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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2 (2nd gen, 2013/2014)

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2 (2nd gen, 2013/2014)

38839 reviews

May, 2024

Positive
portability (8966)
usability (7850)
performance (2871)
screen (1957)
size (1814)

Negative
reliability (399)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 38839 reviews of Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2 (2nd gen, 2013/2014). 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. People are impressed by the size and screen. The performance and usability are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the reliability. Opinions are divided on the storage.

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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 2 (2nd gen, 2013/2014) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2 (2nd gen, 2013/2014)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1825 user reviews of Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2 (2nd gen, 2013/2014) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the size and performance are on the whole positive. The screen and usability also get good views. There are some mixed views about the storage, while there are some critical opinions about the reliability.

portability, usability, screen, performance, size

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93% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2 (2nd gen, 2013/2014)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 12559 user reviews of Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2 (2nd gen, 2013/2014) 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. Comments about the size and screen are on the whole positive. The performance and usability are also mentioned favorably, whereas many are less positive about the reliability.

portability, usability, performance, screen, size

reliability

93% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : K. T. Bradford (digitaltrends.com)

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2013) review

The new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite improves upon last year's model but doesn't break what worked. Sporting a high-quality display, even light, comfortable design, and speedy performance, it's a good value at $120.

Comfortable design ; Excellent display and reading light ; Great software offerings and book extras ; Speedy performance

Base price includes advertising ; No microSD card slot ; DRM and file format restrictions lock you to Amazon

The Kindle Paperwhite isn’t a huge upgrade from the first generation, and it didn’t need to be. Amazon improved on all of the issues that critics called out last year, and added some great software features on top of that. The high-quality display,...

Dec, 2013

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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite review (2013): is last year's best e-reader still tops?

The new Paperwhite doesn't represent a huge change over last year's version, but even so, a few tweaks have made a great reader even better.

Improved front light ; Faster processor ; Goodreads integration coming soon

Largely unchanged from last year ; Not all software available at launch ; Starting price includes ads

Over the past couple of weeks, we've been bombarded with ads for the All-New Paperwhite -- and on the Special Offers screen of our All-Old Paperwhite, no less. It's a tempting upgrade; we have to admit. At the end of the day, though, is it worth the...

Sep, 2013

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Expert review by : Brian Heater (engadget.com)

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite review

More Info Amazon announces $119 Kindle Paperwhite with illuminated, capacitive touch display Amazon Kindle Paperwhite hands-on Amazon

Great front-lit display ; Excellent contrast ; Useful new software

Less comfortable to hold than the Nook ; Starting price includes ads ; No expandable storage

Amazon's added some great new features to its popular Kindle line by focusing on what it does best: providing a great reading experience.

Sep, 2012

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

The final verdict on Amazon's new Kindle Paperwhite

Amazon's next-generation e-reader may look the same as the original, but it's noticeably improved, with zippier performance and a better built-in light.

Amazon has improved on last year's excellent ; e-reader with a faster processor, more responsive touch screen, and a better integrated light that's brighter and whiter and displays more evenly across the screen. Pages also refresh less frequently (less...

Device hasn't gotten smaller or significantly lighter since last year, an AC adapter isn't included (just a Micro-USB cable for charging). The ad-free version costs $20 more.

While the "all-new" Paperwhite may seem like an unspectacular upgrade on the surface, it's a clear improvement over the original Paperwhite and arguably the best e-reader currently available.

Jun, 2015

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Expert review by : Jamie Lendino (pcmag.com)

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2013)

Amazon rewrites the Kindle again, and the result is a refined ebook reader with more speed, polish, and bright, even edge lighting. The Kindle Paperwhite sets the bar high for the competition.

Faster all-around performance over last year's model. Bright, even edge lighting. Smooth interface. Cloud-based collections, Goodreads integration, and robust parental controls (with latest OS update). Still the best ebook store and overall ecosystem...

No memory card slot or headphone jack. Lacks support for audiobooks and EPUB. Ads cost $20 to remove

By now, it's pretty clear Amazon is betting big on ebooks—and not necessarily just for ebook readers, but for color tablets, smartphone apps, and browser-based reading as well. Nonetheless, for many folks, an ebook reader is still the best choice. It's...

Nov, 2013

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Expert review by : Wired (wired.com)

The Pagemaster

The new Paperwhite isn't a huge leap forward compared to Amazon's first model. But unlike the smartphone world where marginal updates are supplemented with features no one will actually use, the Paperwhite's incremental updates are actually useful. Are...

Amazon continues to improve its e-ink screen and lighting features, which are nearly on par with an ecosystem that can’t be beat. The Page Flip feature is a fantasy-book reader’s wish come true with quick access to maps without losing your place

Still no ability to create multiple accounts for adults reading the same book

Oct, 2013

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Expert review by : David Pierce (theverge.com)

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite review (2013)

Amazon won the ebook reader war. Like the iPod, the Swiffer, or Jell-O, the Kindle is just what you buy when you want what it does. Barnes & Noble and Sony went down swinging trying to compete, and...

Improved display, faster page-turning ; Amazon's bookstore is enormous ; Reference materials and options are really useful

Recommendations and ads are hard to distinguish ; Still no charger in the box

Still the first and last ebook reader you'll shop for

Oct, 2013

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Kindle Paperwhite (2013) e-reader review

Editor's note (June 27,2015): The Paperwhite reviewed here has been updated and replaced by a newer model that includes the same higher resolution screen found in Amazon's top-end e-reader, the Kindle Voyage .

Amazon has improved on last year's excellent Paperwhite e-reader with a faster processor, more responsive touch screen, and a better integrated light that's brighter and whiter and displays more evenly across the screen. Pages also refresh less...

Device hasn't gotten smaller or significantly lighter since last year, an AC adapter isn't included (just a Micro-USB cable for charging). The ad-free version costs $20 more.

While the "all-new" Paperwhite may seem like an unspectacular upgrade on the surface, it's a clear improvement over the original Paperwhite and arguably the best e-reader currently available.

Sep, 2013

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Expert review by : Séamus Bellamy (pcworld.com)

Amazon All-new Kindle Paperwhite review (2018): The best just got better

The All-new Kindle Paperwhite is a outstanding upgrade to an already-fabulous device, with its refined, waterproof design, Bluetooth connectivity, beefed-up storage and reasonable price,

Slimmer, lighter design ; Waterproof ; Bluetooth audio connectivity for Audible connect ; Crisp, bright display ; 8GB or 32GB of storage ; Reasonably priced for what you get ; Virtually unlimited reading and listening options via Kindle Store and Audible

Front lighting could be better ; Page turning can be unreliable when display is wet ; Lacks page-turn buttons

The All-new Kindle Paperwhite is noticeably lighter than its predecessor (at 6.4 to 6.8 ounces) and just a hair slimmer. The reductions make the Paperwhite more comfortable to hold during marathon-long reading sessions.

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Expert review by : Raymond Wong (ubergizmo.com)

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Review

I used to read a lot of books. Physical books printed on paper and bound up. I love the feel of the spines, the cover designs, and even the musty smell used books have when you buy them from hole-in-the-wall book shops.

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May, 2014

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