{"id":8761,"date":"2021-11-04T05:25:11","date_gmt":"2021-11-04T05:25:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/TheNextWeb=1372067"},"modified":"2021-11-04T05:25:11","modified_gmt":"2021-11-04T05:25:11","slug":"review-amazons-kindle-paperwhite-2021-is-even-better-than-the-oasis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/?p=8761","title":{"rendered":"Review: Amazon\u2019s Kindle Paperwhite (2021) is even better than the Oasis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3nTu01r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">2021 Kindle Paperwhite<\/a> is simply the best ereader for the majority of people who actually want an ereader.<\/p>\n<p>It improves on its predecessors in the places it matters most, and starting at $140, you\u2019d be hard-pressed to find a better combination of features and quality.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps more importantly, it might be the first Kindle Paperwhite really worth upgrading to in years \u2014 and I\u2019d argue it\u2019s a better choice than the fancier Oasis too.<\/p>\n<h3>The screen is bigger<\/h3>\n<p>The new Kindle Paperwhite is the same size as its predecessor, but now comes with a 6.8-inch screen instead of a 6-inch one thanks to reduced bezels all around.<\/p>\n<p>That makes it close to the Kindle Oasis in screen size \u2014 and closer to a paperback book \u2014 but in a smaller form-factor that actually fits comfortably in a jacket\u2019s pocket.<\/p>\n<p><figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1372070 js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-1-of-4.jpg\" alt=\"Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2021\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1230\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-1-of-4.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-1-of-4-280x210.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-1-of-4-180x135.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-1-of-4-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-1-of-4-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-1-of-4-796x597.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-1-of-4-1592x1194.jpg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-1-of-4-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-1-of-4-736x552.jpg 736w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-1-of-4-1200x900.jpg 1200w\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1372070\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-1-of-4.jpg\" alt=\"Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2021\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-1-of-4.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-1-of-4-280x210.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-1-of-4-180x135.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-1-of-4-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-1-of-4-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-1-of-4-796x597.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-1-of-4-1592x1194.jpg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-1-of-4-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-1-of-4-736x552.jpg 736w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-1-of-4-1200x900.jpg 1200w\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>Whereas I always kind of felt the smaller screen on earlier non-Oasis Kindles offered little advantage over your typical modern (read: giant) smartphone, the new model makes a more meaningfully improved reading experience. It may not sound like much, but to me, it makes a big difference in how often I want to actually bring the Kindle somewhere with me.<\/p>\n<p>The screen also refreshes faster with less ghosting than prior models, making for an overall more book-like experience.<\/p>\n<h3>It won\u2019t sear your eyeballs with blue light<\/h3>\n<p>One of the best things about the Kindle Oasis \u2014 not to mention other ereaders like the <a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/boox-note-air-e-reader-review\">Boox Note Air<\/a> \u2014 is the inclusion of \u2018warm\u2019 light. In addition to the usual eye-searing blue-ish white light that gives the Paperwhite its namesake, the new model includes a warm light.<\/p>\n<p>It makes a huge difference for someone like me who does most of his reading indoors and at night. As great as E Ink displays are in bright sunlight, they tend to look too dark compared to a regular book in dimmer lighting conditions, and most people have rather warm indoor lights. Reading on the older Paperwhite models often meant being hit with a lot of blue light, making it little better than just reading off a phone or tablet screen.<\/p>\n<p><figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1372071 js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-2-of-4.jpg\" alt=\"Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2021\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1230\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-2-of-4.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-2-of-4-280x210.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-2-of-4-180x135.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-2-of-4-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-2-of-4-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-2-of-4-796x597.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-2-of-4-1592x1194.jpg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-2-of-4-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-2-of-4-736x552.jpg 736w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-2-of-4-1200x900.jpg 1200w\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1372071\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-2-of-4.jpg\" alt=\"Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2021\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-2-of-4.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-2-of-4-280x210.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-2-of-4-180x135.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-2-of-4-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-2-of-4-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-2-of-4-796x597.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-2-of-4-1592x1194.jpg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-2-of-4-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-2-of-4-736x552.jpg 736w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-2-of-4-1200x900.jpg 1200w\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>The warm light blends better with indoor lighting, and unlike some other ereaders I\u2019ve tested, the light is very evenly distributed throughout the display.<\/p>\n<p>On the $180 Signature Edition, you get an ambient brightness sensor, as on the Oasis, although it still doesn\u2019t adjust color temperature.<\/p>\n<h3>It charges via USB-C, <em>finally<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Until now, Kindle ereaders were some of the last few devices from a major company to still use the godawful micro USB port. Despite the weeks-long battery life of your typical ereader, you don\u2019t notice how annoying it is to not have USB-C until you need to go on a trip, realize your Kindle finally ran out of battery, but then don\u2019t have a way to charge it.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1372074 js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-1-of-1.jpg\" alt=\"Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2021\" width=\"1640\" height=\"859\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-1-of-1.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-1-of-1-280x147.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-1-of-1-258x135.jpg 258w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-1-of-1-515x270.jpg 515w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-1-of-1-1536x805.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-1-of-1-796x417.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-1-of-1-1592x834.jpg 1592w\"><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/kindle-paperwhite-2021-review#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fplugged%2F2021%2F11%2F04%2Fkindle-paperwhite-2021-review%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: God bless USB-C\" data-title=\"Share God bless USB-C on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share God bless USB-C on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>God bless USB-C<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1372074\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-1-of-1.jpg\" alt=\"Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2021\" width=\"1640\" height=\"859\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-1-of-1.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-1-of-1-280x147.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-1-of-1-258x135.jpg 258w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-1-of-1-515x270.jpg 515w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-1-of-1-1536x805.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-1-of-1-796x417.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-2021-1-of-1-1592x834.jpg 1592w\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>With USB-C (and wireless charging on the Signature Edition), that\u2019s no longer a concern for many people. It can charge with the same charger as any of a myriad of laptops, tablets, and Android phones.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve only charged it once since I received my review unit a few weeks ago, but the unit seems to both last longer and charge faster. It\u2019s just one less barrier between you and quality reading time.<\/p>\n<h3>There\u2019s still a little room for improvement<\/h3>\n<p>There are a few areas Amazon can still improve the device:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I\u2019d love for Amazon to include a color temperature sensor&nbsp;to adjust <em>warmth<\/em>, not just brightness, kind of like True Tone on an Apple device. You can set the screen to get warmer on a schedule, but that\u2019s not very useful. A color temperature sensor would make for a much more paper-like experience.<\/li>\n<li>I wish there was a way to disable tapping for turning pages while still allowing me to tap on words to look up definitions and change settings. You can only turn off taps altogether in order to change pages with swipes, but it severely limits functionality.<\/li>\n<li>I miss the physical buttons for turning pages on the Oasis.<\/li>\n<li>The Kindle can\u2019t natively read .epub files, a popular format for free books. They need to be converted and emailed over.<\/li>\n<li>I bet some people wouldn\u2019t mind an LTE\/wireless option as on the Oasis.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019re mostly locked into Amazon\u2019s walled garden, obviously.<\/li>\n<li>There are far more versatile, similarly-sized tablets out there. The Boox Nova Air is much more expensive but offers stylus input and a wealth of Android apps. Of course, many people prefer to keep their ereaders only to books.<\/li>\n<li>The Kindle Paperwhite starts at $140, but that includes ads on the lock screen. You\u2019ll need to pay an extra $20 to get rid of the ads.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But that\u2019s mostly nitpicking, and I suppose Amazon needs to leave some stuff to upgrade in the next Kindles.<\/p>\n<p>At this point, the Kindle almost feels like \u2018solved\u2019 technology. It does almost everything most people want an e-reader to do, and it does so well. Add more features to it and at some point you\u2019re just adding distractions, when many people get ereaders specifically to escape distractions.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m a power user, and <em>personally<\/em>&nbsp;prefer a device that\u2019s a little less locked into Amazon\u2019s ecosystem, but I can\u2019t deny the Kindle Paperwhite is simply an excellent reader. It has one of the largest, highest quality e-ink displays for its size and price, and it does very little wrong. The 2021 Kindle Paperwhite is simply the reader to beat.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/kindle-paperwhite-2021-review\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2021 Kindle Paperwhite is simply the best ereader for the majority of people who actually want an ereader. 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