Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2013

Overview

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite

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See it on Amazon: $149

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 41 expert reviews

Excellent:

29
Good:

10
Average:

2
Bad:

0

Pros:

Best display illumination among e-readers.
Industry-leading synthesis of content and commerce.
Larger bottom bezel is easier to hold.

Cons:

No physical light button.
Lacks SD slot.

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Last revision on May 19, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Best display illumination among e-readers
Industry-leading synthesis of content and commerce
Larger bottom bezel is easier to hold
Smooth but grippy back surface
Faster processor, more responsive touch screen
Better integrated light that's brighter and whiter and displays more evenly across the screen
Faster allaround performance over last year's model
Still the best ebook store and overall ecosystem in the business

Reviewers Didn't Like

No physical light button
Lacks SD slot
Lacks AC adapter
No ePub support
Device hasn't gotten smaller or significantly lighter since last year
The ad-free version costs $20 more
No headphone jack
Lacks support for audiobooks and EPUB

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Expert reviews and ratings

100

The Paperwhite has a high-quality case, which is light, feels tough and sits nicely in the hand. Amazon hasn't upped the screen resolution from the previous model, with the 6in touchscreen having a resolution of 1,024x768. We've seen higher resolutions,...

By Expert Reviews on October 23, 2014

Some would argue that eReaders are outmoded, with the latest lightweight tablets being just as comfortable to hold for long periods, having higher resolution screens and also able to do a multitude of other things that an eReader can't. Many, such as the...

By PC Advisor on March 12, 2014

The new Paperwhite doesn't represent a huge change over last year's version, but even so, a few tweaks have made a great reader even...

By Engadget on January 17, 2014

100

If you've been wondering whether to dive in an buy a Kindle, then the 2013 Paperwhite is the model we'd recommend above all of the other Amazon options. The screen illumination is lovely and the touch response is fast enough to make everything...

By Pocket-lint on December 19, 2013

This is the best ebook reader in the world right now. Providing you can spare more than £100 to read books, you won't be...

By CNET UK on December 18, 2013

100

Scoring perfect 10s, the 2013 Kindle Paperwhite is the best e-reader we've ever used. True, that's almost by default on account of it being simply a slightly better version of last year's Paperwhite, but that shouldn't detract from its glory. It shoots...

By Stuff on December 17, 2013

The Kindle Paperwhite isn't a huge upgrade from the first generation, and it didn't need to be. Amazon improved on all of the issues that critics called out last year, and added some great software features on top of that. The high-quality display,...

By Digital Trends on December 07, 2013

Amazon rewrites the Kindle again, and the result is a refined ebook reader with more speed, polish, and bright, even edge lighting. The Kindle Paperwhite sets the bar high for the competition.

By PCMag on November 21, 2013

The 6th generation Kindle Paperwhite is the best Kindle yet, it's the most cost effective ereader on the market at £109 (in this spec range) and it easily beats the Kobo Aura on performance and design. Although the specifications aren't the best around,...

By TechRadar on November 19, 2013

The first Amazon Kindle was released in November 2007. Since that time, Amazon has continued to work to provide readers with a great e-book experience. With it's lightweight design, lighted screen and adjustable fonts the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is a...

By Benchmark Reviews on November 15, 2013

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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2013

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