| Name | Kindle 11 | Kindle Paperwhite 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| MSRP | $119.99 | $159.99 |
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Current price | Amazon | Amazon |
| Display specifications | ||
| Display type | E Ink Carta | E Ink Carta 1200 |
| Display size (inch) | 6 | 6.8 |
| Resolution (pixels W×H) | 1072×1448 | 1236×1648 |
| Color display? | No | No |
| Pixel density | 300 PPI | 300 PPI |
| Screen light? | Yes | Yes |
| Adjust color temperature? | No | Yes |
| Auto-rotate? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Input options & features | ||
| Touchscreen | ✔ | ✔ |
| Button controls? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Stylus input | ❌ | ❌ |
| Dark mode | ✔ | ✔ |
| Audiobooks | ✔ | ✔ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | ✔ | ✔ |
| Wi-Fi? | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Cellular network | ❌ | ❌ |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Kindle firmware | Kindle firmware |
| Reading apps & e-book shops | Kindle, Libby: send to Kindle (US only) | Kindle, Libby: send to Kindle (US only) |
| Web browser? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Email app? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Dropbox & Google Drive? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Hardware specifications | ||
| Internal storage | 16 GB | 8.0 GB | 16 GB ⓘ |
| RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| CPU clock speed | 1 GHz dual core | 1 GHz |
| Other built in: | - | - |
| Ports & battery | ||
| MicroSD card reader? | ❌ | ❌ |
| 3.5 mm AUX out port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| HDMI port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Battery capacity (3.7V) | 1040 mAh | 1700 mAh |
| USB (charging) port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Physical specifications | ||
| Waterproof? | No | Yes - IPX8 (60 mins, 1.5 meters) |
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 15.78×10.86×0.8 | 17.4×12.5×0.81 |
| Weight (gram): | 158 | 205 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 6.2×4.3×0.32 | 6.9×4.9×0.32 |
| Weight (oz): | 5.56 | 7.2 |
| Screen: flush or recessed? | Recessed | Flush |
| Color options: | Black, blue | Black, blue, green |
| Accessories in the box | - | - |
| More information | ||
| Model number | C2V2L3 | M2L3EK |
| User guide / manual | User Guide | User Guide |
| Official site link: | Amazon | Amazon |
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