Kindle Paperwhite Cases

Kindle Paperwhite cases with auto-sleep magnets matched to the Paperwhite generation, hand straps for reading in bed, and a fold-flat cover. Light enough that an hour of reading doesn't become a wrist ache.

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Paperwhite generations are not interchangeable

The Paperwhite has changed screen size and body dimensions more than once, and the cases are not cross-compatible even though the devices look nearly identical. The visible symptom of a mismatch is not a loose fit but a sleep function that works intermittently, because the magnets sit a few millimetres off the sensor.

Check your generation in Settings under Device Options before ordering. Beyond fit, the thing that decides whether you keep a Paperwhite case is weight: the device is 200 grams and a padded book-style cover can add as much again, which changes how long you can comfortably hold it.

Frequently asked questions

Will a Paperwhite case fit an 11th-generation Kindle?

A Paperwhite case will not fit an 11th-generation Kindle, because the Paperwhite has a larger screen and a different body size. The magnets and cutouts land in the wrong places.

Does a Paperwhite case turn the screen off automatically?

A Paperwhite case turns the screen off automatically when its magnets are matched to your generation, which every case here is. Closing the cover sleeps the screen and opening it wakes the device.

Which Paperwhite generation do I have?

You can find your Paperwhite generation in Settings under Device Options, then Device Info. Recent generations look near-identical, so the setting is more reliable than eyeballing it.

How much weight does a case add?

The cases here add roughly 90 to 130 grams. Padded book-style covers from other makers often add over 200 grams, which is close to doubling the device weight.