Thorough comparison of 2021 model and 2018 model of 'Kindle Paperwhite', can it be a candidate for switching from the old generation?
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The appearance and initial setting procedure of 'Kindle Paperwhite' newly introduced in 2021 are summarized in the following review article. This time, we will compare the difference between the 2021 model and the 2018 model of 'Kindle Paperwhite'.
New 'Kindle Paperwhite' for the first time in 3 years Review of actual machine, shooting the appearance & summary of initial setting procedure --GIGAZINE
·table of contents
◆ 1: I compared the size and weight
◆ 2: I compared the amount of information that can be displayed.
◆ 3: Compared page feed performance
◆ 4: I checked the wet resistance of the 2021 model.
◆ 5: Summary
◆ 1: I compared the size and weight
The dimensions of Kindle Paperwhite are 174 mm long side x 125 mm short side for the 2021 model (left) and 167 mm x 116 mm long side for the 2018 model (right). As the display has grown from 6 inches to 6.8 inches, so has its size.
The width of the bezel is about 9mm on the left / right / upper side and about 24mm on the lower side for the 2021 model, and about 11mm on the left / right side, about 19mm on the upper side and about 22mm on the lower side for the 2018 model.
The thickness is 8.10 mm for the 2021 model and 8.18 mm for the 2018 model. The 2021 model is slightly thinner, but you can hardly tell the difference.
The 2021 model weighs 205g and the 2018 model weighs 183g.
The 183g 2018 model was stable even if I pinched the corner with one hand and held it ...
The 2021 model is larger and heavier, so it's more stable to have sides instead of corners.
◆ 2: I compared the amount of information that can be displayed.
When the characters are maximized, it looks like this. The 2021 model can display more information at once, so it can be read more quickly.
Next, I tried to display the same page of the manga '
The 2021 model has an additional 'color warmth' adjustment function that was not available in the 2018 model. Adjusting the warmth of the color ...
You can switch the screen display to warm colors like this. This function is useful when reading in a coffee shop illuminated by warm colors or when reading before bedtime.
◆ 3: Compared page feed performance
The 2021 model of Kindle Paperwhite has faster page turning than the 2018 model. In particular, the speeding up of page turning of manga is remarkable, and the editorial staff who was confused that 'Kindle is slow to switch pages of manga and the tempo collapses' also said, 'If it is a 2021 model, it seems that you can read without breaking the tempo.' Was stated. In the following movie, you can see how the page feed performance was actually compared between the 2021 model and the 2018 model.
◆ 4: I checked the wet resistance of the 2021 model.
The 2021 model of Kindle Paperwhite has the same IPX8 grade waterproof performance as the 2018 model. When I actually sprinkled water on it, an erroneous operation such as 'the part that was not tapped reacts' occurs at the moment when it is splashed with water, but I was able to use it again if I paid water. You can use it without removing water droplets with a dry cloth, so you can comfortably read in the bath.
I tried to verify the water resistance of the 'Kindle Paperwhite' 2021 model --YouTube
◆ 5: Summary
Although the 2021 model Kindle Paperwhite is larger and heavier than the 2018 model, the parts that are directly related to reading comfort, such as ' expansion of display area ' and ' speeding up page turning', have been improved. rice field. In addition, small details such as the installation of a color tone adjustment function and the adoption of a USB Type-C connector have been properly upgraded. Even if you already have an old-generation Kindle Paperwhite, you can say that it is an e-book reader that will not hurt to switch if you can tolerate the size and weight.
The 2021 Kindle Paperwhite will be available on October 27, 2021 (Wednesday) for 16,980 yen for the 'no ads' model and 14,980 yen for the 'advertised' model. In addition, a signature edition with a storage capacity of 32GB and wireless charging is scheduled to appear on November 10, 2021 (Wednesday) for 19,980 yen. At the time of writing the article, reservations for each model have started.
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