Amazon Kindle: which is the best?
If you want to buy an Amazon Kindle reader, you are spoiled for choice. We'll show you which one is best for you.
Kindle, Paperwhite, Voyage: which is the best?
- Kindle: The Kindle is considered an entry-level model and has now appeared in the 6th generation. For 59 euros you get a reader that is reasonable for the price. However, the display cannot keep up with the in-house competition.
- Kindle Paperwhite: The Paperwhite has been around for almost 2 years, but it is still considered one of the best eBook readers on the market. The name says it all here: With maximum lighting, the display appears white like real paper. The reader now only costs 99 euros.
- Kindle Voyage: The Voyage is the successor to Paperwhite and currently costs 189 euros. There are no major changes, especially the contrast is much higher here. However, this does not justify the price.
Video tip: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2 in the practical test
Amazon Kindle: Which eBook Reader Wins?
- Kindle is particularly useful if you rarely read eBooks and don't want to spend a lot of money. However, the poorer display becomes noticeable over a longer period.
- Although the Kindle Voyage is considered the successor to the Paperwhites, it didn't really do better in the test. Above all, the price difference of 90 euros clearly makes the Paperwhite win.
- Further information on the individual devices can be found in the CHIP eBook Reader test.
The only disadvantage of Kindle readers is the lack of support for the EPUB eBook format. If you do not buy an eBook from Amazon, it is usually in EPUB format. In the next practical tip, we will show you how you can still read EPUB books on Kindle.