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Kindle Paperwhite

Accessories

Cases, styluses and lights worth owning.

The Paperwhite needs almost nothing. A case that sleeps and wakes the device is the one purchase most people should make, partly because it also means you see the lock-screen ad for less time. The rest depends on how and where you read. Picks are grouped by type below, with a note on which are cut for this device and which fit any reader.

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Cases & covers

  • Kindle Paperwhite fabric cover

    The official folio. Wakes and sleeps the Kindle on open and close, folds back on itself for one-handed reading, and holds shut with a light magnet. Third-party versions cost less and mostly match it.

    Fits: Paperwhite · $$

Reading lights

  • Clip-on warm reading light

    A rechargeable clip light with an adjustable warm-to-cool range. Useful even on readers with a front light when you want zero glow from the screen at night.

    Universal · $

Screen protectors

  • Matte screen protector for the Paperwhite

    A film cut for the Paperwhite's 7-inch screen. The Kindle's glass is already matte, so this is about scratch resistance for a device that goes in a bag, not glare.

    Fits: Paperwhite · $

Stands

  • Folding e-reader stand

    A small aluminium or silicone stand that props the reader at a reading angle on a desk or table. Handy for hands-free reading while eating or following a recipe.

    Universal · $

Charging

  • Braided USB-C data cable

    A short braided USB-C to USB-C or USB-C to USB-A cable rated for data, not charge-only. Useful as the dedicated cable for sideloading, since the one in the box is easy to lose.

    Universal · $

Other

  • Bluetooth earbuds for audiobooks

    Any well-reviewed Bluetooth earbuds or headphones. Readers with no speaker or headphone jack rely on wireless audio for audiobooks and text-to-speech.

    Fits: Clara BW, Verse Pro, Scribe, Paperwhite · $