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Amazon has released the Kindle Page-Turn Cover, an approximately $80 case that adds physical page-turn buttons to the new Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition and Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition. The buttons work only for turning pages, and the accessory is not compatible with other Kindle models.
Amazon has introduced the Kindle Page-Turn Cover, an approximately $80 accessory that adds physical page-turn buttons to compatible versions of its new Paperwhite and Colorsoft e-readers. The buttons bring back a feature that had disappeared from Amazon’s Kindle lineup, but the cover works only with the Paperwhite Signature Edition and Colorsoft Signature Edition.
The cover has two elongated buttons set into a textured plastic bezel on its right edge. Amazon’s accessory uses a magnetic connection and built-in pogo pins to pair with a compatible Kindle when the e-reader is placed in the case. The top button advances a page and the lower button moves back; users can reverse those assignments in the device settings.
The case is made of plant-based leather, has a magnetic front flap and soft interior, and comes in Graphite, Fig and Seaglass Green. Its buttons control page turns only: readers still use the touchscreen to open their library and navigate menus. The buttons also turn pages one at a time; the source says they do not offer additional actions such as skipping a chapter through a long press or double-tap.
In Lifehacker’s hands-on account, Joel Cunningham said page changes appeared faster with the cover attached than with a screen tap, after a slight delay on the first turn. He described the difference as a fraction of a second, rather than a major change to the reading experience. That observation is a reviewer’s test, not a published performance measurement.
The accessory gives readers who prefer tactile page controls a way to use them on newer Kindles without Amazon redesigning the e-readers themselves. Physical buttons can be useful to people who want to turn pages without tapping the display or who find touchscreen controls easy to trigger accidentally while holding a device.
But the feature carries a substantial price premium. The cover costs about $80 and requires one of the two compatible Signature Edition models, priced at $250 for the Paperwhite or $320 for the Colorsoft, according to the source. That puts the lowest-cost setup at about $330 before tax. Readers who mainly want an e-reader with buttons may find the combined cost hard to justify, while existing owners of a compatible model face a smaller—but still optional—accessory purchase.
The product also makes physical buttons a model-specific add-on rather than a standard feature across the Kindle range. That distinction matters to buyers comparing devices: the accessory does not add buttons to a basic Kindle or other Paperwhite versions, and it does not replace touchscreen navigation.
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Amazon’s last Kindle without a touchscreen was released 14 years before the article’s publication, according to Lifehacker. As the company moved to touch navigation, physical page-turn buttons disappeared from most models. They remained on the Kindle Oasis, which was later retired in 2024, leaving no current Kindle with built-in page-turn buttons before this cover.
Amazon vice president Kevin Keith said about 5% of the market wants physical buttons, as reported by Lifehacker. The source does not specify the calculation, survey method or time period behind that figure, so it should be understood as an attributed estimate rather than an independently verified measure of demand.
The Page-Turn Cover launched alongside a refreshed Kindle lineup, including a flush-front Paperwhite Signature Edition. Its design relies on features found on the supported models—the metal backing, pogo pins and accelerometer—so compatibility is limited. Lifehacker also noted the Boox Go 7, at around $270, as an alternative e-reader with an Oasis-like design; that comparison does not establish that the devices offer identical software or features.
““I can’t imagine this will be a game-changer for anyone—the difference is a mere fraction of a second—but it’s worth noting all the same.””
— Joel Cunningham, Lifehacker deputy editor
Compatibility and Demand Questions
The source identifies only the Paperwhite Signature Edition and Colorsoft Signature Edition as compatible. It does not say whether Amazon plans to extend support to other Kindles or whether future models will include built-in buttons. The source also does not provide details on battery impact, long-term durability, or whether the cover can be used with other accessories.
The reported 5% demand estimate lacks a stated methodology and timeframe. Cunningham’s speed comparison comes from his own testing, with no published benchmark or measurements. Pricing is described as around $80, and the source does not provide regional pricing or availability details.
Buyers Check Model Support
For readers considering the cover, the immediate step is to confirm the exact Kindle model: the accessory is described as working with the two Signature Edition models only. They should also weigh the roughly $80 accessory price against how often they would use physical buttons and whether touchscreen page turns already meet their needs.
The source reports the cover as a newly launched accessory but does not give a schedule for further compatibility announcements, availability changes or additional Kindle releases. Amazon’s next steps on physical controls remain unknown; for now, readers must choose between the supported Kindle-and-cover combination and other e-readers with buttons.
Key Questions
Which Kindles work with the Page-Turn Cover?
The source lists the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition and Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition as compatible. It does not identify other supported models.
How much does the cover cost?
Lifehacker reports that the cover costs around $80. The source does not give regional pricing details.
Can the buttons control anything besides page turns?
No additional button functions are described. The buttons move forward or backward by one page at a time; the touchscreen remains necessary for menus and library navigation.
Can left-handed readers use the buttons?
According to Lifehacker, readers can turn off Lock Rotation and flip the Kindle’s orientation. The text reorients, while the button assignments remain as set in the device settings.
Does the cover make page turns faster?
In his own testing, Lifehacker’s Joel Cunningham found page turns appeared faster after the first turn. He characterized the difference as a fraction of a second; the source provides no formal benchmark.
Source: Lifehacker
