

That makes the screen flash, which is slightly irritating. It's also worth noting that you can choose to have the display refresh with every page turn. I don't mind that, but it's a deal-killer for button die-hards. Unlike the Kindle Oasis, which has the option of clicking physical buttons for turning pages, you can only tap on the screen of the Kindle and Paperwhite to turn pages. E Ink continues to have some inherent lag, but e-books seemed to open at the same rate on both devices and page-turn speeds seemed to be the same to my eye. I didn't notice a difference in the performance of the new Kindle compared to the Paperwhite. Amazon Kindle 2022 performance: Similar to Paperwhite The Kindle 2022 has a smaller 6-inch display. That model has the same hardware, but adds a cover, a one-year subscription to Amazon Kids Plus - a large collection of kid-friendly reading material - as well as a two-year warranty. The new reader is also available in a child-friendly version called the Kindle Kids ($120). As noted, this Kindle now charges via USB-C, but be aware that only a USB-A to USB-C charging cable and no power adapter is included in the box. Battery life is also said to be extended up to six weeks. It comes with 16GB, which is actually 8GB more than what you get with the base model of the Paperwhite. Also, some may prefer the Paperwhite's extra screen real estate, especially if you like to use larger font sizes for reading.Īmazon didn't skimp on the storage for the Kindle 2022. But you can get the display on the Paperwhite to look more paper-like and those who have more sensitive eyes may prefer the additional lighting controls. For those who just want to have some sort of lighting option so you can read at night or in less well-lit environments, that probably won't be a big deal (one of the big appeals of an E Ink e-reader is that you can view their screens in bright sunlight). You can adjust the amount lighting on the entry-level Kindle but not the color temperature (warmer and cooler) like you can with the Paperwhite and top-end Kindle Oasis. The Paperwhite also incorporates a more sophisticated front lighting scheme, with 17 LEDs compared to the Kindle 2022's four. The Kindle 2022 (left) is more compact, but the Paperwhite (right) does have a larger screen and more premium look and feel.
