New Kindle Paperwhite (2022): what we want to see

Date:
Sat, 12 Feb 2022 09:00:37 +0000

Description:
Here's what we want to see from the next mid-range model of Amazon's ereader.

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We finally saw a new Kindle Paperwhite in late 2021, and its a great ereader, with a long-awaited USB-C port, a bigger, brighter screen, better battery life, and an assortment of other upgrades. But given how long it had been since the last model, this still isnt quite as much of an upgrade as we might have liked.

So weve therefore got a significant wish list for the next Kindle Paperwhite, which for now were calling the new Kindle Paperwhite (2022). Youll find everything were hoping for below, along with information on the likely
release date and price.

Well also be using this article to house any leaks and rumors about this Paperwhite, though so far, we havent heard anything about it. Check back soon though, as that could change at any time. Cut to the chase What is it? The next mid-range Kindle When is it out? Not before late 2022, and probably
later How much will it cost? Maybe around $129.99 / 129.99 / AU$199.99 New Kindle Paperwhite (2022) release date and price

The Kindle Paperwhite (2021) was announced in September 2021, so the absolute earliest wed expect to see the Kindle Paperwhite (2022) is September 2022.
But in reality, the wait will probably be a lot longer, as Amazon doesnt operate on a yearly upgrade cycle for these devices.

The previous Paperwhite for example came out in November 2018, so there was a roughly three-year gap between the last two. There was also a three-year gap between the 2018 model and the one before it, though before that we were looking at 18-month and 12-month gaps.

So a new model this year isnt out of the question, but 2023 or even 2024 is probably more likely.

As for the price, theres no news there, but the Kindle Paperwhite (2021) starts at $129.99 / 129.99 / AU$199.99 with adverts, or $139.99 / 139.99 (about AU$260) without adverts, so we might be looking at something similar with the new Kindle Paperwhite (2022). A Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (2021) (Image credit: Future) What we want to see

We want a lot from the new Kindle Paperwhite (2022), but the following things top our list. 1. Wireless charging as standard

Wireless charging has been around for years now, and no longer feels like a premium feature. We wouldnt necessarily expect the basic new Amazon Kindle (2022) to get it, but it doesnt seem unreasonable that the new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2022) should.

Its arguably less useful on ereaders than phones, since we charge these devices less often, but its still a nice option to have when it does come
time to charge, so we want to see this on the next Paperwhite model and dont want it reserved for a premium Signature Edition. 2. No Signature Edition A Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (2021) (Image credit: Future)

Speaking of which, the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (2021)
feels a bit unnecessary. While its a good device, it doesnt add much to the standard Paperwhite, and doesnt really justify the price leap.

So for the next generation of Kindle wed like to see Amazon skip the
Signature Edition and just add those features to the standard Paperwhite. 3.
A lower price

One complaint we had about both the standard Kindle Paperwhite (2021) and the Signature Edition was the price, as you were paying more than for previous models.

Its not unusual for tech prices to go up, but given that this is a mid-range model and feels fairly low-tech in a lot of ways, we dont think the price should be too high.

Maybe if Amazon adds major new features like a color screen (more on which below) then charging the current prices (or even higher ones) could be justified, but otherwise, we want the Kindle Paperwhite (2022) to cost a bit less. 4. Faster page turns

One issue we found even with the Signature Edition of the current Paperwhite model is that page turns feel slow.

This has been the case since day one of Kindles, and while the situation has improved a little in recent years, you still dont really feel like youre
using a slick, modern device, so this is something that wed like to see improved for the next Paperwhite. 5. A color screen

This might be a big ask, with the new Kindle Oasis (2022) probably more
likely to get a color screen, but its something wed love to see on the new Kindle Paperwhite (2022) as well.

Color ereaders are coming, with TCL having already announced one for example. So its presumably only a matter of time before Amazon gets in on this, and were hoping this happens sooner rather than later, as it would make reading magazines and comics on Kindles much better, and would also be good for displaying book covers in all their glory. Take a look at all the best ereaders



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