The 2021 Kindle Paperwhite is made for easy reading. Ad-supported devices will show ads on the lockscreen or in a banner on the Home screen. We reviewed the ad-free version of the Signature Edition.

No cellular model exists this time around if you want to download books, you need a Wi-Fi connection. Those in need of additional storage will have to pay $30 on top of that for the Signature Edition. The price of this mid-tier Kindle has risen-the base model with 8GB storage now starts at $10 more. This mid-tier e-reader continues to incorporate features once reserved for higher-end Kindles, like auto adjustment of screen brightness, while adding fresh improvements such as a larger screen and front light LEDs capable of both cool and warm color tones.Īmazon doesn’t provide extras without asking for more money, however. Skim over the 2021 Paperwhite’s specs and you’ll see plenty to distinguish it both as a respectable update on the 2018 model, as well as a deluxe upgrade from Amazon’s entry-level Kindle (last updated in 2019).

Price: $140 (ad-supported), $190 (ad-supported Signature Edition).

Special offers: Ad-free versions are $20 extra.

Charging: Via USB-C port (both versions), or optional 10W Qi-certified wireless pad (Signature Edition).

Battery life: Up to 10 weeks on a single charge.

Connectivity: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth.

Weight: 7.23 ounces (205g) for 8GB version 7.34 ounces (208g) for 32GB Signature Edition.

Front light: 17 LEDs with adjustable color temperature (white/amber).

Display: 6.8-inch, 300ppi,16-level grayscale.

Storage: 8GB standard version or 32GB Signature Edition.

Kindle Paperwhite (2021): Specs, features, price

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