The base price of the new Kindle, which includes lock screen advertisements. The actual device is available in black or white and resembles the previous design almost perfectly. It boasts a 6-inch, 167ppi E Ink screen and is 4.5 by 6.3 by 0.3 inches and 6.1 ounces in size. If you have, say, a Kindle that is five years old, you’ll notice a change because the screen is more contrasted than much older Kindle models. However, the Paperwhite has a 300ppi screen. When working with huge type sizes, the difference is difficult to see, but when the type size decreases, it is obvious (or not). The low-cost Kindle’s small text size isn’t quite as compact as the Paperwhite’s, which aims to mitigate this. On the Paperwhite, you receive a few extra lines of text. Additionally, the inexpensive Kindle still has a rim around the screen and is not water-resistant. The Paperwhite features a flat front and is waterproof. Since Kindles have had sunken screens for many years, current owners probably don’t mind. But if you ever take your Kindle to the beach, sand will probably get caught in the ledge, so having a front panel that is fully flat is a good idea. The primary difference from earlier Kindles is the front light. Four LEDs are used to create the white light, which is a touch warmer and darker overall than the Paperwhite. Off-angle, the contrast is more apparent. There is a difference, though you probably won’t see it unless you’re holding a Kindle and a Paperwhite up side by side.
