Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (2026) review: aluminum back and pogo pins

Amazon's $250 Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (2026) adds an aluminum back, a 1mm thinner body, a top-mounted power button and four pogo pins that replace wireless charging. Accessories include an $80 Page Turn Cover with physical buttons and a $60 charging stand.

• 300 dpi display with the lineup's highest contrast and warm lighting
• 32GB storage, IPX8 waterproofing, auto brightness and screen rotation
• Pogo pins replace Qi charging; Page Turn Cover costs $80
• Amazon claims up to 12 weeks of battery life per charge