Bring new life to your Kindle Paperwhite with one of these hot new fashionable designs. What are you looking for? A book-style folio case? A multi-angle stand? A leather sleeve?
Note: A newer Paperwhite model was released in 2021. It is incompatible with the cases listed below. Kindle Paperwhite 6.8 (2021) cases are listed in a separate round up.
The 4th-generation Kindle Paperwhite is not the newest Amazon e-reader out there but it’s still the most popular one.
Thanks to a combination of most sought-after features, reasonable price and a choice of new desaturated colors, the middle-shelf Kindle wins the hearts of book lovers.
First of all, Paperwhite 4 is waterproof. You can put the e-reader in 2 meters of fresh water, keep it there for an hour, and it will still work.
The 4th-generation Paperwhite (10th-generation overall) is also ready to play audiobooks, as it includes the Bluetooth chip and an audiobook player interface. Thanks to this, you will be able to listen to Audible audiobooks via connected Bluetooth headphones or speakers.
On top of that, the new Paperwhite offers two storage options, 8 and 32 GB, with the latter one being perfect for anyone who wants to download lots of audiobooks or graphic novels for offline use.
The most significant change, however, is the look. The Paperwhite is smaller and thinner than its predecessor and comes with a shiny edge-to-edge glass front.
New dimensions and shape make most cases designed for Paperwhite 3 incompatible. Amazon offers original Kindle Paperwhite 4 cases, but as you know, getting the original accessory usually means spending more money.
Third-party cases are a way to save money and get creative, as they combine a low price with creative, bright designs that would better match your personality.
We have updated the Kindle Paperwhite 4 case list with the newest arrivals, including the ones that reflects this year’s fashion trends.
Kindle Paperwhite 4 case round-up
In the following overview, you will see the best Kindle Paperwhite 4 cases and sleeves we managed to find in leading online stores, including:
- Affordable alternatives to original Amazon cases
- Lightweight designer cases
- Waterproof zipper pouch bag
- A stylish case in Champagne Gold
- A vertical kickstand case
- Premium leather sleeves
- Book-style folio cases made of faux leather
- Original water-safe case made from cork
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The best cases for Kindle Paperwhite 4 in 2021
1. Marble & Gold Kindle Paperwhite 4 slim case
Our pick: Most fashionable Kindle Paperwhite 4 case in 2020
The 4th-generation Kindle is not the newest model out there, but it doesn’t mean new cases don’t get launched.
Marble pattern is among the hottest case designs in 2020-21 season. LuvCase store offers on Amazon a range of Kindle Paperwhite 4 cases that feature several marble designs. Frankly, you will have a hard time choose the one that suits your taste the most.
It’s worth noting that the fashion trend for this year is to combine marble and gold in a way the nature would do it.
The range of marble & gold Kindle cases includes as many as nine variants.
2. Denim-textured Paperwhite 4 slim case
Top feature: Lifetime warranty and 24-hour email support
Infiland shell case for Kindle Paperwhite 4 is a solid alternative to the original Amazon case, offering a set of most sought-after features: auto sleep / wake support, lightweight design, and one-handed reading mode.
What makes this series from Infiland unique is the natural feel that’s been achieved when designing the texture. Most variants look like being covered with a naturally washed-out denim.
Plus, we love natural, desaturated colors such as Navy or Marron. If you are looking for a Kindle Paperwhite 4 case that looks like being wrapped in a piece of denim, you should check out a version called “Royal Blue.” The Infiland logo could be less prominent, though.
3. Twelve South Kindle Paperwhite 4 BookBook case
For the first time, the iconic vintage leather book case from Twelve South is available for the non-Apple device – the 10th-generation Kindle Paperwhite.
The BookBook Kindle case comes with all the iconic features from iPad versions: leather exterior with classic book design, hand-finished details and solid stitching, a zipper designed to disguise as yellowish pages of a closed book, and finally a rigid spine that provides an extra protection.
Every BookBook case is unique as it’s designed to meet specific needs of users of different devices. A version for Kindle Paperwhite comes with a special kickstand that will let you read a book hands-free (perfect for long binge-reading sessions).
You can adjust the angle thanks to built-in magnets hidden in the back case. If you prefer not to use the built-in stand, you can fold the front cover and hold the Kindle in one hand.
4. Traditionally bound Kindle Paperwhite 4 book case
If you are desperate to give your Kindle the look and feel of a vintage library book, the case from Klever Case is definitely worth a look.
Handmade in England using traditional bookbinding techniques and from high-quality materials, the case brings the smell and beauty of the old book to everything you read on your shiny new Kindle.
What’s important, the case is protected against splashes of water with a durable matte laminated layer.
You can choose from several variants that were inspired by the most outstanding book case designs from the past.
5. Designer Kindle Paperwhite case – over 20 variants
A decision to buy a case is a decision to hide your Kindle behind it. Every time you will reach for your new Paperwhite, you will see the case. That’s why it’s so important to make it as personal as possible.
The case could be black, but it could also evoke warm feelings or express your personality.
The new range of designs from Walnew will fit every taste – from White Flower (above) to Dandelion, to Reindeer, to Lucky Tree. The number of available design variants is well over twenty, and counting.
6. Marble folio case for Kindle Paperwhite 4
Top fact: One of the best-rated Kindle Paperwhite 4 folio cases
If you are looking for a classic folio design, you should take a look at the case from ACdream.
The case easily folds back for convenient one-handed reading. It supports auto sleep / wake and sports a large pocket on the front for your library card, notes, or documents.
ACdream folio case for Kindle Paperwhite 4 is available in as many as eighteen colors, including Sky Blue, Hot Pink, and Glitter Gold. A variant called “Black Marble” has got our attention as it shows the impossible – a solid marble being stitched with black thread.
7. Premium Kindle Paperwhite 4 biodegradable felt sleeve
Based in Trier, Germany, Stilbag offers on Etsy a slim sleeve that’s made of high quality 3 mm Merino felt which is non-flammable, water repellent, and wrinkle free.
Most importantly, felt is a natural and biodegradable material that you should consider if you plan to limit the use of plastic in your life.
The sleeve comes in a variety of color combinations: you can combine the color of felt, inner layer, and a strap.
The descriptions are written in German but you can use the browser’s built-in instant translator to read more details.
Please make sure to provide the name and dimensions of your device when placing and order: “Kindle Paperwhite 4 (2018), 167 × 116 × 8.2 mm”.
8. Slim pouch with color belt – fits Paperwhite 4
Are you sure you need the regular case for your new Paperwhite 4? Maybe it’s time for a change?
If you want to enjoy the new modern look of the Paperwhite 4 every time you read, get a sleeve, not a case. The protection is needed when you carry the e-reader, anyway.
The range of sleeves offered on Amazon is pretty limited, especially when you compare it with Etsy. However, Walnew offers a range of four elegant sleeves. They have the opening on the top side and close with a fashionable striped belt.
Walnew leather-like sleeve fits most 6-inch e-readers, so you can get it not only for the Paperwhite but also the entry-level Kindle.
9. Zipper pouch bag with large external pocket
Top benefit: Compatible with all 6-inch Kindles
An even better idea for a sleeve is the one that doesn’t only hold the e-reader but a bunch of other things as well.
Take a look at the Kindle Paperwhite 4 pouch bag offered by MoKo. Its main compartment can easily fit the Paperwhite 4 – and possibly all next 6-inch Kindles.
The main benefit of the pouch is an external pocket that you can use to carry Bluetooth earphones (Paperwhite 4 is Audible-ready, remember?), cables, and even a smartphone.
You can choose from five colors: Light Gray, Green, Purple, Denim Blue, and Light Gray.
10. Floral slim-shell case from Fintie
Our pick: Popular sim case from a trusted case producer
Fintie is among our favorite case producers for a long time. Offering many popular designs, the company is releasing a few new variants every year. On the picture above, you see one of them, called “Z-Jungle.”
Right now, the entire line of Fintie’s slim shell cases for Kindle Paperwhite 4 includes over 30 variants. It looks like a one-stop destination for users with different needs and tastes.
All variants share the same solid construction with enhanced back shell and slim but sturdy front cover that’s lined with a soft microfiber on the inside.
11. Glossy slim case in Champagne Gold
Do you want to add a touch of Oasis to your new Kindle Paperwhite 4? You can do it by picking up a stylish glossy case, like the one offered by Billionn.
The case is slim and premium-looking, but, most importantly, it’s available in stylish colors and fashionable finish variants. One of them is Champagne Gold shown above, but you can also get Rose Red or Sky Blue.
12. Vertical Kindle Paperwhite 4 case with a kickstand
Our pick: Best vertical stand case for Kindle Paperwhite
Many users are determined to get the Paperwhite case that offers the stand functionality so that they could read hands-free in a bed or armchair.
One of few available designs comes from Walnew. The front cover folds back completely. On the inside, there is built-in support that will let you turn the case into a stand. Plus, there is also a hand strap if you want to read one-handed conveniently.
The case is available in nine fashionable designs that combine zigzagged pattern with a denim texture.
14. Water-safe designer cases
From Ayotu comes a range of Kindle Paperwhite 4 cases that offer most creative and refreshingly different designs.
Ayotu’s Kindle Paperwhite 4 case has everything you need: lightweight construction, integrated magnets for auto sleep / wake, and one-handed reading. It’s good to highlight that the case is water-safe – it will survive the drop in the water, just like your Paperwhite 4.
The range from Ayotu includes over variants. And you’ll fall in love with some of them. The Cat, The Dream, The Star Kiss… – they are all extremely well-designed! Which one is your favorite?
15. Original Kindle Paperwhite 4 cork case
Status: Limited availability
We’ve promised to list only third-party Kindle Paperwhite cases in this overview, but we have to make one exception – this original Amazon case is simply too exciting!
The case offers exactly the same lightweight design as current Amazon cases, but instead of fabric or leather, you will see in it the naturally occurring cork. Thanks to that, each individual case is unique.
Oh, and opposite to leather, it’s water-safe, just like your Paperwhite.
It’s also worth highlighting that the cork is used on internal surfaces instead of microfiber. Plus, Amazon claims that 23-27% of its base is made from post-consumer recycled content.
You can pick up either the Tan or Brown version.
16. Dual-layer elegant cork & felt sleeve
If you are looking for an eco-friendly Kindle protection, this sleeve from Stilbag is worth looking at.
The outside is made of high-quality cork imported from Portugal. The internal layer is made of German wool felt adding extra drop protection to your Kindle.
Both materials are extremely robust and insensitive to dirt. “With these properties, the cork bag comes very close to a leather bag.”
The descriptions are written in German but if you use Google Chrome, the text will be automatically translated so that you can learn more details.
When placing and order, please provide the name and dimensions of your device in the text box located under price: “Kindle Paperwhite 4 (2018), 167 × 116 × 8.2 mm”.
You can also order to make the sleeve fit the Kindle with a case on it. Measure the dimensions of the case and provide them instead of the dimensions of the device.
17. Standing origami case for Kindle Paperwhite 4
We know there are several fans of origami Kindle cases. Opposite to tri-fold stands that would be pretty unstable with small 6-inch devices, origami design is a way to combine the slimmest possible design with a stand functionality.
From a trusted Amazon case seller, MoKo, comes a series of origami Kindle Paperwhite 4 cases that support sleep / wake function and can turn into either horizontal or vertical stand, giving you 100% freedom in where and how you read books.
A durable polycarbonate back shell protects also the sides of the Kindle, while the soft microfiber interior lining keeps the screen clean from dust.
18. Omoton dual-color smart case cover
Our pick: Best cheap alternative to original Amazon case
The smart shell case from Omoton is tailored to fit the latest Kindle Paperwhite. Its design is close to the original Amazon case – but the price is at least twice as low.
The case features the lightweight backshell and the front supporting auto sleep / wake function. While the case is lightweight (only 3.2 oz), it offers advanced protection with anti skid and waterproof faux leather exterior, Plexiglas layer in the middle, as well as soft and no-scratch microfiber interior.
The case is available in five colors, including Brown, Orange, and a popular design called “Love Tree.” The variant shown above is a dual-color “Denim Red.”
Bonus: Night lamp with speaker – perfect for audiobooks
There is a growing number of home appliances that come with an integrated Bluetooth speaker, for instance alarm clocks, reading lamps, or power banks. None of them looks as gorgeous as a new desk light that offers a steampunk look, flickering light, and speaker with a clear sound.
The lamp’s flame mode gives soft warm light that resembles flickering of a candle. You can adjust the light brightness by rotating a switch in the base of the lamp.
How long is the playing time? It’s the most important question for audiobook lovers. This steampunk, battery operated lamp & speaker can play audiobooks for up to 8 hours at the maximum volume. It’s enough to play an entire audiobook from your Kindle.
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Where to buy Kindle cases and accessories?
Have you found the perfect case for your newest Kindle? If not, make sure to check out these online stores:
Amazon – Kindle owners shop on Amazon by default, but we advise not only to check out the cases that are available in the Kindle Store’s accessories category. When you search the entire store, you will see the results from “Electronics” section – and here you’ll find thousands of other cases to consider.
Best Buy – the range of offered Kindle cases and accessories is pretty limited, but the store is worth checking out if you want to buy an accessory at a reduced price.
eBay – a proven place to shop for affordable accessories. Sometimes, you can find here the case that’s the same as on Amazon but costs two-thirds of the price. Worth checking if you’re interested in exploring budget options.
Etsy – this is our favorite online marketplace for custom items, hand-crafted to order. There are hundreds of Kindle jackets and sleeves to choose from. If you want to get an insanely cute or uniquely stylish Kindle case that you can personalize, look no further.
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