Unlike a tablet, Kindle Paperwhite is deliberately designed to read like a printed page with a glare-free display, ultra-light design, and weeks-long battery life. Glare-free screen - unlike a tablet, the Paperwhite display is easy to read in bright sunlight Read without eyestrain Paperwhite projects light inwards, not out at your eyes Thin and light - hold comfortably in one hand for extended periods Read for weeks without charging - Kindle Paperwhite can be read for up to 8 weeks on a single charge 6.7 x 4.6 x 0.36 inches Weight ‎7.5 ounces