#Kindle paperwhite 2021 update#
#Kindle paperwhite 2021 upgrade#
#Kindle paperwhite 2021 full#
#Kindle paperwhite 2021 software#

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.

#Kindle paperwhite 2021 update#

The Signature Edition (£179.99) ups the storage to 32GB, adds in Qi wireless charging and has a few sensors to automatically adjust the display.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. The regular model (£129.99 with ads or £139.99 without) which I have here has 8GB storage, a light that can be manually adjusted and standard wired charging. If you are interested in the new Paperwhite, then there are two options to consider. No longer will I need to carry around that sole micro-USB cable to charge this one device. If micro-USB felt antiquated in 2018, it felt positively prehistoric in 2021 and it’s great to finally see it ditched. Still, you’ll likely have plenty such cables lying around. In my review of the previous-gen Paperwhite, which came out over three years ago in 2018, I said “A switch to USB-C – a newer, reversible connector seen on most new phones and laptops – would have been welcome micro-USB feels almost antiquated at this stage.

#Kindle paperwhite 2021 upgrade#

It might sound ridiculous, but probably my favourite upgrade is the switch to USB-C.

#Kindle paperwhite 2021 software#

There’s also a new homescreen and UI rolling out soon, however the software on my review unit seems to be exactly the same as the older Paperwhite I am upgrading from with no new look in sight yet. Other new features like longer battery life and faster page turns haven’t been instantly noticeable either – but this could very well change as I get further into the review process. Having more LEDs also let the panel get brighter, although this is less noticeable so far. The light is far more even, just about on par with the Kindle Oasis on first look, this rids it of any darker spots. The bigger size just makes the reader far more pleasant as it’s more akin to a size of a paperback book.Īround the screen, there are now more LEDs (17, rather than 5) and these make a huge difference. Text is sharp and jagged edges are virtually impossible to spot unless you really go looking. The quality of the 300ppi e-ink screen is great too. The screen now measures 6.8-inches (up from 6-inches) and it’s paired with thinner borders so the size jump doesn’t feel quite as dramatic as it could, The chunky bezels surrounding the display on the previous model were at odds with what we expected from a modern device, so it’s nice to see the new model fix that. This is definitely a device you can still hold for extended reading sessions. First off it’s a lot bigger – but not so much that it’s hard to grip or feels heavy.

#Kindle paperwhite 2021 full#

I’ve been using the regular version of the Paperwhite 2021 for a few days now, so while it’s not quite long enough for a full review I do have a number of thoughts – and on the whole, they’re very positive.įirst impressions of the new Paperwhite are very positiveĬoming from the previous Paperwhite, there are a number of immediate differences. Hoping mod-cons like USB-C, wireless charging and thinner bezels would finally be added. OPINION: Amazon’s new Kindle Paperwhite finally hit shelves this week, ending a number of years without a notable upgrade to the best e-reader around.Ī few days before Amazon unveiled the Paperwhite 2021, I wrote a piece longing for a new version of the tired reading device.