Kindle Paperwhite (2024) Signature Edition Review: The best got better ✨

[@FaizAly]

Link to purchase Kindle Paperwhite: amzn.to/4dQw6qM Link to purchase leather sleeve: amzn.to/3TFE3b1 (yes it’s compatible with the new Paperwhite)

[@ginoderango2516]

@@FaizAly Does the sleeve work for the 12 generation paperwhite?

[@VinxItak]

Can we use the 6.8" sleeve for Kindle Paperwithe 2024 edition 7" ?

[@FaizAly]

@@ginoderango2516 Yes!

[@FaizAly]

@@VinxItak Yes!

[@B9M3]

They changed the size just enough to force everyone to buy new cases.

[@Tiffs-bookshelf]

Right, I was like cooooome on.

[@bellycuda]

This 10000%, and for that reason, I am out

[@Juan-sq9hb]

​@@bellycudaNo one forces you to buy the new model lmao

[@sublime053]

@@Juan-sq9hb Yeah... kindles are a thing you don't need to upgrade year after year. It's like a 4-5 year cycle at most lol

[@tbrwithkayla]

I’ve seen reports that the old cases fit just fine

[@jayvansickle7607]

"Relatively the same size" .... while the new one looks huge. (in comparison). probably a perspective thing.

[@choanlpoto]

yea if its relatively the same size then we can say the same for the screen, 7" is relatively the same as 6.8 lol ....

[@KyleKlink]

I stopped watching at that point. Those are not relatively the same size, so I’m not sure I can trust the rest of his review to be honest.

[@jayvansickle7607]

@@KyleKlink if you see them side by side…. They are about the same size. He was holding them at different levels.

[@SuperMikeKaos]

They are definetly not relatively the same size , I laughed hard at that ….

[@jayvansickle7607]

@@SuperMikeKaos they are actually pretty close. The new one is just a bit bigger

[@sambaggins2798]

I watched more than a few reviews. Yours was the best. You talked about the things I wanted to know and presented it in a way that kept me interested.

[@FaizAly]

That means a lot! 🙏🏼

[@trident2020]

After looking at all the new 2024 Kindles Amazon released, I decided to go for this Paperwhite signature edition because of the really nice metallic color backing and the feel of it in my hands. I went for the raspberry color. I like that you can see the color on the front edges of the device. I also like the automatic lighting adjustment and that it’s now faster with the higher contrast. It’s still portable enough to hold in my small hand even though the size appears to be slightly bigger than the 11th generation. I thought of the color Kindle briefly but decided to pass on it. The color e-reader screens are darker and not as bright as 300 ppi black/white screens. Thanks for the great review on this Kindle, good job.

[@Shawn-oh5yq]

Same, I just cancelled my preorder of the color one and just ordered this one in the jade color. Having color in the menus and lock screen would be nice but not worth it for me at this time.

[@FaizAly]

Thank you!!

[@LL-wu5ui]

Thank you for your input. Without this comment I wouldnt know black and white is better.

[@davep6603]

I would always pay the $20 more on the standard Paperwhite to remove the ads. Since the Signature Edition does not have ads, to me it is only $20 more (not $40). That’s a small price to pay for all the improvements you mentioned. I picked it up on Amazon’s Black Friday week for $154 which I thought was a great deal. Thanks for the review.

[@Kylierodd]

Your screen looks much clearer than my 2024 paper white.

[@ked4864]

I love my Oasis with the hard buttons in addition to the screen tap. I wish this had buttons!

[@codygude]

Are you noticing the screen of the 2024 being warmer than the 2021? I'm seeing multiple reddit posts and TikTok videos showing the new 2024 to be a lot warmer than the 2021 even with warmth set to 0.

[@Hippoman141]

Definitely, but the warmer look is better and more accurate. After using the 2024 the 2021 looks blue and artificial, while the 2024 looks like paper. The 2024 looks just as white to your eyes after you adjust

[@christianbearden28]

The new ones are horrible. They’re way too warm without that feature being turned on.

[@iamfrommercury]

I’m upgrading to a SE from the oasis 2 I bought back in 2017. I’m really interested in seeing how the auto brightness performs on the newest model. I have always turned it off on my oasis because it brightens under strong light and dims under low light. It turns the front light completely off in a dark room, which renders it unreadable. I hope the auto brightness on the newest model is more sensible.

[@JoeVL99]

First time seeing your review. Wonderful. Detailed. Great comparisons to the current paperwhite that I have. Thanks for great content!

[@FaizAly]

Thanks for watching! Stay tuned for more 🙌🏼

[@N..-]

Can anyone tell me what the software version is? The problem for me is that from the home screen there hasn’t been a way to remove an already read book. Which is crazy because I can do it from my iPad with the kindle app.

[@sonictonic_]

Great review. Was excited to pick up that nice looking leather sleeve, but your link goes to one that’s only compatible with the old devices! What’s up with that? It looks like they don’t have one for this new device? Are you using the old one and it works fine?

[@Tiffs-bookshelf]

I grabbed the regular edition with a trade in of a kids fire and I had 10.00 gift card, it was less than 100.00! Love it. The Jade color is gorgeous. Now I have my 2 kindles, one for home and one for travel.

[@redshoes315]

Great review. quick question - does the leather sleeve fit the new Kindle Paperwhites? On Amazon it says compatible with 6.8" 2021 Paperwhite and the new one is larger. Thanks!

[@FaizAly]

Yes it does! I have my new paperwhite in the same sleeve!

[@braceymills5182]

Would you recommend a screen protector, or a two year protection plan on these devices? Also how much monthly is the apps for the books for the device?

[@FaizAly]

Nope, I don’t really recommend a screen protector nor a protection plan. There’s no monthly subscription either in getting books

[@sstokoe2301]

Will it charge on an Apple wireless charger

[@abdullahvirk8130]

Great review! Is it worth upgrading from the paperwhite 11th gen signature edition? The speed is tempting me

[@FaizAly]

Thank you! Personally yes I think it’s worth upgrading. The speed + larger screen is fantastic

[@jayvansickle7607]

If this is an accurate representation, this may help. There may be other comparisons that people have done as well kzbin.infoixKxYUe-8uA?si=_BSY5TGlP8GRfdci

[@jayvansickle7607]

This person has a better comparison: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmbPhHSEaMacbrssi=bnxYG6lnnVJy3QZb

[@christianbearden28]

God no. Not even worth the thought.

[@Ishani05]

Hi, one of the most genuine reviews, by so far! How does the metallic back finish feel? I mean is the grip rubbery or plasticky in touch? My hands sweat a lot, therefore i m a but concern about the grip.

[@BookishlyDiva]

I have the same question about the back. Hoping for grip/rubbery but with metallic look....

[@Milky63]

I have the Signature edition and it is a bit slippery. I haven’t felt the « soft touch » material from the standard Paperwhite and previous ones but I know what it’s like. And this metallic finish is like not 100% hard plastic feeling but like 75% plastic feeling 25% soft touch. If that makes sense. But not fingerprints and I don’t believe it’ll get sticky overtime.

[@FaizAly]

Thank you! The metallic finish is interesting. It’s like half metal/half rubbery. So you still get great grip yet with a premium look and feel

[@Devon-Farm]

Thanks for the video Faiz - I agree with you on everything you said I just went to the Signature coming from the Paperwhite 10th Generation!

[@FaizAly]

That’s awesome! You’re going to love it!

[@vishwanathnb128]

Wil you be reviewing Kindle basic model 2024?

[@FaizAly]

I did use it briefly, but there are no major upgrades compared to the last generation that warrants a review unfortunately. I do however love the new matcha green color!

[@OnMyGrindEveryDay]

Can you compare with the colorsoft? Which one would you pick?

[@FaizAly]

I will get my hands on the colorsoft next week. Will do a comparison after using it!

[@OnMyGrindEveryDay]

@@FaizAly much appreciated Subbed

[@JoyL351]

I would love to trade in my 2021 Signature edition for this one. I may wait to see if there's a good Black Friday deal for even more savings.

[@FaizAly]

You’ll love it!

[@gpdfc]

I'm confused about the back, it feels like rubber but everyone says it is plastic. What do you think it is? Plastic or rubber?

[@Azureblue123]

Thanks for the fantastic review. Really helpful. BTW could you share what side table you are using in this video? It's beautiful and elegant.

[@nehaj5]

The sleeve you have is for the 6.8” kindle? Does it still fit the new 7” ok? I don’t see any sleeves from them for the new size. Thanks!

[@FaizAly]

Yup it fits perfectly!

[@BookishlyDiva]

Is the back on the new one still grippy? Or does it feel more like the metallic finish of an iPad? I too like to use my Kindle without a cover, so that is an important feature for me. Thanks!

[@FaizAly]

It still is grippy, as it’s not an aluminum finish. It’s almost like a hybrid between plastic & metal

[@micahbragg7993]

I dont know why more rounded corners would be an upgrade. Books are sharp. I prefer sharp design language. Like the iphone 12.

[@itsjulielee]

Thank you for this review! You pretty covered everything I wanted to know.

[@sergio966]

can you confirm that in paperwhite 12th the Idle time setting option is missing?

[@Dianeinjax4614]

Thanks for this review. Does the paperwhite support immersion reading?

[@FaizAly]

You’re welcome! And yes it does indeed!

[@cynthiatesla272]

The review I was eagerly waiting for!! ❤

[@FaizAly]

Means a lot! 🙏🏼

[@alexandraf.9764]

Hello and thank you for the review. I have a question: Can I change the areas to flip?

[@FaizAly]

Thanks! Sorry I didn’t understand - can you further explain?

[@alexandraf.9764]

@@FaizAly Sorry English ist not my first language. If I tap the right, I go to the next page and if I tap the left, I go to the previous page. Can I change that?

[@chinoxl21]

Do you know how the screen compares to the Kindle Voyage? Everyone says the Voyage screen is still the best to this day.

[@IaconDawnshire]

I still have my Voyage. I'm never getting rid of it

[@langlang9326]

Not really much to get me to upgrade. I have a gen 6 paper white. You didn't mention audio, like bluetooth or even audio to read the books like my first ever model. The price is right but not enough improvement to upgrade unless my device dies for good.

[@davemeadows6688]

Great video Faiz. Are you going to try the colosoft at all? Do you think it's not worth it unless you read comics? Thanks

[@FaizAly]

Thank you! I will be dropping my review on the Colorsoft this weekend, stay tuned! The unboxing video will be out tomorrow on my channel

[@semakavf]

Congratulations, good review. 16GB is enough, but more is not less. It is worth buying this particular version, even if later, to save money. It is good that the update is not every year, but once every 3 years. I will save money for this model and read books with pleasure.

[@ginoderango2516]

Thank you for video! Great review and appreciate your videos. Will you be reviewing the Kindle Color edition. I only read black & white and want to get back to the paperwhite. (I currently have a Scribe version 1 and do not really use the notes. I just want something to read only again.)

[@FaizAly]

Thank you so much! Yes I will be reviewing the color one next week. Stay tuned!

[@andyboy2k]

Faiz Kindle vs Apple Books which do you prefer?

[@rundeks]

What about the reliability of the software? My wife complains about how often she needs to reboot here current Paperwhite Signature Edition (11th gen).

[@sistergoldenhair0727]

I’ve never had to reboot mine🤷‍♀️

[@omniboy-prime]

I didn't understand one thing. The new signature edition in black also has metallic finish right? It's not a thing only for the color one i guess. When you said that you were referring to the old paperwhite right?

[@FaizAly]

Correct, regardless of which color, if you get the signature edition they’ll have the metallic finish. And yup I was referring to the older paperwhites having no metallic finish at all

[@omniboy-prime]

@@FaizAly thank you! That was a thing for me too. I have a nice case for mine but I would prefer not to have a case at all. But the fingertips also killed me so I had no choice. I Guess a year from now or so maybe I do the upgrade but as of now mine still works just fine.

[@Pocketsnuggies]

Great review. Is there any news on a new oasis? I have had the last two and have been holding out. I prefer the page buttons. Do you know anything? Thank you.

[@FaizAly]

The Oasis has unfortunately been confirmed by Amazon to be discontinued

[@JBass33]

I also have two Oasis models and I was hoping for a new edition with wireless charging, warm screen setting, light sensor, USB C charging, a faster processor, etc. However, I was not surprised that Amazon has decided to discontinue the Oasis because they have been upgrading the Paperwhites to include feathers that meet or exceed those of the Oasis at a lower price point. I will miss the page turn buttons and the full auto rotation when my Oasis models eventually die. (It is apparently quite difficult to replace an Oasis battery without cracking the screen due to the metal case and the strong glue that was used to attach the screen to the case.)

[@Pocketsnuggies]

@@FaizAly 😭😭😭😭. I was afraid of that! Thanks for replying.

[@Pocketsnuggies]

@@JBass33 same. I really like the buttons and the feel of it in the hand. Dang.

[@GalaxyFur]

@@Pocketsnuggies The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is considered Amazon's true replacement for the Oasis. According to Amazon, internal analysis shows that most customers are more used to touch displays than physical buttons.

[@TheMacHalo.x]

Can you disable the automatic light?

[@Moriningland]

Yes. You can easily change it from the drop down menu

[@ziko75]

Hi. Is auto adjustment option on signature edition 12th worth to buy signature, does it make big deferences between paperwhite and paperwhite signature edition? What is your opinion?

[@FaizAly]

Honestly it's not a super big deal. Definitely not worth it if you don't care for the other features that come with Signature Edition

[@ziko75]

​@@FaizAlyThank you for answer.

[@yosmuc]

🙏💙 thanks Faiz Is it possible to add to the English dictionary the Oxford American Writer’s Thesaurus (as an integrated tool, while reading the book) , like on the iPad ? Or is there one fixed English dictionary ? Thank you !

[@gamerdad08]

I wish the added physical page turn buttons for single hand usage

[@FaizAly]

I have a feeling they’ll introduce a new model in the future with physical page turn buttons and charge a premium for it

[@sublime053]

Looking forward to my new metallic Jade paperwhite. My 9th gen is showing its age and (lack of) speed. I do find it funny when everyone says that you'll only need to charge it once every 2 months or so. As an.. avid reader, that's being overly generous. I still have to charge mine weekly. But with my oasis, every 3rd day was getting a bit much.

[@FaizAly]

You’ll love this new one!

[@rr2bg]

Is the RAM of KPW6 still 512MB? I hope the RAM can be upgraded to 1GB. I will consider buying a new Kindle! Otherwise, my current KPW4 is still enough.

[@asurania]

don't know the ram - but the speed is massive difference from the last version of kindle. Its a massive upgrade

[@mark6360]

Good in-depth review! I still wanted a bit more out of the new paperwhite, so for me I'm going to wait to see what they come up with next year

[@FaizAly]

Thank you! At first I too wanted more but after using it for quite a few days I can assure you it’s great upgrades to an already fantastic a-reader. A new paperwhite probably won’t come till another few years

[@Anjutka-K777]

​@FaizAly what about form factor Oasis?((

[@chimkenkari]

Are all Signature Editions ad-free?

[@FaizAly]

Yes 👍

[@yolandabrinkman2653]

I buy my handbags to fit my kindle. So yes, size matters

[@geoffh784]

All of my kindles since the original one have lived in cases, for me (and many others) colored backs are a waste of effort. The curved corners on the other hand are a nice touch.

[@darkfeign]

The metallic finish is still plastic and rubbery, why do you make it sound like it feels hugely different?

[@FaizAly]

It’s a hybrid of plastic and metal. It feels different than the previous generation and less prone to fingerprints and smudges

[@cgpaulslp]

I just bought the 11th edition Kindle paper white signature., Like two months ago. Is it worth upgrading?

[@pedrohbdemelo]

No

[@sennopatiallen]

Not worth and you can use it for 5 years ❤

[@boxerlover2747]

I really wish the new Paperwhite Signature showed the cover the book I am currently reading instead of random pictures.

[@masnmis]

I think there is a setting you can change to do that.

[@HandledToaster2]

What are you talking about, it does that

[@Tiffs-bookshelf]

The signature edition should, if you didn’t get that one, you have to pay 20.00 to get that option

[@Arenegade]

It shows the cover if you get an already ad-free kindle or you can just pay 20usd to get the ads removed

[@MrJnapkid]

You only need a lot of storage if you have a lot of audio books. I prefer them on my phone. I have over 2000 books on my kinde and used around 3 GB. How many books does a person need at one time? I look at the front, not the back. I don't see ads while I'm reading. it's not worth an extra $40 for me to get the signature version.

[@Milky63]

32GB is an insane amount of storage. Yes people will use their phone for audiobooks. Why would they use a less convenient Kindle for that. And that Kindle is not great for comic books. Maybe ok for mangas. But still. 32GB is like tens of thousands of books which is far more than anyone will ever read in their lifetime.

[@readysetmoses]

Auto brightness is well worth it in my opinion

[@MrJnapkid]

@@readysetmoses Auto brightness rarely sets it to my preferred settings. A phone turns up the brightness when your in the sun. But the kindle doesn't need to do that.

[@mannypvd2296]

this version of the Paperwhite has double to battery of the oasis... they're forcing my hand to upgrade lol

[@adox66]

The price bump from the last generation is insane for little upgrade.

[@Fraser1746]

I really like your review of the new Kindle PW SE ... I am waiting for reviews of Colorsoft, too ... but I already biy the PW SE 😉

[@FaizAly]

Thank you! Stay tuned 😊

[@ph0real444]

I own a 2015 kindle paperwhite and I'm not upgrading.

[@nehaj5]

Great review - thanks!

[@FaizAly]

Thanks for watching!

[@nehaj5]

Man I just got mine yesterday in the metallic jade and it won’t charge past 74%. Very disappointed - I think I got a lemon.

[@aliciareadsinbr]

I do hope they'll come out with more colors that are neutral. If it came in a dark grey like your candle or the tan like your sleeve, I'd love that but those bold metallic colors, I don't love those. My current PW is basic black but it would be nice to get a little color one day.

[@xXSummonNightXx]

I got 32gb because the actual size would’ve been 25gb instead.

[@micahbragg7993]

with battery life like this, wireless chargeing is less than negligible.

[@vpsjdon]

Did you even ACTUALLY review the product?? You just talked about things the entire video, rather than show us how it works. Where was the demonstration of the auto brightness works? Where was the testing where it fails? Cause I have heard many people say that the Kinde auto-brightness works the opposite way it should and it actually increases the brightness when you take it in a bright environment

[@FoxtailStory]

I still feel my old signature edition is just fine. No reason to upgrade. I do like the metallic green though…

[@theshreyansjain]

Quality review!

[@FaizAly]

Thanks!

[@christianbearden28]

Three years and barely a change. My Scribe will go up for sale soon, and I will go Kobo. I’m sick of Amazon and the fact that they have fallen behind. There’s no excuse.

[@CozygirlSteph]

I did the same sold my paper white and scribe and kept my kobo libra color!

[@christianbearden28]

@@CozygirlSteph I gave my Paperwhite to my boss a few weeks ago. How are you liking the Kobo? Do you live in the states? Apparently that makes a difference in happiness.

[@neiltaylor513]

You use it to read books, that’s all, what you expecting 😂

[@christianbearden28]

@ more features like Kobo. Plus, the Scribe is more than just an e-reader. I mentioned Scribe. Kobo has surpassed Kindle in features.

[@OdanUrr87]

I'm still using the first Paperwhite, and that terrible, sticky, rubbery plastic back is one of the reasons that puts me off buying a new Paperwhite (never had that issue on the basic model). Having a metallic back would definitely solve that, but it's a shame it's only available on the pricier Signature Edition. If they could also make the text look sharper, that would be perfect.

[@dann.6732]

You can get the same finish on the non-signature version with 16GB for a bit less.

[@GalaxyFur]

The Kindle displays text at 300 PPI, the highest resolution at which books are printed. 300 DPI is considered the standard for professional-quality printing of physical books. Sometimes, though, books can be printed a bit lower than 300 DPI. Also, moving beyond 300 PPI is somewhat moot as the human eye can't resolve details above 300 PPI for those even with 20/20 vision. Text on the new Kindles appears razor sharp. They are a joy to look at. 🙂 Note: DPI = Dots per inch. PPI = Pixels per inch.

[@OdanUrr87]

@@dann.6732 Thought the metallic finish was only available on the Signature Edition?

[@OdanUrr87]

@@GalaxyFur Oh, it certainly has a higher resolution than my Paperwhite. I was referring to the way the text looks on a flush vs recessed screen, but I realise it’s a trade off (waterproof, better lighting, etc.).

[@GalaxyFur]

@OdanUrr87 Ah! Gotcha. Yeah. The first Paperwhite, interestingly enough, has a 6-inch E Ink Pearl display with a resolution of 758x1024 pixels and 212 pixels per inch (PPI). A lot of people still have this E-reader.

[@only4denn]

received today and already packed it up to send back for a refund. Even on the whitest settings it's more like "Paperyellow" and it's even more yellow at the bottom and in some areas the sharpness is washed out... Awful quality control.. Dissapointed. I'll stick to my Voyage for now..

[@stuartgifford8672]

Good review 👍

[@FaizAly]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@WildNaturebyElizabeth]

Nice video! Thank you!

[@FaizAly]

Thank you too! Hope you subscribed! 🙌🏼

[@debra2700]

@@FaizAly I just got the Paperwhite and I'm going to send it back and get the Signature because you sold me on the difference in the lighting and not having the ads is a nice feature. Great video.

[@IaconDawnshire]

They also finally phased out the 8GB model

[@ROULHS]

Is is magsafe? Can I put for example a magsafe popsocket without a magnetic ring?

[@FaizAly]

Nope, no MagSafe. That’s an Apple thing

[@stelladuhalde4258]

J’ai la même que vous , jade metallic 💚 je l’adore !

[@shanedydasco9207]

A lot of the "new" features seem to be all aesthetics.

[@curious8890]

is this an advertisement? it sounds like one

[@FaizAly]

nope. just a review from someone who enjoyed the last kindle paperwhite and likes this new one even more 😊

[@anpolin]

Any paint will fade overtime.

[@blazer666del]

Heard ear pods.. left the channel...

[@Claude-tj6ud]

You showed us the back several times. But you only showed us the screen for milliseconds! That’s the real important part and you messed it up.

[@FaizAly]

As I mentioned in the video, the screen is the same but has a larger display, better contrast ratio, and faster refresh rate. I showed you all these features in the video. There’s not much else to show from a screen perspective as the overall design is mainly what’s new my friend

[@Claude-tj6ud]

@@FaizAly You said the text was crispier. A comparison with the 11th gen side by side would have been nice. We want to see it, not just hear about it.

[@AsifZed69]

The new one looks much bigger!

[@casioamplifier]

Great video and very informative!

[@nimishachowdhury4577]

So pointless. A think any tab or pad can do.

[@plasticthinking]

E-ink is vastly different, it's a much better reading experience if you read a lot.

[@cgpaulslp]

I just bought the 11th edition Kindle paper white signature., Like two months ago. Is it worth upgrading?

[@jsar5409]

Not unless you're giving your 11th generation to someone as an upgrade. Side by side the 12th generation isn't a big enough change imo