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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2018 vs Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2021
What Kindle Paperwhite 2018 does better (0) and where Kindle Paperwhite 2021 wins (3) — every spec side by side.
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4.2Screen6.8
4.7Comfort & build4.6
3.3Features2.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
Kindle Paperwhite 2018Kindle Paperwhite 2021
| Kindle Paperwhite 2018 | Kindle Paperwhite 2021 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 167 mm | 174 mm | −7 mm |
| Width | 116 mm | 125 mm | −9 mm |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 8 mm | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Kindle Paperwhite 2018 better than Kindle Paperwhite 2021?
Kindle Paperwhite 2018 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Kindle Paperwhite 2021 better than Kindle Paperwhite 2018?
- Warm light (adjustable colour temperature)No · Kindle Paperwhite 2018: Yes
- USB-CNo · Kindle Paperwhite 2018: Yes
- Screen size6″ vs 6.8″+13%
Specifications
Side by side
| Screen | ||
| Screen size | 6″ | 6.8″ |
| Resolution | 1448 × 1072 | 1680 × 1264 |
| Pixel density | 300 ppi | 300 ppi |
| Screen technology | E Ink Carta | E Ink Carta |
| Colour screen | No | No |
| Grey levels | 16 | 16 |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Front light | Yes | Yes |
| Warm light (adjustable colour temperature) | No | Yes |
| Design | ||
| Weight | — | 205 g |
| Width | 116 mm | 125 mm |
| Height | 167 mm | 174 mm |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 8 mm |
| Protection rating | IPX8 | IPX8 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx8 |
| Physical page-turn buttons | No | No |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Battery | ||
| USB-C | No | Yes |
| Storage | ||
| Storage | — | 8 GB |
| RAM | — | 0.5 GB |
| Memory card slot | No | No |
| Pen & notes | ||
| Pen support (handwriting) | No | No |
| Software & books | ||
| Platform | Own Linux-based system | Own Linux-based system |
| Operating system | — | Linux |
| Google Play apps | No | No |
| Built-in bookstore | Amazon Kindle Store | Amazon Kindle Store |
| Supported formats | PDF, MOBI, AZW3, AZW, DOCX, DOC, TXT, HTML, PRC | PDF, MOBI, AZW3, AZW, DOCX, DOC, TXT, HTML, PRC |
| EPUB support | No | No |
| Text-to-speech | — | Yes |
| Audiobooks / audio playback | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity & audio | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile data (4G / LTE) | No | No |
| Performance | ||
| CPU clock | — | 0.8 GHz |
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