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"I have to say that in my early days of use with the Voyage, I'm already loathe to give it up."
– Tech radar "No previous e-reader has managed that leap to being glamorous – the sort of thing you’d show off on the tube. This slim, sharp-angled beauty is exactly that – and it’s going to be on a lot of bookworm’s Christmas lists." – The Metro "The Voyage is the best eReader we’ve ever seen, refining everything from the previous Kindle." – Expertreviews.com "The Kindle Voyage is an ereader for someone who wants the very best reading experience." – TrustedReviews |
Kindle Voyage is our most advanced e-reader ever. Intuitive, simple and refined, Kindle Voyage lets you get lost in your story.
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| Kindle | Kindle Paperwhite | Kindle Voyage | |
| Shop now | Shop now | Shop now | |
| Price | from £59.00 | from £109.00 | from £169.00 |
| Screen Size | 6" | 6" | 6" |
| Glare-free Screen | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Light | No | Yes | Yes + Adaptive front light |
| Page Turns | Touchscreen | Touchscreen | Touchscreen + PagePress |
| Resolution | 167 ppi | 212 ppi | 300 ppi |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi + free 3G | Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi + free 3G |
| Battery Life | Battery lasts weeks on a single charge | Battery lasts weeks on a single charge | Battery lasts weeks on a single charge |
| Storage | Holds thousands of books | Holds thousands of books | Holds thousands of books |
| Dimensions | 169 mm x 119 mm x 10.2 mm | 169 mm x 117 mm x 9.1 mm | 162 mm x 115 mm x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 191 grams |
Wi-Fi: 206 grams Wi-Fi + 3G: 215 grams |
Wi-Fi: 180 grams Wi-Fi + 3G: 188 grams |
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
500 of 519 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Slick cosmetics and oh-so-crisp screen. Wifi or 3G version? (Edited on 6/12/14 to add 'Software Update' section)
5 Nov 2014
By Mister G
TOP 50 REVIEWER
Connectivity Technology:Wi-Fi Only|Verified Purchase
I own the Kindle Keyboard (`KK'), the Kindle Paperwhite 2 (i.e. 2013's model) (`PW2') and now the Kindle Voyage (in effect, the Kindle Paperwhite 3). I will compare the three and give my opinion on whether the upgrade is worth it. I will also give my personal opinion on whether or not paying extra for the 3G version (of this or any Kindle) is worth it. As some people will be new to the Kindle, I will cover a few basics first.
1. BASICS - WHY BUY A KINDLE?
It used to be the case that there was, arguably, not much of an advantage of a Kindle over physical books. Kindle books used to be virtually the same price as new paperbacks, which always seemed wrong, and paperbacks had the advantage that you could pass them on after you had read them.
The game changer, in my opinion, was the Kindle Paperwhite due to its frontlight. At that point, Kindles offered a distinct advantage over paperbacks - you could read books in the dark (with a light so subtle that it is unlikely to wake up your partner in bed). But the frontlight goes beyond that - it improves reading indoors in daylight, and makes the screen appear more white, like paper (without the light, the screen looks green or grey). The frontlight can be found on the Paperwhite 1, Paperwhite 2 & Voyage.
What also changed was the pricing - Kindle books started to cost less than paperbacks, often significantly so. Further, Amazon runs sales regularly (for example a Summer Sale, Autumn Sale, Christmas Sale, Spring Sale etc. - they even had one for the Golden Jubilee) where books are discounted, often to approximately 99p. Amazon also runs a Daily Deal where books are discounted until midnight (they started with one book per day; now it tends to be three or more). Recently it has added a Monthly Deal. Read more ›
1. BASICS - WHY BUY A KINDLE?
It used to be the case that there was, arguably, not much of an advantage of a Kindle over physical books. Kindle books used to be virtually the same price as new paperbacks, which always seemed wrong, and paperbacks had the advantage that you could pass them on after you had read them.
The game changer, in my opinion, was the Kindle Paperwhite due to its frontlight. At that point, Kindles offered a distinct advantage over paperbacks - you could read books in the dark (with a light so subtle that it is unlikely to wake up your partner in bed). But the frontlight goes beyond that - it improves reading indoors in daylight, and makes the screen appear more white, like paper (without the light, the screen looks green or grey). The frontlight can be found on the Paperwhite 1, Paperwhite 2 & Voyage.
What also changed was the pricing - Kindle books started to cost less than paperbacks, often significantly so. Further, Amazon runs sales regularly (for example a Summer Sale, Autumn Sale, Christmas Sale, Spring Sale etc. - they even had one for the Golden Jubilee) where books are discounted, often to approximately 99p. Amazon also runs a Daily Deal where books are discounted until midnight (they started with one book per day; now it tends to be three or more). Recently it has added a Monthly Deal. Read more ›
63 of 66 people found the following review helpful
Connectivity Technology:Wi-Fi + Free 3G|Verified Purchase
Buyer beware! Since buying this device I have discovered that some of the books advertised as being available for purchase / download on to Kindle are, in fact, incompatible with the new Kindle Voyage. This has been checked out and found to be so by the Amazon help desk team. Because these books are needed for work (and having them on a Kindle device would make searching for references easy) I am seriously having to think about buying a previous version of Kindle.
Needless to say I am not impressed - particularly as there was no advance warning about this shortfall in either the spec or advance publicity.
Needless to say I am not impressed - particularly as there was no advance warning about this shortfall in either the spec or advance publicity.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Connectivity Technology:Wi-Fi Only|Verified Purchase
I was a bit unsure if it was worthwhile replacing my much loved Paperwhite, but couldn't resist it after reading the reviews. I love my Voyage. The text is clearer and easier to read. Page turning is smooth and simple. I find that I like to set my own light level rather use "auto", but have no problem with tired eyes. If you like to get stuck into a good book and read for hours, the Voyage is for you.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Lady Fancifull
TOP 500 REVIEWER
Connectivity Technology:Wi-Fi Only|Verified Purchase
I kept doggedly on with my Kindle Keyboard, which worked absolutely fine as a reader, and missed the Touch and The Paperwhite 1 and 2 because I had become happy with pressing the page to turn, and wanted to avoid my often grubby fingers endlessly greasing the screen.
But where the KK was too frustrating to stay with, was the ponderous underlining, note-making and Go To Searching with the 4 way button.
So...........the Voyage get some good, very detailed early reviews, particularly from the first spotlit one by Mr G. whose review was enormously helpful, and make me take the plunge.
I was prepared for the month long delay while Amazon were waiting new stock, as their return policy is so much better than anyone else's, so just in case the Voyage didn't please me as much as I hoped it would, it seemed a better idea than getting it immediately from another retailer who would only allow return of faulty goods.
Well, the month long delay raised my expectations higher and higher, and I'm pleased to say I haven't been disappointed.
However, reading the reviews it is clear that there IS a fault on some of them, as several reviewers have complained about variable light on the screen, bottom to top. I'm a lucky one without this annoyance.
Yes it is a big price jump, from Paperwhite to this, but for me, the page press, the adaptive (and adjustable) built in light, the sharp sharp sharp resolution, the good choice of personalisation (pressure sensitivity, touch feedback, lighting level, choice of fonts, sizes, landscape or portrait reading, margins on page etc) are spiffy. I think some of these were also included in Paperwhite, but not all. One very happy reader with her reader
But where the KK was too frustrating to stay with, was the ponderous underlining, note-making and Go To Searching with the 4 way button.
So...........the Voyage get some good, very detailed early reviews, particularly from the first spotlit one by Mr G. whose review was enormously helpful, and make me take the plunge.
I was prepared for the month long delay while Amazon were waiting new stock, as their return policy is so much better than anyone else's, so just in case the Voyage didn't please me as much as I hoped it would, it seemed a better idea than getting it immediately from another retailer who would only allow return of faulty goods.
Well, the month long delay raised my expectations higher and higher, and I'm pleased to say I haven't been disappointed.
However, reading the reviews it is clear that there IS a fault on some of them, as several reviewers have complained about variable light on the screen, bottom to top. I'm a lucky one without this annoyance.
Yes it is a big price jump, from Paperwhite to this, but for me, the page press, the adaptive (and adjustable) built in light, the sharp sharp sharp resolution, the good choice of personalisation (pressure sensitivity, touch feedback, lighting level, choice of fonts, sizes, landscape or portrait reading, margins on page etc) are spiffy. I think some of these were also included in Paperwhite, but not all. One very happy reader with her reader
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By flavgough
Connectivity Technology:Wi-Fi Only
I received mine a couple of days ago as an upgrade from the basic Kindle and am still putting it through its paces.
The type is crisp and clear (makes my old Kindle seem almost blurred and fuzzy)
The light is great (the reason I wanted to upgrade from the basic model) and the auto adjustment is very convenient. I'm looking forward to using it during my commute - no more having to stop reading when we go into a tunnel. I never wanted the Paperwhite as I'm a fan of the physical page-turn buttons. To be honest, if Amazon had added a light to the basic Kindle instead of making it tactile, I'd have gone for that instead.
The PagePress buttons do take a little getting used to: I'm not quite sure I've found the optimum pressure adjustment yet. Also, when you read in the dark, finding where to press is touch and go!
One small gripe: why on earth did they put the power button on the back and not on the bottom edge? It's really not convenient! I hope Klevercase can adapt their design so I can use one of their lovely book covers. In the meantime, I'm using a simple book cover I already had, which fits because the device is just held by strong elastic. It does the job but is a bit plain. When I want to wake the screen, I slip a finger between the Kindle and the cover and press the button. It works but it would have been so much easier if the button had been located on the bottom edge.
Apart from that, I'm very happy with the Kindle Voyage and am looking forward to achieving the same degree of comfort as with my old Kindle, where I almost forgot I wasn't reading a physical book.
The type is crisp and clear (makes my old Kindle seem almost blurred and fuzzy)
The light is great (the reason I wanted to upgrade from the basic model) and the auto adjustment is very convenient. I'm looking forward to using it during my commute - no more having to stop reading when we go into a tunnel. I never wanted the Paperwhite as I'm a fan of the physical page-turn buttons. To be honest, if Amazon had added a light to the basic Kindle instead of making it tactile, I'd have gone for that instead.
The PagePress buttons do take a little getting used to: I'm not quite sure I've found the optimum pressure adjustment yet. Also, when you read in the dark, finding where to press is touch and go!
One small gripe: why on earth did they put the power button on the back and not on the bottom edge? It's really not convenient! I hope Klevercase can adapt their design so I can use one of their lovely book covers. In the meantime, I'm using a simple book cover I already had, which fits because the device is just held by strong elastic. It does the job but is a bit plain. When I want to wake the screen, I slip a finger between the Kindle and the cover and press the button. It works but it would have been so much easier if the button had been located on the bottom edge.
Apart from that, I'm very happy with the Kindle Voyage and am looking forward to achieving the same degree of comfort as with my old Kindle, where I almost forgot I wasn't reading a physical book.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Four Stars
Crystal clear text, feels very comfortable
Published 10 hours ago by Kevin Mcn
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing kindle
I am totally impressed with this Kindle. Nice to hold and the page turn sensors are fantastic. I like the automatic backlight sensor, I find that it responds well to most... Read more
Published 20 hours ago by LisaB
5.0 out of 5 stars
Finally A premium upgrade for Kindle Users
Excellent size, nice and light. Premium feel and built in light for nightime reading. Brilliant!
Published 1 day ago by mr paul tabern
3.0 out of 5 stars
I find it less easy to use
This was bought for me as a present, to relace my older kindle. Although lighter and sleeker looking than my other one, I find it less easy to use. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Leats
5.0 out of 5 stars
Five Stars
Excellent proud to give it as a gift.
Published 1 day ago by V BernadetteSimpson
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great upgrade, with very few dissapointments
I’m going to start with saying how much I love this device. I have now owned the basic Kindle (when there were page turning buttons on it), the Paperwhite and the Voyage. Read more
Published 2 days ago by michelle
2.0 out of 5 stars
The book covers & titles don't stand out to be easily
I miss the colour and wish I had purchased hd7. The book covers & titles don't stand out to be easily readable
Published 2 days ago by Mrs G Elliott-Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars
Five Stars
sehr gutes Gerät - besser als ein gedrucktes Buch
Published 2 days ago by huchtemann
2.0 out of 5 stars
My biggest disappointment was the battery
I purchased the Kindle Voyage couple of weeks ago from Argos. I did not have the patience to wait for Amazon to deliver it on 20th of Dec earliest. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Alexandra Raycheva
3.0 out of 5 stars
Worth it?
Dubious update from the Paperwhite
Published 3 days ago by Lollardo
