The Kindle Oasis is a more expensive ebook reader than the Paperwhite, but it has a nicer design, less weight, and physical page-turn buttons. ..
The new Paperwhite design is slightly larger. The dimensions of the 2021 Paperwhite have changed from 6.6 by 4.6 by 0.3 inches to 6.8 by 4.9 by 0.3 inches (HWD). The device is still sleek, black, and matte. It weighs 0.8 ounces more than the previous generation, which I initially believed would irritate me, but it doesn’t; it’s still light enough to carry with one hand for extended periods of time.
The new Paperwhite has a 6.8-inch panel with a 300ppi resolution, an increase from the previous 6-inch, 300ppi E Ink Carta display. Additionally, the front light is 10% brighter. The entire device still retains an IPX8 classification, allowing it to withstand either a three-minute submersion in salt water or an hour of immersion in fresh water.
The Paperwhites and Oasis’ front lights can change color from blue-white to yellow. In order to protect your eyes, the yellowness can also be linked to a clock, making the screen yellower as the night wears on. Compared to the 4 LEDs on the Kindle base model, the 17-LED system has significantly better evenness.
