That’s despite the fact that the Voyage’s display has been micro-etched to avoid reflections. This means that it’s more resistant of scuffs, thus allowing the aforementioned sleeker design, and it’s also smoother to the touch. ![]() It’s also worth reiterating that the Voyage’s display is the first in the Kindle line to be constructed from a toughened glass rather than plastic. It’s darker and has more of a ‘pop’ to it, we prefer it to the slightly duller text on the Paperwhite. The text is, to our eyes anyway, certainly more vivid on the Voyage. It’s not exactly the same as the Voyage though, which is something we’ve realised after spending a lot of time with both devices. This means text is far crisper and clearer, which is always going to be better for the reading experience. The biggest upgrade to the latest Paperwhite is the display, which now matches the 300 ppi (pixels per inch) resolution that was introduced with the Voyage. Kindle Paperwhite: 6-inch, 300ppi, plastic Paperwhite Carta e-paper display Kindle Voyage: 6-inch, 300ppi, micro-etched glass, adaptive front light Kindle Voyage vs Kindle Paperwhite: Screen For a device like this, that’s meant to be more durable than delicate, that’s a big bonus. You can chuck it in your bag and it’ll survive, give it to the kids and the damages seems to be kept to a minimum. ![]() But, there’s something about the durable nature of the Paperwhite that still has us interested. From the flush display, to the magnesium back, to the ultra-thin design it just screams precision and quality. It’s the sleekest Kindle yet and easily the best-looking e-reader on the market. The Voyage wins out in the design stakes, that’s clear. But, we got used to it very quickly and if sacrificing the buttons and using these as a replacement helped keep the weight down, we’re all for it. You’re not quite sure how hard to press down and the feedback is a little jarring, especially if you’ve been used to proper physical buttons or just tapping the display. It’s called PagePress, and at first we found the feeling a bit odd. Instead of proper buttons, the Voyage uses a combination of haptic feedback and page turn sensors to give you a slight vibration every time you push down on either bezel. Something, which was phased out when earlier models switched to touchscreens. The obvious plus side here is you won’t get anything stuck in the corners – a small, but constant irritation we have – but it also makes it look so much sleeker.įinally, the Voyage also attempted to reintroduce physical buttons into the Kindle line. We particularly love how the display on the Voyage sits flush with the bezels rather than recessed within them, as with the Paperwhite. You can hold either just like a normal book for extended periods of time without feeling any arm ache, and even if you decide to add a case they’re still perfectly holdable with one hand. Unless you’re holding both together, you won’t notice the difference. That’s not to say the Paperwhite is heavy. ![]() The sides nestle nicely in your hands, while the slim form-factor and minimal weight (a mere 180g) make this thing a pleasure to hold. This forms a rather unique design, and one we really like. The plastic back is gone, replaced with a premium-feeling magnesium material that’s sliced up with some sharp lines to give an angular design. The Kindle Voyage is definitely a step forward from the Paperwhite in design terms, though you have to really go hands-on with it to feel, rather than see, the difference. ![]() Kindle Paperwhite: 205g, 9.1mm thick, plastic body with soft touch back Kindle Voyage: 180g, 7.6mm thick, magnesium back, PagePress buttons Kindle Voyage vs Kindle Paperwhite: Design
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