The 2019 Kindle ships with 4GB of internal memory with no microSD support. Most of what I read is text so I barely noticed a difference reading on this new Kindle.” Storage
ZDNet notes, “Fonts still look great, but you can tell some clarity difference when looking at images, charts, or maps. It’s only 4 LEDs, so you might notice a bit of unevenness, but it makes the Kindle 10th gen one of the most affordable lit e-readers on the market. The backlight also received praise as a new addition with this release. However, reviewers found the screen plenty readable. Pixel density is lower than most e-readers on the market today at only 167 pixels per inch. That’s fine as there’s no real reason for the Kindle to make the switch to USB-C (besides faster charging) but it’s worth mentioning as more and more devices make the jump, you’re bound to have fewer micro USBs lying around the house.The e-reader features a 6-inch, 600-by-800 pixel eInk display with built-in 4 LED light. The 10th generation Kindle is still charged via an included micro USB cable. when you’re not shopping for books) and bumping the brightness down during the day but all in all, you shouldn’t notice much of a difference. If you do experience shorter battery life than normal, you can try switching the WiFi off when it’s not required (e.g. Kindles should typically last for around 25 to 28 hours of reading time, and so far my experience is on-track to match those expectations. I’ve been using the Kindle for roughly ten days and the remaining battery life is sitting at 27%. The 10th generation Kindle is no exception but the addition of a backlight means it won’t last quite as long if you’re used to the barebones Kindle experience of generation’s past. Lasting for yonks is kind of their whole schtick. The battery life of the Kindle (or any ereader, for that matter) has never been in question. This optimises the brightness of the Oasis display, ultimately reducing the strain on your eyes. Most notably, the $399 Kindle Oasis has an adjustable warm light and auto-brightness, which allow the Oasis to best match the brightness to your lighting conditions. Still, there are benefits to upgrading if you’re a bedtime bookwork. One benefit of electronic-paper displays is their readability in sunlight and as I’ve mentioned, the Kindle’s lowest brightness settings are more than enough so anything more seems redundant. I just can’t imagine any scenario where you’d need the backlight to be any brighter.
Upgrading to the Kindle Paperwhite will get you five backlight LEDs while the Kindle Oasis offers a whopping 25 LEDs.
I even bumped the brightness down a few notches after a while because I found the default brightness a little harsh for my sleepy peepers. There are only four LEDs in the Amazon Kindle but it’s more than enough light for night-time reading.
I’ve been testing the 2019 Kindle against 2014’s Gen 7 Kindle and I’m beginning to wonder how I managed for so long without it. Still, adding a backlight in the default option is good news for everyone. This is mostly to preserve their incredible battery life but in the case of the standard Kindle, it’s also to keep costs low. In general, ereaders are kept feature-light by design.