The new Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition looks the same as the regular Paperwhite, but there are many differences.
Firstly, the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition has a 6.8-inch display in comparison to the 6-inch screen on the cheaper model. You also won’t be plagued with ads and you’ll get 32GB of storage, up from 8GB on the basic Paperwhite.
When it comes to the display, the Signature Edition has a matte coating with 300ppi and a 16-level greyscale. Words and numbers look precise and sharp in a very clear, uncomplicated font. It’s a really pleasurable experience reading on the screen and you can even see it in bright sunlight because it doesn’t suffer from glare. It’s also easy on the eyes because the backlight automatically adjusts itself based on the lighting around you, switching between white and warm lights, as well as increasing or decreasing the brightness level.
Made from 60% post-consumer recycled plastics, it has black bezels surrounding its screen that are thick enough to hold without touching the screen but thin enough that the e-reader still looks sleek and compact. It weighs 207g (about the same as a phone) so it’s small and light enough to easily hold onehanded, plus the rubber backing makes it grippy enough to not slide out of your hands. It’s waterproof as well, with a rating of IPX8.
You’ll be able to store thousands and thousands of books on the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition thanks to its 32GB of storage. That’s the major benefit of this versus the cheaper Kindle Paperwhite, which only has 8GB of storage. Bookworms rejoice!
6.8″ screen (lit), 300ppi, 32GB storage, IPX8 waterproof, 10 weeks battery claimed, wifi/BT, 174 x 125 x 8 mm, 208g, R4000
