New Kindle Paperwhite vs iPad mini | Which is better for reading? | Mark Ellis Reviews

At first glance, it might not seem like the most obvious of comparisons, but I’m told that a lot of people want to know what works best as a reading device - the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite or the iPad mini 6. So, I put both to task! This is what I discovered.
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00:40 - Pricing and positioning
02:26 - Screens
05:59 - The OS
07:32 - The reading experience
09:56 - Ergonomics
11:15 - Battery life
12:35 - Conclusion
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[@MarkEllisReviews]

Which one would you pick out of the Kindle and the iPad mini... and why?

[@Medz1100]

And to answer your question, I think it has to be the Kindle. I've have tried the iPad mini but it is too distracting. As you point out, it's all that other "stuff" that lies behind the Kindle app on the iPad. I keep checking emails and err, I'll just google this and that. The Kindle does what it says on the tin and doesn't present to be anything other than an e reader. That said, if you were stuck in the middle of a snow storm (for want of a better example) give me an iPad any day!

[@marianemes72]

Kindle. First of all, the eye strain. E-ink has always been better for me. And yes, it is distraction free. iPad is for all the other things I do. I'm a teacher, I have all of my textbooks on the iPad, I do the grading on it, presentations during lessons, etc. But for the bedtime reading, anytime reading it is the Kindle.

[@cameraprepper7938]

Neither, I think both are stupid devices, I am fine with my iPhone 12 Mini and MacBook Air M1.

[@Andy80F]

@@marianemes72 Totally agree for reading, typically longish sessions, the iPad gives me "gritty" eyes where the Kindle never seems to get to eye strain levels and so I have both but the Kindle is so light and compact its no real hassle to carry.

[@kendraorndorff7642]

I have the Kindle Oasis, love it for reading books in bed to help get tired for the night. I also have an iPad mini, I use this more during the day to color, play games, read news, and watch KZbin. Truth be told, the iPad mini does cause me some eye strain.

[@robbren8679]

iPad is my go to for reading since it allows us to read magazines, comic books, etc. in addition to regular books.

[@nmbr73]

One thing to consider: the type of books you intend to read. I read a lot of technical stuff - heavyweight books that are outdated in two years and that you would never put onto the bookshelf in your living room ... so I thought a Kindle is just perfect for that. But in these books you often search and go back and forth - and this is such a pain with epaper. So I guess for just reading novels it is a complete different story, but for material you use more as a reference book - imo pretty unusable.

[@racecarjonny8460]

You might have changed my decision to buy a kindle. I think I will go for a fire hd.

[@andresdubon2608]

@@racecarjonny8460 Exact same situation here.

[@usivaguru9150]

well you could’ve taken notes as you read these technical books the first time so you could just go back to your notes instead of scrolling them up?

[@andresdubon2608]

@@usivaguru9150 Theoretically, yeah, one could. I need it to read math textbook at the moment and almost every time there's a new topic, past theorems are named. I could write every theorem, but there are hundreds.

[@nmbr73]

@@usivaguru9150 It's more about working with a book. "Ah, don't know that term - let's look into the glossary; want to know how to do this, so let's see the index where to find corresponding text; uh, now that they are using that, I get aware that I did not really understood the concept explained some pages before; okay, to solve this I need the definition of the formula defined in that chapter". So if it's about math, coding, applications, or the like - you don't take notes of everything "I want to change the texture - there was a chapter on the corresponding dialog in that 500 pages Blender book - but now I see that I have to multi-select the objects first - there was a chapter on navigating the 3D space somewhere very early in this book". Or such books where you have some test questions at the end of each chapter - and to see if you got the answer right, or if you are unsure, you have to jump back to the corresponding text. Long story short: my point is that I believe today e-ink devices are perfect for "linear reading" - like you do when reading a novel. But for navigating back and forth, searching, and jumping form here to there - for me it turned out to be completely unusable on a real Kindle, and to be so much better on a tablet (even when using the Kindel-App on the iPad) or even a "real" book on paper.

[@waynesmith815]

One of the biggest plus points for me with the Kindle is that it allows you to read in direct sunlight. This is especially useful in the garden during the summer and by the pool when on holiday. I have both devices and in terms of strain on the eyes, again, the Kindle is a clear winner. I too read in bed quite a lot and experience tells me that my wife much prefers me to be on the Kindle instead of the iPad. The iPad is amazing for so many other things, but I wouldn't be without the Kindle.

[@isaacwutkee11]

I have the new iPad Air, and I think the iPad mini would be more convenient for reading due to the manageable one-hand size. But still, I wanted the Kindle for a long time and finally got one recently and I love it. Four reasons I ultimately choose it for my reading: the battery longevity, generally easier on the eyes, not overheating in direct sunlight, and lack of glare reading outside. The iPad screen protector mentioned in the video would help with the glare, but it probably still won’t be as great as the Kindle’s build-in screen. Reading outside is all around a better experience with the Kindle, in my experience.

[@Lovin9Lives]

I went for iPad mini since it allowed me read my books from the library apps 😅 I read so much the cost for the books on kindle versus (on hold/free) via library virtual is great. Also I downloaded the kindle app on it as well and it allows me to look for more obscure books (indie), so it just made sense. Although the brightness is an issue, I got a screen protector which does help a little.

[@neorich59]

I'd pick the Kindle. But, I still have my original Kindle 4th Gen, in its original leather case. Still going strong after coming up to 10 years (I think) and I still use it everyday! 😉👍

[@fmartinezjr]

How is the battery life after 10 years?

[@neorich59]

@@fmartinezjr Actually, I sold it, recently on eBay and have "upgraded" to the Basic White Model. Can't see that lasting 10 years. But, although I was charging the 4th Gen more frequently, the battery was still lasting a good few weeks and longer than the newer model!

[@SageAwakens]

How do you take care of your battery that well? The batteries for all my devices seem to degrade terribly within a year

[@annamariapira8428]

I have 5th generation and am struggling to send my ebooks to the kindle! How did you manage? I see them on the kindle app on my phone, and my kindle is connected with the same account, but it's impossible to find my books in there... It's sad because it still works very well, only it seems that I cannot add any more books... I wouldn't want to change it just because of this.

[@neorich59]

@@annamariapira8428 Hi there. I have the White 5th generation (in a really good case) and love it. It's been a while since I've sent an ebook/pdf to the device. But, I remember finding how to do it online, via a search and there are a number of videos here, on KZbin that explain how. Whenever I sent one to the Kindle, it always appeared in the "Uncollected" section (once connected to WiFi) of the Kindle. I then moved it/them to collections that I'd created myself. Give me a shout if I can be of any help! 😉😉

[@2iggy_]

Just copped mine! Can’t wait.

[@Patricia.castro84]

I have a kindle paperwhite 3 or 4 ( it’s from 2017) and still perfect to what it is - reading e taking my books everywhere! I think reading on it it’s the most close you can get from reading on paper. But I also have an iPad mini 5 - the size is perfect for me, and I use it everyday also. I need both 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@Amir-qk7zk]

iOS and iPadOs have a feature called white point reduction and with devices with LCD panels can reduce the screen brightness by any amount you set it to. It can be customized by triple click of the lock button as well. I use that for night time reading.

[@terriersforever23]

Cheers mate,another very interesting video as ever.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Thank you, Kevin!

[@rudiphoto]

For reading, Kindle every day of the week! It's not even a close contest - I have two different Kindles and the latest iPad mini, and for reading the Kindle (or any other e-ink device) will run rings around any tablet or phone.

[@brunaguimaraes4672]

this video is marvelous, thanks!

[@adrianlw2750]

I use the Kindle app on iPhone SE. As with iOS iBooks, I get on with it well for my reading purposes. Upside is it is palm-of-hand reading and I don’t have to have an additional device with me. Easy to snatch a bit of reading anywhere/any time. Downside is that there is need for frequent scrolling/page changes due to small screen. Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe the actual Kindle screen technology allows easy reading in direct/strong sunlight in a way that the iOS devices do not. Personally, if I want to read out in the open, the iOS system is not ideal, suffering distracting reflections, and turning up the brightness to get good contrast of text vs background uses more battery.

[@iltltutorial3164]

I really loved your presentation. It is so liberating and relaxing to hear... Thanks a lot for investing your valuable time to do this. Keep it up!

[@lucaslahlum6331]

I’ve owned both: let me summarize your choice. Do you want to read a ton of fiction books at many different conditions and lighting environments? Get a kindle. If you want to read nonfiction, magazines, and/or fiction with a chance that you’ll want to highlight or make notes, get an iPad mini (even a 4th or 5th edition). Possibly get a Samsung tablet for cheap reading.

[@j35dpe]

Great review. Subbed

[@stevet9864]

TIP: dim your ipad for late night reading by setting triple tap to zoom (accessibility) (and setting zoom level to original size). Haven’t checked the latest Kindle, but formerly I could get a darker screen on my ipad than on a Kindle at minimum brightness. Could get over 12 hours charge at low low brightness. Unfortunately, best reader depends on book. Novel = Kindle Novel, taking notes & looking things up = ipad Novel with maps = Kindle for words, nearby ipad for maps Manual, textbook = ipad Magazines, newspaper = ipad Comic = 13” ipad or convertible laptop Artbook = hardcopy book, unless you find graphic ebooks that are not super compressed like Amazon’s I’ve owned 4 ipads and 5 Kindles, and used them all a lot. The only devices I’ve found unsatisfactory for reading were Surface Book 2 (heavy screen with hard corners), Levano Yogi 10” (over heavy battery), and every smartphone (small screens and a drain on batteries). So far I haven’t used my Kobo readers much either…although I’m not sure why; they seem nice.

[@blob2092]

I like to invert colors on my ipad while using the sepia background, turns into a nice blue perfect for nightime reading

[@mddeebp4445]

great review thanks!

[@MarkEllisReviews]

No problem!

[@tjd3434]

I have both - my go-to is the iPad mini 6 - I bought the Paperwhite for travel but find I always reach for the Mini.

[@abhi1ism]

My favourite channel. My favourite KZbinr! Thank you Mark, for making such wonderful videos.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Ah, wow, thank you!

[@bl00dkillz]

Ipad mini 6 (own one) being multipurpose and dark mode/true tone makes it comfortable enough to read despite distractions (focus mode exists so) being ios but not always a bad thing. That i can do other things with it outside reading and download books from other sources, pdf's etc easily.

[@paulosousa1981]

Great review! I have two devices, a Kindle Oásis 10ª and iPad mini 5. Use all. But, prefer the iPad (and Kindle App ir the iPhne too). It’s easy have a mini library with you…

[@rebeccaw9656]

Sigh - I’m a long time ebook reader, and what keeps me reading on my iPad mini, is the fact that my iBooks library is as large as my Kindle library😂. I chase ebooks on sale, where ever they are and they’re not always price-matched, and I tend to stick to long series from the same store. Also, iBooks is rather lovely, I love that books get stacked together in series in the iBooks library (kindle only does this for kindle and android devices). However, iBooks audiobooks and Audible seem to be working together because when I occasionally buy an audiobook from their regular sales for $4.99 or $9.99 in iBooks, they show up in my Audible library.

[@vladimirl8753]

Brilliant review, Mark! Enjoyed watching! I was always wondering why people are bothering with Kindle device. Now I can see the insights due to your review. I would go for iPad mini. I cannot stand slow processors! :) Mark, thank you for your review!

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sharonoddlyenough]

I have the newest basic Kindle, and it has a couple more features than the one reviewed here. For the cost, and for what I needed it's perfect for me. I have a laptop that I use about 3 times a year because I do 99% of my online use on my phone. The kindle has been wonderful for reading in the language I am learning with easy dictionary lookups but without the distractions of notifications. The iPad is more flexible, with a colour screen, so if I was using a device for more than reading, that's the one I would go for. You can get a matte screen protector to cut the glare and protect against fingerprints. It's much more expensive, and would still provide a ton of distractions from reading.

[@robertvsnow]

I do almost half my reading outdoors, where the iPad is just unusable. I agree with most of your Kindle complaints, but I'll add that over the years my Kindle batteries have all failed quite a bit faster than my iPads.

[@22welcome]

Thank you so much for this comparing, kindle is amazing for downloading and reading books anywhere anytime, just missing new updates to make it little faster, in the other hand, iPad mini 6 is awesome 😍

[@ehoenig]

on the ipad you can further reduce the white balance in the accessibility features which reduces the screen brightness in dark rooms a lot. I still think the kindle offers a better reading experience. As you said, it doesn‘t distract me and in very bright areas the screen is just better. The battery life and the price (I would be more sad to loose an ipad over a kindle) simply let me pick the kindle in combination with an ipad pro or ipad air.

[@RolandDobbins]

Why don't you recommend the scrolling mode in the Kindle iPad app? I love it! Do they newer Kindles have an equivalent? Thanks as always for your reviews!

[@shorttimer874]

I have a Kindle Paperwhite I bought in 2013, it's still running fine. The only time I use the web browser is to check out ebooks at the local library, not ideal but it works, I usually do checkouts with my phone or laptop instead, then get them delivered through Amazon the next time I get to a wifi. I tend to switch back and forth between the Paperwhite and the Kindle app on my phone. For those occasional times I'm not near a power source, there's nothing like the Paperwhite's several weeks long time between charges.

[@martinmoran8200]

Mark great videos as usual. I may have missed this but have you ever done a review of VR goggles thinking of buying some but I am confused and think your review would be much clearer for first time purchase.If you haven't done one perhaps you should

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Thanks, Martin! And I'm afraid I haven't. I do have my eye on that market, though...

[@HelloEmilia]

I’m iPad Pro 11” and iPad mini 6 owner. Recently, I just bought an e-reader Kobo and I have finished more than 10 books already in a month… I have been using several iPad since 2016 and I couldn’t focus reading book on any iPad. For short time, yes but not in a long run. Ps. I always turn on do not disturb mode after work so focus mode still not work for me. Maybe that I might have focus issue but e-reader keeps me focus.

[@snackymcsnackycakes6556]

I love my Kindle the best! I use it for reading in bed, for reading outside, and for heavy-duty reading sessions (several hours) with no distractions. I have a Paperwhite which I use daily, and I have an old Kindle keyboard which still works and lives in my beach bag. That said, I do read on the Kindle app on my iPad (not a mini) for certain things -- comics are terrific on the iPad, as are magazines, and books with lots of images (say a cookbook). If I want a full color experience, I read on the iPad Kindle app. I'm lucky I have the options. I'd recommend the Kindle over the iPad for reading, but if you have both, they each have their strengths.

[@bobbya8622]

Thank you for this review. I have a new Mini 6, and I read a lot; I was thinking of buying a new Kindle Paperwhite just for reading, but it sounds like a lot of it is old technology, with the same sluggish OS experience as previous Kindles, which I don’t like at all. Bottom line, you’ve saved me over $200, and I appreciate it. Others reviews that I have seen for the Kindle didn’t bring out the continued sluggishness of the OS. The battery life though, still has me on the fence. Days of charge rather than hours is appealing; but the sluggish OS, not appealing at all.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Love this! Glad I could help.

[@perrybette]

I read books from Barnes and Noble and they include ‘word wise’ on their books. I get a word definition on the same page. It is very convenient. Thanks Mark. Good review

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Thanks for sharing!

[@colinstock325]

I’ve just got around to watching this. I have the 2018 Kindle Paperwhite and it’s worth buying a case for it. I got mine from Amazon. Incidentally, I also find the iPhone 13 Mini is good enough to read with the kindle App. As an aside the iPad is will undoubtedly be a better option for graphic novels, and any books that include photos.

[@CoutureByKrystal]

Where do I is is not available on the app for iOS but if you do highlighted, it will automatically give you two options for a definition or to annotate the highlighted area

[@gefthetalkingmongoose]

You can apparently lower the iPad's minimum brightness further by going to Accessibility>Display & Text Size>Reduce White Point

[@amandaavia]

You can also put it on nightshift like on your iPhone but of course does not yield the same results as a kindle (re: not as good) when it comes to reducing eye strain.

[@BreakingStubad]

Having both an iPad and a kindle, I almost never read on my ipad kindle app. I find it needs too much tweaking to get to a good reading experience that is less irritating to my eyesight, while the kindle is just “turn it on and you’re done”… I can spend hours reading on my kindle without my eyes getting tired, but they get tired pretty fast on the ipad

[@CZpersi]

Webbrowser on Kindle allows to handle login screens on public Wi-Fi. That seems to be its main function. Some websites do allow Reader Mode, though, which is surprisingly pleasant for longer articles.

[@elcomandante95]

For someone already owning a MacBook, iPhone 13 Mini and also iPad 11 M1 would you recommend also getting the iPad mini - I find myself using the iPad 11 (with Magic Keyboard) only with the keyboard attached as a sidekick to my laptop but rarely use it without the keyboard attached...

[@janscott9151]

Use both. For a novel or a non-fiction book where the illustrations are not important or non-existent then for me the Kindle is lighter and less unwieldy. Just. And more comfy. But for a book that has maps or illustrations then the mini is superb. I also think for reading a novel the darker background of the Kindle - reflecting the paper more of a book - is much more comfortable. And it is so handy grabbing the next os a series of books within the App. But then that’s the result of Apple’s wish to take a cut of the book price rather than a criticism of the Mini as a reading device.

[@valerylukin8446]

I’d add that in case you are intending to read technical books(I read programming books) it is impossible almost to read it on kindle, since most of those books are in PDF, so I’d say having kindle for regular books and having iPad with 10+ inches to read comfortably pdf’s technical books.

[@feiwong70]

Great detailed review. My eyes lately get so tired from reading on my Pro Max and iPad. I may consider Kindle. I assume it’s easier for eyes and built for only reading long period of time?

[@keziahduncan5081]

iPad mini because if you use multiple reading apps such as google play books or nook books together it’s nice being able to use both on one device at once. I do this on my iPad mini all the time and it’s great.

[@JTM1809]

I already chose iPad mini 6 for being my bedside device. Dark mode, and true tone alone are worth it, let alone the computing power and capabilities of an actual tablet, that come on top. Not for a second did I, nor would I consider a Kindle reader.

[@Kingho832]

Hi Mark, thank you for the great review. One question though, which is better for your eyes in terms of blue light, eye strain etc.? Thanks

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Kindle :)

[@jackhennessey4154]

I am very happy with this

[@davidhardwick3816]

I have both and use both for reading; I use the Kindle app on my iPad rather than Apple Books, which lets me switch back and forth with the same book. The Paperwhite goes with me to the beach, when I travel, or anywhere I know won't have WIFI (my iPad Mini 6 is WIFI only). When I need more processing power or access to email, internet,etc. then the iPad gets the nod. Bottom line, each has a place in my daily life and I wouldn't willingly part with either (although if I had to give up one it would be the Paperwhite, sorry Kindle...).

[@evelynwoolston7]

My standard 11gen Paperwhite doesn't have the lag when turning pages in a book, only when scrolling through your library in Grid view because it has to load the cover image. Ive switched the Page Refresh option off, it doesn't make a difference on this PW and uses battery unnecessarily.

[@Medz1100]

My new Kindle Paperwhite arrived as I was half way through the video. Love the form factor of the device but how do you clean the damn thing! Fingerprint magnet or what?! I'm taking about the back of the device. After a few seconds it has fingerprint marks all over it. Any tips?

[@seapanda-117]

I have both an older kindle and an iPad mini 6. I vastly prefer the iPad and I’ve used it nearly exclusively for reading.

[@B-Hathaway]

I picked up an iPad mini specifically for reading books and comics. I've had the Kindle Paperwhite, and really enjoyed the reading experience, but the overall sluggishness was a huge downside for me.

[@glutenfreetaquito562]

I read comics too and been torn about changing my iPad mini for a kindle- so you like more iPad than kindle¿

[@gumbo3063]

Thanks for a very good comparison between the new Kindle Paperwhite and the iPad mini as a reading device. I think, having used both, the iPad wins hands down despite the issues you described regarding battery and distraction. however, it's been my experience that unless you are going to read for eight hours straight, battery shouldn't be a major factor. most people I know usually charge their devices almost every night. and, as far as distractions are concern, well, they will occur regardless and if you are dedicated to reading a book you will stay focused as much as the human brain will allow. If you've ever meditated, you know what i mean.In the end your comparison confirmed for me that the iPad mini is superior all around. Thank you for making me feel like I made a good choice. I was worried there for a minute!

[@tahmeedhossain-bc7pz]

What you just illustrated is called conformation bias. Since you already bought the device you only picked those cues that favoured your decision.

[@gumbo3063]

@@tahmeedhossain-bc7pz Actually, i own both devices and I still feel the iPad is the more flexible of the two. The battery issue aside, the iPad is quicker in regards to turning pages and it also allows greater flexibility when it comes to appearance. there is one other major issue that causes my "bias," and that is the fact i can listen to a book while i read it with the iPad and i don't need headphones. But thank you for your view. It helps keep me honest in my thoughts. Regards

[@enihil7713]

I have the iPad mini six and a paperwhite (idk wha year but it has a USB-C port). I love both. I mainly read e-books on the paperwhite and books that are PDFs on the iPad mini ( like textbooks and what not) and I use the Apple Books app for that honestly . The size and weight are about the same

[@ashirameer4759]

Answer this please PDFs have two types. (1) Scanned images pdf (2) Digital or true pdf Digital Pdfs are originally created in MS Word or any similar app and contain editable text which can be copied and highlighted. My question is that can we read true Pdfs in Kindle ? and meanwhile on zooming text remain within screen limits ? I mean that Does the text of true digital Pdfs reflow in Kindle ?

[@drfujita1]

You didn't mention my favorite reason for reading on the iPad mini, something that can't be done on the Kindle devices is audible narration. I buy the ebook and add audible narration. The book gets read to me, it highlights the passage in the book that is being read, and it flips the pages for me. I am able to stay focused, read for longer stretches, and am able to finish more books. The iPad tech makes me happy and therefore reading is a more enjoyable experience.

[@drfujita1]

Also, I consider an 8" screen to be the minimum size to read on comfortably. That's not offered on Kindle devices.

[@itsmejen792]

i have both ipadmini and kindle paperwhite. The point of my reading is for my eyes to take a rest from my mobile screens and laptop from my work .. so reading on my ipad doesn’t give that sense. I have been loving reading on my kindle e-reader ever since I got it, I can hold it whatever is my position , while I am travelling or about to sleep. More importantly, it is really good for my eyes, gived me a feeling of relaxation.

[@dennisud]

Simple question, I have 1.6 gigs of PDF formatted stories, can the KindlePaperwhite display PDF's and can an upgrade handle under 2 gigs stories???

[@kudzu01]

The ads on the Special Offers Paperwhite do not intrude on my reading. In fact, I don’t even notice the ad because it only appears when you first turn it on. One swipe and it’s gone.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

That's good to know :)

[@rachedhedia]

Great review, having both an ipad and a kindle, another big advantage of the ipad is you get access to pdfs. Technically you can send pdfs to the kindle, but it's such a hassle that you can consider it not being an option 🙂

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Great point! I remember playing with PDFs on the Kindle many moons ago... and it wasn't a great experience, as you say.

[@shivamjayswal715]

It takes about 20 sevonds just mail the pdf to your kindle acc. and type 'Convert' in the subject.

[@Lala47362]

It’s quite simple if you have another device, I just send the pdf to the kindle app on my phone and it automatically uploads onto my kindle

[@mostlikely...]

^^

[@KH-we2cq]

I chose a tablet because I have many nookbooks so I'm able to use both the kindle app and nook app on my device. With kindle I can only read kindle books.

[@mzmel1]

I have both a Kindle Paperwhite and an iPad Mini. If I have to chose only one device to take somewhere I’d take my Mini for functionality. But in terms of reading experience the Kindle wins hands down (unless you are talking about graphic novels). Ppl are sleeping on the difference in weight and ability to hold while laying in different positions. For pure reading and especially night time reading I’ll take the Kindle every time. Especially the new warm light Kindles.

[@sjsimon3783]

What is the ereader you show at 2:40 and a few other places? It has same width bezels on all sides, with no "chin" at the bottom, which the paperwhite has.

[@jmoo876]

iPad mini for the win if you solely use it as an ereader. If you use it as your sole tablet, pick up a kindle. Sure I like reading next to the pool every now and then but 98% of my reading is done indoors. With battery saver mode on the only app open being kindle, the battery on iPad mini lasts days without a charge.

[@stephanierodriguez3160]

I did made the change from kindle to ipad, I have a better catalog of options with the ipad (using apple books) since I don't live in the US and you get tired of the latency of the kindle after a while

[@richarddcrossley]

I’ve been looking at android e-readers but they are very expensive. I store all my books in play books so I can read them anywhere on anything. I did buy a kindle but not using it as not had time to convert and transfer books to it.

[@Mr.Singhhh]

I’m about to buy a MacBook for the first time. I’m a beginner i started learning web development. Which one should i buy pro or air and 8gb or 16 with 256 or 512?

[@travelmanMN]

What would you do if I am not much a reader at all? Sometimes I do go to the beach or coffee shop and it would be nice to do something for awhile other than look at people or bug out on my puter.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

If you've got the budget, get the iPad mini.

[@JonathanAlder]

One additional thing you can do on iOS to dim the screen is adjust the “Reduce white point” option in the screen accessibility settings. It’s a bit inconvenient, but that will let you dim it as far as you want to go

[@gregoryschillinger3479]

Yes! I have it set to turn on when I triple click the lock button!

[@Alphfirm]

Thanks!!

[@beactivebehappy9894]

@@gregoryschillinger3479 orr you can turn on Assistive touch double tap

[@hilmarthorbjarnason935]

Great review. For me it comes down to the concept of distractions. I've read books on a Kindle and also on my android tablet ... and it's two different experiences. I can focus way more on what I'm reading when using the Kindle. However, as objects of technology, I do find the Kindle very expensive. Given what technology goes into that thing, they are heavily overpriced.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Thanks for sharing!

[@quintym7090]

True, but in the end it kinda saves you a lot of money. 90% of the time ebooks are cheaper than paperbacks, so if you read a lot and normally buy all your books I see a kindle like an investment. So even the device itself is overpriced it pays itself back at the end

[@mlopaperez]

a kindle will last many many years whereas ipads are built to go obsolete after a couple of years. What you shell out for a kindle goes a long way.

[@mlopaperez]

a kindle will last many many years whereas ipads are built to go obsolete after a couple of years. What you shell out for a kindle goes a long way.

[@jimbo42168]

I have used the Kindle web browser to connect to Wi-Fi with a captive portal user login

[@jessicacoleman4588]

I like reading on my iPhone and iPad air I like switching between the two and if I don’t want any notifications while I’m reading I just turn on do not disturb so then nothing come through 😊

[@injurera]

You mention reading at night, but did you try reading under direct sunlight? Kindle is superb there because of the eink.

[@ricphoenix4578]

Hi I did not hear any mention that Apple has its own book app and book store. That is likely the reason for not being able to purchase books on the iOS Kindle app. Also, I don't think there was any mention that the iPad mini has a very high quality colour screen which is better than the Kindle for comic books/manga, visual novels , art , nature and cookbooks. I am a new iPad mini user and I have a Paperwhite as well. Now I find that I dont even pick up my Kindle and I use the iPad for all my reading and I play Apple Music for Reading playlist at the same time. I even take it to the gym and read while doing cardio and I turn on Apple Music for Cardio playlist to block out the gym noise.

[@toktickbanana8651]

I wish Apple put reading mode on control central as option for dimming light and switching to BW screen mode.

[@dtaylor77]

Another advantage for the iPad is being able to read ebooks borrowed from your local library as well as from other sources on the internet easily.

[@joycepuah185]

Kindle for me anytime! They may feel equally lightweight in hands but after holding it for awhile as I read, the ipad mini somehow strained my hands more.

[@stevens6654]

Awfully smart comparison - and it all comes down to personal preference and need. For me, there's more brightness, flexibility of use, and speed...and that makes me an iPad Mini user. This information is essential if you're in the market for this kind of device.

[@Papeeshka]

I finally ordered a paper white on the morning of the first Prime day and it will probably arrive by September. I am so annoyed it will take so long.

[@leoluck68]

Please note that you can turn off page refresh from every page turn to periodically. Not a problem for me. Also, when reading a book there is zero slow down when turning the pages. Also, battery life MUCH better on the Kindle. I own both, and each excels at what they do. I've had various Kindles over the last decade. Despite Mark's fears, they are bulletproof and will last forever. Can't read on the IPad for hours on end,. That's not what IPads are for. Just my random thoughts! Leo

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Good random thoughts - thanks!

[@bill3117]

Why oh why is no more cellular on the Paperwhite? I guess I'll keep my old, cellular one, with dying battery longer.

[@devanshidraws]

kindle is a much better reading experience, less strain on eyes, less distraction. However, where an iPad mini maybe better is that I can also use apps such as Everand for reading subscriptions, Magzter magazines and goodnotes for journaling. But I would still just get the kindle for reading. I have the Ipad 11 inch which works as my primary device for content consumption, art and other things

[@JohnYoungCORNWALL]

Something I would like to add in favour for the iPad and that is screenshots? When I read book that I like to extract points of information from we have the ability to screenshot that piece of text from the book and make up own notes eg you might want to refer to it in a school assignment, I am not at school, far from it. Yes you could say, oh but what about copyright and yes that is true and then I not going to sell that information or text so I don’t let that bother me. The kindle is great, but for me the iPad wins hands down. My biggest challenge is to get my wife in the same mindset and get her to become more digital.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

That's a great point about screenshots!

[@sebastiancastillo3894]

You can take screenshots on Kindle. Touch the lower left corner and the upper right corner at the same time. The screen will "wink" and the screenshot will appear in the Kindle's storage when you connect it to a PC.

[@anthonykoller4459]

I use my iPad for my kindle graphic novels in full colour and the speed is so much better than the kindle paperwhite

[@nilulal545]

As much as both comparisons give their own very purpose, my reasoning for a Kindle is so I dont get distracted with other entertainment such as KZbin or ticktock. I've found myself when using an iPad, If there is something interesting that caught my eye, I'll flow in different directions from reading. 🙃That's my honest reasoning why Kindle works best for me. Bought me, Oasis, and loving it. Good review 👍

[@Macsinvideo]

My iPad is bent in the corner from my travel bag but it still works -picture is distorted in that corner

[@sharonb.9128]

Great video! Ha! They are SO different. I remember when the 1st iPad was billed before it’s release as “”The Kindle Killer!”. Amazon revolutionized the publishing industry and the Kindle was originally a WHOPPING $379! It does need better pen support like handwritten notations in 2022. Nobody and I mean nobody does replicating the experience of reading (and studying on) a book better than Kindle.

[@Jmp9095]

Libby app doesn't work on kindle in Australia so....maybe I should go with iPad mini 😅😅

[@KAREN_FALLS]

What about reading in bright sunlight which one is better ?

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Kindle.

[@Seamoorif]

Has anyone tried using an iPhone pro max as a reading device? I’d like to hear some experiences with that?

[@NerdishlyActive]

That’s what I use! Read over 50 books this year so far on my phone. I have the 12 Pro Max.

[@red5ish5]

I. Own both of these devices. E ink makes for a much better reading experience IMO. Easier on the eyes. I pad mini 6 can do so much more. I don’t regret having bought both. The Paperwhite Signature is great to have stashed in your bag or purse because it has such a great standby charge duration. If you find yourself in a waiting room or something, it’s nice to have access to your library. And it will be charged and available. You have access to the same library with your Kindle App on the ipad, but for prolonged reading E ink is much better.

[@Carlos-qs7zi]

Kindle paperwhite signature edition, it's just the best for reading purposes.. hands down!

[@cecilm3720]

Hello. Can I drag & drop epub files from my laptop to the Kindle? I don’t want to download or purchase anything from the Amazon store. Thank you.

[@bazzybon]

You can but you will need to convert them to MOBI/AZW3 format by using one of many available free converters. By the way the Amazon annonced that they are going to start support ePub downloading in late 2022. This means you'll be able to send EPUB files to your Kindle via Amazon's Send to Kindle system, which essentially lets you upload documents to your Kindle by emailing them to your Kindle email address. It's unclear, however, whether Kindles will natively support EPUB files.

[@cecilm3720]

@@bazzybon Thank you for sharing. It seems to me that I am better off with a Kobo as ePub is the main file type that I have. (Or just keep using my iPad.) Regards.

[@SeanXtopher]

The Kindle browser is for connecting to wifi with prompts.

[@mbizozo6271]

Just reduce the white point on the iPad. Also use the Focus modes🤷🏽‍♂️

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Reducing the white point isn't a particularly 'discoverable' feature, though, is it? And I agree with focus modes, but (as noted in the video), they won't remove temptation for everyone.

[@Bruceneuman]

Still a bit of apples and oranges here, the iPad being a versatile tablet and the Kindle meant only as a reader. Would have also mentioned that the Kindle is completely legible in bright sunlight, while the iPad is not.

[@lilian896]

What type of guitar?🎸

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Strat! (it's my dad's)

[@rez0nk]

They can't compete because they don't compare. Yes you can read on the iPad but its still a normal screen that uses a backlight which i cant stand at night and plus its distracting with all the other stuff in there. I have just ordered a Kindle and we'll see how it goes