Testseek.com have collected 57 expert reviews of the Amazon Kindle 6 and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Amazon Kindle 6.
July 2016
(85%)
57 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Lighter and more durable with full waterproofing. Text is slightly sharper and better lit. Base storage is bumped from 4GB to 8GB. Bluetooth audio is on board for audiobooks. Minor updates enhance Amazon's already best-in-class reader
The most affordable Kindle gets a subtle but worthwhile design upgrade (it's slimmer
Lighter and less angular) and adds Bluetooth audio for accessibility
So visually impaired readers can hear VoiceView audio
Great display
Weeks-long battery
E-ink works as nice as ever
Device is compact and light
Lights allow dim environment reading
Battery potential is weeks at a single charge
Does what it says it's supposed to do
Audible support
Waterproofing
Improved design
Better-contrast display
The editors didn't like
Plasticky feel
Can't swipe to turn on
Display lacks brightness
Sharpness
And contrast versus competing e-readers' screens
No front light. No memory card slot or ePub support. Ads cost $20 to remove
Power adapter sold separately
$10 price bump
A little more expensive than the previous model. The ad-free version costs $20 more
No integrated light
Price hasn't gotten any lower
No physical buttons
USB-C is a no-show
2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
Amazon-centric software
Still not great for comics
Still using micro-USB
Not USB-C
Pricey when fully loaded (LTE and 32GB storage and no “special offers”)
The most affordable Kindle gets a subtle but worthwhile design upgrade (it's slimmer, lighter and less angular) and adds Bluetooth audio for accessibility, so visually impaired readers can hear VoiceView audio
No integrated light; price hasn't gotten any lower
While the 2016 Kindle isn't a huge improvement over its predecessor, it's a perfectly good e-reader with a clearly improved design and a big upgrade for the visually impaired...
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Published: 2018-11-07, Author: David , review by: CNET.co.uk
10 percent slimmer, lighter and more durable with full waterproofing. Text is slightly sharper and better lit. Base storage is bumped from 4GB to 8GB. Bluetooth audio is on board for audiobooks. Minor updates enhance Amazon's already best-in-class reader
A little more expensive than the previous model. The ad-free version costs $20 more
While it costs a little more than the previous model and doesn't look much different, the new Kindle Paperwhite (2018) is more durable, fully dunkable, and ultimately a nice upgrade...
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Published: 2018-11-07, Author: Matt , review by: wired.co.uk
Great price compared to other Kindles, waterproof, connects to Bluetooth for audiobooks
Screen easily dented, unremarkable battery life
With the latest Paperwhite, Amazon has reached a new high watermark when it comes to creating unremarkable, slab-like pieces of plastic and metal. And that's no criticism – on the contrary it's precisely the point of the Paperwhite.As all good ereaders sh...
Published: 2018-11-07, Author: Steven , review by: Digitaltrends.com
New IPX8 water-resistant design is great for tubs and pools, Access to massive bookstore, Good battery life, Bluetooth connectivity for audiobooks
Cannot customize page-turn gestures, No option to adjust color temperature
Yes. The Kindle Paperwhite has long been one of our favorite ebook readers, and the refresh for 2018 makes it even better. Its new Bluetooth connectivity and water resistance makes it the perfect choice in just about every situation, from commuting to a d...
Published: 2018-10-17, Author: James , review by: techradar.com
Waterproof design, Audible integration
Micro-USB charger, Not made of metal
The new Kindle Paperwhite is a huge upgrade for Amazon's mid-range ereader. This may well be a must-have device over the Christmas period for those getting their first ereader or upgrading their current one...
Abstract: When Amazon updates its Fire tablets and e-readers, it typically calls even minimally updated versions "all-new." But this time its all-new Kindle Paperwhite E Ink e-reader really fits the bill. It ships Nov. 7 and starts at $130 or $10 more than the pri...
Abstract: Amazon has already launched more new products than you can shake a stick at but hasn't forgotten about the Kindle range. Those looking for a new eReader should certainly consider the new Kindle Paperwhite for 2018 as we explain in our hands-on review. Th...
Published: 2018-10-16, Author: Chris , review by: pocket-lint.com
Better design,Best balance of functions for the price,Battery life,Water protection
Kindle Store can be confusing,Micro-USB and no fast charging
The Kindle Paperwhite's design was looking a dated and the new version helps to give this device a slightly fresher look. More importantly, there are practical tweaks to what the Kindle offers - removing the bezel means this device will be easier to clean...
Abstract: READ NEXT: How to find the best free UK Kindle booksAll Amazon’s ebook reader devices have exclusive access to Amazon’s ridiculously large library of ebooks and magazines, which are largely reasonably priced and many of which are free. The downside is tha...
