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product_id: 664933475
title: "Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (16 GB) – Our fastest Kindle ever, with new 7\" glare-free display, and weeks of battery life – Black"
brand: "amazon"
price: "$534"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Amazon"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/664933475-amazon-kindle-paperwhite-16-gb-our-fastest-kindle-ever-new
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
---

# 12-week battery life Waterproof (IPX8) 16 GB storage Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (16 GB) – Our fastest Kindle ever, with new 7" glare-free display, and weeks of battery life – Black

**Brand:** amazon
**Price:** $534
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📖 Elevate Your Reading Experience!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (16 GB) – Our fastest Kindle ever, with new 7" glare-free display, and weeks of battery life – Black by amazon
- **How much does it cost?** $534 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/664933475-amazon-kindle-paperwhite-16-gb-our-fastest-kindle-ever-new)

## Best For

- amazon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted amazon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **🌊 Worry-Free Reading:** Waterproof design lets you dive into your stories by the pool or in the bath.
- • **🌐 Endless Library Access:** Browse over 1 million eBooks, including thousands of Arabic titles, right at your fingertips.
- • **📖 Read Anywhere, Anytime:** With a glare-free 7” display, enjoy your favorite books in any lighting condition.
- • **🔋 Unmatched Battery Life:** A single charge lasts up to 12 weeks, perfect for your longest reading marathons.
- • **🚀 Lightning-Fast Performance:** Experience 25% faster page turns for seamless reading.

## Overview

The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (16 GB) is the ultimate e-reader, featuring a 7” glare-free display, 12-week battery life, and waterproof design. With 16 GB of storage, it holds thousands of books and offers access to over 1 million eBooks, making it perfect for avid readers on the go.

## Description

desertcart Kindle Paperwhite (16 GB) – Our fastest Kindle ever, with new 7" glare-free display, and weeks of battery life – Black : desertcart.ae

Review: Great - I mean it made me into a reading addict. One of the best piece of tech that I ever seen.
Review: Best thing I’ve ever purchased😍 - It’s so easy to use and it’s better instead of carrying a book around especially while traveling

## Features

- Our fastest Kindle ever – The next-generation 7“ Paperwhite display has a higher contrast ratio and 25% faster page turns.
- Ready for travel – The ultra-thin design has a larger glare-free screen so pages stay sharp no matter where you are.
- Escape into your books – Your Kindle doesn’t have social media, notifications, or other distracting apps.
- Battery life for your longest novel – A single charge via USB-C lasts up to 12 weeks.
- Read in any light – Adjust the display from white to amber to read in bright sunlight or in the dark.
- Waterproof and worry-free – Take your stories by the pool, in the bath, or anywhere in between.
- Browse over 1 million eBooks in the Kindle Store on desertcart US, including thousands of Arabic titles.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Display | Amazon's 7” Paperwhite display technology with built-in front light, 300 ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale. |
| Size | 127.5 x 176.7 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 211 g. Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process. |
| System Requirements | None; fully wireless and doesn't require a computer to download content. |
| On-Device Storage | 16 GB; holds thousands of books. |
| Cloud Storage | Free cloud storage for all Amazon content. |
| Battery Life | A single charge lasts up to 12 weeks, based on a half hour of reading per day with wireless off and the light setting at 13. Battery life may vary depending on use. |
| Charge Time | Fully charges in approximately 2.5 hours with a 9 W USB-C power adaptor. |
| Wi-Fi Connectivity | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz networks with support for WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 and OWE security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks. |
| Accessibility Features | VoiceView screen reader, available over Bluetooth audio, provides spoken feedback allowing you to navigate your device and read books with text-to-speech (available in English only). Kindle Paperwhite also includes the ability to have dark mode, adjust font size, font face, line spacing, and margins. Learn more about Accessibility for Kindle. |
| Content Formats Supported | Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; PDF, DOCX, DOC, HTML, EPUB, TXT, RTF, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion. Learn more about supported file types for personal documents. |
| Documentation | Learn more about Kindle devices with our Quick Start Guide and Kindle User Guide. |
| Warranty and Service | 1-year limited warranty and service included. Use of Kindle is subject to Amazon's Conditions of Use and the terms found here. |
| Included in the Box | Kindle, USB-C charging cable and Quick Start Guide. |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof (IPX8), tested to withstand immersion in 2 metres of fresh water for 60 minutes. Learn more about the waterproof Kindle Paperwhite. |
| Generation | Kindle Paperwhite (12th generation) – 2024 release. |
| Software Security Updates | This device receives guaranteed software security updates until at least four years after the device is last available for purchase as a new unit on our websites. Learn more about these software security updates. If you already own a Kindle e-reader, visit Manage Your Content and Devices for information specific to your device. |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great
*by R***M on 31 December 2025*

I mean it made me into a reading addict. One of the best piece of tech that I ever seen.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best thing I’ve ever purchased😍
*by M***M on 9 January 2026*

It’s so easy to use and it’s better instead of carrying a book around especially while traveling

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent delivery service and solid product
*by U***R on 24 November 2025*

Excellent delivery service, fast, efficient, and well-packaged. The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (32 GB) is a solid, premium device and extremely easy to use. Setup was quick, the screen is crisp, and overall it’s a fantastic upgrade. Highly recommended!

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*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-01-24*