| Name | Kindle DX | Kindle Paperwhite |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| MSRP | $489 | $140 |
| Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Availability | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Current price | Ebay, Amazon | Ebay, Amazon |
| Display specifications | ||
| Display type | E Ink Pearl | E Ink Pearl |
| Display size (inch) | 9.7 | 6 |
| Resolution (pixels W×H) | 824×1200 | 758×1024 |
| Color display? | No | No |
| Pixel density | 150 PPI | 212 PPI |
| Screen light? | No | Yes |
| Adjust color temperature? | NA | No |
| Auto-rotate? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Input options & features | ||
| Touchscreen | ❌ | ✔ |
| Button controls? | ✔ Keyboard, D-pad | ❌ |
| Stylus input | ❌ | ❌ |
| Dark mode | ❌ | ❌ |
| Audiobooks | ✔ | ❌ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | ❌ | ❌ |
| Wi-Fi? | ❌ | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Cellular network | 3G | 3G optional ⓘ |
| 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 | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| CPU clock speed | 0.532 GHz | 0.8 GHz |
| Other built in: | Speaker | - |
| Ports & battery | ||
| MicroSD card reader? | ❌ | ❌ |
| 3.5 mm AUX out port? | ✔ | ❌ |
| HDMI port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Battery capacity (3.7V) | 1530 mAh | 1420 mAh |
| USB (charging) port | Micro-USB | Micro-USB |
| Physical specifications | ||
| Waterproof? | No | No |
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 26.4×18.3×1.0 | 16.9×11.7×0.91 |
| Weight (gram): | 536 | 213 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 10.4×7.2×0.38 | 6.7×4.6×0.36 |
| Weight (oz): | 18.9 | 7.5 |
| Screen: flush or recessed? | Recessed | Recessed |
| Color options: | Black, white | Black |
| Accessories in the box | - | - |
| More information | ||
| Model number | D00611 | EY21 |
| User guide / manual | User Guide | User Guide |
| Official site link: | Amazon | Amazon |
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