Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (32 GB) – Our fastest Kindle with an auto-adjusting front light, wireless charging and weeks of battery life – Metallic Black + Kindle Unlimited

If you're looking for the best E-reader, this is it. As an owner of both the base kindle and this one, I can say that the paperwhite is perfect for me, and for most people. Pros: Balances size, weight and portability really well. Screen is very nice and adjustable. Warm light for night reading. Great size for manga/comics Cons: Not as portable as the base kindle. You can sometimes get a bad screen and would need to exchange it. Usage: I’ve been using it regularly for over a month and can say with certainty that I much prefer this for reading books and comics than my base kindle and my phone/tablet. It's also pretty portable but not as built for portability as the base model. I used it on the go and was just fine too. Best for: Anyone who wants an all-in-one device. If you read comics or manga, this one is the way to go, text is much smaller in comics and this size makes it more comfortable to read than anything smaller. Conclusion: Top of the line E-reader, can do anything you throw at it, decently portable with great battery life, feel in hand and build quality. Unless you only read on the go, I would say go for this model. PS, the signature edition has wireless charging, auto brightness and 32gb ram. Worth it if you care for any of these, otherwise go for the base paperwhite.

Why I Upgraded to the Signature Edition: I was already a fan of the standard Paperwhite, but the Signature Edition adds premium, essential upgrades that make the reading experience absolutely flawless. This isn't just an e-reader; it's a dedicated reading device perfected for comfort and convenience. The Signature Differences (The Pros): Auto-Adjusting Front Light: This is the most underrated feature. The device uses ambient light sensors to automatically adjust the screen brightness and warm tone based on your surroundings. Transitioning from a brightly lit room to a dark bedroom is seamless and prevents eye strain. It truly feels like the device is adapting to you. Effortless Wireless Charging: Placing the Kindle on any standard Qi wireless charging pad is incredibly convenient. It removes the hassle of fumbling with cables, making the charging process nearly invisible. Given the already long battery life, this ensures the device is always topped up and ready. Massive 32GB Storage: While the standard Paperwhite is adequate, 32GB of storage ensures I never have to worry about managing space for my extensive library of books and graphic novels. It holds thousands of titles comfortably. Fastest Performance Yet: The newer generation processor is noticeably faster than previous Kindles. Pages turn instantly, and navigating the store and menus is fluid and responsive. The Core Kindle Experience: The essential Paperwhite features remain perfect: the water-safe design, the beautiful, glare-free 300 ppi display, and the multi-week battery life. The Signature Edition takes this best-in-class foundation and adds the luxuries that make reading an absolute joy. Final Verdict: If you read frequently, especially at different times of the day and in varying light conditions, the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is absolutely worth the upgrade. The auto-adjusting light and wireless charging elevate the user experience from great to perfect. A flawless, premium, 5-star investment for any dedicated reader.

Received my new Paperwhite Signature today and so far I couldn't be happier. i am vision impaired and although the screen is less than an inch longer than the regular Kindle, it makes a huge difference to me. The jade colour is beautiful, along with the jade cover, it's very comfortable to hold despite the larger size. It also has the option to dim or warm up the light, which I've not tried yet. Screen is very clear, no lines or distortions at all, it arrived about three quarters charged so I was able to set it up straight away. I did hesitate due to the price, but I'm glad I went ahead as this is making my reading experiecne so much easier and more enjoyable. Quality seems really good and it responds faster than my other one. All in all, I'd say it's well worth spending the extra money, especially for anyone with poor eyesight like me.

Having had a Kindle (of some description) since they were launched, it was time for an update. Good options for text size and style, and many combinations of colour and brightness to suit all occasions. I prefer it without any blue tones in the evening and turned down low when reading in the dark, and it has given me the chance to perfect my personal, ideal screen. Happy that there is no glare in the sun, it had a weeks trial in Greece in August, passed with flying colours! Also thrilled it's waterproof as I do like to read in the bath, and by the pool!! Battery seems to last forever on a charge, and in honesty, I think I charge it approx every 3 weeks to aonth, and it gets used everyday for anything from half hour, to maybe 2 hours! Bought a nice case for it too, cost more than I wanted to pay, but worth it.

When my Kindle Oasis battery packed in (and wasn't replaceable?!) I struggled to find a replacement I wanted. I originally bought the Kobo Libra Colour - which has a lot going for it. It's possible to sync books from across multiple sellers via Google Drive, it has physical page turn buttons, it has a pen for note taking... but (and I think this is a criticism of all colour ereaders, not just Kobo) the screen is too dark to use without the frontlight on, and that's no good for me. I went for this as I wanted a 7" screen - the perfect size for an ereader, I reckon. And it's good - the screen is clear and bright, even without a frontlight, the battery life is excellent. It's a shame that Amazon try to stop you using UK libraries, but this can be worked around with Calibre, which you can also use to load your owned books from other sellers. Also, with the latest update, you can double tap the back of the reader to turn pages, which isn't as good as a physical button, but is something. Unfortunately, there is no sync with Google Drive or similar, no Pocket sync and it is a bit expensive for what it is, but for 7" readers, there's still probably no better alternative.

After my trusted 6th Gen Paperwhite finally started slowing down I opted to trade it in and upgrade to a Paperwhite Signature and so far I’m really impressed with the model. It comes with a usb cord but nothing else. This is all you need to get going and use it, but it doesn’t come with any wireless charging options as the dock is sold separately (though I have found the older model dock still works with this version and it a much cheaper option to buy). The overall look is really sleek and attractive. There’s no real difference to that compared to the older models and the screen increase in size is so slight it’s not really noticeable. The screen is larger than some of e-readers (including the basic kindle) but I prefer this slightly larger size screen as I find it easy to read. The device is a good size for me too and I can still hold it and turn the page with one hand. It’s still smaller than the majority of paperback books , and way lighter! It’s actually very light in weight and doesn’t make my arms ache in bed at all. You can hardly feel it in your hand when it doesn’t have a case on and I don’t think I can really feel the weight difference in this and the basic kindle. The screen is super clear and crisp and I can easily read it. The page turning is quick and I’ve found there’s little to no lag. The main store and Home Screen is also quick and easy to navigate. The main reason I opted for the signature over the normal paperwhite was the automatic brightness adjustment and I’m really happy with that choice. The screen adjusts quickly in changing lights and subtly enough that it’s not even really noticeable as you read. It’s great when I’m reading in the car as I don’t have to keep adjusting it myself when the sun goes in and out etc. when it’s bright in the room no brightness is needed on the device at all and as it gets darker I’ve found I only really need the brightness up to 10 at most (but mainly keep it at 8). The fact it goes up to 24 it great but that does run your battery out a lot more quickly, and I honestly don’t need it that bright at all. The warmth adjustment is nice too and gives you the option to have it cooler or warmer in colour. This isn’t automatic, but I generally don’t change it once I have it set up. It does come with 32gb of storage as well so I don’t have to worry about removing each book after reading it as I have plenty of room for them all. So far I haven’t had it long enough to really test the battery but it seems to hold it really well and though I read a lot more than the 30 minutes a day I can tell this charge will still last weeks. Overall it’s obviously a huge improvement from my old 6th gen paperwhite, and I’m glad I opted for the signature for the auto adjusting back light and the option to wireless charge. I’d definitely recommend it as an upgrade to older models!

I have a scribe, I love it, however it’s too big for daily use sometimes. When I saw the new paperwhite SE I decided to risk it . Honestly I can say I prefer the new paperwhite SE over the scribe for several reasons, the speed actually amazed me , I didn’t expect it to be this quick , it’s getting closer now to actually being useable on the web browser , typing things in to search and page turning is al much much quicker ! The contrast as well is massively improved , the scribe always looked grey to me , now text appears black and the back light and screen temp all make the kindle closer than ever to actual paper. The metallic jade colour is beautiful and feels really nice, and of course the waterproofing makes it superior over a scribe in that regards , I still love the scribe but my daily driver now is this kindle . Screen uniformity is also very good , a massive bug bear of mine with any device is screen quality as it’s something you’re focused on when using it , I’ve had no issues at all with uniformity and clarity I’ve read a lot of people say even over the 11th gen PW it’s still a big upgrade due to the speed difference alone , but I can’t comment on that , but for me this is now my favourite kindle and I’ve owned many, including the last oasis. The lack of third party cases is a problem at the moment , not sure if Amazon sprung the release out of nowhere so they didn’t have the designs to prepare any , this is really the only negative I’ve got . Fantastic device

Can’t fault this what so ever, i love it the colour is vibrant on the back, was easy to set up. Light weight, can read and change all the fonts. The only criticism that i have seen when using it compared to the app is you have to tap to turn the page where on the app you can scroll down and to be honest its a feature that i miss but i don’t have any notifications popping up every second so cant complain.