When comparing Kindle vs Kindle Paperwhite 7th gen, the Slant community recommends Kindle for most people. In the question“What are the best e-ink ebook readers under $100?” Kindle is ranked 2nd while Kindle Paperwhite 7th gen is ranked 3rd. The most important reason people chose Kindle is:
The basic Kindle costs only $79, as opposed to $199 for the Voyage and $119 for the Paperwhite.
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Pros
Pro Cheaper than the Paperwhite and Voyage
The basic Kindle costs only $79, as opposed to $199 for the Voyage and $119 for the Paperwhite.
Pro 1 Month battery life
On average, with 30 minutes of use per day, the Kindle's battery will last about one month. A full charge takes about 3 hours.
Pro Downloads can be done over WiFi
While the basic Kindle doesn't have a browser or a 3G cellular option, books and other media can be downloaded through Amazon's store via WiFi.
Pro 4GB of storage for thousands of books
Pro Waterproof
Its waterproofing makes it perfect for reading on the side of a pool.
Pro Audible support
It has support for audiobooks.
Cons
Con 167 PPI resolution
The basic Kindle has a 167 PPI resolution, as compared to the Voyage which has 300 PPI.
Con Ad-free version costs $20 more
When the screen is turned off, a "special offer" is displayed. This feature can be removed for $20.
Con No physical buttons for turning pages
You have to use the touchscreen to turn the current page.