After yesterday’s leak, Amazon today presented the renewal of the Kindle Paperwhite for 2021. They do not revolutionize anything, but they do release very interesting and practical news.
With the new Kindle Papewhite 2021 and Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, Amazon finally renews a range that it has not touched for years. Although for now, Foldable Kindle they will have to wait.
The Paperwhites are Kindle ebook readers whose main feature is included in their name: the screen is completely white, compared to the slight gray tone of other Kindle. This makes them more like real paper, but raises the price a bit.
Amazon today unveiled two new models. At a visual level, they stand out for its thinnest bezels at only 10.2mm, and the completely flat front:
To focus things and have an idea at a glance of the news, in this table we collect its main characteristics.
We also compare with the previous model, which is currently on sale:
Characteristics | Kindle Paperwhite | Kindle Paperwhite 2021 | Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition |
---|---|---|---|
Screen | 6 inch electronic ink | 6.8 inch electronic ink | 6.8 inch electronic ink |
Resolution | 300 dpi | 300 dpi | 300 dpi |
IPX8 water resistant | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Adjustable front light | Yes | Yes (10% more powerful) | Yes (10% more powerful) |
Warm light | No | Yes | Yes |
Automatic brightness sensor | No | No | Yes |
Storage | 8 or 32 GB | 8 GB | 32 GB |
Load | Mini USB | USB Type-C fast charging | USB Type-C fast charging |
Autonomy | Weeks | 8 weeks | 8 weeks |
Wireless charging | No | No | Yes (Qi) |
Bezels | Thick | Fine (10.2 mm) | Fine (10.2 mm) |
Launching | Now available | October 27 | November 10 |
Price | € 129.99 | € 139.99 | € 189.99 |
The first technical novelty is that the screen is somewhat larger, reaching 6.8 inches, although the resolution remains at 300 dpi. This extra inch will be appreciated by those who read comics or picture books.
The front light (which illuminates towards the screen, not towards the eyes) is adjustable and has 10% more shine. The Signature Edition also owns a light sensor It adjusts the brightness automatically according to the lighting in the room.
Let’s not forget that Kindle uses electronic ink screen, it does not reflect, does not tire the eyes, and can be seen perfectly in broad daylight. It is by far the best option for reading e-books. Forget about mobile phones or tablets for this task.
The other important novelty of the Kindle PaperWhite 2021 it’s on the battery.
Premiere a fast charging system with USB Type C connection. Using a 9W or higher charger, they recharge to 100% in 2.5 hours.
They are also the Paperwhites with more autonomy, reaching the 10 weeks, even with several hours of reading a day. Remember that electronic ink screens do not consume energy when they are static, only when turning pages or using the interface. What consumes the most is light, if you use it.
The new Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition premieres, for the first time on a Kindle, wireless charging. It is compatible with any Qi charger, but Amazon will launch models adapted to the Kindle.
The rest of the features were already in the previous model. Possess IPX8 protection against water and drops, and can store 8 GB of books for the standard model, and 32 GB for the Signature Edition.
Amazon has also renewed the processor, although it has not given details. Assures that is 20% faster. Access to the interface is more fluid, and for the occasion a new design of the menus will be released with easier access to the Library and searches, as well as a simplified configuration through a mobile app.
Like the rest of the Kindle, Amazon ebook readers have a built-in dictionary, the ability to underline phrases, bookmarks, notes, save the last page read in the cloud, and much more.
If you are from Amazon Prime you have at your disposal hundreds of free ebooks. Also when you buy a Kindle Paperwhite you get 3 free months of Kindle Unlimited, Amazon’s subscription service with hundreds of thousands of ebooks, including news. You can also buy single books at the Kindle store, without having a Prime account.
The Kindle Paperwhite 2021 can be booked from today at a price of 139.99 euros, although it will not be available until October 27th.
The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition costs 189.99 euros, and will go on sale on November 10.