Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2 (2nd gen, 2013/2014)

portability, usability, screen, performance, size

reliability

93% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

portability, usability, performance, screen, size

reliability

93% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Bedienbarkeit, Leistung, Größe, Bildschirm, Portabilität

Speicher

94% der Kundenmeinungen auf Amazon.de bewerten dieses Produkt positiv.

93% des avis sur Amazon.fr donnent une note favorable à ce produit.

97% di recensioni su Amazon.it attribuiscono a questo prodotto una valutazione positiva.

96% de los comentarios en Amazon.es otorgan a este producto una calificación positiva.

Fantastic legibility ; Strong backlight ; Easy to use

A tad too wide

Amazon has gone to great lengths to imbue the Kindle Paperwhite with the kind of texture reserved for hardcopy novels. The capacitive, always-legible and well backlit screen delivers a near-flawless experience, and the Paperwhite’s ease of use is so...

Comfortable design ; Excellent display and reading light ; Great software offerings and book extras ; Speedy performance

Base price includes advertising ; No microSD card slot ; DRM and file format restrictions lock you to Amazon

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,...

The 2013 Kindle Paperwhite is not all that different from the previous model, with a better processor and slightly improved screen. It’s enough to make this the tablet to buy if you’re not upgrading from the previous Paperwhite, though.

Improved front light ; Faster processor ; Goodreads integration coming soon

Largely unchanged from last year ; Not all software available at launch ; Starting price includes ads

Over the past couple of weeks, we've been bombarded with ads for the All-New Paperwhite -- and on the Special Offers screen of our All-Old Paperwhite, no less. It's a tempting upgrade; we have to admit. At the end of the day, though, is it worth the...

Great front-lit display ; Excellent contrast ; Useful new software

Less comfortable to hold than the Nook ; Starting price includes ads ; No expandable storage

Amazon's added some great new features to its popular Kindle line by focusing on what it does best: providing a great reading experience.

Upgraded design ; Faster processor ; Incredible battery life

Internal storage questionable ; Dark spots on screen ; Poor browser

Ratings in depth With 2GB on board storage, a 212 ppi resolution, a "25% faster processor" (Amazon wasn't very forthcoming on the exact speed) and weighing in at 206 grams, the latest Paperwhite is taking aim at the higher-end of ereader specs.

Faster all-around performance over last year's model. Bright, even edge lighting. Smooth interface. Cloud-based collections, Goodreads integration, and robust parental controls (with latest OS update). Still the best ebook store and overall ecosystem...

No memory card slot or headphone jack. Lacks support for audiobooks and EPUB. Ads cost $20 to remove

By now, it's pretty clear Amazon is betting big on ebooks—and not necessarily just for ebook readers, but for color tablets, smartphone apps, and browser-based reading as well. Nonetheless, for many folks, an ebook reader is still the best choice. It's...

More responsive touchscreen ; Faster page turns ; Unrivalled library and ease of

Backlight can drain battery

Amazon continues to improve its e-ink screen and lighting features, which are nearly on par with an ecosystem that can’t be beat. The Page Flip feature is a fantasy-book reader’s wish come true with quick access to maps without losing your place

Still no ability to create multiple accounts for adults reading the same book