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19841 reviews
Apr, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 19841 reviews of Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3 (3rd gen, 2015). The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the size and screen. The performance and usability are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the reliability.
portability, usability, performance, screen, size
reliability
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3 (3rd gen, 2015) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 97/100 = Excellent quality.
Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 1142 user reviews of Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3 (3rd gen, 2015) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the performance and size are generally positive. The screen and portability also get good feedback, whereas there are some negative comments about the reliability.
usability, portability, screen, size, performance
reliability
97% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Consumer review (amazon.com)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 11653 user reviews of Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3 (3rd gen, 2015) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the size and screen. The performance and usability are also mentioned favorably, but there are some negative reviews about the reliability.
portability, usability, performance, screen, size
reliability
93% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Expert review by (engadget.com)
This is the third Paperwhite in as many years, and Amazon finally upgraded it with a high-resolution 300ppi screen. The rest of the changelog is pretty short, but that doesn't really matter; a great display combined with Amazon's web of content makes...
Lovely, high-res screen ; Long-lasting battery ; Snappy page flips and scrolling
Base model includes ads ; Notmany design tweaks over the last generation ; Amazon's ecosystem isn't for everyone
This is the third Kindle Paperwhite in as many years, and it's the first to bring a dramatic upgrade -- that mostly lovely screen -- into the fold. While the total package isn't as whiz-bang impressive as its cousin the Voyage, it's still easily the...
Expert review by : Malarie Gokey (digitaltrends.com)
Bright, high-res screen looks great ; Amazon offers a huge selection of ebooks ; Comfortable to hold while reading
Limited to Amazon’s library ; Not waterproof
You really can’t go wrong with a Kindle. The 2015 Paperwhite is second only to the Kindle Voyage, which has a slightly better screen and physical buttons, for those of you who don’t want to touch the screen to turn the page. The Paperwhite is less...
Expert review by : Sarah Lord (pcmag.com)
The Kindle Paperwhite Kids for 2024 bundles Amazon's excellent waterproof ebook reader with child-friendly accessories and software for less than you'd pay for them separately.
Expert review by : Timothy Torres (pcmag.com)
Thanks to a sharp display and fast performance, Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite is the best ebook reader you can buy for the price.
Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)
The third-generation Paperwhite now sports the Kindle Voyage's high-resolution display, but otherwise looks and costs the same as the previous model.
Amazon has improved on last year's excellent Paperwhite e-reader with the sharper, higher resolution screen found in the step-up Kindle Voyage. A smattering of new features enhance Amazon's already best-in-class content ecosystem. The built-in light...
The HD screen is an upgrade but doesn't make a huge difference; an AC adapter isn't included (just a Micro-USB cable for charging). The ad-free version costs $20 more.
The Kindle Paperwhite gets an HD screen, and while it isn't as big an upgrade as you'd think, it's a welcome addition, incrementally enhancing the Kindle reading experience.
Expert review by : Dieter Bohn (theverge.com)
There's a new Kindle Paperwhite out, and it's just like the old one except for a high-resolution screen. Nobody was really expecting it to happen: after all, before this update, Amazon had a pretty...
High-resolution screen ; Great battery life ; Huge book selection
No adaptive backlight ; Not waterproof ; DRM
Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)
The ; boasts the best screen we've seen to date on an e-ink e-reader. The built-in light is great for nighttime reading, and the touch screen is a notch above the competition. Amazon's e-book selection remains best in class. Battery life is excellent...
It could be a tad lighter, an AC adapter isn't included (just a Micro-USB cable for charging), and there's no memory expansion slot. The ad-free version costs $20 more.
With an excellent built-in light and Amazon's best-in-class e-book selection, the Kindle Paperwhite rises to the top of the e-reader pack.
Expert review by : Séamus Bellamy (techhive.com)
It's not Amazon's most expensive e-readery, but it delivers the best value of any e-reader.
High-resolution display ; Evenly distributed backlight ; Comfortable to hold for long reading sessions
Content protected with DRM technology ; Does not handle PDFs or other content-rich file formats well ; "With special offers" models display ads on their lock screens
Despite the fact that its display lighting levels are adjustable, the latest Paperwhite lacks the ambient light sensor that would enable it to automatically adjust its luminosity according to ambient conditions. It’s also worth mentioning that if...
Expert review by : Ilyse Liffreing (tomsguide.com)
While it lacks the fancy page buttons and smart backlight of the Voyage , the $119 Paperwhite impresses with the same 300-ppi screen, and is certainly the best E Ink e-reader on the market in its price range. While the upgrades are impactful, keep in...
Sharp display ; New font and advanced typesetting ; Improved parental controls ; Expanded storage
Power adapter sold separately ; No audio port
The all-new Kindle Paperwhite retains the great features of its predecessor, but sports a sharper screen and advanced typesetting that makes reading easier than it ever has been. The all-new Kindle Paperwhite retains the great features of its...
Expert review by : Max Buondonno (matridox.com)
Tech, Gear, and Lifestyle I received the Amazon Fire tablet last week via UPS. I was super excited about it because I've been dealing with a tablet that only has 512MB of RAM and a 1 Ghz processor, so, incase your not…