![]() The original Paperwhite (left) next to the new Paperwhite. The previous model refreshed every six page turns and in my tests with the new model it refreshed every 13 to 14 pages. The new display requires less refreshing, which is sometimes referred to as flashing (e-ink screens need to be refreshed every so often to eliminate artifacts or "ghosting"). (Peter Larsen, VP of Kindle product management, told me the percentage increase is "double digits," though it varies slightly with each batch of e-ink so it's hard to put an exact number on it.) However, he says that given the choice today, he'd opt for the new Paperwhite over the Kindle he uses now, as well as the $69 entry-level Kindle (which lacks both a touch-screen and self-illuminated screen).Īmazon says the contrast has been increased, but it's hard to tell that the blacks are that much blacker, even if they are. Katzmaier, CNET's home video guru, uses the now-discontinued 2011 Kindle Touch regularly and wasn't a fan of the slightly flawed lighting scheme on the original 2012 Paperwhite. ![]() Both editor David Katzmaier and I also thought that text looked slightly sharper with the light off. With the light off, it becomes much harder to tell the difference between the the original Paperwhite and the new model. This article was first published Septemand most recently updated September 28, 2022.Of course, some people don't like to read with the light on when they have ample natural light (or are in direct sunlight). Left: Kindle Kids Edition / Right: Kindle Paperwhite Kids Edition ![]() These feature hardware that’s nearly identical to the entry-level Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite, but Amazon throws in a few perks including: Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (2021)Īmazon also sells Kindle Kids ($120) and Kindle Paperwhite Kids ($160) edition devices. Here’s a run-down of key specs for every current member of the Kindle family: But since the latest Kindle Oasis is two years old, folks who don’t need those features may get more bang for their buck from the Kindle Paperwhite models, which offer longer battery life, faster charging, and USB-C ports.Īnd the brand new Kindle Scribe rounds out the family with a 10.2 inch display and an emphasis on writing as well as reading. The Kindle Oasis, meanwhile, is a premium model for folks willing to pay extra for a more ergonomic design and features like physical page turn buttons and automatic screen rotation. And the Signature Edition model has 32GB of storage, support for wireless charging, and an ambient light sensor for automatic brightness adjustments. It also supports adjustable color temperature. The current-gen Kindle has some features that used to be reserved for higher-priced models like the Paperwhite, including 16GB of storage and a front-lit display with a pixel density of 300 pixels per inch.Īmazon’s new 11th-gen Kindle Paperwhite, introduced in 2021, has a bigger, brighter, and more pixel-dense display, among other things. Left to right: Amazon Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite, and Kindle Oasis ![]() Amazon also tends to run sales several times each year that lowers the prices on at least some of these models. Starting prices range from $100 for an entry-level Kindle to $350 for a Kindle Scribe with a large screen, pen support, and special features like automatic screen rotation. The Amazon Kindle devices are some of the most popular eBook readers with electronic paper displays due to ease of use, tight integration with the world’s most popular eBook store, and probably most importantly, their relatively affordable price tags. All prices are subject to change, and this article only reflects the prices available at time of publication. How long will my Fire Tablet get security updates?ĭisclosure: Some links on this page are monetized by the Skimlinks, Amazon, Rakuten Advertising, and eBay, affiliate programs. KINDLE VS KINDLE PAPERWHITE HOW TO
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