Kindle Paperwhite 5 vs Kindle Paperwhite 3 Comparison Review

*Please note, I do not accept free review units because I think it's a disingenuous way to do reviews. Everything reviewed on this channel was paid for by me.

[richi]

I have both and I do enjoy all of the extra features on the PW5 especially the lighting and larger screen BUT and this is a big BUT; the GLARE is real on that thing. They should have called it the Kindle Reflection. The glare is significant under most lighting conditions and it does become annoying rather quickly. Also, I constantly have to be wiping off the fingerprints and smudges. These two things are never an issue on my PW3. Also the official leather Kindle cover on the PW5 is nowhere near as good as the Amazon Onyx leather cover of the PW3. I also enjoy the texture feel of the PW3 screen. I personally dont understand the fascination with Flush bezels. The clarity isn’t as great as indentated screens due to that extra layer and it also introduces a load of other issues such as Glare and smudges. The new PW5 would have been perfect if it had an indented screen and a better official leather cover. So despite all of the upgrades on the new PW5, I find myself reaching more and more for my PW3.

[palusqui]

I'm happy with my 2015 Paperwhite 3.

Whenever I want to upgrade I come here and see this video then feel there's no need to upgrade.

Great informative review

[kuroneko]

Thank you so much for this. Videos about the PPW3 just reaffirms how it is still relevant in 2021. It's my favorite Kindle/e-book reader since it is the least reflective due to its sunken screen.

[chicoladogski]

Thank you for doing this. I have PPW3 and I think I'll stick with it.

[craigmcgorry]

Recently, I began reading on my Kindle again, after having gone back to paper only for several years. My Kindle PW is from 2012!! But, it still works very well. I keep checking these types of videos and can’t see a very compelling reason to upgrade.

[Pedromchlkg]

I have the WP3 and was looking for this review. I don't understand why they are trying to transform Kindle in to a cheap iPad. Real books are not water proof too, but they are so much better than any iPad. What they really should be doing is make the screen as near like a paper as possible, less grayish and more contrast, so it wouldn't need the leds in ambient light. If the screen is almost the same, it is not worth the upgrade.

[mateenatlas]

I'm sticking with my PW3 untill there's an actual upgrade or untill it dies. The things indestructible😂

[catalinadude]

Bummer about the glare on the screen and finger prints. Going to keep my PW3. Thanks for the video.

[systemsbuster]

Amazing how little advancement there has been in 6 or 7 years when it comes to e-readers. Especially when you compare it to another area of tech like smartphones.

[rossorosso]

Great review. Please do a video on what no one else is touching. Ergonomics. Look the paper white 3 and the voyage were so great to hold. Especially the voyage. It was an angular design that was a lot lighter than the new 2021 paper white. You could hold it in one hand easily wrapping your fingers around it, you can’t do that with the new model. Also those bezels may look nice on the new MacBook Pro but they are problematic on the kindle as the thumb keeps pressing the screen. The black kindle text looked so much better on the old paper white 3 as it disappeared giving you a non distracting display.

[sekolahonlineteknikotomotif]

Thanks for the video. I still love my KP3, the screen is less reflective.

[familyvieira]

kindle paperwhite 3 has a better anti glare screen and it is more comfortable to read

[Eminialetta]

I switched my PPW3 to PPW5 a week ago and I would never go back. Huge difference in comfort of reading.

[fromthemoonandmybed]

This video is what I needed! I ordered the signature edition of the PP5 and I’ve been looking for the screen quality for comics/ manga. Super excited to receive it!

[bikingchupei]

still using the Paperwhite 2, guess this is the closet comparison video to the 5 for me.

[defblo]

What an excellent comparison review! Just got canned so I'll have lots of time to read. Picked up the PW3 from woot for $20. Plus shipping/tax, just under $30 because I'm not a prime member.

[salmananjum]

Every reason you just gave here sounds very compelling to indeed switch to the latest paperwhite. Not even talking about the signature edition. Warm light, speed, bigger screen, USB-C, more LEDs, Dark mode etc. All worth it to me. Switched from a Kobo Libra H2O to the standard paperwhite 5 and enjoying it so far.

[vesselinkrastev]

I have a second gen Paperwhite and I still don't really feel compelled to upgrade. All the little things they've added over the years do add up but I don't see anything I really need. I think I'll just hold on to my current device until it actually develops some issues.

[Dimitriuseg]

Thank you for the review. Just made my mind to stick with my good-old 2015 PW3 and don't upgrade. Don't need "new" features like Auto Brightness and useless (ugly) warmth changing modes.

[okuri]

Your review is great! thank you very much it was exactly what I was looking for.