Now, rather than waiting a second or two for the sluggish page turn animations, it happens almost instantaneously. As someone who has a four-year-old Paperwhite, I can attest that the difference is noticeable and makes a huge impact on the overall experience. This is the smoothest UI I've ever experienced on a Kindle e-reader.Į-readers aren't generally known for being zippy devices, but this new generation of Kindle Paperwhites promises 20% faster page turns than the previous generation. And when you do finally need to recharge your Kindle, it thankfully features a USB-C port instead of that dated micro-USB technology - hallelujah!

Of course, Amazon's Kindles are famously built with excellent battery life, but I love the idea that I could go on a two-month hiking tour of Europe and still have battery left to spare.

However, what's more impressive to me than the wireless charging capability is the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition's battery life. The device works on any of the best Qi wireless chargers, from flat disks to angled stands. I didn't find much personal benefit from this feature, but it's pretty cool that it's available here if you need or want it. Depending on your usage and charging habits, this might be a game-changer.

(Image credit: Jeramy Johnson / Android Central)įollowing in the footsteps of the Fire Tablets mentioned above, this is also the first Kindle device to feature Qi wireless charging.

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