{"id":1972,"date":"2023-08-28T08:20:58","date_gmt":"2023-08-28T08:20:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/curiouscustomer.com\/?p=1972"},"modified":"2023-08-28T08:21:03","modified_gmt":"2023-08-28T08:21:03","slug":"kindle-paperwhite-signature-edition-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/curiouscustomer.com\/kindle-paperwhite-signature-edition-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition Worth It? [Review!]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is supposed to be an upgrade over the standard Kindle Paperwhite. Naturally, it comes with a heftier price tag as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the question that most ebook readers will have is whether the higher price tag is worth the upgraded features! Is Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition Worth Buying?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is definitely worth buying if you are looking for a new Kindle. It has one of the best battery life, comes with auto-adjusting lights, waterproof capabilities, wireless charging, audible support via bluetooth, and 32GB of storage!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we shall take a look at all the key features that you get with the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition. We shall also evaluate how it stacks up against the other Kindle variants and whether you should consider buying the Signature Edition over the other Kindle models!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, let’s dive in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In order to understand whether the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition<\/a><\/strong> is worth considering, we need to take a look at all the features that it comes with. So, let’s take a look at all the key features of this Kindle:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Screen Size<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition comes with a 6.8 inch glare-free display. The resolution of the screen is 300 ppi. The 300 ppi display resolution is standard across all the Kindle variants, and it makes the text look quite crisp and clear for reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bezels of the Signature Edition are slightly shorter than the standard Kindle Paperwhite. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The overall screen size is quite good as it strikes a good balance between the compactness and screen real-estate that you get for reading the books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, don’t expect to read magazines or comic books on this screen size. It won’t be a great reading experience. Then again, most people considering this device will mostly be interested in reading standard books! So, the display is pretty good for that requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Dimensions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The overall dimensions of the Signature Edition is quite similar to that of the Kindle Paperwhite. The specific dimensions of the device are 6.9\u201d x 4.9\u201d x .32\u201d (174 x 125 x 8.1 mm).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Signature Edition also weighs about 208 grams which is almost the same as the Kindle Paperwhite (205 grams).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Storage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The device storage is one place where the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition stands out. It comes with 32GB storage option. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to a detailed study done by TheBookBuff<\/a>, 1 GB of storage space on a Kindle can easily hold about 250 to 300 books. By that calculation, 32GB on the Signature Edition can hold anywhere between 7500 to 9000 books!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, I know that is way more than what most people would read! Thus, the 32GB of storage on Signature Edition is best suited for people who are also interested in Audible audiobooks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By the way<\/strong> \u2013 if you don\u2019t use audiobooks, you should really check them out! Audible is currently offering a FREE Trial for 1 month<\/a><\/strong>. Using audiobooks allows you to read more books even when you are walking, doing household work, or exercising!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Battery Life<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition gets one of the best battery life amongst all the Kindle models offered by Amazon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Amazon, the Signature Edition can easily provide upto 10 weeks of battery life on a single charge! This is based on 30 minutes of reading at 13 point brightness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While these are lab based test results, in our real-world experience, the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition can easily deliver about 8 weeks of battery life on a single charge. This is based on reading about 1 to 2 hours on a daily basis with WiFi turned on occasionally to download books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These figures can vary based on your reading habits and user behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Wireless Charging<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While some people may concern themselves with the battery life of the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, a key point to note is that the Kindle can easily be charged from 0% to 100% within 3.5 hours!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Signature Edition is the only Kindle variant that also comes with wireless charging capabilities. It is compatible with most Qi Wireless Chargers. It is worth noting that the charger doesn’t come with the Kindle and you have to buy that separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, if you are a fan of wireless charging, you will find this feature of the Signature Edition quite handy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, if you are looking for a wireless charger, I would recommend considering this wireless charger<\/a> [on Amazon] designed specifically for the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition<\/strong>. It also couples are a dock for your Kindle Paperwhite so you can continue reading while the Kindle is charging!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Auto-adjusting Front Lights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition also comes with auto-adjusting front lights; a feature reserved for premium variants of the Kindle lineup!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a great feature to have for a reader as it allows the Kindle to automatically adjust the lighting on your device based on the ambient light. Adjusting the lights automatically reduces the affect on your eyes especially during prolonged reading sessions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is worth pointing out that it is not terribly difficult to manually adjust the lights on the Kindle. However, I’ve seen that when I’m engrossed in reading, I tend to forget to adjust the lights and the auto-adjusting front lights does make reading easier on the eyes for me!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Waterproof Capabilities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition also comes with an IPX8 rating. This means, the Kindle can withstand an accidental immersion in water upto a depth of 2 meters (or 6 feet) for 60 minutes in fresh water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This makes the Kindle more convenient to carry for reading at the beach, next to the pool or even for a bath!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s a full list of all the detailed technical specifications of the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition:<\/p>\n\n\n