Designed for Reading
Unlike a backlit tablet display,
Kindle Paperwhite guides light towards the surface of the e-ink display
from above so that the light never shines directly towards your eyes,
allowing you to read comfortably without eye strain. The built-in light
illuminates the screen more evenly than a book light or lighted cover.
Perfectly Balanced Whiteness
We worked on Kindle Paperwhite for
over two years to perfect the uniformity of the built-in light,
flattening out a fiber optic cable into a sheet, and nanoimprinting to
ensure perfectly even distribution of light. Our design uses nanoscale
optical diffractive patterns to enable tight control over the direction
of the light. Enjoy reading with exceptional lighting uniformity and
evenly balanced whiteness across the entire display. See how the screen looks in different lighting conditions.
Adjustable Brightness
Your eyes adapt to the amount of
light around you, so you'll prefer dimmer light when reading in a dark
setting and brighter light when reading in well-lit surroundings. You
can adjust the brightness of Kindle Paperwhite across a wide spectrum -
from low light to full brightness - so you can read comfortably in any
setting.
Power Efficient
Because our patented technology
enables fine-grain control over where the light is diffused, Kindle
Paperwhite uses low-power LEDs, requiring very little power to evenly
illuminate the entire screen.
Battery Life Comparison
