Best Overall
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (12th generation, 2024)
4.6Aikins Score•Amazon
The verdict
The best all-around e-reader for most people, combining a superb display, waterproofing, and long battery life at a reasonable price.
Read the full reviewWhat we love
- +Larger 7-inch screen with faster page turns due to new oxide backplane
- +Waterproof for worry-free beach or bath reading
- +Adjustable warm light and 19 LEDs for comfortable night reading
- +Excellent battery life lasting weeks
Worth noting
- –Locked into Amazon's ecosystem for seamless book purchases
- –No expandable storage; 16GB base may fill up for heavy manga readers
How it scored
Aikins Score4.6
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At a glance
Screen size7 inches
WaterproofYes (IPX8)
Storage16 GB
ChargingUSB-C
Aikins Score9.2 / 10
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