

The base Kindle still has the older design with the beveled bezels and no water resistance, whereas the Paperwhite has a modern flush design and an IPX8 rating.

The Kindle (2022) has a 6-inch display with only four cool LED lights, whereas the Kindle Paperwhite (2021) has a larger 6.8-inch display with 17 LEDs that can be adjusted between cool and warm temperatures.But there are still a few key specs that keep the Kindle as the low-end model and give the Paperwhite the upper hand, namely: Both of them have a backlit, high-resolution 300ppi display, USB-C charging, and Bluetooth for audiobooks. Kindle vs.The differences between the base Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite keep dwindling with each generation of these e-readers. The Signature Edition of the Kindle Paperwhite also supports wireless charging, and you can fully charge the device with a compatible 10W Qi charging pad in under 3.5 hours. The entry-level Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite both have USB-C charging ports. Instead, you’ll want the Kindle Paperwhite, which is IPX8-rated and can survive in up to two meters of fresh water for an hour at a time. People who read near (or in) water, take note: The Kindle isn’t water resistant. The basic Kindle gets up to six weeks on a full charge, while the Paperwhite gets up to ten weeks on a full charge. Voracious readers often away from a power outlet will feel the difference between the Kindle and the Kindle Paperwhite. You can get even more space by stepping up to 32GB Paperwhite Signature Edition. Surprisingly, the Kindle beats the standard edition of the Kindle Paperwhite in storage-you get 16GB (Kindle) versus 8GB (Paperwhite). The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition of the Paperwhite is a little heavier at 7.34 ounces (208g). It’s smaller and lighter than the Kindle Paperwhite, which comes in at 6.9 x 4.9 x 0.32 inches (174 x 125 x 8.1 mm) and 7.23 ounces (205g) for the standard edition.
