Name | Kindle 8 | Kindle 7 |
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MSRP | $100 | $100 |
Released | 2016 | 2014 |
Availability | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Current price | Ebay, Amazon | Ebay, Amazon |
Display specifications | ||
Display type | E Ink Pearl | E Ink Pearl |
Display size (inch) | 6 | 6 |
Resolution (pixels W×H) | 600×800 | 600×800 |
Color display? | No | No |
Pixel density | 167 PPI | 167 PPI |
Screen light? | No | No |
Adjust color temperature? | NA | NA |
Auto-rotate? | ❌ | ❌ |
Input options & features | ||
Touchscreen | ✔ | ✔ |
Button controls? | ❌ | ❌ |
Stylus input | ❌ | ❌ |
Dark mode | ❌ | ❌ |
Audiobooks | ✔ | ❌ |
Connectivity | ||
Bluetooth | ✔ | ❌ |
Wi-Fi? | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Cellular network | 3G | 3G |
Software | ||
Operating system | Kindle firmware | Kindle firmware |
Reading apps & e-book shops | Kindle, Libby: send to Kindle (US only) | Kindle, Libby: send to Kindle (US only) |
Web browser? | ✔ | ✔ |
Email app? | ❌ | ❌ |
Dropbox & Google Drive? | ❌ | ❌ |
Hardware specifications | ||
Internal storage | 4 GB | 4 GB |
RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
CPU clock speed | 1 GHz | 1 GHz |
Other built in: | - | - |
Ports & battery | ||
MicroSD card reader? | ❌ | ❌ |
3.5 mm AUX out port? | ❌ | ❌ |
HDMI port? | ❌ | ❌ |
Battery capacity (3.7V) | 890 mAh | 890 mAh |
USB (charging) port | Micro-USB | Micro-USB |
Physical specifications | ||
Waterproof? | No | No |
Size (cm H×W×D): | 16.0×11.5×0.91 | 16.9×11.9×1.02 |
Weight (gram): | 161 | 191 |
Size (inch H×W×D): | 6.3×4.5×0.36 | 6.7×4.7×0.40 |
Weight (oz): | 5.7 | 6.7 |
Screen: flush or recessed? | Recessed | Recessed |
Color options: | Black, white | Black, white |
Accessories in the box | - | - |
More information | ||
Model number | SY69JL | WP63GW |
User guide / manual | User Guide | User Guide |
Official site link: | Amazon | Amazon |
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