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alaTest has collected and analyzed 17 reviews of Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 5 Signature Edition (5th gen, 2021). The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the storage. The screen is also mentioned favorably.
portability, screen, storage
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 5 Signature Edition (5th gen, 2021) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 95/100 = Excellent quality.
Expert review by : Sascha Segan (pcmag.com)
Amazon's Paperwhite Signature Edition offers more features than standard model, including wireless charging and automatic front light adjustments, but they aren't worth the extra $50.
Expert review by : Chris Davies (slashgear.com)
For 2021, Amazon is splitting the Kindle Paperwhite line in two. Yes, there's a new $139.99 Paperwhite model, with a bigger display and longer battery, but it's joined by the first Kind…
Bigger display is now brighter ; Finally, USB-C charging ; Signature Edition gets convenient auto-brightness and Qi ; Longer battery life
No cellular option ; Some software features feel gimmicky ; No headphone jack
Expert review by : Jason Cipriani (zdnet.com)
If it's not broken, you don't have to fix it. But fine-tuning is encouraged.
Battery life ; Performance ; New Kindle interface ; Design
Light sensor can be slow to adjust
Expert review by : Ankita-Chakravarti (indiatoday)
The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition comes with a storage of 32GB, a 6.8-inch display, wireless charging support, and other features. So should you buy it? Let us find out in our Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition review.
Battery ; Display ; Portable
Price ; Touch response
Expert review by : Michael Aulia (cravingtech.com)
Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition Review – If you've read or heard good things about Amazon's latest, 5th-generation Kindle Paperwhite eReader, there is more good news. The new, Signature Edition, is basically the latest Amazon Kindle Paperwhite but...
Adds extra features to enhance your eReading experience to the already-excellent, Kindle Paperwhite 5th Generation
Expert review by : Andrew Liszewski (gizmodo.com)
With a larger screen, warmer lighting, and USB-C, the Paperwhite 5 is an upgrade in every way.
Expert review by : Brad Linder (liliputing.com)
Amazon may have all but discontinued the recently, but t the company's new and improved takes some obvious design cues from the company's higher-priced models including the Voyage and Oasis.
A new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite with 8GB of storage and “special offers” is riced at $130. You can also pay $160 for a 32GB model. or$250 for a 32GB version with cellular connectivity.
Expert review by : Max Parker (trustedreviews.com)
The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is a wonderful device that offers a great screen, excellent features and long battery life
Great screen ; Wireless charging is a handy extra ; Switch to USB-C
The cheaper model is the better buy for most people
The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is a wonderful device with a great screen, excellent features and long battery life. For most people, though, the cheaper model will be a better buy.
Expert review by : Yasmine Crossland (t3.com)
The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition gives you tonnes of storage, a big 6.8-inch screen and wireless charging
6.8-inch screen ; Completely waterproof ; Wireless charging
More expensive than the Paperwhite
The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is one of the best e-readers you can buy right now - it has 32GB of storage, a big 6.8-inch screen, automatic brightness, no ads and wireless charging. It is pricier than the standard Paperwhite but it's worth it!
Expert review by : David Lumb (techradar.com)
A new Kindle Paperwhite tier, a (slightly) new experience
Bigger screen area than predecessor ; Longer battery life ; USB-C is convenient
Wireless charging is finicky ; High price ; Slow page turn speed
The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is a good ereader, but the few premium perks, like wireless charging and an auto-adjusting display, don’t quite justify the price leap from the standard Kindle Paperwhite. Still, upgrades to USB-C and a wider...