a good device.

This test report belongs to a different type: Kindle Paperwhite (11th Generation) - 2021 (6.80", 8 GB, Black)
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