Amazon Kindle paperwhite (2021) review: Bigger screen, better charging
The IndependentSign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The 2021 version of the Kindle paperwhite features a larger 6.8in screen, smaller bezels, an adjustable warm light, increased LED backlighting for more even illumination, and USB-C charging. Amazon Kindle paperwhite: £129.99, Amazon.co.uk open image in gallery The latest model costs £10 more than the 2018 version Dimensions: 174mm x 125mm x 8.1mm 174mm x 125mm x 8.1mm Resolution: 300ppi 300ppi Storage: 8GB 8GB Screen size: 6.8in 6.8in Front light: 17 LEDs The larger screen takes up more of the front of the device, but the all-new Kindle paperwhite is also considerably bigger overall than its predecessor. open image in gallery The all new Kindle paperwhite is bigger, but still small enough to hold in one hand The move to USB-C charging might seem like the most inconsequential update here, but it’s easily the best upgrade of the lot. The verdict: Amazon Kindle paperwhite The all-new Kindle paperwhite is the best Kindle Amazon has made, narrowing the feature gap between the mid-range Kindle paperwhite and the high-end Kindle oasis enough that we can’t recommend the most expensive Kindle over the newest one.