When placed side by side, the Kindle Paperwhite (2024) and iPad mini (A17 Pro) reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the Kindle Paperwhite (2024) stands at 176.0 mm while the iPad mini (A17 Pro) measures 195.4 mm. The iPad mini (A17 Pro) is 19.4 mm taller. Looking at width, the Kindle Paperwhite (2024) is 127.6 mm across versus the iPad mini (A17 Pro)'s 134.8 mm. The iPad mini (A17 Pro) is 7.2 mm wider. For thickness, the Kindle Paperwhite (2024) comes in at 8.1 mm compared to the iPad mini (A17 Pro)'s 6.3 mm. The Kindle Paperwhite (2024) is 1.8 mm thicker.
The iPad mini (A17 Pro) is heavier at 293 grams versus 211 grams for the Kindle Paperwhite (2024). That is a 82-gram difference (38.9%). While this may seem small, you can feel a noticeable difference during extended use.
Better suited for a bag or case.
Best used with two hands for full screen access.
| Metric | Kindle Paperwhite (2024) | iPad mini (A17 Pro) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 127.6 mm | 134.8 mm | -7.2 mm |
| Height | 176.0 mm | 195.4 mm | -19.4 mm |
| Depth | 8.1 mm | 6.3 mm | +1.8 mm |
| Weight | 211 g | 293 g | -82.0 mm |