Which "Kindle" is the best if you choose now?2021 version purchase guide

Amazon's "Kindle" is one of our favorite devices.It is simple, reliable, and has a perfect function for reading books.

Thousands of books can be stored in palm -sized devices and brought to mountain huts and parks.You can use it for more than a month with a single charging, and you can enjoy the all -you -can -read Service of Amazon if you register.In the United States, it is also possible to borrow books for free from local libraries.

However, which Kindle should I choose?Here are the differences between Kindle with various models.

[Edition Note: Updated on October 2, reflecting the new "Kindle Paperwhite" announced in September 2021]

Basic model that everyone is satisfied with

"Kindle" (2019 model)

If you are looking for an e -book leader, "Kindle" (from 8,980 yen in Japan) is a device that has all basic functions.Except for the lack of waterproofing, it can be said that there is almost no difference from "Kindle Paperwhite".

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The basic model Kindle is equipped with a 6-inch E-ink display that is appropriate for reading and supports the tactic of electrostatic capacity.This is the first Kindle with a built -in light so that it can be read even in the dark.If you Childnnect to the headphone via Bluetooth, you can stream the audio book of "Audible".

However, there is a restriction of 8GB of storage capacity.For reference, one hour of audio requires a capacity of about 30MB, so you can save a reasonable audio book.After reading, you can delete the audio book and increase the free space.Like most e -book leaders, the battery duration is about three to six weeks, depending on the amount of reading.

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Value of the difference

"Kindle Paperwhite" (2021 model)

Amazon has announced three new Kindle Paperwhite models shipped on October 27.The actual machine has not been tested yet, but if you can wait, it's worth buying.

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The new Paperwhite has a screen 6.At 8 inches, the bezel (screen frame) has become thinner, and the speed of turning the page is faster.While the maximum brightness was improved by 10 %, it was possible to drive a 10-week battery, and it supported the long-awaited USB-C high-speed charging.In addition, it is equipped with a warm -wheel lighting that can be adjusted in the same way as "Kindle Oasis" and a dark mode.As with the old model, it is waterproof, so it also supports reading in pools and baths.