The Paperwhite 2021 design is a step up from the 2018 model, with thinner bezels and a larger 6.8-inch display. You want a sleeker ereader with less bezel (Image credit: Future) Should you buy the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition? Buy it if… We were able to charge our device on a pad sometimes, but at other times we couldn’t get it in the right position to allow the wireless charger to do it’s thing. The maximum charge speed of 9W isn’t that fast compared to other devices, but it might not be necessary to have a faster one since you can fully charge the device in about 2.5 hours, according to Amazon estimates.Įxclusive to the Signature Edition is wireless charging, which is compatible with any Qi charger, but it can be finicky to get working. The ereader includes a USB-C cable in the box, but not a wall charger – you’ll have to supply that yourself. Suffice it to say that it’s tough to fully verify Amazon’s claims, but using energy-saving methods like keeping brightness down and keeping the Power Saver mode switched on (on by default) will definitely help the battery to last longer. The battery range can also fluctuate depending on other factors, including the length of reading sessions. Under those conditions, the battery wouldn’t last longer than about 3.5 weeks without a charge. In our experience, we were able to drain 4% in a 24-hour period by keeping the display at maximum brightness while we casually read. Whether that holds true for you will depend on various factors. With the Signature Edition, you’ll need to tap the top of the display.Īmazon claims that the Kindle Paperwhite lasts up to 10 weeks on a full charge. Even the smartphone Kindle app has different touch controls: tap on the center of the screen and you’ll bring up menu and navigation bars when reading on a phone. Unlike other ereaders that have buttons for getting around, you’ll only be able to swipe when navigating the Paperwhite.īeing restricted to swiping can be annoying if you’re used to different ereader interfaces. The Paperwhite 2021 has Amazon’s Kindle operating system and interface, with simplified swipe navigation and an animation when turning pages. These Paperwhites are only a bit heavier than most smartphones. The Paperwhite is also easy to hold, and pretty light at 205g (the Signature Edition is only slightly heavier at 208g). This means reading on a Kindle is easier on the eyes than reading books or viewing media on the LCD or OLED displays on tablets. Like most ereaders, the Kindle Paperwhite 2021 has a non-glossy E Ink display that looks like paper. Next to the port is the power button, which really only gets in the way if you’re standing the ereader up (say, for some product photos), so you’re unlikely to accidentally bump it and power off your device. New in the 2021 Paperwhites is a USB-C port at the bottom, which replaced the aging micro USB. But you should know that the Oasis hasn’t been updated since 2019, so the new Signature Edition has upgrades that its more expensive sibling lacks (the aforementioned wireless charging and an auto-dimmer). If you want buttons, you’ll want to opt for the Kindle Oasis, a more expensive model than the Signature Edition. This is fine for those with the patience to withstand the slow transitions when turning a page, but it can be annoying for faster readers trying to get through a real page-turner. It’s still a flat slate with no buttons, so you’ll have to swipe and tap to navigate around the display. The new Kindle Paperwhite 2021 hasn’t changed much from its predecessor in terms of looks, as it’s still an E Ink front screen and plastic black. (Image credit: Future) Design and display
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