The intriguing question: Is there a difference? And justifies the price difference?
1. First impression after unpacking:
Both cases make a good impression processed. The original cover of Amazon is slightly heavier.
2. Design:
The "design principle" of both cases is exactly the same: The Kindles are snapped, the shell closes like a book, closed with magnetic closure. From leather ago I like the cheaper anchor shell a bit better - but noble is therefore both.
3. docking the Kindle:
No difference - in both cases the snap Kindles with a rich "clack" a.
4. Protection:
No huge differences, but the "lid" of the original shell is a little harder, the Amazon cover makes a one tick more robust impression.
5. Processing:
After a few weeks usage begins the bonded to the plastic sheath leather cheap envelope at the corners easily solved. Clear advantage Kindle original cover, therefore a point deduction.
Conclusion: The original cover of Kindle has compared the nose slightly forward. Whether that justifies the price difference, everyone must decide for themselves. Who does not want to spend the money, can confidently rely on inexpensive envelope.