All-new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (16 GB) – Our fastest Kindle ever, with new 7" glare-free display and weeks of battery life

Trust me! The screen looks more beautiful and gentler than what you might see on the images I have uploaded. I'd like to highlight some the important features of my kindle paperwhite in terms of it's usage.0. Very light weight and has matt back which feels very soft on touch.1. Best for reading epubs and azw3. You can sideload epubs and pdf via amazon's 'Send to Kindle' desktop app.2. Mangas look very nice in it. If you download it via amazon, there won't be any issues. But there isn't an option to set the contrast which might feel a bit underwhelming (review based on fire force vol 1 sample downloaded from kindle store) But if you are going to sideload it (i mean download the manga form elsewhere, you know where!) , you'll need to first convert it to pdf or azw3 format with calibre desktop app but there can be issues with the aspect ratio, although you do have options for setting contrasts. Keep experimenting.3. The browser is very very basic. You can only use it for reading text heavy websites.4. If u study a lot using pdfs and epubs, then this has an edge over tablets when it comes to battery life and reducing eye strain (there's none!).5. This is extremely travel friendly gadget! Although i suggest you to get a flip cover for screen protection against rough usage.6. PDFs won't be as good as viewing on a tablet but still it's manageable. This kindle is faster so zoom in/out and scrolling is smoother than the previous one.7. Keep an eye out for Kindle colorsoft! But paperwhite is still better!!!

The responsiveness is finally better, the lightweight and big size of the kindle make it easy to read on.

My Kindle saga started way back in 2012 with the 5th Gen—imported from the US because Kindle hadn’t reached Indian shores yet. That little slab of e-ink magic got four solid years of loyal service before I passed it on to someone who’d never tried an e-reader.In 2015, I picked up the Kindle 7th Gen Touch, and wow, did that one put in the work. It survived until 2023, almost eight years! What finally brought it down? The micro-USB charging port broke. That’s it. No drama. Just a quiet exit after a long, noble run. Honestly, most phones don’t even make it to the second Android update.In 2018, I got the Paperwhite 4—not because the old one failed, but because I needed that front light. Nighttime reading without waking anyone up? Game changer. That one lived right next to my pillow.Then in 2021, I moved to the Paperwhite 5 (USB-C, bigger screen, better light), and now in 2025, I’ve pre-ordered the Paperwhite 6. It’s like clockwork—every few years, I upgrade not out of necessity, but out of curiosity and gratitude. And each old Kindle gets handed down. No landfill. Just legacy.The Kindle isn’t flashy. It doesn’t send notifications or beg for attention. It just quietly builds a reading habit that sticks. After all these years, it’s still the only device that makes me feel like I’m spending time instead of wasting it.Final Thoughts:Speaking from over a decade of experience, it’s time to break the misconception: a Kindle isn’t just a ‘lesser tablet.’ It’s not about flashy features or multitasking capabilities. It’s about what it doesn’t have—no notifications, no social media, no distractions.When you pick up a Kindle and leave your phone behind, you enter a zone of pure, uninterrupted reading. It’s a device that respects your focus and fosters a genuine connection with the written word.So, if you’re looking to build a reading habit or deepen your existing one, a Kindle isn’t just a gadget—it’s a gateway to a more mindful reading experience.

Loved it. The quality is great and it works amazing. Very handy and perfect for avid readers

Brilliant device, getting me hooked onto reading in a big way again. Wonderful travel companion! Super light and great battery life, must have for every bibliophile!

I am a long time Kindle user and I have owned the Basic, the Oasis and now the Paperwhite. The 12th generation Paperwhite is fast and responsive. It fits in my purse and makes it super easy to read on the go, while at work or while travelling. The battery life is also pretty good, compared to my Oasis.

I own a 11th Gen Kindle Paperwhite, and it is great device since it is coming with USB-C port for charging. Still wanted to try this new device and ordered it. Below are my observations and opinions.1) Screen size: - In terms of screen size there is not much difference, though they mentioned it 7" it's not much noticeable w.r.t its previous 11th Gen Paperwhite which is 6.8".2) Backlight: - The actual magic is in its performance and light distribution. The backlight distribution is awesome in this new device. It is very nice and comfort. You don't feel any eye strain even if you read continuously for hours.3) Performance: - Performance is improved and response is too good. I really loved it.4) Features: - Other than the above, no new features added w.r.t its previous kindle paperwhite.If you own a 11Gen Kindle Paperwhite and have low budget, skip this one. The only difference you would notice is the backlight and slightly improved performance. Amazon only will provide the replacements (in case of any manufacture defects) and NO RETURNS.If money is not your constraint, go for it and its worth (in my opinion).This would have even more great device if they had the below feature for this price.- Auto adjust warm light.- page turn buttons- page flip- Could have used good material which can avoid the fingerprints in the back side.