Kindle Paperwhite 2021 vs Kindle Paperwhite 2018 (11th Generation Review)

[@PovilasPanavas]

Also, everyone should always turn on "display cover" option :) So instead of random image when it's off, you would see the actual book cover! :)

[@dinglebat63]

What about if you read boddis ripper books? Awkward.

[@josholson6]

One of my absolute favorite features!

[@MatthewBunn]

I don't have trouble remembering which book I'm reading.

[@evelynwoolston7]

@@dinglebat63 Love it! They should have a plain brown paper screensaver just for that eventuality.

[@evelynwoolston7]

@@MatthewBunn I do (ol' codger) so I have a Collection called ,AaReading for the books I'm currently reading and another called ,aReadnext so I'm not tempted to skip to my latest purchase

[@frm2679]

I own the kindle keyboard 3rd gen. I bought it way back in 2011. It still serves me well. The only issue is the power button, it does not move back by itself when i turn on the device. There is also a small crack at the lower right corner. The battery still holds a charge for a long time, even though i use the device almost daily. I will keep using it until it stops working. When 3g wireless is phased out, i will download the books through my computer. This device has been with me at work, on holidays and weekend adventures in my kayak. It has helped me wind down after long days at work and long days on the water. When life was stressfull, the books i stored on it provided temporary relief. 11 years and it still works.

[@jamierobb6354]

I have the 6g and it's held for 10 years. These devices have amazing quality.

[@sebastiancastillo6044]

tbh I prefer the 2018 version. It's cheaper, the bezels are bigger (which is good for my also big hands) and the device is a little lighter (I know there isn't much difference but since I'm holding it all the time, it does make a difference. And you have to think of the case's weight, too). You can still switch to dark mode, so I don't think the "warm screen" is really necessary. And so far I don't see much problems with the lagging, it's just normal to me... So yeah, I'm sticking with this version.

[@nepk]

As for me I have small, child-like hands and I also like reading lying down on my bed and the 2021 version would be such a pain to read for me with its size, even though I was tempted solely for the warm light

[@fezzes428]

@@nepk a pop socket on the back will solve any and all tiny hand problems

[@KingOfGlassCollector]

2018 better for reading with one hand due to larger bazels, avoiding accidental touches. And it is lighter weight which is very important when you are reading longer hours your wrists dont get tired. I will only upgrade then amazon does a lighter machine.

[@squirlywirl]

I decided to upgrade from my PW4 and the PW5 because I also thought that the slightly bigger size and weight won't bother me but after a month of using it I just never got used to it. It's kinda uncomfortable to use for a long period of time and the weight is definitively even more noticeable with a case on. My PW5 stays at home and I only use it night when I want the to read with the warm light. Otherwise, my PW4 is still my go to.

[@squirlywirl]

@@fezzes428i tried a popsocket but it only really solves the size and comfort issue but it doesn't take away the weight issues 😮‍💨

[@dotdavies5402]

I agree with your review. I've replaced my original Kindle - which was the 1st generation - with the Paperwhite 2021version and have found it so much better. I'd have kept going with my original if the case hadn't broken, but the difference going from that version to this, has been amazing. I've read more this year purely because I can read at night now so much more comfortably.

[@NickKendall]

Nice!

[@helloitschoo]

Important to clarify that neither Paperwhite model is back-lit, as you say. Blue light from phones and laptops bothers me at night because it's back-lit (shining at me from behind the screen), whereas the Paperwhite casts the light over the screen and is easier to view right before sleep. I think this is an important distinction for people to know if considering an upgrade, as the Kindle's front-lit blue light may not disturb sleep in the same way that back-lit blue light would.

I just got the 10th gen lol, I love it because of it's size and its bezels (easier to handle). The only thing I envy about the 11th is the type c charger.

[@NickKendall]

Nice, yeah the 10th gen is honestly still great!

[@open_ckt]

Was planning to get a Kindle for the first time. Was tempted by the much cheaper 10th gen but will go with the 11th gen now. Thanks for your review, mate!

[@little_miss_tracy_tra231]

Same - This video was everything I needed to know, thanks so much ! 😊

[@dihsaraldihsar1968]

Thanks for the video but I think I'm gonna stick to my 2018 kindle until they release a kindle with some significant improvements

[@jayvansickle7607]

I really think that Amazon should start phasing out the over-all generation naming. ie: The current Paperwhite is the Paperwhite 5. The Paperwhite - 5th generation. Paperwhite 11th generation is confusing... because it means that it's the 11th Kindle version....starting back in 2007 with the first Amazon Kindle.

[@evelynwoolston7]

At least with the 11 Gen you can see which one you've got in Settings, Device Options, Device Details where it tells you Kindle Paperwhite 11TH Generation

[@jayvansickle7607]

@@evelynwoolston7 yeah .. It's really just a pointless designation. It's more important to know which gen of a specific model your on. For instance... If the 2021 ipad pro was called the iPad pro 12th generation (or something).

[@---GOD---]

The Paperwhite 5 is an 11th generation Kindle... I get what they're trying to do but I agree.. it's confusing...

[@jayvansickle7607]

@@---GOD--- also... How long do they keep that up?

[@Svobodastical]

If it is the 11th kindle of all then why are paperwhite 2018 and kindle 2019 both 10th?

[@Kicking_Crow]

I would just like to comment on the storage size: If you use an abundance of audio books or manga/graphic novels with your kindle you may want consider a larger size as these forms of media tend to be larger in data sizes. Personally, 1 year of reading books (Over 150 books loaded , 3 graphic novels, one audio book, and 0.29GB of OS and Updates) I have 26.74GB of my original 32GB kindle available. Also, your video was great Nick.

[@NickKendall]

Thanks for sharing; I don’t read Manga or store my audiobooks on my kindle so definitely a good thing to note for people who do both those things on their Kindle! Thanks for the kind words.

[@Watchman36]

I don't think the new Signature edition does audio books.

[@clarkthompson8094]

I have the previous version, but that storage was helpful for my audiobooks that are larger. My wife used to fill up her Kindle with hundreds of medical reference texts that were massive and full of images, charts and tables. It was a clear advantage for her to have a while library of medical referenced in her lab coat while on shifts, especially un rural hospitals / clinics with no wifi and spotty electric current.

[@Kitthren]

I bought the 2018 on Prime Day this year, 2 months before the new release, and I'm upSET 😅I really love the thinner bezels, flush surface, larger screen, warm light option, and (slightly) faster response time on the 2021. Maybe I'll wait and upgrade to an Oasis instead... Also, I second the iPad Mini comparison!

[@Lanafayzulla]

I’ve tried both and I love the older one I like that it’s smaller and love the fact it’s green

[@MsVamPireChic]

Same! I bought a new kindle after I cracked my older one, but I really wish I waited. I’ve been wanting a warm light on my kindle for so long 😭 but I can’t justify getting this after recently buying the 2018 one 😭

[@rebeccak8701]

Same. I bought the 10th gen only a couple months before the 11th gen came out not knowing they were coming out with a new one but if u think about it, there are pros having the older one. While thinner bezels and bigger screen for reading is nice, the smaller one is more portable since it’s smaller, easier to hold with one hand to read, and the older one has all those pretty colors like the sage green where the newer one only comes in black. I absolutely love my sage green kindle.

[@agniesiapike3803]

A ja mam obydwie, 4 i 5. I uważam, ż PW4 jest znacznie bardziej wygodny do trzymania i przewożenia.

[@jayvansickle7607]

FYI... At least in the US. The Paperwhite Kids Edition bundle is on sale for $114. Same Paperwhite (8gb) -- Without Ads --- 2yr Warranty --- free cover. Can't beat that deal.

[@JVarghese81]

Yep, couldn't pass that up. Got the 20% off and 25 bucks for my 7th gen.

[@jayvansickle7607]

@@JVarghese81 good deal!

[@foxtrotdeltausn4757]

Just bought it for my wife when the kids was on sale again. And like you said, free case, free 2 year replacement, ad free..... They are the exact same you just set it up and then delete the kids profile. I don't understand why the case and replacement isn't just standard

[@kylegunby1532]

You can't be too picky about the refresh speed of an e-ink screen. It will never be instant. That's actually pretty fast, especially in comparison to the old Nook I have.

[@gastonpossel]

Just got my first Kindle. Went for the 10th gen Paperwhite because of the steep price difference with the 11th gen. I'm shocked about the painstakingly laggy interface, I was used to read the Kindle app in my snapy galaxy tab. Of course, it is so much confortable to read an ambient-lit e-ink screen than a OLED for longs periods of time, so I'm happy despite the sluggishness. I do like the size of it, and actually find the bigger bessels make easier to handle the device.

[@Michael-hn8bo]

So is the paperwhite I just got for $100 not regular price?

[@MarcShoup-lr5bw]

I was worried about replacing my high-end older oasis with this one kzbin.infoUgkxCgPI5O2AtmcHq9SJhgsCGbpAzJAJfrJp but it is surprisingly light and the screen resolution is just as good. I never had the warm light on my old kindle, but i do not use it on the ipad so I will probably not need it. I think the only thing I'll miss is the self-adjusting light, but this is so worth it!

[@NickKendall]

Yep!

[@evelynwoolston7]

I have a 2013 Paperwhite (still working, just needs charging every 3 or 4 days rather than every couple of weeks) and there is a huge difference in response time, except for one thing, Notes, on my new Kindle, when I press on a word and choose notes, it seems to be some time before the keyboard responds when I start typing. After the first letter, however, it is perfectly fast. I have had some issue with my new Paperwhite, crashed and restarts, and I"m sending it back for a replacement which should sort it out.

[@evelynwoolston7]

Update. The problem was caused by 6 unindexed books. I found which ones by doing search on the home screen for a nonsense word eg ddeerrtttt. Click on the Text in Books section. There they were. I delete them after noting their names then re added them one at a time, waiting before I added the second. Now the Notes work just fine with no lag.

[@Kiran-yq2dy]

Same for me also, older one is faster, 10 th gen is slower and the colour of text fades

[@ripeundead8239]

So I have really struggled with kindle devices for a while. I, for the last couple few years, have been reading of off my samsung galaxy fold /fold 2. This is perfect for me because the device is the perfect size. I can annotate how I like and its the perfect over all phone/device for me as a reader daily so I couldnt fathom how to spend money on a device that is half the greatness of my phone.. but I have started to noticed my eyes beg for a break on screen time since all I look at are screens all day. It's black Friday time and I got a cheap kindle from best buy. The lag kept pissing me off because my phone doesn't do that and I hate that I can't make the reading view how I want it.. so I'll probably hardly use it..

[@arnoldortega3307]

Very helpful review !! I just bought my first kindle ( the 2021 version ) and I’m excited to use it when it arrives. I was using my iPad before but I didn’t feel comfortable reading on it during my commute, I’ll feel more at ease using the kindle lol.

[@NickKendall]

Glad it was helpful! I think you’ll really like it 👌🏼

[@PorschaWrites]

Enjoyed this review! I've had my 2018 paperwhite for a bit over a year, it serves my needs well. I was slightly tempted by the warm light but all in all I think I'll stick with what I have. I actually like the smaller size because it fits in a smaller purse or bag and doesn't take up much room

[@cristinaregine5020]

Same here the 2018 is the perfect size and fits in my purse

[@evelynwoolston7]

The 11gen is definitely bigger but it still fits into my handbag. I always take my Kindle along when I buy a new handbag. If it don't fit, I don't buy

[@enearu599]

@@evelynwoolston7 can you tell me if it fits in a waist bag?

[@evelynwoolston7]

@@enearu599 if you mean those little pouches we call (unfortunately) bum bags, no, I wouldn't think so

[@Gobutterfingers16]

I was sure id be getting the 2018 since its cheaper, but seeing how we can adjust the warmth of the page changes things. Thanks for the awesome review!

[@NickKendall]

My pleasure :)

[@tonigee327]

I upgraded to the Kindle paperwhite 11th gen "kids edition", cause for $120 I got the new upgraded Kindle, with a case and free 2 year accident protection plan. It's a steal!

[@NickKendall]

Pro tip right there 👌🏼

[@denierlexiese]

The reason it's slow is just the technology. To get faster refresh rates you need 1000$ for eink. The speed of the technology is evolving and good for some with eye issues. Looking forward to faster eink refresh rates for full size eink monitors

[@NickKendall]

Great point! Have you seen the car they covered in e-ink 'paint'? Pretty cool!

[@LeoSkyro]

I've been meaning to get a Kindle to be able to read some more books (I love physicals but the on-the-go conveniency and space saving is a no brainer) Here in Japan the 11th gen retails for the equivalent of 125$ for the 8GB ver and 160$ for the 32GB version. Considering that I found a used 10th gen 32GB ver (no ads) for 62$ on mercari, it's not even a question which one I went for

[@kindlechick411]

Kindles are not backlit. The front lights make them easier on the eyes and much better for reading than a tablet.

[@BibBubDude]

i wish i could get into being an e-reader, but the joy of buying a paperback or hardcover book and adding it onto my bookshelf is just so satisfying.

[@sarumane5380]

I do it like this: Read digital because I read way more that way. When I like a book I have read, I then buy the physical copy as well to display on my shelf.

[@zelzero5522]

​@sarumane5380 i do this too lol

[@daveclark8337]

For the Americans, the Paperwhite Kids edition is on sale right now for $115. It's basically the same, it just comes with a case and a 2 year warranty.

[@NickKendall]

Nice tip 👌🏼

[@jennyyeh4730]

Really no differences ?

[@daveclark8337]

@@jennyyeh4730 It is the same 6.8" Paperwhite, just bundled as a Kids' edition. Amazon just started up their Black Friday sale pricing early on certain devices. The Kids' edition was one of them. I don't need a case, so I'm going to wait until BF to see how low the basic model drops.

[@Bhawna03]

@@daveclark8337 For those Kindles that are already on sale, will the price continue dropping the closer Black Friday gets or would it just be better to get them now as they might go out of stock by then?

[@daveclark8337]

@@Bhawna03 I doubt the prices will change as they're labeled 'Early Black Friday". I also don't think Amazon will run out of stock of their own Kindles. If the inventory was stretched, there's no reason to drop the prices so low.

[@seitatsuhira]

In Japan, reviews focused more on the "difficulty in using the search function" of the Kindle Unlimited service than on the Kindle device. I am very glad that your video summarized what I wanted to know in that regard.

[@markmushyguy]

Your voice was sooo soothing too!

[@NickKendall]

Haha thanks Mark

[@nathanfriedman5092]

Appreciate the comparison. I found it very helpful but came to a different conclusion. Woot (an Amazon company) had a deal going on the 10th gens. Picked one up for $43 dollars US after tax. For how similar they were I just couldn’t justify the price difference.

[@franciscohava3849]

Hi Nathan! Was the woot kindle good? I've seen some reviews and people complain about woot products not working or kinda deteriorated.

[@DominiqueWillkins]

@@franciscohava3849 Wondering the same. I see some at woot right now, NEW, but 55 bucks

[@jeanyluisa8483]

I think being slow is a really good feature of the Kindle. I've got a Kindle since 7 years and read lots of books on it. During all the time I also had a Kindle Fire and also always had the Kindle App installed on my phones and Tablets. But I never really read much on those, because on those devices there are too many other options that distract from reading.

[@kellybrady4139]

I have the 7th Gen Paperwhite, I got a 11 gen one for Christmas and it seems like such a big difference!

[@paiman_]

I have the 2018 Kindle and still love it. Although slimmer bezels are always welcome, for a Kindle I think slightly bigger bezels help prevent accidental page turns/touches. I'm very happy with my 2018 one. I think I will wait until the next Kindle with more significant improvements (i.e sharper, brighter screen, faster UI and new UI etc). Thanks for the video.

[@NickKendall]

Sounds like a fair call! :)

[@Bankelal_Modi420]

Mashallah. Now Join Islam.

[@freedonx]

Now that the 2024 is out,I think I’ll still stick with 2018 version.

[@trevrah]

Upgraded this week from my Kindle Paperwhite 7th generation from 2015 because it just won't hold a charge for longer than a couple of days. So excited to get the 2021 Kindle Paperwhite :D

[@garywarren3487]

I bought this for my wife as a Christmas present, since she is a prolific reader of books. She was happy at first until she discovered that the Kindle was an Amazon closed system, meaning that it could not be used to download books from Australian public libraries. As a result, she decided to exchange it for a Kobo Libra which as an e-reader, does download Australian public library books & everything else.

[@Mintyink]

Good to know! I'm from NZ so that's very helpful to keep in mind!

[@kmradosevich]

it is possible to download books from other places but it’s a little bit more work

[@garywarren3487]

@@kmradosevich At the end of the day, if you can't download ebooks easily (or at all from non-amazon sites), it defeats the purpose in my view.

[@garywarren3487]

@@Mintyink Postscript: we are very happy with the Kobo Libra...functionality, ease of use & ability to download ebooks from public libraries in Australia & other non-amazon sites.

[@MiauMichigan]

You can download books to your phone and then email them to your kindle account. They'll automatically download in your kindle device.

[@dikballistik]

He mentioned reading confidently with a little bit of rain. I dropped my 2018 in the pool last summer and it's been fine since

[@FanMaoyi]

Great review and great comments about the difference between the two versions! I do enjoy your clear and objective explanation. Thank you!

[@NickKendall]

Thanks for watching and for the encouraging comment! :)

[@marksapollo]

I prefer my 10th gen because it’s more compact. It was a gift too.

[@atompunk_cosmonaut]

Really fantastic job at reviewing these products. Your narration and production quality are top notch. I was blown away you have only a few thousand subscribers. Add one from me. Really good stuff.

[@NickKendall]

Thanks so much, really encouraging to hear 😊

[@gummydorky]

Just the review I wanted. Thanks for the practical comparison and review. Would love a comparison to the iPad mini when you have time.

[@4x4PearlyInCA]

The blue light, thank you for going into that. It affects my eyes so much. But I didn’t know what it was called. NOW I know lol. Appreciate your review so much!!!

[@bharadwaj25]

A detailed review, it helped me decide on whether to upgrade to paperwhite 5 from 4.

[@NickKendall]

Glad it helped! :)

[@troublessavage]

20 seconds in and I already want the 21 version because the screen size makes such a difference

[@Metal-and-Mythos]

Im still happy with my old as shit one with the audio jack….. ive fixed and juryrigged that thing so much because they are so hard to find nowadays and i love the text to speech

[@arn999]

Research has shown blue light doesn’t change anything. It’s marketing at this point. Bright screens in general can be an issue for good sleep though.

[@NickKendall]

Interesting!

[@arn999]

@@NickKendall thx!

[@iwanttwoscoops]

@@NickKendall there's not yet scientific consensus, just a handful of newer, small papers which found nonsignificance. There will likely be scientific debate until multiple meta-analyses agree, like there is over healthiness of coffee or red wine. The overall evidence still points to blue light being bad. Just maybe not as significantly bad as we originally discovered :p I'm no expert on blue light at all. I run a behavioral genetics lab though, and as such, I know how to approach scientific consensus and lack thereof!

[@kylegunby1532]

Well, I can tell you from firsthand experience that looking at bright white light in the dark is more painful over time than looking at the same brightness amber light. And there definitely is science behind it. Warmer light doesn't impact your night vision as much as white or blue light does. Your eyes being in a state that allows you to see more easily in the dark triggers the production of more melatonin.

[@annia3685]

Amber light at night bothers me more. As long as the light is not bright, I prefer a bluer light at night.

[@Tdr-jv2nc]

I absolutely love my kindle! Literally read it all the time I spend way less time on my phone now

[@NickKendall]

Nice! That's a huge win :)

[@juliebebonkers]

Thank you for this ! Love reading and finally taking the leap since I’m on bed rest and can’t go into the book store at the moment . I purchased the 10th generation it was brand new and payed 60 usd with free shipping. Also found a case nwt for 15 usd . The usbc charger isn’t a big deal for me since I won’t be charging it everyday and the blue light is not a big deal for me to want to spent the extra cash for the new one and I found this out thanks to your video 😅

[@NickKendall]

Glad it helped! 😊

[@AlexCdeBacatech]

First video I've seen from you and just wanted to say great stuff! Loved the content, quality, and dialogue. Thanks so much for sharing and great work!

[@NickKendall]

Thanks Alex, really encouraging! 😊

[@Cinestudi0]

The size ingrese is a deal breaker for me, I have a 10 gen and it's almost a perfect size for edc use, I was specting a smaller one, not a larger

[@anthonyloveanthonylove2159]

They make it look like night and day size difference, the actual primitre of the tablet it’s only about half inch difference bigger on the new model but they did a good job in making the screen bigger, so it would fit just as good. And it’s not heavy by much because it’s only they made an half inch difference on the dimension and they used every available space within the tablet to make the screen bigger so you will notice the screen difference good job.

[@MaGn3zIuM]

The 32GB is for the audible files, if you mainly read though then 8GB is more then enough.

[@hazelkinvig-paul8231]

I have found that even when I don't have the back-light on and the warmth setting to zero, there is still a slight yellow caste to the page colour (my old Kindle had a pure white colour to the page - it didn't have a back-light though, so maybe that's it?) Can you tell me if this is right or not? Thanks for a great comparison. TFS 👍❤

[@juliejohnson7577]

I noticed the same slightly yellowish/warm color even when on zero.

[@hazelkinvig-paul8231]

@@juliejohnson7577 Thank you, I thought there was something wrong with mine. I can't say I like it much, my old one was white?

[@joseaguilar8826]

The signature edition also comes with the added benefit of “without ads “. That contributes to its slightly bigger price in addition to the 32gb of storage. Also, if you had traded in your old kindle, Amazon would’ve given you 20-25% off of your new kindle.

[@Yobikir]

You can buy the base edition without adds as well, just costs 20€ more. Signature would be 40€ more to it. Base with Adds :130€ Base without Adds: 150€ Signature without adds: 190€

[@dedykurniawansantoso5279]

You can buy the cheaper version with Ads, and then contact amazon support to disable the and on the kindle connected to your Email

[@fezzes428]

@@dedykurniawansantoso5279 yup and if they dont do it the first time tell it you share the kindle with your kid (or little sibling) and they'll do it no questions asked

[@timsmith4089]

I have the 10th generation PW with 32gb with the anticipation of using it for Audible books. It can be a little quirky especially on larger file size books. For those I find I have to wait a while (week or more) for the book to fully load and index properly. Otherwise it will freeze and require a reboot. Most of the time it works fine overall, but occasionally without warning will reboot on its own or become really slow. Other than that, the 10th gen is still fine. I’ve considered upgrading to the 11 gen solely for the snappier performance, but can’t otherwise justify the $$ especially when the device I have is on a good performance spree. For the added functionality, I’m considering a Scribe, but again there’s the $$ hinderance. So for now, it’s the 10th gen for me.

[@eugeniaefendy]

The 32gb is really beneficial for those who like audiobooks!

[@NickKendall]

Great point!

[@pruefus4113]

Thankfully I got mine for $199 because Officeworks had the wrong price tag up. Tbh, it's still more than I wanted to spend but I'm still absolutely loving it.

[@emeraldsroses0524]

I’ve only just bought the 2018 (10th generation) Kindle Paperwhite in the last Prime Days sale, so I may stick to it for a while longer. I can see how tempting it would be to get the 11th generation Paperwhite for all the reasons you stated, especially the warm light.

[@rubencamps6689]

Got the same feeling although i bought the kindle paperwhite when it come out. But it still serves me well so not gonna upgrade for now.

[@nio2288]

Great review, convinced me to use my old one 🙏

[@shafnut]

nice review! didnt realise how much bigger the new kindle is, though I kinda wish my 2018 had usb c charging haha

[@WillyMickyDuke]

Fantastic review! Thank you so much

[@NickKendall]

No problem! 😊

[@domsawyer8953]

Great review. I'll get the new one (because of the screen size) and keep the old one as a backup.

[@NickKendall]

Nice! Glad it was helpful!

[@Shshehbjfkfkc]

I love that the 2018 version comes in different colors...do you think they will be adding anymore colors for the current 2021 version? Thanks in advance. ☺️

[@g.r.2985]

Good review, thanks mate! How do you find the new Kindle vs. the Kindle app on the iPad?

[@NickKendall]

Yeah I like them both! I find myself kinda bouncing back and forth between the two.

[@casanostra4113]

Thanks for the review. You really helped me choosing which model to get.

[@NickKendall]

No worries at all!

[@user-qb3uy5cg1u]

What model did you choose?

[@radi0aktivetoy]

The bigger screen, warm uniform backlight options, faster performance and USB C are well worth the upgrade. My 2018 model became especially sluggish after the recent OS changes. Picked up the new model with trade in bonus on Black Friday for $60 and I'm glad I did!

[@madahad9]

I'm still on the 7th generation model. I'm happy with it and don't need the bells and whistles. I cannot see myself reading and swimming any time soon. At some point I imagine this device will fail. I don't know what the average life span of the Kindle is but it's not unlimited and will die a quite death. Until that time I will wait. These new models are a little too pricey for me at the moment. I wouldn't mind one that can play my few Audible books.

[@ryandoherty9696]

What value is the updated cable really though when you think about it? You plug it in, it charges, kindle holds the charge for a while...as long as current operating systems and pc's are compatible with the older cable, the newer cable doesn't pull much weight in terms of upgrade when considering switching...

[@jennab.7429]

Thank you for the great review, I was considering upgrading but I think my 10th gen is fine for now. Also I have to ask what is the name of your keyboard, I would love to get it for my home office!

[@psithurismique]

Hi! Have you upgraded to the 11th gen? I have the 10th gen and currently thinking if I need to get the 11th one. I'd love to have the larger display although I will miss the extra "grip" when handling it sideways or in landscape mode 😅

[@asianstud7]

Wish they would slim down the bottom bezel a lot more. And make the Kindle logo a heck a lot smaller. Looks tacky to me.

[@Darkslide2AR-FE]

seeing how their both practically similar I rather just save money and go with the 2018 model. The screen size and 2 minor features are just not enough for me to warrant paying 2 times the price of the 2018 model and I'm only guess the big price difference more so of the economy more so than what you're actually getting. like if it was around 180-190 I'd gravitate more to the 2021 model

[@get_riddley]

you produce such great content! Just that not so many people read nowadays=(((

[@NickKendall]

Thanks so much!!

[@PovilasPanavas]

The big memory of 32GB is not for ebooks, it's for audible books. Those can easily take 0.2-0.5GB per one. And it has bluetooth so you can listen with bluetooth to those.

[@Pammyphobia]

Not in Australia. Audible is not available here.

[@GarlandCoulson]

Thanks for this video. I recently ordered a generation 11 and am waiting for it to come in. In my case, though, I ordered the version with wireless charging as my old Kindle will no longer charge by any cord. So I want wireless charging as my backup. I have a similar problem with my Galaxy S9 phone and the wireless charging on my phone has saved me from having to buy a new phone.

[@markmushyguy]

Loved this video. It was very entertaining! Would love to know how often you read on ur kindle & what do u read. Nice video

[@NickKendall]

I try and read most nights. I like reading all types of books!

[@bruni0252]

It is worth switching from the 2018 model to the 2021 model???

[@zackshannon834]

Do you feel that you accidentally turn the page often on the new kindle? I have the older version here and I have large hands. I find myself accidentally turning the page constantly because the bezels are small. I see the bezels are smaller on the new model, did you have issues?

[@Ashley-mn2hl]

I purchased the 2018 kindle refurbished on Amazon for $55. I guess we’ll see what it’s like!

[@linnhtetaung9845]

Should I buy 2018 version? I have never used any e-reader before.

[@ChrisCrossEatsSomeMoss]

It depends on your budget. For me for example, the 2018 paperwhite would be a downgrade from kindle voyage, but you can get great deals on the 2018 version (£79.99 for a 32gb version, if you like audiobooks). I'm getting the 2021 due to glass screen (the same as in kindle voyage) + waterproof. The 2018 version has a plastic screen and only 4 lightbulbs which some see as uneven light distribution.

[@linnhtetaung9845]

@@ChrisCrossEatsSomeMoss thanks for your sharing….i just bought a 2018 paperwhite yesterday. It works well and fine for me in terms of my budget. Thanks again.

[@fyjuli]

i’m so torn. 11th gen specs are so good BUT i love the size of 10th gen way more :( idk now. kinda hoped they released a 6” 11th gen 😂

[@NickKendall]

haha yeah curious to know when the next one will come out

[@sachinkurisingal]

Nice review bro. Crisp & clear. 👍🏽

[@NickKendall]

Thanks Sachin! 😊

[@Watchman36]

My biggest problem with my 2018 Paperwhite is the charging. The kindle charging port is loose and often doesn't charge. It is very frustrating.

[@nessiebwur]

Why not use a different cable or port?

[@melgigz178]

Currently cheaper on Black Friday sales in Amazon au at $169

[@NickKendall]

It's true! Looks like I got it a week too early haha

[@TanyaYanatg]

Thank you for review! Laconic and on point, now I'm gonna buy my Kindle 2021 ))

[@NickKendall]

Good choice!

[@sergei.berezin]

Nice review, thanks!

[@vinnitec]

Thank you! Just subscribed. Hope you reach 10K this year! Cheers.

[@NickKendall]

Thanks 😊

[@alexcortes2374]

Yes on the iPad mini vs kindle video 👍🏼

[@hotmcscott]

I have both kindles as well and am noticing ghosting on the screen (faded image of the previous page) of the 11th that i don’t have on the 10th. Are you seeing this too? I’ve turned on the page refresh option with no luck.

[@lpac8272]

Really helpful review. I've got the 2018 Kindle Paperwhite also and think I'll stick with it based on your review. I keep my Kindle on my nightstand specifically to read in bed and fall asleep or when outside. In all other situations I read using the Kindle App on my 11" iPadPro - just because it's faster and I have more real estate.

[@NickKendall]

Nice, good call. I also like using the Kindle app on my iPad 😊

[@Antonio-wd3ok]

I'm thinking about getting the Oasis in hopes I start reading more with books at an easier access. I've never had an ereader before. Any opinions?

[@dilley_esq]

Thanks for the video. Currently trying to decide if I want to trade in my 2018 version and get what amounts to around 50 dollars off with trade in discount and trade in credit. I like the warm light feature and the possibility that manga might be more readable with the increased screen size.

[@NayeliAtanacio]

Yo compré la versión 2018 meses antes que saliera la del 2021 🤦🏻‍♀️ no tenía ni idea que lo actualizarían

[@minimini4792]

Helpful review, thank you!

[@benlamprecht6414]

Thanks for your excellent analysis, presentation and specifically recommendations

[@NickKendall]

My pleasure!

[@holymegadave]

Still using my Kindle 3 Keyboard during the day and my Paperwhite 7 at night. Having a blast. I feel guiltily if i purchase this model. I want so bad that amazon bring back the physical buttons at the sides in the regular kindle/paperwhite.

[@GalinaSit]

Tell me, please, where is the text more contrasting and the screen whiter? To an paperwhite 2018 or paperwhite 2021?

[@ChasingForever]

These 2021 Kindles can be paired with your Audible account and bluetooth earphones, and allows you to listen to your Audible books.

[@ahanabanerjee9843]

Somehow in India this is still not possible . It is so frustrating.

[@michaelangelo6947]

Thank you for the information presented.

[@saitama0095]

I am founding in a store a kindle paperwhite (10th generation) at 109$. Do you thing it is worth to buy it or just go to the 11 generation?

[@brandonux]

Traded in my 7th gen paperwhite and ordered the signature edition bundle with the case and wireless charger (since only the bundled sig. edition was on BF/CM sale). I was planning on getting the case and that edition regardless so with the trade in credit and the 20% bonus I basically got the charger for free. The wireless charging is a nice bonus but i am one of those people that do adjust the brightness ALOT. Also it's ad free by default - Amazon isn't intrusive with ads but that's a $20 freebie.

[@NickKendall]

Nice 😊

[@dannyboy8406]

I upgraded from a 7th generation as well….mine should be here Friday, so excited!

[@ChiaDai]

+1 for the ipad mini 6 vs e-reader

[@NickKendall]

Noted 😊👍🏼

[@ChiaDai]

@@NickKendall throwing in the ipad air which you use a lot for reading would be awesome!

Hi there, i've got the old kindle paperwhite from 2012. I believe it's the first one. My old Kindle is functional and does the job, but Is it worth to upgrade to the newest version?

[@NickKendall]

I think it's really just personal preference. If your still happy with the old one, then why upgrade? :)