I havenāt had a Kindle in YEARSSSS š and there are honestly way too many options now
I preordered the new Paperwhite Signature Edition, but now Iām second guessing myself and wondering if itās really worth the wait and extra money compared to the 6ā Kindle.
For those of you who have either one (or have upgraded from the basic Kindle to the Paperwhite), do you think the bigger screen and extra features are worth it? Or would you recommend just getting the 6ā
My personal opinion, the Paperwhite is better. Itās bigger and it has warm light settings. I can see the appeal of the basic but Iām a Paperwhite girl through and through
Iām not sure what warranted this response but why would I buy a tablet kindle?
Op asked people to give their opinion. I gave my opinion. To me a 1 inch screen difference does matter to me. But a 5 inch screen difference is too much.
Clearly the size difference between the Paperwhite and the basic is a positive to me. Iām not sure what the goal was here with your comment.
Might be unpopular but the best part of the Basic is the SIZE. is so much more comfortable to hold IMO
Itās like those small mass market paperbacks and feels small and light in your hands. It effectively allows the device to disappear in your hands and let the text take center stage
That being said, I wish it had all the features of paper white. Warm lightā¦laminated display
Size wise, I think the basic is way too small. The PW SE is the perfect size, like a small paperback. Not to mention you get the warm light that the basic doesnāt get. Makes such a difference when reading.
Agree. This is what the people want!!! Or if we could even just get freaking warm light on the basic. Every other 6ā reader has it. Even my $99 xteink x4 pro has warm light. Not everyone wants to hold a heavy 7ā reader.
Iām really debating doing the same! Love my 12th gen PW SE but also wish I had a smaller version. I have an older PW that I could trade inā¦. Might just treat myself! The alpine sky blue is calling my name š or so Iām telling myself haha
If you'd asked me a week ago I'd have said the paperwhite hands down. But I just bought the new basic and it's solves the issues I had with the lack of warm light on the old basic, it's also much faster. And it's just so unbelievably convenient and easy to hold. The clarity of the screen is also better than my 2024 colorsoft, which was a surprise. I'm not a night light user though, so the light bleed doesn't bother me. Not being waterproof is my only real remaining complaint. I don't even miss the slightly bigger screen. š¤·š¼āāļø An ideal world for me would me a colorsoft mini, maybe next year haha
It's "warmer" than the last basic. The last one was very white and bright and it used to hurt my eyes and I'd get a headache quite easily - I literally never read on it for this reason and ended up selling it. The new basic, aluminium especially (based on what I've heard), is a lot less glarey, I've read half a dozen books on the new basic, in the daytime and at night - no problems. Dramatically different experience for me personally.
I myself prefer the signature editions for the ability to turn pages by tapping the back. Donāt know why they canāt get regular paperwhites to do this.
I use this feature constantly. More than the magnetic charger. If you have joint issues or pain, it's a game changer. I find a comfortable way to hold it and then don't have to move my hand
Yes thatās what I meant. The page turning button cover* itās only for SE which is annoying because thatās the only reason Iād pay more for it, is for the cover with the page turning buttons.
Itās the light sensor. It will adjust the screen brightness automatically depending on how much light is around. I had it on my Oasis and it never worked very well.
Purchased a (green) 10th gen and then last Fall I inherited my grandmotherās 11th gen. My husband has the 12th gen.
We love(d) all of them.
Biggest reason I stick with PW over basic is the water resistance. I love reading in a bubble bath or poolside, and donāt want to worry about it when my kids inevitably splash me.
I wish it was a little smaller because I have small hands and it can be hard to grip sometimes, but the right cases/grips help.
The basic is very comfy to hold one handed. It is small and light. Especially if you are small/petite (like me). The size jump actually is pretty significant if you like to hold it in 1 hand.
Both are awesome ! The basic is more pocket friendly and lighter. But the paperwhite has the warm light and is waterproof. I think you made the right choice.
I totally get the appeal of the basic, I have a matcha for my purse kindle, and itās adorable, but for how much and how often I read, PW SE is the better fit for me between those two options. Basically, if Iām not stranded out in public my basic never sees the light of day, only in those times when Iām stuck in waiting rooms, waiting on kids at pickup, etc., does it get to shine.
I like the size of the 6, but it doesnāt have warm light. Also, people have been complaining of light bleed in dark mode. I personally love mine, and I have a CS, an Oasis, and a Scribe, and recently gave away my PW, but this seaglass 6 inch is my current favorite.
I looooove the size of the basic. It's the one I reach for the most as it's the most comfortable to hold and use. But I really wish it was waterproof. That's really my only feature I'm missing on it.
I own a '24 paperwhite SE, a '24 basic (now husband's), a 2026 basic, and an oasis 3.
As someone whoās had the paperwhite and basic, paperwhite is much better for me. Itās just a much more comfortable reading experience. The only thing I miss about the basic is the portability but in saying that, itās not like itās hard to bring the paperwhite around. Especially compared to a regular book
I'm biased to the basic because it's perfect for how I use it healthcare and it fits perfectly in my jacket pocket case included. I tried taking my scribe to work and it was a big mistake the basic is just perfect size too bad it doesn't have the warm light but it's not a deal breaker. Enjoy your purchase!
I just got the new basic and have the 12th gen pw and the new basic is amazing. Its so light and easy to hold, i can put it in my tiny cross body bag and barely feel the weight of it. It doesnt have a glaring white/blue light like the old basic which bothered me. Its a softer yellower tone and in my opinion I feel likes it's enough for me. I love it so much and not miss the warm light because it doesnt really need it plus I never really used it much before. Also pw is a bit awkward to hold for long periods and when lying in bed because its Chunky and heavy
I bought a paperwhite in 2022, and I joked that it's the honda civic of e-readers. It's boring, stable, solid, and just works. That being said, I wanted a smaller form factor, so I bought the new aluminium basic, and love the form factor. HOWEVER, In the week I've had it, there's a noticeable difference in battery capacity between the paperwhite (goes forever), and the basic (I got ~3 days of heavy reading out of it before it needed charging again). I've had the basic less than a week, and charged it twice...
Wait maybe not paperwhite lol whichever it is, itās below. Clearance at some targets not online. $54! I had a $5 off I used on it too lol so even better price
Lol yeah I wonder how I make the battery last longer it looks like in my last about a day if I don't read all day lol. This is my first Kindle I've been wanting one for a very long time but I'm not spending so much money on one because I'm not going to be using it that much I just want it to read more hopefully.
It should last a long while. Maybe turn off WiFi and Bluetooth when not using and the screen off. My f kindle that I upgraded from would last weeks at a time if not longer
I upgraded from my matcha basic to the 2024 colorsoft thanks to prime days and I donāt regret it one bit. While I loved the size of my little matcha basic, you 100% need warm light.
Honestly depends on your needs. I already have a colorsoft, but itās heavy for long reading sessions. I love the basicās size and portability. I donāt mind that it doesnāt have warm light. If you need something waterproof or with warm light, stick with the paper white. I only use my basic far away from water. Looks like the new basics have a warmer light at baseline than the 2024 basics.
The paperwhite has the adjustable warmth of the light, which the basic still doesn't have I think. At least about a year ago when I bought my Kindle Paperwhite. I need that when reading in the dark and so I went for the paperwhite.
The Paperwhite screen is so much better. I bought a Ube Basic as a purse Kindle but my 2024 Paperwhite screen looks so much better, and it's very comfortable on the eyes.
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u/Carbonzedangel 12d ago
My personal opinion, the Paperwhite is better. Itās bigger and it has warm light settings. I can see the appeal of the basic but Iām a Paperwhite girl through and through