Storage goes up to 32GB, you gain an auto-adjusting light sensor to automatically change brightness and you get the added ability to wirelessly charge the device. The Kids Edition and standard Paperwhite models come with 8GB of storage.īy opting for the Signature Edition you gain three extra features. Amazon claims up to 10 weeks of battery life on the new Paperwhite lineup - obviously I haven't had one long enough to test out that claim, but I can say that so far it's lasted longer than the Kindle Oasis I have also been testing. That means when charging the new Kindle with a USB-C cable and a wall adapter of at least 9W, you should be able to charge it from empty to full in about 2.5 hours. CloseĪll three models also have finally - finally - made the switch from a microUSB charging connection to USB-C.

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