Kindle Paperwhite or Kindle Basic?
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 24. 07. 2024
- The new 2022 Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite are both excellent devices to read books on. In this video, we discuss the differences and which one might be best for you.
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00:00 If you're on a budget, do this.
01:20 Screen Size
02:36 Build Quality and Color Options
03:45 Waterproofing
04:07 Flush Display
05:31 Warm Light & LEDs
07:00 Page Turn Animations
08:14 Similarities
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I had a Kindle Basic earlier and I absolutely loved the size and weight. I then upgraded to Paperwhite 2021. On paperwhite, I absolutely love the warm light. Not only at night, but also in the day, the warmlight makes it look so much more like a real paper page. But the size and weight are just too much. I have the official Amazon case on, and I can't hold it comfortable for more than a few minutes. I wish they release a Basic+Warmlight sometime đ€
Exact same thoughts
Same here
I feel the indented screen is actually an advantage as it acts like an extra protection if you put the kindle face down.
Great point!
Also the Kindle 11 text is "closer" to your eyes, Paperwhite screen is not really flush. There is just extra layer of plastic over it. (you can tell because it cast shadow over the edges)
The time and effort you keep in these videos is exquisite. Always waiting for you to upload.
The warm light was the defining factor for me. My eyes are hella sensitive to blue light so warmer screens are a must rather than an option. Also, the larger screen is a big deal too, reading this at night feels better than reading a physical book IMO.
I have owned the 2018 PW 4 that has a six inch screen and now I have a PW 5 standard. I gave the 2018 version to our daughter to use and sheâs happy with it.
When the new Kindle basic came out I was curious to see if I wanted to go back to a six inch screen and lighter weight. My daughter and I switched Kindles for a week and I missed the warm light and bigger screen ALOT!! it does make a difference going from 6.8 to 6 inches if youâre used to the bigger screen.
I work from home and rarely travel distances everyday that would allow me to read while out and about. So Iâm happy to have the larger screen at home with warm light.
If I had a work commute on public transportation or traveled fairly often each week, the six inch I feel is the way to go. Unless you go near water everyday đ
âIf you spill stuff a lotâ - that was a deciding factor on my purchasing a paperwhite đ along with the warm light. Great review!
Really good review. Very likeable guy and delivered all the information I needed to make the choice between both models. Thanks a lot
Thank you for your in-depth comparisons and analysis videos -- I really appreciate the time and effort you put into these! I was surprised you didn't mention one of the biggest differences between these two models: weight. I've has a signature edition for about a year, and I love everything about it, except how heavy and uncomfortable it gets to hold onto after a while, and the flush bezels make it even harder to hold onto the sidee without accidentally turning the page. I recently got the new basic edition for my wife based on those facts, especially since they've evened out a lot of the other differences. For readers with arthritis or fibro or any other condition that affects hand strength/grip/pain, this can be a deciding factor.
That's a great point! With a smaller screen and different materials being used for the build quality, the weight is naturally lighter. Thanks for calling this out!
Thank you for mentioning this about accidental page turns, it's exactly what I was wondering and is a big consideration for me, (clumsy thumbs). Weight is the second biggest consideration. đđđđ
Hi, I am thinking about purchasing my very first Kindle and I have no idea which one should I choose. I was watching a lot of reviews but I think I need some help haha. In the beginning I was convinced that I should buy the Paperwhite version but I am afraid it may be too big and unhandy and now I am considering Basic 2022 because of the smaller size and weight - but at the same time, isn't that too small? I am used to reading paper books and I don't want to feel like I am reading on my phone, because size is similar haha. I hope you can help me somehow, because I really really want to buy one, I'm just not sure which one should I pick :(
â@@klaudiawita have you picked one?
I just got the new Kindle basic and Iâm really happy with it. I wanted the smaller and lighter size. Plus I wanted the blue color. Love it.
4:11 how much the reading experience change in the kindle with glass screen and paperwhite glass screen . Which one looks more like paper /textbook actually ? Thank you
I have the Paperwhite & having come from an iPad I LOVE it. My idea device though would be all the current Paperwhite features in a 6â screen. My kindle much like my phone is an EDC so the slightly smaller size is ideal, though the 6.7â is compact like a paperback. The flush screen & temperature adjustment were the deciding factors, I use the temp adjustment every time I read.
Great thorough review!
Love that shirt! I canât wait to buy a new Paperwhite soon
Thatâs a good point about the blue colour being a bit distracting. I hadnât thought about that but I can see how that would be the case.
I have the blue and I donât notice the colour at all. Not even a little bit
note for the future: the rubbery reeling plastic of the paperwhite plastic finish will degrade over time (several years) and then become sticky/gummy it's a known finish/treatment
that feels great for a few years then it decays and goes all gluey and horrible (i have it on a few synths here)
for me i'd go with the normal plastic as i'd like to use a kindle for more than 4 years.
If you're fine with refreshing your kindle every 5 or so years you might never get to the plastic glue stage.
note - scrubbing the surface with IPA (can remove the glue/finish when it does happen... it'll not look pretty but it it's in a case you'd mostly not see it.
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kindle oasis is all metal shell btw.
just dug out my old KOBO tablet and the back on that is now all gluey and so it's unusable now, it's like it's covered in treacle.. i have a feeling this finish might be there to put a limit the usable age of any product...
Thanks for this vid đđ» Iâve been debating for a month đ
Thank you so much for this video! Helped me decide to get the kindle paper white!
Enjoy your new Kindle!
I was waiting to see this video from you:))) !!!
Iâve have a Paperwhite for a year and a half now and Iâve grown tired of the flush screen. It just doesnât look as good and the screen attracts a lot more fingerprints. I am debating buying either a kindle basic or a kobo Clara 2e since I want to be able to read epub books from my library.
I just bought the basic about a week ago and Iâm liking it.
Are you using a case to hold and read it or do you go bare with it?
Thanks for the video. I've compared both devices in the shop and the reflections are far more noticeable on the Kindle Paperwhite. It might a decisive factor for me. What are your thoughts about it?
Thank you for the comaparation, as a night only reader (I work on nightshit with a 10 hours pattern so i do not get many hours of dalight) and the yellowish sceen will sure help. Most likely i will get it today when I wake up... Can't wait to go from a book now and then to some pages every day... the fact that I need to order books online (as far as the books that I read in the last year where not sold in my city) discouraged me a little bit since I did no know if I will like it or not.. but with this... let's say i get past the sample and i find out that the book is not for me... bad luck.. boom testing new ones in seconds and when I am decided.. well I just go alon.. no more waiting for delivery :D Next stop...Starwars books (more than 200 books to go... it will be a looong time until I will be without something to read if they manage to catch me XD
Iâm hoping that they redesign a new Kindle Oasis soon, preferably similar to how Kobo is doing with the Sage with having the asymmetrical bump on the front side instead of it at the back of the device, as well as with USB-C.
Every few years I consider upgrading my 2014 paperwhite, the new basic looks like the same as my tried and true companion. The warm white is the only feature I'd like, but I really don't like the flat screen. Maybe in another few years the upgrade will seem like a worthy investment.
The faster processor alone is worth the upgrade. Night and day dude, I'm telling you. Though, I feel it is relative to experience, so if you've never experienced it before, you don't know what you're missing. Which is a good thing.
Full Metal Alchemist: Not that I'll be reading a lot of manga on my Paperwhite, but one thing I find very annoying is the previous page will show up in miniature in the bottom middle of the screen.
How do I stop that? Great content on the channel.
Great review! Love from India Paaji!â€â€
I have both the New Paperwhite and the New Basic, and to me there is a difference in speed, with the Paperwhite being faster, so I would guess that the processors are likely not the same. Another noticeable difference between the Paperwhite and Basic is battery life. Over time, I've come to realize that my Paperwhite lasts maybe 20-25% longer on a full charge than the Basic.đ€ And to be perfectly honest, between the two models, the Basic could easily become my GOTO Kindleđ
Thanks for being honest !
Appreciate it brother !!!
Bro i am trying to get one.. which one should I prefer..?
As u have used both u know it much more properly than anyone !!!
@@dheeman4619 I personally prefer the Kindle Basic over the Paperwhite đđŒ
@@Boxer309 thanks a lot.. i appreciate it !!
Yeahh i will go for it..
All new basic kindle one!! đ€
omg thank you for speaking on the speed! the basic (2020 edition i think) speed is driving me crazy
thanks, I'm thinking about getting a paperwhite
Actually at first the refurbished new kindle paperwhite was 94.99 and then the price increased. But as of now itâs in sale for 89.99 for the refurbished option
Does the page turn animation drain battery faster? Also love your tshirt!
I bought this yesterday on Cyber Monday and got the whole paperwhite bundle for $110.
Getting the PW.. Hopefully wont regret it for the flush screen which is my only worry..
Hello Maneetpaul! What do you think of Kindle Paperwhite 4 (2018) vs Kindle Basic 2022?
where did u buy that T-Shirt? are you going to buy the Kindle SCRIBE??? ME YES!
I pre-ordered the scribe and got 20% off when I traded in my paperwight.
How safe is to buy used kindle? What are the things to look for in used kindle? Make a video please. Love from Nepal.
How about kindle 2022 vs Paperwhite 2019?
Page turn animation is limited by hardware. It's only available from e-ink Carta 1100 due to its faster response time. The Kindle Oasis and probably the Basic uses Carta 1000. Only the Paperwhite uses Carta 1200 as far as I know.
You know what? I was definitely not the only one who wanted this, but I described the EXACT specs of the new Kindle in your comments section, saying they should make a "Kindle Mini" with the higher definition screen. And they did! Nice.
I got the paperwhite refurbished and got it for the same price as the basic. It just came in a generic brown box but it was new.
I still can't decide. I really want warm light (I read mostly at night) but I really dislike flush screens (they feel the opposite of premium to me, what is premium about fingerprints and less contrast?). I might go with the basic because I can always read with a lamp I guess.
ikr? it would be perfect for me too if it has warm light. i dont really care for the waterproof
Get a kobo Clara 2e then.
@@noidsuper I would, but I want an ereader to learn a language and from what I have seen kindle is better at accurately selecting words for dictionary lookup, and translating, exporting notes, building vocabulary lists etc. Otherwise yeah I would buy a kobo.
The warmlight does make a lot of diff..dono lamp can substitute it.
Would have loved the warm light but the night mode on the basic is working just fine. Text is crisp, itâs light, itâs small, the only thing I donât like is how slippery it is. Def needs a cover or pop socket.
Is warm light really necessary? is it difficult to read in the dark without warm light?
For me personaly flush screen is a deal breaker. I had both Kindle Paperwhite 4 and Oasis 3 and every time I read on it felt like I need stronger glasses, slightly blurry and that very often gave me headaches from trying to âfocusâ my eyes on it. Then I bought PocketBook InkPad 3 Pro and later Kobo Libra 2 and oh boy, thatâs a huge difference! It no longer gives me headaches, everything is as sharp as a printed book and I absolutely love it. Unless Amazon brings new premium Kindle with indented screen, Iâm never going back.
Yes, the flush screen sounded good but luckily I saw it in person before ordering. Strong glare, glass feel instead of textured paper feel, lower contrast, and yes, slightly out of focus letters because of the raised glass. In addition, it's so much easier to have your fingers slip off the bezel and turn the page accidentally when there's no physical border. I bought the basic and am very happy.
@@wintrymix Thanks for your review it helped me decide which model to buy!
â@@learningcheme which model did you buy finally?. I am too considering buying kindle.
â@@kalpesh8551on further reasearch I realised Kindle is too limited so I didn't buy Kindle. I bought Android e-reader boox Page. It's not available in India. I got it from one of my friends in Dubai. It's a great little e-reader although I am watching CZcams lectures too on it.
@@kalpesh8551 I didn't buy Kindle as it's too limited for my use case. I eventually bought Boox page got it from one my friends in Dubai. It's an Android e-reader. I sometimes watch CZcams videos too on it.
if there is a budget concern, used kindle are good choice too
Kobo Clara 2e has everything the new kindle has, plus ambar light and waterproof. Between both, which one?
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Thank you sir
I have a question, if I buy kindle basic, the only problem would be blue light in night, so I already have glasses which have blue light protection, so would it work? I have an old kindle, I got in 2018 which doesnt have backlight, so cant read in night. Apart from water resistance and auto light what should be the deciding factor for upgrading to pw? Thanks đ
The other major difference is the screen size and build quality. Besides that and the points you already mentioned, the experience is the same! For you, getting the lighting will be a huge upgrade either way!
Nice job. đđ
Could you pls tell me which one is better for reading scanned pdf copies of books?
For old books the pdf seems to be the generally available format.
worth upgrading from a Voyage?
I didn't know about the rear texture difference. Here's my opinion. I have two Paperwhites from 2015 (3 or 7, depending on how you count it). One black and one white. I didn't even know this because I kept them in cases but the white Kindle has a solid plastic back, while the black Kindle (same model!) has a rubbery texture. I've had them for 6 years and the white plastic is beautiful and looks new, while the black rubber looks terrible. There are stains and discoloration that don't go away. I tried cleaning it but hand prints and case imprints are marking up the entire rear of the black Kindle. It just feels unpleasant to use, while the white one is still awesome. This is why I was relieved to find that the new basic has a full plastic rear panel. I traded in my black Paperwhite for it. I won't want to purchase another rubbery Kindle.
How can I buy this in India? When can it be available in India?
I saw that the paperwhite weighs less than the basic?
I bought the basic so i can fit it in my small purses. And i dont read near pools or the bathtub so i have no need for paperwhite. I also dont need the yellow light.
Please help!!!! My coworker gifted me her Kindle OasisâŠthe latest one from 2019. Is it worth using or should I use it to trade in for one of these two Kindles mentioned in the video? Thank you!!
My son gave me his 9th gen Oasis. I have the Paperwhite and like it better. I love the compact new Kindle (I have the last version). I don't like the design of the Oasis because it seems bulky & awkward. The battery life is fabulous on the Paperwhite is great and the Oasis seems to drain faster. I am going to trade the Oasis in for the Kindle 2022.
@@hokey-os3rx Thank you for the reply! I will look into the basic model as well.
I have the Oasis and I don't plan on trading it in for one of these. It's great and has the physical buttons
Does anyone has the problem whith the ghosts screen??
What is the book's name in regular kindle about MKBHD?
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why can't I put my bookcover on my basic kindle?
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Can we put the paperwhite in pockets?.
I know basic smaller..but is paperwhite in pocket .possible. or can be damaged if it falls?
Paperwhite 5 is too big for pockets unless you wear work pants that are baggy. I have seen a paperwhite with screen damage due to a fall. The screen is unreadable after the damage. Better get a case.
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Can we sideload epub files from pc to kindle ..or should i buy a kobo libra 2?? Please anyone !!
Get the Kobo Clara 2e
@@YodaCake can we read manga on clara2e or should i go for bigger libra2 or sage??
As far as I know that is possible with kindle
When is the Basic coming to India, I'm waiting to buy it. Can anyone tell me? And at what estimated price, is it âč8000?
It's 10000 rupees
Clara 2e is a good alternative if you canât live without the warm light on a small form factor
yes but processor is slower
I've had a Kindle basic for 3 years now, and I just got the newest Paperwhite. Instantly it looks so much more clear than the 2020 Basic, so much faster too. I got it 100% for the warm light and dark mode. The ancient 2020 Basic has none of that. Night readers represent! The basic with Brightness at level 1 was still blinding to my eyes.
yeah, but we're comparing the 2022 Kindle Basic and the Paperwhite, so the gap is a lot smaller.
I have had a PW1 since 2012 and used it constantly, It has 2GB and I never filled it! About a year ago I bought the new 2021 Paperwhite with the larger screen and all the bells and whistles The USB-C is much easier and faster charging. I have the screen set permanently to the warm setting which is much easier to read, I like the Bookerly font which is new from the PW1 and for me this 8GB Paperwhite is just perfect. I don't see any problem with any occasional figerprints on the screen, it is easy to wipe over. I find the setup of the controls etc rather messy, bits and pieces all over the place, they could be reorganised to be more 'sensible'
you travel train in india??? do you have space to read???
I live in New York!
PW wins just because of the warm light. That feature is a must.
I got kindle basic
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They actually don't have the same resolution... same ppi on different size screens means the resolutions are different...
You're right the same ppi does not mean the same resolution but it should mean same definition assuming the hardware is comparable. I might be wrong tho
I read that they differ in weight, but this video doesn't address that
When you say Kindle Basic do you mean Kindle Basic Paperwhite?
It's the base version of a kindle, just called Amazon Kindle
I have 2. đđđ
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