The Ultimate Kindle Buying Guide: Best Kindle in 2023
With five different Kindle models to choose from, finding the perfect Kindle never has been more difficult. But don't worry, I have all five models right here, and I'll help you compare and decide which one is the best fit for your needs. From the Standard Kindle in black or blue, Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, Kindle Oasis in graphite or gold, all the way to the Kindle Scribe with the standard or premium pen.
I'll be breaking down the pros and cons of each, so you can make an informed decision which one is right for you.
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(This is a mouse study. Wild mice are most active at dusk or dawn, so they might react entirely different to yellow and blue light than humans)
🎬 CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:55 Which Kindle Should You Get?
01:56 Kindle Basic
05:19 Kindle Paperwhite
08:28 Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition
10:37 Kindle Oasis
14:16 Kindle Scribe
17:08 Lockscreen-Ads
18:21 Conclusion
🖖WHO AM I
I'm Chalid, and I've been a fan of e-ink technology for a very long time. I've been reviewing e-ink devices since 2010. After more than 100 different e-reader tests for my German website, this channel is dedicated to sharing my experiences with the latest e-readers, other e-paper devices, and sometimes other tech in English as well.
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He gives you the conclusion at the very beginning without wasting your time. You deserve subscribing to!
Fantastic job! And what a good, confident move, putting the top-page summary at the beginning instead of the end - it really shows that you’re interested in informing your viewers, not manipulating them. Much appreciated.
@sarat30
Жыл бұрын
Yup so refreshing to see that. Thanks for sharing - very helpful
@IntriguedLioness
Жыл бұрын
I smiled when I saw your comment and I definitely agree. As someone who has worked in PR and marketing a great portion of my career the biggest turn off, for me, is manipulation. I don't understand why more people don't see through it!?
@zidstarz
Жыл бұрын
Agreed
@Amanda-qr3on
Жыл бұрын
completely agree! i noticed it right away because no one does that. If anything it made me more interested to finish the video as I felt like his review would be more truthful
@Daniel-xy1vk
10 ай бұрын
crazy how rare this practice is. Absolutely agree though
1.25x speed is the normal speed😊
@nyangau8740
Жыл бұрын
Legend
@NoirOsain
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@poncemaciasalanfernando7896
Жыл бұрын
More like 1.5
@animesinz
Жыл бұрын
😂
@dannygreen1303
Жыл бұрын
😂😂
I have the 8gig paperwhite and I've nearly used all the storage without using audiobooks. I have a lot of manga and it takes up much more space than normal books. Just telling others who may have the same problem. However, you can remove downloads without deleting the books and the space is freed up. So 8 gigs is still okay, I just might upgrade to the signature edition at some point.
@green0857
Жыл бұрын
Im thinking of purchasing my first kindle, how is the store for manga? Do they have a wide range of mangas?
@meh6030
Жыл бұрын
@@green0857 just a warning the kindle isn't in colour so you will see it black and white and also the refresh rate is a bit annyoing for when you zoom into panels etc. However, reading books on it is really nice and i feel the kindle is worth it for books with texts. Hope this helped :)
@KaioMichiru22
Жыл бұрын
@@meh6030that’s actually better cause manga is always on black and white 😊 I’m thinking on getting the paper white because of that
Danke, dass du die wichtigsten Infos gleich am Anfang raushaust, ohne Rücksicht auf den Algorithmus. Großartige Herangehensweise und extrem hilfreich.
This is indeed THE ultimate kindle buying guide. Very helpful
I bought oasis approx 2 years ago and I am extremely satisfied with my purchase. The buttons on the right are perfectly placed, it's very handy to use them. The curved surface on the back is very convinient to hold.
Very good video, thank you. I’ve never had a Kindle, but I want to start reading more at the pool and the thought of having my iPad in the water stressed me. You definitely helped me see a need for also having a Kindle in addition to my iPad and which model to pick.
THANK YOU!! I LOVE the up front summary and ability to listen to more detail. Genius!!
Seriously man In just 2 mins you made it clear to the audience which one is the best and in budget . Hats off🎉
using kindle touch since 2012, still work fine. the best gadget that I ever buy
Thank you, Chalid, for this video. It really helped me to get things right about all those Kindle models and which should I choose. Great job! 👏
I love how informative and detailed the video is. I made up my mind to get my first kindle because of this. Subscribing!
I wish there was a Paperwhite with the size of the basic model
This video is better then all ebook compresion videos. I just smashed the like button!
For me Oasis beats Paperwhite because of 2 reasons: 1. Do not have Kindle sign in front 2. You can easily hold it with one hand + change pages by button + it autorotates allowing you to change hands easily
Straight to the point, i loved this video, thanks!
Only buy the standard paperwhite if you’re getting the 8gb option w/ads. If you’re getting it with 16gb without ads, the price is only $10 cheaper than the signature series that has double the storage, wireless charging, and the neat auto-adjusting light. *This is considering you’re getting the black variant as there was a sale on Amazon devices when this comment was made.
@YudronWangmo
Жыл бұрын
Good tip, thanks.
The Scribe is my primary choice based solely on the larger screen size. It is a great solution for me. My eyesight is horrible and i would be able to read much longer with the Scribe. The other features are just a bonus in my use case.
Great video. I was confused with all the options but this made it super clear on which model would be best for a first time buyer
Thank you so much for this amazing comparison!!! The best one out there on the internet!! Kudos sir!
FOR ALL MANGAnime´s you can compress the manga books you have so it´s smaller in file size. for example an original manga pdf with its huge size of an gb to almost 200kb in its extreme compressed condition. still readable and you can have almost all your mangas in your kindle or for those who likes quality, just use an flash drive with usb to move books from harddrive to reader or vice versa.
Direkt Like und Abo für die kurze Antwort gleich am Anfang, nicht ewig spät im Video. Und für den sympathischen Akzent :)
Great review! I will buy the paperwhite. Funny that the wireless charging (signature version) needs a wire in the end.
Best video about Kindle I watched so far during my reseach about what model to buy. Thanks!
Thanks for the info. I went to Best Buy to compare the Kindles but they were all in demo mode so I couldn’t check out the features and they were bolted to the tables so I couldn’t even hold one. SMH. This video helped me decide which one to buy. I used your affiliate link and purchased the regular paperwhite; 16 GB; black; with ads. It was only $10 more to up the storage to 16 GB. I also added a screen protector and clear case that just covered the back (no front cover). The whole bundle including tax was just shy of $180 USD. Thanks for all your help. 😊
@pizzapartytime1826
2 ай бұрын
Yup, that’s what happened when you don’t have politicians who make laws keeping people in general for stealing.
subscribed instantly when you gave us the summary, real guy
I have never owned a kindle before or really knew much about them, but I am considering buying one. the one I am looking at is the scribe because sometimes I highlight things in a book, and the reason is so I can lend it a friend to read certain sections of information without having to read a whole chapter or book if they are only seeking that particular knowledge, also for me to reference back on. I was curious if the device can be updated as far as software/operating system without buying a new unit. thank you for the review. I am going now to watch your video on the scribe, maybe I should have done that first to see if my questions were answered lol.
@ChalidRaqami
Жыл бұрын
The Scribe is probably one of the fastest updating devices at the moment, because it had a couple of features note taking missing that are important for such a device. So it got new features with the official updates over the past couple of months and all existing owners can use them as well. I've done 3 videos on those updates, so you can see what has changed over time, if you like to check them out. If you're asking, if you can change the operating system, then the answer is no.
Thanks for the info, my wife wants one so this video helped me figure things out
A great video. I’m looking at up dating my kindle. I found your explanation very good. Thank you.
U are the best bro, Thank you for that summary in the beginning! Writing comment just in respect to you!
Loving these eBooks! Immersive Translate, a web plugin, can help you explore them in various languages.
best explanation about kindle ever, congrats
I am curious as to know which have newer technology . The basics are most important for me, like how quickly they download books and how responsive they are to "turning pages". I have an older kindle that can randomly be hypersensitive to "swiping/turning pages and I will find it has skipped ahead by quite a bit, leaving me with no way to know how to return to where I was. Not having actual page numbers is a "fail" as far as I'm concerned ! . I thought to upgrade with a paperwhite in 2021 but soon sent it back as it was a bit glitchy and definitely slower in just about every aspect. (Page turning and down loading was incredibly sluggish) After some research I found out it did not have newer technology that would enable it to be faster ! At that time the Fire tablets had newer technology, but they were expensive and large !
Awesome video. I have a Kindle Paperwhite 2021 and i very like it. Thats my first e-book and doing very good job.
Hi Chalid: nice review!. Regarding the Oasis: my reason for NOT getting that one is the lack of pocketability - it is virtually impossible to put in a pocket. now that the Kindle has a 6.8" screen in virtually the same size as the Kindle, but much less wide than the Oasis, the pocketability aspect gets even more important. Obviously the scribe does not fit either, but that at least offers asignificantly larger screen.
@ChalidRaqami
11 ай бұрын
Great point about pocketability, I'll keep it in mind for my next Oasis/Kindle-guide video!
Great comparison and summary of features! Thank you!!! 👍👍👍👍
perfect with the current springdeals i was thinking about buying one but was unsure which one.
Thank you so much for this review!! Extremely helpful.
Great review! Thanks
Thanks for making this video. It was definitely very helpful.
Brilliant summarization and full review!
Thankyou so much!! I read alot and i’m hoping to save up for a kindle paperwhite!! :)
The thing is the base paperwhite with 8 GB is a bit dull for me as I listen to many ebooks and I will probably buy books for university ..so I saw that the 16 GB version costs 150 euros but with ads ,without ads it costs around 170 euros ...compared to the signature edition which only costs 20 euros more without ads and with 32 gb storage ,for me its a good deal as I would spend 170 euros either way but that way I get the double storage and the option for wireless charging for just 20 bucks more ^^so yeah I bought the signature edition ^^ But I admit if I didn't have a gift card from a friend I wouldn't buy it,but the basic edition instead ^^
@dennisginel1335
11 ай бұрын
The adds may be turned off. Just goodle it.
Brilliant presentation. Thanks!!
Good thorough review mate !
Excellent video! Keep up the great work.
Excellent video! Thanks a ton!
I read so much on my kindle. I have the 2015 paperwhite that I still use but I am considering upgrading on prime day. Kindle scribe seems stupid when the ipad and other tablets exist.
@ChalidRaqami
Жыл бұрын
Depends on what you want to do. With an iPad you can obviously do a lot more. But for reading and notetaking the Kindle Scribe is a good device (after these last updates). If that's not your thing though, the new Paperwhite is a great upgrade. Can't really go wrong with it imho.
I would recommend waiting for a "prime days", it happens every year and paperwhite costs as much as normal kindle..
Thank you for this video!!
loving that star trek background
if they make a kindle scribe mini (size of the oasis), it's gonna be very hard to resist.
@ChalidRaqami
Жыл бұрын
I have the feeling the next Kindle Oasis will be larger than the current model (but smaller than the Scribe) and also get notetaking capabilities. But that's just my guess - could be wrong!
Hi! Awesome video, man! You helped me decide, thank you very much!!! Is this kindle Paperwhite the 11th version?
@ChalidRaqami
Жыл бұрын
Yes, the current Paperwhite is the 11th generation.
you're the best, thank you!
Amazing video! Was unsure of which one to get as a present for a friend, but this was really helpful 🙏🏼✨
Great comparison, helped me a lot. We only used books and now try kindle paperwhite. Thank you!
The oasis needs a pen and a USBC. I will wait till the end of the year to see the new upgrades if any.
Great review thank you
Very well explained! Thank you for sharing, I found all information in one place and this has helped me in deciding which kindle to go for if at all I find it at a reasonable price on sale! :)
I'm so torn between the kobo libra 2 for openess and the kindle Paperwhite signature for its design and wireless charging... Maybe waiting what kobo will come up with this year is a good call
@ChalidRaqami
6 ай бұрын
If you're not in a hurry, I'd recommend waiting. Kobo seems to be preparing a new ereader and that might be the successor of the Libra 2.
A great video on comparison--helped get the things I need without spending for what I did not want. thanks. Have you ever done a video about the vision impaired helps. I would appreciate seeing what is available. Thanks!.
@ChalidRaqami
Жыл бұрын
I haven't made a video about it yet, but that's a great suggestion. I'll look into it. There's definitely some interesting information about that topic in the ereading space.
I am so torn between getting Kindle Basic 2022 and the Paperwhite 11th gen (2022) I have small hands so I like how portable Kindle Basic is, however I am also a fan of warm light which is only present in Paperwhite. And to add, I am not sure if a flushed screen or not is better for me. I have the Paperwhite 3, upgrading because it has got a crack on it's screen and it doesn't have the bluetooth feature.
@ChalidRaqami
Жыл бұрын
Changing from the Kindle Paperwhite 3 to the Kindle Basic 2022 is basically a sideways trade. Both are almost identical in the most important aspects, so if you're happy with the reading experience now, I doubt you'll be disappointed with the new Basic model. Just keep in mind, that it might feel a bit cheaper. I personally would still recommend the Kindle Paperwhite. It's better in every aspect, and it's not so big that it's a problem imho. It's still compact, in terms of portability, just not as much as the Kindle Basic. I think the Paperwhite is simply the better choice for most people.
@user-hp9jb7kk2x
Жыл бұрын
i'm in the same dilemma as u, hv u decided which one u think is better?
@supriyabera8606
Жыл бұрын
@@user-hp9jb7kk2xI got a Paperwhite 11th gen and a Popsocket for easier and more secure holding
@ya_F313
Жыл бұрын
I have the same issue. Have u decided?
Ok so how do I decide which to buy for my partner as an Xmas present Without finding out what she would use it for mostly
Thank you. Weight comparison would be helpful next time
Awesome video! I have a few, my favorite is the Voyage. My wife uses my PW5 and I use my Oasis 3 in bed at night. I also have a spare Kindle Basic 10th Gen and PW4.
@ChalidRaqami
Жыл бұрын
The Voyage was awesome and ahead of its time. No idea why Amazon didn't follow up on it.
Is the basic kindle 2022 the same size as the kindel 7th gen ? I currently have it and there is NOTHING wrong and I love the fact that it’s so small, but I definitely want dark mode.
@ChalidRaqami
Жыл бұрын
The Basic Kindle 2022 (11th gen) is a bit smaller than the Basic Kindle 2014 (7th gen) but has the same screen size. Besides dark mode you'd also get a much better screen resolution (300 ppi vs. 167 ppi). That's a difference you'll most likely notice right away.
Why did you omit the kids version?
Thnx for the video Btw is that an austrian accent?
Thank you very much brother 👍
Great video!
Great info
Can i add a scanned pdf file of picture base Like my university notes which i have hand written and scanned with camscanner and in pdf form Will kindle paperwhite support it?
I have 10th gen Kindle Paperwhite. I kind of want to upgrade it because it is already a second-hand one. However, I am not sure if it worths changing. Can someone compare them?
@ChalidRaqami
Жыл бұрын
Check out my Kindle Paperwhite review: kzread.info/dash/bejne/op6qqM-eiNfggbQ.html It's not a dedicated comparison video, but I do point out the key differences and also show them side by side, which should give you a good idea of what to expect. I'd say the biggest advantage is the color-temperature adjustment of the new model. If you can live without it, stick with your current Paperwhite. If you always wanted to have it and often read at night, the upgrade is definitely worth it in my opinion.
What case or cases do you recommend for the Paperwhite. A lot of cheap junk keeps filling my Amazon search results but not sure if the kindle branded stuff is still worth it.
@happykt
Жыл бұрын
I own 5 Kindle's and never bought a case/cover. I've also only dropped my Kindle only once. If you drop things, get a case, if not, skip the case and don't eat while you read.
@Eli04893
Жыл бұрын
I bought I silicone one for mines a (paperwhite 5) and I put a pop socket in the back since I like reading in bed and I also put a matte screen protector to protect the screen from scratches and fingerprints.
Thank you! 💌
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I don't see the charging capabilities mentioned. For basic kindle. Whether it is type c or micro usb. And charging time. That could have been helpful.
@thisisthomas2
Жыл бұрын
basic kindle is usb-C
Thank you!
Kindle is only meant for literature books and not on academic-based books for STEM subjects. It is monochromatic and that is a huge set-back.
Are you aware of the Moaan Inkpalm? It is very unique 5 inch E-paper device running Android 11.
Hello..thanks for this vids.. i want to ask which kindle should i buy if im into mangas/comics?
@ChalidRaqami
8 ай бұрын
I'd say the Kindle Scribe, simply because of the larger screen. That makes it much better in that regard - and with the 300 ppi resolution even small text is readable.
Cuál la diferencia del Kindle Paperwhite 11 Vs el Kindle Paperwhite signature??
What are your thoughts on paper white vs kids version?
@ChalidRaqami
8 ай бұрын
Sorry, I suspect you needed the answer for the Black Friday week ... maybe it still does you any good: The Kindle Kids Edition and Kindle Paperwhite Kids Editions are great deals - even for adults - because you get a case and extended warranty. When using them in Kids-mode they are ad-free. But when using them normally, they now also have ads - same as the regular versions. Not a huge deal, but that was different the in previous years. You can't really go wrong with any of those - weather it's the Kids Edition or not.
What is your favorite kindle and kobo model? I am planning to buy. Help please!
@ChalidRaqami
Жыл бұрын
The Kindle Paperwhite is the most reasonable, but my favorite is the Kindle Scribe. The Kobo Libra 2 is the best from Kobo in my opinion. The more expensive Kobo options do offer handwritten notetaking, but the Libra 2 has the better battery life and best screen. So my suggestion would be to have a closer look at the Kindle Paperwhite and Kobo Libra 2.
I have a question. Does any of the Kindles support Color pages. Or it is all black and white
@ChalidRaqami
7 ай бұрын
No, not at the moment. All Kindle ereaders are black & white and the moment. I think Amazon initially wanted to establish the Fire tablets as the color-variant of their Kindle (because they also launched with the Kindle brandname), but later chose to market them separately. I suspect it will take a few more years for Amazon to release a color E-Ink ereader, given the state of the tech right now.
@gaganpaliwal6947
7 ай бұрын
@@ChalidRaqami thanks Chalid
Sponsor block guy did a good job lmao
Which one is the best know I'm gone buy new one please let me know..?
@ChalidRaqami
Жыл бұрын
Kindle Paperwhite if you're unsure. It's the safest bet imho.
good review
Where to buy in India, Kerala ,kOchi. Please guide me the store In Kochi, Kerala,India.
Which Kindle allows reading in sunlight?
@ChalidRaqami
Жыл бұрын
All of them 🙂 The E-Ink technology they are using needs ambient light, same as regular paper. And if it's dark you can use the built-in frontlight.
I can open pdf on any of these?
@ChalidRaqami
3 ай бұрын
Yes, but Kindles aren't the best PDF viewers you can get. The Scribe is the best Kindle for PDFs thanks to it's size and note taking features. But for PDFs I'd recommend checking out either PocketBook or Boox devices, depending on what exactly you want to do.
i’m torn between getting paperwhite 10th gen and kindle basic (2022 version), do you have any input on that? thanks
@ChalidRaqami
Жыл бұрын
I'd pick the 10th gen Paperwhite: The frontlight is a bit more even, I like the flush display more and it has water protection, which the Kindle Basic lacks. So if the price difference isn't to large, I'd go for the 10th gen Paperwhite if with it being older and having micro-USB.
@user-ok1gz7tf7o
Жыл бұрын
@@ChalidRaqami thank you so much!!!
Can you highlight and save passages in the kindle paperwhite?
@ChalidRaqami
Жыл бұрын
Yes, you can use the highlighting function and export the notes either by sending them to the e-mail address that is registered in your Amazon account or by copying the "My Clippings.txt"-file that is automatically placed in the internal storage of the device.
@theGrouch89
Жыл бұрын
@@ChalidRaqami thank you!
Hi do you think kindle will come out with a colour version?
@ChalidRaqami
Жыл бұрын
Not anytime soon in my opinion. Amazon tends to play it safe with their ereaders. The E-Ink Kaleido screens aren't especially great for reading and E-Ink Gallery 3 is still at a very early stage. If I had to guess, I'd say we won't see a color Kindle before 2025.
I am just setting up my new Kindle signature e reader and in the “Storage management “ tab it says “used 543 of 26.77 GB” To my knowledge the Kindle Signature is supposed to have 32 KG storage!? I mean that IS what we paid for…. ! Thank you Would you be able to address this in a video?
@ChalidRaqami
Жыл бұрын
Haven't heard of this problem yet. What does it say when you hook it up to a computer?
@peterfejfar1
Жыл бұрын
You will never have the entire storage available. Part of the storage is occupied by the system. I have an older 32 GB Kindle paperwhite and also only 26.77 GB free is available.
@badoing7390
Жыл бұрын
It's because the kindle operating system takes up space.
I purchased all new kindle basic
Does the kindle paper white have the Text To Speech feature??
@ChalidRaqami
Жыл бұрын
Short answer: No. Long Answer: Yes, but not exactly. There's VoiceView, that can read all contents on the screen. It's only available in English and is an accessibility feature for people having problems with their eyesight. But it makes navigating the device a bit slower, because it will read everything you tap (via Bluetooth speakers/headphones). So it's not a TTS function exactly, but can be used as one with some drawbacks.
netter touch dass du bei jedem modell ein anderes standby bild genommen hast^^
Thanks