Kindle Paperwhite3 and 2 differences

The 3-generation Kindle Paperwhite compared to 2 generations, raising the screen pixel density from the original 212 PPI to the PPI, which boosted the screen pixels by a factor. The memory is upgraded from the previous generation of 256MB RAM to the MB RAM. In addition, the 3-generation Kindle Paperwhite fuselage has not been upgraded, still 4GB.

Compare 2 Generations: A comprehensive reading experience

The first contact with the 3-generation Kindle Paperwhite, the most immediate lifting sensation is that higher resolution results in clearer font display, and the increased responsiveness of the system.

The 3-generation Kindle Paperwhite has a pixel density of up to a maximum of 1448x1072 and is consistent with the Kindle voyage. The 3-generation Kindle Paperwhite uses the Carta electronic paper technology to upgrade to the Carta 1.2, which also has 16 gray-scale, but compared with the last generation of the Kindle Paperwhite up to 50% contrast, the font display sharper and clearer, Officials say the results are comparable to laser engraving.

E-Books purchased at the Kindle ebook store often support adaptive typography, comparing the display of the first and 3-generation Kindle Paperwhite minimum fonts, and the obvious jagged edges of the first-generation Kindle Paperwhite text. The whole word looks blurry, and the 3-generation Kindle Paperwhite has a much sharper text display, with almost no jagged appearance and a better reading sensation.

First-generation Kindle Paperwhite Display effect

Second-generation Kindle Paperwhite Display effect

The 3-generation Kindle Paperwhite also has a better viewing experience when viewing comics using the Kindle Paperwhite.

First-generation Kindle Paperwhite Display effect

Second-generation Kindle Paperwhite Display effect

Reading a PDF ebook that doesn't support adaptive typography is even more obvious, with the first-generation Kindle Paperwhite almost invisible, and thanks to 1448x1072 's high resolution, the 3-generation Kindle Paperwhite is far clearer than the first generation.

First-generation Kindle Paperwhite PDF ebook Display effect

The second generation Kindle Paperwhite PDF ebook Display effect

The third generation Kindle Paperwhite PDF ebook Display effect

The other 3-generation Kindle Paperwhite screen has a certain increase in brightness over the first generation. In the case of backlight, the first-generation Kindle Paperwhite is slightly yellow, while the 3-generation white looks more comfortable.

Contrast second generation: more delicate fonts, no lift in response

Kindle Paperwhite from the first generation to the second generation, although the screen resolution has not changed, the second generation of contrast to a certain extent, making the second-generation Kindle Paperwhite font sharpness slightly higher than the first generation. The ascension from the second to 3 generations is very obvious, and the comparison results are almost identical to those of the first and 3 generations.

First generation Kindle Paperwhite display effect

Second generation Kindle Paperwhite

Third-generation Kindle Paperwhite Display effect

The performance of the 3-generation Kindle Paperwhite is similar to the 2 generation in the actual experience, with the page switching speed basically consistent with the second generation. But the memory of the 3-generation Kindle Paperwhite has been boosted by a second-generation basis, improving the stability of large-document opening, and reducing the chance that older Kindle Paperwhite open large files because of insufficient memory to crash.

With the naked eye, the second-generation Kindle Paperwhite is basically the same as the brightness of the 3-generation Kindle Paperwhite. I do not know whether for long-term use, the hands of this second-generation Kindle Paperwhite in the case of the highest brightness slightly yellow, while the 3-generation Kindle Paperwhite is the most white three generations.

Appearance: Continuation of classic

Three-generation Kindle Paperwhite design elements are basically the same, the appearance is not much different, but in the back of the logo has more or less changes, the second generation of the Kindle Paperwhite back to the original first generation of "kindle"logo to the concave polishing treatment " Amazon"logo;3 back Logo Although the continuation of the"amazon"logo, but abandoned the polished shiny surface treatment appears more low-key. Personally, prefer the first generation of "kindle" as the logo of the back. And the front bottom of the "kindle"logo in the 3 generation will formerly silver-white printing to the concave polishing treatment, making the overall look on the low-key a bit, seems to pass out Amazon to strengthen Amazon's own brand and weaken the Kindle brand information.

The official said the 3-generation Kindle Paperwhite will have a slight increase in battery life, but in real life it is not easy to find the difference between the generation, according to the use of different habits, there will be 3-5 weeks of battery life, without frequent charging.

is the 3-generation Kindle Paperwhite worth buying?

The Kindle ebook reader now has three product lines: the Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite, and Kindle Voyage, each corresponding to the entry, middle, and high class, with different differences: in terms of screen density, the three are 167 PPI, 300 PPI and PPI, while the Kindle does not have backlighting, the Kindle Paperwhite comes with a backlight, while the Kindle voyage comes with a backlight that also supports brightness auto-tuning, and features two mm long inductive flip-button.

If you don't have a Kindle yet and need to choose from three series, maybe I'll choose a new generation of Kindle Paperwhite, which, after all, has a better reading experience with a relatively low-resolution entry-level Kindle, with a screen of up to a second PPI, while the Kindle Voyage is not necessary to enhance the user experience of the new Kindle Paperwhite, and more importantly, the Kindle Paperwhite has a more attractive price than the Kindle voyage. And if you have a certain economic base, prefer to pursue a higher reading experience, directly on the Kindle voyage will be a good choice. If you're not comfortable with the economy and want to experience the fun of e-book reading, consider getting started with a Kindle without a backlight, as well as having a good reading experience.