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Latest model (11th gen) - in stock locally in JHB.
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8GB Model in Black WITH or WITHOUT special offer ads
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Technical Details
Display | Amazon's 6.8 Paperwhite display technology with built-in light, 300 ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale. |
Size | 124.6 x 174.2 x 8.1 mm |
Weight | 205 g |
System Requirements | None; fully wireless and doesn't require a computer to download content. |
On-Device Storage | 8 GB; holds thousands of books. |
Cloud Storage | Free cloud storage for all Amazon content. |
Battery Life | A single charge lasts up to ten (10) weeks, based on a half hour of reading per day with wireless off and the light setting at 13. Battery life may vary depending on use. Audible audiobook streaming over Bluetooth will reduce battery life. |
Charge Time | Fully charges in approximately 5 hours from a computer via USB cable; Fully charges in less than 2.5 hours with a 9W USB power adapter. |
Wi-Fi Connectivity | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz networks with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) wifi networks. |
Accessibility Features | VoiceView screen reader, available over Bluetooth audio, provides spoken feedback allowing you to navigate your device and read books with text-to-speech (available in English only). Kindle Paperwhite also includes the ability to invert Black and White, adjust font size, font face, line spacing and margins. . |
Content Formats Supported | Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; HTML DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, PMP through conversion; Audible audio format (AAX). |
Documentation | with our Quick Start Guide and Kindle User Guide. |
Warranty and Service | |
Included in the Box | Kindle Paperwhite, USB-C charging cable and . |
Waterproofing | Waterproof (IPX8), tested to withstand immersion in 2 meters of fresh water for 60 minutes. . |
Available Colors | Black |
Generation | Kindle Paperwhite (11th Generation) - 2021 release. |
Software Security Updates | This device receives guaranteed software security updates until at least four years after the device is last available for purchase as a new unit on our websites. . If you already own a Kindle, visit for information specific to your device. |