How long does the battery of the Kindle Paperwhite last?

The battery life of the Kindle Paperwhite depends first and foremost on your own reading speed and also on the set lighting intensity. But in principle, you get an enduring device with the Kindle Paperwhite.

This is how long the battery of your Kindle Paperwhite

The Kindle Paperwhite was designed for a long runtime. The heavier battery allows you to get an average runtime of six to eight weeks. With that said, Amazon sets a usage time of three hours a day with moderate lighting. If you also use Audible on your Kindle Paperwhite, the battery will drain faster. Crucial to your Kindle's battery life is that you fully charge the device and protect the battery from direct heat.

What you can do if your battery is draining quickly

If you notice that your battery is draining quickly, it doesn't have to be a lasting problem. Often you fix the circumstance by an update. Here's how to do it:

1. Go to Amazon's update page and select your Kindle model.
2. Click on the link to download the latest update.
3. Copy the downloaded update file to the top directory of your Kindle by first connecting your Kindle to the PC via USB cable.
4. Trennen Sie die Verbindung und öffnen Sie das Menü des Kindle.
5. Wechseln Sie in die Einstellungen und rufen Sie erneut das Menü auf.
6. Klicken Sie auf den Button „Kindle aktualisieren“ und starten Sie die Aktualisierung mit „OK“.