Amazon’s previous Paperwhite now cheaper than base Kindle
▼ Summary
– The 2021 Kindle Paperwhite is on sale at Woot for $99.99 through June 14th, offering a $40 discount from its original price.
– The last-gen Paperwhite is waterproof, unlike Amazon’s current entry-level Kindle, and has a 300ppi display with an adjustable warm front light.
– It features excellent battery life, often lasting months on a single charge, and uses a USB-C port for charging.
– The current Paperwhite model costs $159.99 with a slightly larger screen and better performance, but the 2021 version remains a good value for most users.
– The 6.8-inch display is spacious compared to the base Kindle, and the device is still snappy enough for typical reading needs.
If you enjoy reading outdoors near water or sand, the 2021 Kindle Paperwhite continues to be a top-tier e-reader, even though it’s no longer the newest model. Its key advantage over Amazon’s current entry-level Kindle is simple: it’s waterproof. Right now, through June 14th (or while inventory lasts), Woot is selling this last-gen Paperwhite with ads, 16GB of storage, and a 90-day Woot warranty for $99.99. That’s a solid $40 off its original price.
Even at a few years old, this previous-generation Paperwhite delivers nearly every feature that makes the current version our top recommendation for Kindle book enthusiasts. It boasts a crisp 300ppi display and an adjustable warm front light, making late-night reading far easier on the eyes. Battery life remains outstanding; you can often go for months between charges, and when you do need to top it off, the USB-C port makes it convenient.
Amazon’s latest Paperwhite does offer slightly faster performance, longer battery life, and a marginally larger seven-inch screen, but it comes with a $159.99 price tag. Unless those specific upgrades are essential to you, the older model stands as an exceptional bargain. The 2021 version is still responsive enough for everyday use, and its 6.8-inch display feels roomy, particularly when compared to the base Kindle.
(Source: The Verge)
