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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 4 (4th gen, 2018)

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 4 (4th gen, 2018)

45 reviews

Dec, 2024

Positive
design (9)
durability (8)
screen (8)
usability (8)
portability (7)

Negative
performance (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 45 reviews of Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 4 (4th gen, 2018). The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviews about the portability and screen are on the whole positive. The durability and design are also appreciated. There are some mixed reviews about the storage and price, and many are negative about the performance.

usability, design, durability, screen, portability

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 4 (4th gen, 2018) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 95/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : James Peckham (techradar.com)

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite review

The Kindle Paperwhite is Amazon's mid-range ereader, sitting between the affordable Kindle and the top-end Kindle Oasis in Amazon's range, and the design reflects that. It doesn't feel as premium as the Oasis - mostly as it has a plastic rear - but...

Waterproof design Audiobook integration A great reading experience

Plastic design Limited color options Still uses microUSB

The Kindle Paperwhite takes a lot of what we love about the more expensive, high-end Kindle Oasis and brings the core features into a more affordable package. This is a must-have ereader if you're after a way to read ebooks but you don't want to spend...

May, 2019

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Expert review by : Mark Harris (t3.com)

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite review

Is the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite a bright idea or just a flash in the pan?

Sharp ; bright front-lit displa ; Easy to read new fonts ; Cutting edge reading features

Over-sensitive touch tech ; Dodgy browser ; Fewer features than US

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2018) review: Thinner, brighter, better

Better design ; Best balance of functions for the price ; Battery life ; Water protection

Kindle Store can be confusing ; Micro-USB and no fast charging

The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is still the best Kindle to choose. It gives you that important illumination over the basic model, without the cost of the Oasis. For many people, this will be the model to pick.

Nov, 2018

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Expert review by : Chris Martin (techadvisor.co.uk)

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2018)

The new Kindle Paperwhite for 2018 gets a small price increase but a ton of upgrades. Find out what in our full review of Amazon's latest e-reader.

Nov, 2019

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Expert review by : Matt Tate (stuff.tv)

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2018 review

Amazon's most popular Kindle can now join you for bath time

It’s waterproof! ; It’s Bluetooth! ; Books look great ; (Very slightly) improved brightness

Still feels a bit sluggish at times ; Smudges

Still the best overall Kindle when price is taken into consideration, and now it gains the Oasis’ best tricks

Dec, 2018

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Expert review by : Jonathan Bray (alphr.com)

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite review

A fantastic ebook reader, whose built-in light is currently the best in the business

Aug, 2018

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Expert review by : Jonathan Bray (alphr.com)

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite review: Save £20 on the Paperwhite right now

A fantastic ebook reader, whose built-in light is currently the best in the business, and the price is right too

The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite doesn’t need Amazon Prime to establish itself as the market-leading ebook reader, though. It will be love at first sight for anyone who claps eyes on one, for one reason and one reason alone: that front light.

Mar, 2018

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Expert review by (engadget.com)

Kindle Paperwhite review (2018): A classic, updated

Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite has long been the go-to e-reader, and for good reason. It provides an enjoyable reading experience with enough premium features to keep most literary lovers happy. Now, with the addition of Bluetooth/Audible and...

Audible support ; Waterproofing ; Improved design ; Better-contrast display

Pricey when fully loaded (LTE and 32GB storage and no “special offers”) ; No MP3 or text-to-speech support

Nov, 2018

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Expert review by : Steven Winkelman (digitaltrends.com)

Kindle Paperwhite (2018) review

The Kindle Paperwhite (2018) has long been Amazon's most beloved ebook reader. After three years of waiting, the Paperwhite finally got a refresh for 2018. And while it may look the same as its predecessor, new features like Bluetooth connectivity and...

New IPX8 water-resistant design is great for tubs and pools ; Access to massive bookstore ; Good battery life ; Bluetooth connectivity for audiobooks

Cannot customize page-turn gestures ; No option to adjust color temperature

The Kindle Paperwhite isn’t perfect, but an excellent ebook reader for people in the Amazon ecosystem. It’s portable, durable, and allows you to enjoy your favorite books in multiple formats.

Nov, 2018

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