There are 3 Kindle models, which should you buy? Let us guide you today ?

2/5/2019

Ever since the first kindle was released in 2007 by Amazon, there are about 18 more editions of kindle being released. You might be spoilt for choices and wonder which kindle should I buy ?? Don't sweat it, we've narrowed down your options to the ones with the best bang for your buck, find out what you need to know about these Kindles here ....

Ever since the first kindle was released in 2007 by Amazon, there are about 18 more editions of kindle being released. You might be spoilt for choices and wonder which kindle should I buy. This post will help you go through your reading preferences, recognize and better define your needs. All to help you make a more pragmatic decision in buying a kindle based on current models in the market.

Kindle Basic 8th Generation

The Kindle is your basic, entry level model. Despite being the entry level model, it is set up very decently for your reading needs. It features a 6-inch touchscreen boasting a 167 ppi resolution that displays decently sharp test. The dimensions of the basic kindle are (160 x 115 x 9.1 mm). It has 4 GB of storage, which is enough to store 2000 to 3000 eBooks. Battery life at full charge can sustain the device at around two weeks if you read for an hour a day. It is also the lightest among all kindles at 161g. It also has Audible integration, which means you can pair with bluetooth headphones or speakers to listen to your ebooks. That said, the Kindle lacks a built-in LED light for reading in the dark seen on Paperwhite and the Oasis.
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Kindle Paperwhite 4

The Kindle Paperwhite 4 is a big step up from Amazon’s basic Kindle. The most significant improvement is the resistance to water. IPX8 rating means the device passed the tests to withstand immersion in 2 meters of fresh water up to 60 minutes.
The fact that the favorite device is safe in contact with water will encourage many users to read more often in the bathtub or take the Paperwhite on active holidays.
In terms of the display used for the Kindle Paperwhite 4, it is an upgrade from basic kindle in terms of resolution. Kindle Paperwhite 4 features a 6-inch E-Ink Carta touchscreen offering 300 ppi pixel density compared to 167 ppi on basic kindle. Paperwhite 4 also features 5 backlight LEDs instead of having no backlight on basic kindle.
In terms of portability, all kindles are rather light and can be one-hand held. Kindle Paperwhite 4 measures 167 mm x 116 mm x 8.18 mm and weighs 182 grams.
Kindle Paperwhite 4 has a storage of 8GB as compared to 4GB on Basic Kindle, which is enough to store 4000 to 6000 eBooks.
Battery life at full charge can sustain the device at around two weeks if you read for an hour a day.
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Kindle Oasis
The Kindle Oasis is Amazon's first truly luxurious e-reader. Firstly, it has Audible integration, which means you can listen to audiobooks on the go. Secondly, it is also waterproof, so no worries about getting it wet under the rain or dropping into a pool of water. Thirdly, it boosts the biggest kindle screen ever at 7-inch with a 300ppi touchscreen with built in lighting system. It has 12 LEDs (Paperwhite 4 only has 5 LEDS) and excellent automatic lighting adjustments for glare-free reading, it is the ultimate e-reading experience, no matter the lighting conditions. Lastly, it has 8 GB of storage, which is enough to store 4000 to 6000 eBooks
It is the only kindle to feature a premium machined aluminum back giving its’ premium feel. Its’ dimensions measures at 143 x 122 x 3.4-8.5 mm. Although it is the heaviest among basic kindle and kindle paperwhite 4, it still only weighs 194g. It also has the best battery life at around 6 weeks per full charge. Lastly, the Oasis is the only Kindle that still features physical buttons for turning pages.
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Ask yourself these questions to make an informed decision
1. Do I just need an e-reader that gives full access to my Kindle books at the most affordable price?
If all you need is an e-reader that gives you the function of reading on e-paper display capable of storing up to thousands of books, without the need for other fancy features, all you need is a basic kindle.
Options: Kindle Basic

2. Does the resolution on my Kindle matters to me? High contrast and crisp text?
At 300ppi, both kindle paperwhite 4 and kindle oasis will be the better choice compared to the basic kindle at 167ppi.
Kindle Oasis features the biggest screen size at 7” compared to 6” screen of kindle paperwhite 4 and basic kindle.
Options: Kindle Paperwhite 4 and Kindle Oasis

3. Do I regularly read at night?
Kindle Paperwhite and Oasis have back LED light, and you can adjust its brightness. To read in the dark on the basic Kindle, you’ll have to use an external source of light.
Options: Kindle Paperwhite 4 and Kindle Oasis

4. Do I need my kindle to be waterproof?
Kindle Paperwhite 4 and Kindle Oasis offers waterproof features while Kindle Basic does not.
Options: Kindle Paperwhite 4 and Kindle Oasis

5. Do I want to listen to audiobooks?
All kindle models can now capable to listening to audiobooks.
Options: Kindle Basic, Kindle Paperwhite 4 and Kindle Oasis

6. How many books do I want to store on my kindle?
If you are a user who wants to keep all your ebooks on one device, the need for bigger storage is needed. As a reference, a basic kindle of 4GB can store ~2000-3000 ebooks. If you are user who wants to download lots of audiobooks or comics or magazines, higher storage is essential.
Options: Kindle Paperwhite 4 and Kindle Oasis

Conclusion:
For buyers on a budget, go for Kindle Basic which will serve your reading needs. In terms of bang for your buck, go for Paperwhite 4 which has many premium features only found on the Kindle Oasis. For buyers who want the best reading experience, go for the Kindle Oasis which is loaded with the most premium features from Amazon.

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