Name: Kindle 5
Brand: Amazon
SKU: 77179
Rating: 4.1 (37 reviews)

4.3

based on all reviews

The screen is clear and bright and the display settings are easily adjusted
The device is fairly light and easily fits in your back pocket
crisper text and faster

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There is no expandable memory via SD or MicroSD
It s doubtful most users will even miss it

Book capacity: 1400
Memory size: 2GB
Weight: 381 g
Touchscreen: no
Screen size: 5 in
Screen resolution: 600, 800 px
Shades of grey: 16

Amazon Kindle 5 - Pros & Cons

The screen is clear and bright and the display settings are easily adjusted
The device is fairly light and easily fits in your back pocket
crisper text and faster
Battery life is fairly solid with the lifespan totaling around 4 weeks and
ergonomic design
lighting is pretty perfectly even
s definitely both nicer to look at and easier on the eye
Light to handle
long lasting battery life
a very practical and useful tool
it is a nice slim tablet and slots in just about anywhere

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There is no expandable memory via SD or MicroSD
It s doubtful most users will even miss it
Amazon will no longer be offering a cellular model of the Paperwhite 5
far more complicated than buying books directly from the Amazon store
all-metal design or wireless charging
noticeably faster on this edition
a darker location and dim the screen
accidentally hit any buttons during long reading sessions
The screen is just too small
flat front design prevents sand and gunk from getting caught in cracks
recessed fronts of older models collect dust and grime
bottom-mounted power button
hardcovers both tower over the older and newer Kindles
Toys
s also quite a bit that s sticking around
ve actually never owned a Kindle before
Kindle only has four LEDs
2018 model survived a bath in a bucket of water unscathed
Really miss cellular connectivity
it feels weird to have a shared reading experience
The Search bar now takes up much more of the top of the screen
Overdrive/Libby compatibility is not available in Australia
the product is dead slow
wifi always drops
Amazon has changed their product to a more inferior model
stuck with a product l can barely use
Kindle Paperwhite (2021) have page-turn buttons
The battery does not last anywhere near as long as my old one
Kindles only emit a negligible amount of blue light
It only supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for Audible listening
It s only available in black for now
lose USB-C and auto-brightness
There s also a redesigned interface
side-mounted page-turning buttons

Amazon - Video Reviews (1)

Amazon Kindle 5 - Full Specifications

Touchscreen	no
Colour	no
Screen size	5.0 in
Screen resolution	600 x 800 px
Shades of grey	16
DPI	167.0 dpi

Colour of product	Black

Speakers	no
Audio 3.5mm input	no
Supported audio formats	Not supported

Wi-Fi	yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b 802.11g Wi-Fi 4
3G (UMTS)	no
AC adapter included	no
Headphone out	yes
Bluetooth	no
USB	yes
USB version	USB 2.0
USB type	Micro-USB B
Total USB ports	1
USB powered (only mha USB)	yes

Book capacity	1400
Supported book file formats	DOC DOCX HTML MOBI PDF PRC TXT
Supported image formats	BMP GIF JPG PNG
Supported video formats	Not supported
Built-in memory	yes
Memory size	2GB
Memory card reader	no
Compatible memory cards	Not supported
Processor speed	800.0 MHz

Height	4.49 in
Width	6.54 in
Depth	0.38 in
Weight	13.44 oz

Menu languages	DEU ENG ESP FRE ITA POR
Operating system	Linux
Qwerty keyboard (buttons)	no
Qwerty keyboard (screen)	yes
MP3 Player	no

Battery life	720.0 h
Battery charge time	3.0 h
Number of batteries required	1
Rechargeable battery (enclosed/integrate)	yes

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Amazon Kindle 5 Amazon - Editorial Reviews (8)

4.5

Based on 8 reviews

Amazon Kindle 5 Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2021) review | Stuff

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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2021) review | Stuff

The Kindle Paperwhite has had a spruce-up and then some

Amazon Kindle 5 Amazon Kindle Paperwhite

ProductReview.com.au

Published: 12.06.2022

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (Electronic): 3.9 out of 5 stars from 83 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Amazon Kindle 5 Review of the Amazon Kindle 5 2012 Edition

Good e-Reader

Published: 26.10.2012

Review of the Amazon Kindle 5 2012 Edition

The Amazon Kindle 4th generation recently received a 2012 refresh when the company started selling the Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle HD. How does it rank up against the original and is it a viable investment in today's landscape of glowing e-readers? Hardware The big selling point behind this new e-reader is the unit is now black and boasts 15% faster page turns. The text is noticeably crisper when comparing it to the previous Kindle 4 2011 model. The new Kindle features a six ink e-ink Pearl display with a resolution of 600×800 pixels. It has 167 PPI and 16 levels

Amazon Kindle 5 The New Kindle Paperwhite Is Still the Best for Just Reading

Gizmodo

Published: 26.10.2021

The New Kindle Paperwhite Is Still the Best for Just Reading

With a larger screen, warmer lighting, and USB-C, the Paperwhite 5 is an upgrade in every way.

Amazon Kindle 5 Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2021) review

TechRadar

Published: 01.02.2022

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2021) review

4.5

Once again the best ereading experience for most people

Amazon Kindle 5 Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2021) review: The best e-reader gets better

Tom's Guide

Published: 26.11.2021

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2021) review: The best e-reader gets better

4.5

The Kindle Paperwhite (2021) is slightly larger and still great

PCMAG

Published: 26.10.2021

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2021) Review

4.5

Amazon's 2021 edition of the Kindle Paperwhite is similar to the excellent 2018 version, but adds a roomier screen that makes for an even better reading experience.