The Best Ebook Readers
There's no doubt that ebook readers ( likewise called e-readers) have actually made life simpler. Books can also be expensive and take up a lot of physical space, however that's not a issue with ebooks.
Naturally, when you hear e-reader, you may believe Kindle. Amazon makes the very best ebook reader, which is why we have a separate Best Kindles guide that breaks down the entire lineup. There are a couple of Kindle options out there in case you do not desire to support Amazon or you just want a various set of features. WIRED's Gear team has actually invested months, if not years, reading on these tablets-- these are our favorites.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite
Best Overall
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2021, 11th Generation).
Amazon's Kindles are the very best e-readers around. It's dead simple to get new ebooks from Amazon directly, and the Overdrive integration makes it easy to have a look at books from a public library quickly. E Ink screens in most ebook readers are a little sluggish when you communicate with them, but Kindles are a few of the most responsive gadgets on the marketplace. It's worth noting that Kindles often see steep discount rates a few times a year, particularly on Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday, so try to wait on a sale.
Any of the designs in Amazon's existing lineup is better than the competitors, however the newest Kindle Paperwhite is my preferred. Both are water resistant, so you can read in the pool or tub without worry, and the 6.8-inch screens also have adjustable warm lighting so you can check out in bed. There's a Paperwhite Kids Edition too, which comes with a complimentary cover, a two-year carefree guarantee, and a year of Amazon Kids+ providing access to kid-friendly content.
Best Kindle Alternative.
Kobo Libra 2.
Do not want to provide your hard-earned cash to Amazon? A Kobo is your next-best alternative. The business (owned by Japanese retailer Rakuten) has a whopping 6 e-readers for you to pick from, all of which sit somewhere in between $100 and $400.
Kobo slates have Overdrive combination, which makes reading library books basic, like on the Kindle. If you prefer, you can even read it in landscape mode. WIRED editor Adrienne So states the Kobo is still slower than the Kindle's screen-- it took her rather some time to type up her account credentials and log in.
Nooks Are Fine Too.
Barnes & Noble Nook Glowlight 4e.
Barnes and Noble put its Nook e-readers on the back burner for a while, but 2 releases in 2022 prove it's providing it the old college try again. The Glowlight 4e is a satisfaction to read on, and I enjoy the physical page-turn buttons. The bookstore also uses a bunch of low-cost ebooks-- after binging the True Blood TV series, I found the books that inspired it for simply $3.
However, the procedure of trying to get a book from the library on a Nook is so aggravating that I needed to put it down and come back at a later time with a cooler head. I suggest checking out the full description in the brochure that is available in package, but essentially, you'll require to install Adobe Digital Editions on your computer system and make sure you're signed in to your Adobe ID on your Nook prior to connecting it physically and transferring files. It feels older school.
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Other Good Ebook Readers.
If the above choices aren't doing it for you, the listed below choices are ones we also really like. It's worth considering old Kindles, Kobos, and Nooks if you can find them for dirt cheap (or complimentary). They're likely fine for reading, though the older they get the slower they may be, with less efficient batteries and laggy screens. If you can test it out first in person prior to you buy, see.
Amazon Kindle for $90: The read more standard Kindle (8/10, WIRED Recommends) costs $110 without ads and is a couple of years of ages now. It's not waterproof, however it has a front light that makes it legible in a dark room, and it includes Bluetooth for listening to audiobooks with headphones.
Kobo Elipsa for $400: This e-reader is just plain fun thanks to the included stylus, which lets you mark up pdfs and books , or produce note pads. Perfect for English class. Its large 10.3-inch screen is especially great, but it comes at a heart-stopping cost.
Barnes & Noble Glowlight 4 for $150: This ebook reader has 32 gigs of storage, which is a bargain more than the Glowlight 4E (8 GB), and it has a night mode for more comfy reading.
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You Can Use website Your Phone or Tablet.
You Don't Need Another Screen.
You don't have to purchase a separate gadget to check out ebooks. You can utilize Amazon's Kindle app to read ebooks (iOS, Android), and even download OverDrive's Libby app (iOS, Android) for library book access anywhere.
Take a look at our Best Tablets and Best iPads guides for suggestions if you 'd still rather have one clever gadget you can check out on and use for other purposes.