When placed side by side, the Kindle (2024, 12th gen) and Kindle Paperwhite (2024) reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the Kindle (2024, 12th gen) stands at 157.0 mm while the Kindle Paperwhite (2024) measures 176.0 mm. The Kindle Paperwhite (2024) is 19.0 mm taller. Looking at width, the Kindle (2024, 12th gen) is 126.0 mm across versus the Kindle Paperwhite (2024)'s 127.6 mm. The Kindle Paperwhite (2024) is 1.6 mm wider.
The Kindle Paperwhite (2024) is heavier at 211 grams versus 158 grams for the Kindle (2024, 12th gen). That is a 53-gram difference (33.5%). While this may seem small, you can feel a noticeable difference during extended use.
Better suited for a bag or case.
Better suited for a bag or case.
| Metric | Kindle (2024, 12th gen) | Kindle Paperwhite (2024) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 126.0 mm | 127.6 mm | -1.6 mm |
| Height | 157.0 mm | 176.0 mm | -19.0 mm |
| Depth | 8.1 mm | 8.1 mm | 0.0 mm |
| Weight | 158 g | 211 g | -53.0 mm |