NEW Kindle Paperwhite 2024 Review (watch this before buying)

Today, we're doing a deep dive review into the brand-new 2024 Kindle Paperwhite. I'll show you all the features you need to know about and tell you who should NOT be buying this Kindle.

⏰ Timestamps

0:00 Should you buy this?
0:41 Features & Benefits
2:46 My One Annoyance
3:58 Buying Options
5:35 Signature Edition
7:01 Join My Book Club
7:47 Do NOT buy if...

Hi there!

It’s great to meet you 🥰

My name is Maneetpaul Singh, but my friends call me Maneet (pronounced muh-neet). I'm a bookworm from Connecticut who loves tech. When I bought my first e-reader in 2020, I began reading more than I ever had before. I’ve made it my mission to help people fall in love with reading through Book Tech.

Think of me like the MKBHD of books.

There are three things I want you to know.

Thanks so much for being here.

Happy reading!

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[Akagranola]

Best Kindle reviewer on YouTube! Thank you 😊

[Marla]

I got the metallic jade, it’s beautiful. I really like the charging stand. I leave it on there when I’m reading at the table. My first kindle without the ads and I am really enjoying that.

[daniboi]

I usually use a clear case on my kindle so the power button is never an issue, but I just ordered a Kobo Libra Color and the UI is a huge part of what drew me to the device. I’ve been using Kindle longer than I can remember, but the interface really needs to change and the older I get the more I hate being advertise to at every turn. That said, I love my blue Kindle paperwhite signature edition. So for now, I’m good. Thanks for your reviews. I’ve watched many.😂

[RossMcCarthy-qkyp]

I wholeheartedly believe they put the power button on the bottom so that you buy a case because the button won't get pressed

[alexbyhovtsov]

Still using paperwhite 7th gen (2015). It's been a long road: finished all The Wheel of Time books, The Witcher, The Mistborn and Stormlight Archive books written by now. Planning to finish Discworld.

The Kindle is still working great. See no point in upgrade 🙂

[SommerMatt]

I must be the only person in the world who doesn't care about the location of the power button and has never had any issues with accidentally pressing it. 🤷

[emmgeevideo]

The Signature Edition with the "metallic" back is much less of a fingerprint magnet (although it's still not as good as it could be) and easier to clean. I think the speed improvement is massive. I think that's worth the upgrade.

[dahak]

7:10 important words. So true!! It’s about the journey, not the destination.

[RoVicD]

Thanks for the review. I have kindle oasis 2017. I admit when I see how fast the new kindle is, I'm really tempted to upgrade. But my kindle still works and hold a charge well, so I'm probably going to hold off another genereation or two before replacing it.

[athleticphysicist]

Thank you for the clear review. I think I will stick with my Oasis reader. None of the new Amazon readers indeed would be improving the reader experience. Thank you again

[yoku_UwU]

I got one, and I like it a lot. I like reading manga on it, and the extra screen size actually makes an appreciable difference to the 11th gen. It's big enough to enjoy manga but small enough to fit in my pockets, which is perfect for me.

[darrenhorne]

I agree with you about the power button! Why do they put the button right where everyone holds the kindle!!

[XZaziel]

I like how fast it is compared to my 2018 version. You are right about the power button position.

[jaytc]

Great review! I have a 10th gen which I really like. I agree with you on the speed. It's not enough to justify getting a new one. I'm taking your advice and keeping mine.

[kweenjade]

4:00 well if you like the way the Kindle feels, then don't expect this to change anytime soon! There are several reasons why Amazon refuses to change this. One of the main ones being it makes the most sense in regards to location of inner components (like the motherboard). As far as I'm concerned it's not a big enough issue for anyone to be consistently complaining about. (This is coming from someone who has shut their Kindle off by accidentally touching the power button a few times. It doesn't happen often). Just get a case! And lastly if a device's biggest concern is placement of a button? Then I think they're doing a lot more right than wrong😅ijs

Good video but the complaints on the power button are like...10(?) years old! Amazon has heard it all!

4:44 now THIS i 1000% agree on! Even though I'm in Canada and it doesn't affect me😅

[BrianHartman]

Regarding the power button issue, the explanation I've heard is that they have to have the power button there so that it's close to the display hardware. (I don't remember the exact wording used.)

Honestly, I've found it an awkward placement, but not problematic. Maybe it's because i always use a cover, but I never find myself putting enough force on the power button to activate it. I do wish they'd change the placement, but it's not something I find urgent.

[JoseMiguelVera]

Alright family… I received my Kindle Colorsoft. I read on it for 3 hours. Spent. 30 minutes on a manga, crashed 5 times. Lastly, the screen started to yellow at the bottom. Oh and the sharpness delta on the colorsoft is enough to notice for us that have used the paperwhite for a while. Needless to say I have already processed the return for the colorsoft and bought this one.

I am giving my previous gen paperwhite to my wife, but honestly, wouldn’t have needed to upgrade otherwise.

[bobabbott]

I have never had a problem with the power button on the bottom. I always rest my fingers on the bottom while reading.

[realrosanaandre]

Thank you for the amazing review. Help me decided which one to buy, since I’m new to kindle.

[Forgetthehorrorhere]

That Power button location is mind boggling. I've switched to Kobo now and loving it. I still love my paperwhite but it's frustrating how these issues still exist. It's like they don't think they have to try anymore.