Thanks to a sharper display, faster performance, and the same affordable price, Amazon's new Kindle Paperwhite is the best ebook reader you can buy.

While last year Amazon took the time to focus on upgrading the top Kindle the Kindle Voyage, this year it's taken the time to improve its second in line device the Kindle Paperwhite. Thanks to a backlit e-Ink display the device is able to work well in even the darkest of environments.

When Amazon first announced the Kindle Paperwhite 3 and it turned out the main change was the addition of an upgraded 300 ppi E Ink screen, the same exact screen that comes with the more expensive Kindle Voyage, many thought that it would close the gap on the Voyage to a point where it wouldn't...

The Kindle Paperwhite (2015) is a better e-reader than ever, thanks to a higher-resolution display that produces sharp text, as well as a simple, snappy-feeling interface.

Excellent contrast on display; with deep blacks; Easy one-handed operation; Fast and responsive interface

As ever; Kindle lock-screen ads cost extra to remove; No MicroSD card slot; Web browser remains "experimental

The Kindle Paperwhite, Amazon's answer to the Kobo Glo HD is a high resolution, low cost e-reader, but you should still weigh up your choices before buying. Amazon has long been the heavyweight in the e-reader scene, having seen off a few competitors in the hardware space while establishing itself...

Amazon's 2015 Paperwhite is second only to the Voyage, but its bright, high-res screen and rich library of ebooks will win the heart of any voracious reader.

Bright; high-res screen looks great; Amazon offers a huge selection of ebooks; Comfortable to hold while reading

Limited to Amazon's library; Not waterproof

The Paperwhite was considered by consumers and experts alike as one of the best e-readers on the market when it hit. In the third iteration of the popular e-reader, Amazon is able to keep the costs the same as previous models while improving some of the hardware and features.

300 DPI screen; New About This Book feature gives more detail on titles; Faster performance

No auto brightness; No page navigation button

Amazon launched a new version of the Kindle Paperwhite in India back in June month starting at Rs. 10,999, after more than a year of launching the second-generation Kindle Paperwhite in the country. We got hold of the 3G version of the Kindle Paperwhite (2015).

Brilliant 300ppi screen; Performance is snappy; Good battery life

Same old design; Doesn't have a scratch-resistant screen; 3G variant is a bit pricey (However downloading books over 3G is free

Screen is great in all light, good battery, can sideload ebooks. No adaptive light, newspaper subs are overpriced.

Screen is great in all light; good battery; can sideload ebooks

No adaptive light; newspaper subs are overpriced

The Kindle Paperwhite marries good design, fair price and needed backlight to make it the best Kindle for most people. But we would lose some of that for better battery life.