Name | Kindle Paperwhite 3 | Kindle Paperwhite 4 |
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MSRP | $140 | $129.99 |
Released | 2015 | 2018 |
Availability | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Current price | Ebay, Amazon | Ebay, Amazon |
Display specifications | ||
Display type | E Ink Carta HD | E Ink Carta HD |
Display size (inch) | 6 | 6 |
Resolution (pixels W×H) | 1072×1448 | 1072×1448 |
Color display? | No | No |
Pixel density | 300 PPI | 300 PPI |
Screen light? | Yes | Yes |
Adjust color temperature? | No | No |
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 optional ⓘ | 4G optional ⓘ |
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 | 8.0 GB | 32 GB ⓘ |
RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
CPU clock speed | 1 GHz | 1 GHz |
Other built in: | - | - |
Ports & battery | ||
MicroSD card reader? | ❌ | ❌ |
3.5 mm AUX out port? | Via USB adapter | ❌ |
HDMI port? | ❌ | ❌ |
Battery capacity (3.7V) | 1420 mAh | 1500 mAh |
USB (charging) port | Micro-USB | Micro-USB |
Physical specifications | ||
Waterproof? | No | Yes - IPX8 (60 mins, 1.5 meters) |
Size (cm H×W×D): | 16.9×11.7×0.91 | 16.7×11.6×0.82 |
Weight (gram): | 205 | 182 |
Size (inch H×W×D): | 6.65×4.61×0.36 | 6.56×4.56×0.32 |
Weight (oz): | 7.2 | 6.4 |
Screen: flush or recessed? | Recessed | Flush |
Color options: | Black, white | Black, plum, sage, twilight blue |
Accessories in the box | - | - |
More information | ||
Model number | DP75SDI | PQ94WIF |
User guide / manual | User Guide | User Guide |
Official site link: | Amazon | Amazon |
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