Is the Kindle Paperwhite worth the extra spend over the basic Kindle? Let's break it down, with a view to help all those Black Friday shoppers.

The 11th-gen Paperwhite update, released in late 2021 for $140, was a big quality-of-life upgrade, with a bigger 6.8-inch screen, adjustable color temperature, USB-C, more frontlight LEDs, and (in the more-expensive Signature Edition) an auto-brightness sensor and wireless charging.

Amazon’s 2024 Kindle Paperwhite is already discounted for Black Friday. The new ereader has faster page turns, a larger screen and longer battery life. It’s marked down to $130 ($30 off).

The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (12th Gen, 2024) is now $129.99 for Black Friday, its lowest price yet. It features a 7-inch 300 ppi display, adjustable warm/cool light, waterproof design, and 16GB storage—suitable for eBooks but limited for audiobooks.