The bigger canvas also helps PDFs scale better — the text no longer looks ridiculously small.

I was worried the bigger footprint and slimmer bezels might affect the one-handed usability and portability.

And at 205g, it weighs only 14g more than its predecessor.

Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen and Paperwhite 10th Gen side by side

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Make no mistake, the new Paperwhite is still a far cry from smartphone-level smoothness.

Indeed, everything from waking up the equipment and system navigation to typing and taking notes feels zippy.

For example, the old Paperwhite exhibited a noticeable lag when trying to highlight a paragraph.

Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen and Paperwhite 10th Gen side by side

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Warm Light has definitely made my late-night reading sessions more enjoyable and easier on the eyes.

Amazon says the extra LEDs offer a 10% brightness boost over the previous model.

It was the only gear in my gadget arsenal to have microUSB.

Kindle Paperwhite displaying quick action menu

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The Paperwhite 10th Gen offered up to six weeks of endurance.

But the new version sets the bar even higher by promising up to 10 weeks of battery life.

But you’ve got the option to’t complain about even better battery life.

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The Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen brings notable upgrades over its predecessor, including a larger display, an improved lighting system, Warm Light and USB-C.

Personally speaking, switching to the newer model has been totally worth it for me.