Amazon announced the fourth-generation Kindle Paperwhite on October 16, 2018, and released it on November 7, 2018; it is colloquially referred to as the Paperwhite 4 and Paperwhite 2018.
Moreover, is 2018 Paperwhite waterproof?
The new Paperwhite for 2018 is 10 percent thinner and lighter, at 8.18 mm thick and 6.4 ounces (182 grams). … Most notably, the Paperwhite is now fully waterproof like the high-end Kindle Oasis and has a plastic screen that Amazon says is shatter- and scratch-resistant.
People also ask, what is the difference between Kindle Paperwhite 2018 and 2019?
Main Differences
The Paperwhite has a slightly better frontlight (the lower edge isn’t as bright) but the difference is subtle. The Paperwhite has a flush front screen, whereas the entry-level Kindle has an indented screen. … Design: The 2019 Kindle is more of a basic model with a simple design.