2021 Amazon Kindle Paperwhite: How to pre-order

Amazon officially unveiled the 11th-gen Kindle Paperwhite ahead of the company’s fall event on September 28, and pre-orders are now open directly from the retail giant. The new Kindle comes in three versions: a standard model (with or without ads), a Signature Edition, and one designed for kids. All versions of the Kindle Paperwhite 2021 will launch on October 27. Pre-orders are only open on Amazon at this time, but we’ll update this article with more retailers as they become available.

The new base Kindle Paperwhite is the 11th generation ad-supported model, which starts at $ 140. The price represents a $ 10 increase over its predecessor, however, the last-gen model has enjoyed larger discounts in recent months. We’ll see if the higher price tag is justified once we’ve done our full review, but improvements like a larger screen, USB-C charging, longer battery life, adjustable color temperature, and faster processor sound that’s appealing on paper. Dropping the ads on the lock screen will cost you an additional $ 20, bringing the ad-free Paperwhite to $ 160.

Kindle Paperwhite (2021, 11th generation, 8 GB)

Amazon’s new Kindle Paperwhite features a 6.8-inch E-Ink display with adjustable color temperature for nighttime reading. It also has a faster processor, extra battery life, IPX8 waterproofing and, finally, a USB-C port.

The next and pricier tier comes in the form of the new Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition. This model offers Qi wireless charging, a whopping (for e-books, beware) 32GB of storage, and a light sensor that automatically adjusts screen lighting based on ambient lighting conditions, a feature once. for Kindle Oasis only. The Signature Edition without ads will set you back $ 190.

Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (32 GB)

The premium Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition offers the same design and performance as the new base model, but with more storage, an automatic light sensor and Qi wireless charging. It is also only available in an ad-free configuration.

Finally, Amazon offers a new Kindle Paperwhite aimed at children. The appropriately titled Kindle Paperwhite Kids is the same as the base model, but comes with a one-year subscription to Amazon Kids Plus, giving your child access to a plethora of books and audiobooks suitable for kids. children. The Kids model also comes with a two-year warranty and a child-friendly cover, available in three different models. The Kindle Paperwhite Kids costs $ 160, the same as a standard Ad-free Paperwhite model, and it’s not ad supported either.

Amazon Paperwhite Kids

Amazon’s Kid-Friendly Paperwhite is the same as the new base model, but it’s ad-free and offers the added benefits of a two-year, one-year Amazon Kids Plus hardware protection plan, and a choice of three child-friendly blankets. .