The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Bundle pairs the e-reader with a leather cover and a power adapter, both of which are usually sold separately if you buy the Paperwhite on its own. The e-reader is Amazon’s latest Paperwhite, released in late 2024, with a 7-inch display, faster page turns, and up to 12 weeks of battery life on a single charge.
The perfect e-reader bundle for anyone who loves reading
This bundle is even cheaper than buying just a Paperwhite individually. Usually, the Paperwhite is $160; then you have to add another $60 for a cover and AC adapter. The cover protects the e-reader and autowakes the device when you open it. You might not need the adapter. However, the Kindle only ships with a USB-C cable, so it’s a good inclusion if you don’t happen to have an extra one.
The Paperwhite itself is a noticeable step up from a Basic Kindle or an older Paperwhite from a few generations back. The 7-inch screen is the biggest the Paperwhite has ever had, with a slimmer bezel that fits the larger display without making the whole device bigger. Page turns are noticeably faster than the previous model, and the adjustable warm light shifts the screen color from white to amber at night, which is easier on your eyes if you read in bed. The 12-week battery life also means you can take it on vacation without having to pack a charger.
The display is glare-free, making a Kindle much easier to read in direct sunlight than a phone or tablet. Reading at the beach or by a pool also won’t kill the device since the Paperwhite is rated IPX8 and can survive an accidental dunk in fresh water for up to an hour. The 16GB of storage is enough for thousands of books, plus audiobook files if you pair the Kindle to Bluetooth headphones to listen to Audible. USB-C charging is also a quiet upgrade over older Kindles with micro-USB, since you can use the same cable as on a recent phone or laptop.
So, the Paperwhite has a black-and-white E Ink display, which means color comics, magazines, and PDF-heavy reading won’t look great on it. If you want color or note-taking on top of reading, the Kindle Colorsoft or Kindle Scribe is a better fit, though both cost more than the Paperwhite bundle. The cover and adapter in the bundle are also Amazon-brand, so you’re paying a small premium over third-party accessories if you’d rather mix and match.
Most Kindle deals just discount the e-reader and stop there, leaving you to buy the cover and power adapter at full price afterward. Knocking nearly $70 off the $217 list brings the full setup down to $148, which is cheaper than the Paperwhite alone at full price.