If you don’t want special offers on the lock screen, then you can add $20 to those prices. The question which Kindle to choose is all about making a decision which extra features you need to have – and how much extra cost you are willing to cover. Here's a If you're buying a sixth-generation Kindle Paperwhite (2013) or newer, it's probably just fine. This is more acceptable on the basic Kindle, but we think the Paperwhite deserves an upgrade to USB-C by the next iteration.Both Kindles are crafted from chunky plastic, though the Kindle Paperwhite is slightly larger and heavier. The 2019 version has 25 LED lights to make its screen glow evenly (double the previous version), and you can adjust it to give off a more pleasant, warm orange glow. The basic Kindle is still a decent device, though, and at $40 less, it will justifiably tempt some bargain hunters.Copyright ©2020 Designtechnica Corporation.

The breakthroughs and innovations that we uncover lead to new ways of thinking, new connections, and new industries.Amazon has four different ebook readers. It also comes with 8 or 32 gigabytes of storage—more is better if you have an Audible audiobook collection, because they hog about 0.03 gigabytes of space per hour. (But you can delete audiobooks when you're done to clear space.) If you're investing in a Kindle this expensive, you may also want the Audible books are now available on FreeTime Unlimited. The Amazon Kindle also takes four hours to charge, while the Paperwhite can be charged in three hours. The price difference between Kindle 2019 and Paperwhite 2018 is $40. Kindle vs. Kindle Paperwhite vs. Kindle Oasis: Which is best Do you want the best price, the best display, or the best features? Like most ebook readers, it gets about three to six weeks of battery life, depending on how much you read.While you're rinsing off, you may notice that its touchscreen is noticeably clearer (300 pixels per inch vs. 167 for the standard Kindle) and lights up more evenly. However, there’s not much in it, and some people will prefer the smaller and lighter Kindle to the beefier Paperwhite.What the Paperwhite offers that the basic Kindle lacks is waterproofing. Amazon usually has deals on its Kindles, especially around Prime Day, so it’s worth looking out for those to bag a real bargain.With a superior screen, waterproofing, a bigger battery, and more storage, there’s no doubt that the Kindle Paperwhite wins our showdown. Kindles are outstanding for reading—they get more than a month of battery life per charge and have the ability to hold thousands of books. The basic Kindle, refreshed in 2019, goes up against the 2018 Kindle Paperwhite here.

You may get a few less pixels, and it may lack Bluetooth for audiobooks and any semblance of waterproofing, but older Kindles generally hold up well for reading—even used or refurbished. We've seen a few rumors suggesting that's in the works, but there's nothing concrete so far. Sadly, both of them rely on antiquated Micro USB ports for charging.

If WIRED is where tomorrow is realized. We've seen a There's no practical reason to buy a $270 ebook reader. The Oasis is more expensive than two Kindle Paperwhites—but it's an absolute joy to use. The WIRED conversation illuminates how technology is changing every aspect of our lives—from culture to business, science to design.

In 2019 it refreshed the base Kindle and the high-end Kindle Oasis, so it's the Paperwhite's turn in 2020. Find out how they differ and which emerges victorious in our comparison.