The new Paperwhite also gets an upgraded frontlight that makes it a lot more like the more-expensive Kindle Oasis. The design of the 11th-generation Paperwhite and the 10th-gen Paperwhite are otherwise identical, with bezels that are flush with the display and the same soft-touch plastic back. Even with the bezel tweaks, the new Kindle is taller and wider than the old one, but not so much that it feels harder to hold for extended periods. The space for the larger screen mostly comes out of the Kindle’s top and side bezels, which are much slimmer than before (though the bottom bezel is a little thicker than before, likely to ensure that you still have plenty of room for your thumbs while you’re holding the device). It doesn’t change the Kindle’s user interface much, but it does mean a lot more words per page when you’re using the same font sizes, margins, and spacing. The regular book files are really small, so 8GB should be enough for most users anyway.īoth charge through USB-C, so you'll likely be able to head off on your travels with just that USB-C charger for all your devices.Further Reading Amazon gives Kindle e-readers a rare user interface overhaulThe headline feature of the new Paperwhite is its 6.8-inch screen, a big step up from the old Paperwhite’s (and the standard Kindle’s) 6-inch display.

The Kindle Paperwhite comes in two storage options - 8GB and 16GB - whereas the standard Kindle defaults to 16GB, that mostly gives you more pricing options, although larger storage isn't always that useful on a Kindle unless you want offline access to lots of Audible books.

You also have the option of subscribing to Amazon Kindle Unlimited to widen your reading choices, or opting for Prime Reading if you are a Prime subscriber.īoth Kindles are also capable of Audible audiobook playback, through Bluetooth headphones or a speaker. They are both designed for reading, with access to the Kindle Store.

Kindle Paperwhite: Audiobook support (Audible AAX format), 8GB/16GB storage, Bluetooth, dual-band Wi-Fi, USB-CĪt their heart, both of these Kindles offer the same core features.Kindle: Audiobook support (Audible AAX format), 16GB storage, Bluetooth, dual-band Wi-Fi, USB-C.

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