

If you don’t want to wait for the new releases, you can still pick up the current generation of Paperwhite and the Oasis, as well as take a look at other great e-reader options. Last updated in 2018, the Amazon Paperwhite featured five LED front-lights and an IPX8 waterproof rating. There is also no indication that Amazon will continue to bring cellular connectivity to the table, especially given that it just sunset several 3G cellular Kindles and has only announced Wi-Fi capability for the new devices. Amazon has not confirmed what kind of wired charging port (hopefully USB-C) will be available on either device, if any. Wireless charging, in particular, is a major upgrade from previous generations of Amazon Kindle, which featured micro USB charging ports. In terms of specs and features, the Signature Edition seems like more of a spiritual successor to the aging Kindle Oasis than a continuation of the Paperwhite series. Unsurprisingly, there’s a hefty $200 price tag attached to these upgraded features.īoth Kindles Paperwhite models will feature the 6.8-inch display readers have come to love. The easiest way to find it is in the Settings page/menu on your Kindle. Consumers can also expect physical page-turn buttons and wireless charging, which is a first for the Kindle series. This is article about how to find your Kindle model from the serial number of your device. Included in the Signature Edition will be 32GB of storage space and auto page orientation for a customizable reading experience. The Kindle Paperwhite 5 Signature Edition comes with all the specs of the Paperwhite 5 and then some.
