Kindle Paperwhite (10th Gen, 2018) vs Kindle Paperwhite (11th Gen, 2021)
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Kindle Paperwhite (10th Gen, 2018) is better
- Weight: 182 g vs 205 g(13% less)
Why Kindle Paperwhite (11th Gen, 2021) is better
- Front light: 17 LEDs vs 5 LEDs(3.4× more)
- Battery life: 10 weeks vs 6 weeks(1.7× more)
- Screen size: 6.8 in vs 6 in(13% more)
Verdict
Kindle Paperwhite (11th Gen, 2021) leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Kindle Paperwhite (10th Gen, 2018) | Kindle Paperwhite (11th Gen, 2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6 in | 6.8 in● |
| Resolution | 300 ppi | 300 ppi |
| Front light | 5 LEDs | 17 LEDs● |
| Storage & Battery | ||
| Storage | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Battery life | 6 weeks | 10 weeks● |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 182 g● | 205 g |
| Waterproof | IPX8 | IPX8 |