Also, unlike smartphones and tablets, e-readers are fitted with e-ink displays and look – and even feel – like paper. They’re glare-free and are suited to both indoor and outdoor reading. E-ink displays even feature a subtle backlight, which means that you can read in bed without needing a light on.
Combine this with a battery life measured in weeks, and you have the perfect device to replace your big, chunky books.
Tech specs:
Beautiful 6.8-inch 300 ppi glare-free display that looks just like paperAdjustable warm lightAuto-adjusting light for the right reading experience for you32GB of storageNo ads on the lock screenWaterproof10-week battery lifeUSB-C and wireless charging
Pros:
Everything you could want from an e-readerSolid and reliable
Cons:
Price
Tech Specs:
Beautiful 6.8-inch 300 ppi glare-free display that looks just like paperAdjustable warm light8GB of storageWaterproof10-week battery lifeUSB-C charging
Pros:
Better price point than the Signature Edition
Cons:
No ads option available for $20 extraPrice
Tech Specs:
Purpose-built 6-inch 167 ppi glare-free display8GB of storageBattery life measured in weeks
Pros:
Cheap priceA reliable, time-tested design
Cons:
Not waterproofNo ads option available for $20 extra
Tech Specs:
Purpose-built 6-inch 167 ppi glare-free display8GB of storageBattery life measured in weeks
Pros: Cons:
Not waterproof
Tech Specs:
6-inch 212 ppi glare-free display8GB of storageBattery life measured in weeks
Pros: Cons: Tech Specs:
Huge 10.3-inch 227 ppi glare-free displayIncluded Kobo Stylus allows you to write directly on the screen32GB of storageBattery life measured in weeks
Pros:
Huge displayIt comes with a handy stylusNo ads
Cons:
Very expensiveNot waterproof
Each product has been chosen because it offers a good reading experience:
The display is nice to look at for extended periods The e-reader provides good battery life The controls are easy and intuitive to use The e-reader is durable enough to put up with being treated like a book
Also, if you’re someone who likes to have multiple books on the go, then an e-reader helps to lighten the load – whether you have one book or a hundred, the e-reader stays the same size and weight. I also like the ability to change the page layout to suit me – I can tweak the page layout and the font size, and I can even change the font to suit me. My only remaining wish is that e-readers could smell like paper books!
The e-ink display is much nicer to look at, especially for extended periods of timeThe battery life of e-readers is much better than any smartphone or tablet, lasting for weeks between rechargesThere are far fewer distractions on an e-reader – no emails, social media, phone calls, and so on
If you want even more protection for your eyes while using an e-reader, you can check out our list of the best blue light blocking glasses.
