What do reviews say about battery?

Buyers report going weeks between charges, and TechRadar calls the battery life excellent.

What do reviews say about 2021?

TechRadar says owners of the 2021 Paperwhite need not upgrade; gains are mostly speed and a slightly bigger screen.

What do reviews say about ads?

Some markets show ads on the lock screen unless you pay extra to remove them.

Phones & Audio · E-readers · 1,460 reviews · 2 sources

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024)

Best for: everyday book readersMid-range

The fastest Paperwhite yet, with a larger 7-inch glare-free screen. Buyers adore it; TechRadar finds it pricey for a mid-range e-reader.

Tracking since Sep 2026

Buy if

You read books daily
You want weeks per charge

Skip if

You own the 2021 Paperwhite
You hate lock-screen ads

How it scores

Battery7.7

Value7.0

Price

$179.99–199.99

You pay for: Cheapest in this batch

Reviewed Sep 2026 · 0 new reviews since · score unchanged

What people love

Most mentioned by reviewers

PortabilityLight, easy to carry

Smooth performanceQuick page turns

Battery lifeWeeks between charges

What people complain about

Most mentioned by reviewers

PriceyHigh for a mid-range reader

Lock-screen adsPay extra to remove them

Scuffs easilyBlack plastic gets scruffy

Reviewers disagree on

Feels very lightErgonomics are so-so

Alternatives

Same price · $179.99–199.99

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Sources

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TechRadar
Reviewed Sep 2026

AI summary of public reviews, not a recommendation.