Read our full review of the Kindle Paperwhite.
Who is it suitable for:
Kindle Paperwhite has something for everyone. It meets all standards and is the gold standard for e-readers. Whether you buy it through the Kindle Store or borrow it from Libby, adding books to your Kindle is easy. The 6.8-inch size is just right and feels good in your hand, especially since it’s lightweight and doesn’t strain your arms when you lift it. Plus, it’s the best choice for busy people. Due to its compact size, it can even fit into a small purse, and since it’s waterproof, you’ll never have to worry about water splashing on it.
Why we love it:
The Kindle Paperwhite was the last e-reader I tested, so by the time I got my hands on it I had seen what it was all about. Immediately, I was struck by how agile it was. After experiencing a series of e-readers with menu and page turning lag, the Kindle Paperwhite zoomed in, switching between the book and menu screens. Despite its hard work, its battery life feels never-ending, lasting not just weeks but months at a time.
The matte screen is great. It’s the perfect size and the font can be customized in case you need to increase the size. I can read comfortably in any environment because the screen looks like a printed page, albeit a high-tech one. Plus, the screen is responsive, responding quickly to taps and swipes when you want to turn a page.
As an avid reader, my bank account simply can’t keep up with my habits, so thankfully, there’s Libby. Transferring books from my library to my Kindle Paperwhite via Libby was easy. I just click “Send to Kindle” on the Libby app and as long as my Kindle is connected to WiFi, they appear in my Kindle library the next time I open it.
The Kindle Paperwhite is a major improvement over the flagship Kindle as it is waterproof. While not everyone is as worried about reading on the beach as I am, the Kindle Paperwhite’s waterproofing is a major plus in the event of an accident (like a spilled water bottle in your backpack).
If I were to think of ways to improve the Kindle Paperwhite, I’d probably want it to have side buttons like the Nook Glow for turning pages. However, the Kindle’s touch screen is so responsive that you don’t need it – it’s just a personal preference for how you turn pages on your e-reader.
