The Trend Verdict
Spec-by-spec

Head to head

Contenders from E-Readers, every metric lined up. The winning value in each row is outlined.

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 7in 16GB (11th Gen 2023) Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 7in 16GB (11th Gen 2023) #3 in E-Readers
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Amazon Kindle 6in 16GB (2024) Amazon Kindle 6in 16GB (2024) #21 in E-Readers
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#21
Screen
300ppi, warm front light
167ppi, adjustable light
Battery
10+ weeks typical
Weeks of reading
Storage
16GB
16GB
Waterproofing
IPX8 (submersible)
Splash-resistant (unrated)
Verdict
The default e-reader to beat
Best entry-level e-reader

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