Amazon have renewed their traditional kindle Which is now more compact, adds matcha green color and improves various technical aspects including a 300 dpi glare-free screen, smoother page turns and a 25% brighter front light. Battery life is increased and it has 16 GB storage.
Weighing 158 grams it is small to handle or carry comfortably. Like the rest of Kindle devices, it comes with access to the brand’s e-book store and a 3-month subscription to Kindle Unlimited.
product design
This Kindle includes a USB-C port, replacing the previous model’s microUSB port. The port is located in the bottom central area and is flanked by a power button on the right and a status LED on the left.
In terms of dimensions, it is presented at 15.7 cm high, 10.86 cm wide and 8 mm thick, with a weight of 158 grams. It has 16 GB internal memory.
75% recycled plastic and 90% recycled magnesium were used in its construction. Similarly, 99% of the box is made from wood fiber that comes from responsibly managed forests.
better performance
The screen can reach up to 24 levels of brightness. The advanced E Ink technology maintains a resolution of 300 dpi (pixels per inch) for well-defined images appearing in any type of text as well as reading. The panel is anti-reflective and has manual lighting adjustment with which you can read in the dark, or even in direct sunlight.
The 6-inch screen features a significant improvement in the backlight system, achieving better light distribution, reducing visual fatigue during long periods of reading. This lighting system is 25% brighter than the previous version and can be adjusted in 24 levels.
Due to improvements in panel technology, its main highlight is its ability to provide fast and smooth page transitions. This also increases battery life, as the device consumes minimal power while changing pages. Tactile feedback is fast and effective.
autonomy for weeks
The new Kindle has about 10 weeks of battery life with an average of 30 minutes of use per day with brightness set to medium and without being connected to a WiFi network. The charging power is 9 watts and it takes 2 hours to fill completely.
Dark mode has been added, where the colors are reversed and the text becomes white, and the background becomes black. In this mode it is possible to use different light levels of the screen.
assessment
The new reader offers an attractive and efficient portable alternative to paper books, with the advantage of being able to store thousands of books in a single device.
The screens simulate the appearance of paper (E Ink technology), which reduces eye strain and allows reading in a variety of lighting conditions, making them suitable for reading for long periods of time.
Despite being the cheapest in the range, this device offers excellent utility and optimal price-quality ratio.
price
The Kindle is now available for around 119 euros.
Benefits Summary
Light and compact, with a more powerful front light at maximum intensity level, greater contrast and smoother page turning.
Read comfortably in any light, thanks to the 6″ glare-free screen with dark mode and adjustable front light, now 25% more powerful at full intensity level.
It has a battery with an autonomy of up to 10 weeks on a single charge and in basic consumption conditions.
Adds 16GB of storage for thousands of books, magazines, and comics.
technical aspects
Dimensions and weight 157.8 x 108.6 x 8 mm. 158 grams
6 inch screen with integrated reading light. density 300 dpi
dark mode
Autonomy and charge 10 weeks
9W USB-C port (full charge, 2 hours)
2.4 and 5 GHz WiFi connectivity
USB-C port
Supported formats are Kindle 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, Unsecured MOBI, PRC natively; PDF, DOCX, DOC, HTML, EPUB, TXT, RTF, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP conversion
