Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 10 - 2018 6"

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 22 expert reviews

Excellent:

15
Good:

7
Average:

0
Bad:

0

9.2

User Score

Based on 124,649 reviews
as rated by users

Pros:

Variety of brightness settings, Crisp display with customizable pages, Long battery life, Waterproof
Fantastic portability and more than easy to hold, Excellent clarity and options to make reading easier, Audiobook features now included, Waterproof, More than fairly priced, considering the features of the Kindle Paperwhite
Flush display, Waterproof, Extra storage

Cons:

Cluttered home page, Comics and cartoons don't display well, MOBI format not compatible with local libraries
The plastic build, while not necessarily bad, still feels a little cheap, Uses MicroUSB rather than USBC, Doesn't support immersion reading

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Last revision on December 2, 2021

Reviewers Liked

Variety of brightness settings, Crisp display with customizable pages, Long battery life, Waterproof
Fantastic portability and more than easy to hold, Excellent clarity and options to make reading easier, Audiobook features now included, Waterproof, More than fairly priced, considering the features of the Kindle Paperwhite
Flush display, Waterproof, Extra storage

Reviewers Didn't Like

Cluttered home page, Comics and cartoons don't display well, MOBI format not compatible with local libraries
The plastic build, while not necessarily bad, still feels a little cheap, Uses MicroUSB rather than USBC, Doesn't support immersion reading
No Audible support in India (yet), Inconvenient power button placement, More expensive than previous Paperwhite, ShareTweet, Facebook Comments

Expert reviews and ratings

A full-featured e-reader that doesn't break the bank.With a sleek style, long battery life, a smooth interface, the 2018 Kindle Paperwhite is a great way to pack a library on the go. It comes with just enough additions and perks to make it a worthy...

By lifewire.com on March 22, 2019

The 2018 version of the Kindle Paperwhite While is more durable, fully dunkable and ultimately the best Kindle reader for most people -- especially if you snag it during one of Amazon's frequent...

By CNET Australia on March 14, 2019

The new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is the pinnacle of the Kindle range when considering pricing and functionality. With audible support, as well as now being waterproof, this is the perfect E-reader to take with you wherever you may be going. It does have...

By WCCFTech on February 04, 2019

With IPX8 waterproofing, a display flush with the glass, and a thinner and lighter body, the new Kindle Paperwhite has cemented its position as the best e-book reader for most people. The gap between the Kindle Oasis and the Kindle Paperwhite has now...

By Gadgets360 on December 17, 2018

A simple answer to this question is yes. The Kindle Paperwhite (2018) gets the best of both worlds i.e. the comfortable design of the old Kindle Paperwhite and some of the exuberant features of Kindle Oasis. Its seamless display and optimum size make up...

By IndiaToday on December 17, 2018

If you ask me which Kindle is the best, I would say it's the Oasis – hands down. The larger screen, physical page turn buttons, auto-rotating display and auto-brightness are features I wouldn't compromise on. That said, at a starting price of Rs 21,999,...

By 91mobiles.com on December 15, 2018

100

With its refined, waterproof design, Bluetooth connectivity, beefed-up storage options and reasonable price, the All-new Kindle Paperwhite is a outstanding upgrade to what was already a fabulous device.Join the newsletter!-->JoinOrSign in with LinkedIn...

By PCWorld New Zealand on December 11, 2018

The previous Kindle Paperwhite was a great device and I would always recommend it over the entry-level Kindle or the flagship Oasis. The Kindle Paperwhite 2018 just builds upon that goodness and brings waterproofing to the list of already exceptional...

By FirstPost on December 10, 2018

100

The 2018 Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is about as simple and refined as a standard ebook reader can get. It provides an excellent reading experience, with a great screen, good battery life and ease of use that's second to none.The seamless screen looks...

By theguardian.com on December 06, 2018

If you are looking to pick up an e-book reader, then the Paperwhite makes sense. It has features otherwise reserved for its more expensive sibling like water resistance, 8GB storage and a 300ppi screen. It has good battery life and if reading is all you...

By Digit on November 27, 2018

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