Putting the previous model side-by-side with this newer model really demonstrates just how brighter and crisper those LEDs make things appear.
Not only will you get a better array of lighting, but a better peak brightness as well. Perhaps the biggest change to the screen itself isn’t (ironically) the bigger size, but the addition of substantially improved backlighting that generously expands the LED backlights from 5 to a whopping 17. However, the larger viewing area and vastly improved lighting array (see below) make the new display look cleaner, brighter, and overall a lot more impressive. Despite the larger viewing area, however, the screen still rocks the exact same 1448 x 1072 and 300 ppi resolution as its predecessor. The power / standby button on the bottom remains the sole physical button, which some have argued is awkwardly placed but I’ve never had an issue with it.Įasily the most notable change is the screen size bump to a larger 6.8-inch E Ink Carta touchscreen, a nice jump from virtually all previous Kindle models’ familiar 6-inch screens. Personally, this new Paperwhite still feels practically featherweight (get it?) to me but those used to slightly smaller, slightly lighter versions may need some time to adjust how they hold onto it.Īnother big change is the 2021 Paperwhite finally ditches the micro-USB port for USB-C, meaning less cables and less clutter (and possibly more compatibility). 32”, with an expected bump in weight from the previous model (7.3 oz from 6.4 oz), which is slight but still heavier. Otherwise, this is still the iconic rubbery rectangle we’ve come to know and love. Thanks to the larger size, that bottom bezel (complete with the familiar “kindle” logo) seems chunkier than ever, though. This also means the Kindle’s notoriously chunky bezels return, albeit the larger screen makes them seem less chunky.
#Kindle paperwhite 2021 update
Those expecting radical changes in design from previous Kindle Paperwhite versions might be disappointed as the 2021 update looks exactly the same as the previous edition. All these extras will set you back an additional $50, which may be worth it if you’re a heavy book consumer, particularly audiobooks. There’s even a pricey wireless charging dock if you want to keep everything in the Amazon family. The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition has everything the standard 2021 edition has, but adds wireless charging, 4X the storage space (32GB), auto-brightness (thanks to a tiny sensor on the screen), and no targeted ads (which cost an extra $20 to remove in the base model). You’re welcome.įor the first time ever Amazon has released two slightly different versions of the Paperwhite, and I do mean slightly. For the purposes of this review, and your sanity, I’ll refer to it by its release year. Nearly everything that matters has been updated bigger screen, better hardware, better lighting, better connector, better software…Amazon has brought many of their pricier Oasis’ better features to the Paperwhite and, for many, this will be the best e-reader they’ve has ever made, and perhaps the best overall e-reader currently available.Ĭhronologically, the Kindle Paperwhite 2021 is technically the Kindle Paperwhite 5, making it a 11th generation Kindle overall. While there have been micro iterations of the Kindle Paperwhite since, none have been as big, or substantial, as the 2021 version. non-tablet) reader, but I suspect most will be more than happy with a bigger, crisper, and better reading experience in the meantime.
It may be some time before we get a proper Kindle Color E Ink (i.e. We’re fast approaching “peak reader” in that nearly everything that can be done with a black ‘n white e-reader has been done, save for improving speediness and clarity (both things this new Kindle does). The 2021 Kindle Paperwhite e-Reader feels more like a necessary upgrade, however, like something Amazon couldn’t put off any longer. Surprisingly, E Ink e-readers were becoming popular again, and thanks to healthy competition from the likes of Kobo it seemed Amazon was being forced to acknowledge there was still work to be done in bringing a better experience to the masses who scoffed at $300+ readers and tablets.
Even then the upgrades felt perfunctory, like minimal obligations. It’s been a good three years since Amazon released its last update to their popular Kindle Paperwhite line of readers, giving fans a host of quality-of-life enhancements that helped make an already impressive device more impressive.
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