There's no doubt that ebook readers (also called e-readers) have made life easier. Books can also be expensive and take up a lot of physical area, however that's not a problem with ebooks.

Amazon makes the finest ebook reader, which is why we have a different Best Kindles guide that breaks down the whole lineup. There are a few Kindle alternatives out there in case you don't desire to support Amazon or you just desire a different set of features.

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite
Best Overall
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2021, 11th Generation).
Amazon's Kindles are the best e-readers around. It's dead simple to get brand-new ebooks from Amazon straight, and the Overdrive integration makes it simple to check out books from a local library instantly. E Ink screens in many ebook readers are a little slow when you engage with them, however Kindles are a few of the most responsive gadgets on the marketplace. It's worth noting that Kindles usually see high discounts a few times a year, especially on Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday, so try to await a sale.
Any of the designs in Amazon's existing lineup is better than the competitors, however the latest Kindle Paperwhite is my preferred. I reviewed the Signature Edition (8/10, WIRED Recommends), however the basic $140 model is rather capable too. I recommend paying a little extra for no advertisements. Both are waterproof, so you can read in the pool or tub without concern, and the 6.8-inch screens likewise have adjustable warm lighting so you can read in bed. The Signature supports wireless charging, has a front light that can adjust automatically, and has more storage at 32 gigabytes. The 8 GB on the standard Paperwhite is plenty-- it can hold thousands of books. There's a Paperwhite Kids Edition too, which includes a free cover, a two-year stress-free guarantee, and a year of Amazon Kids+ offering access to kid-friendly material.


Finest Kindle Alternative.
Kobo Libra 2.
Don't want to give your hard-earned money to Amazon? A Kobo is your next-best option. The company (owned by Japanese merchant Rakuten) has a tremendous 6 e-readers for you to select from, all of which sit somewhere between $100 and $400.
Kobo slates have Overdrive combination, which makes reading library books easy, 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 quite 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 two releases in 2022 show it's giving it the old college try once again. The Glowlight 4e is a enjoyment to continue reading, and I enjoy the physical page-turn buttons. The book shop likewise provides a bunch of cheap ebooks-- after binging the True Blood television series, I found the books that influenced it for just $3.
The procedure of trying to get a book from the library on a Nook is so aggravating that I had to put it down and come back at a later time with a cooler head. I recommend checking out the full description in the pamphlet that is available in package, however basically, you'll require to set up Adobe Digital Editions on your computer and ensure you're checked in to your Adobe ID on your Nook before linking it physically and transferring files. It feels very old school.

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Other Good Ebook Readers.
If the above alternatives aren't doing it for you, the listed below choices are ones we likewise really like. They're likely fine for reading, though the older they get the slower they might be, with less effective batteries and laggy screens.
Amazon Kindle for $90: The standard Kindle (8/10, WIRED Recommends) costs $110 without advertisements and is a couple of years of ages now. It's not water resistant, however it has a front light that makes it readable in a dark room, and it includes Bluetooth for listening to audiobooks with earphones.
Kobo Elipsa for $400: This e-reader is just plain fun thanks to the included stylus, which lets you mark up books and PDFs , or create notebooks. Perfect for English class. Its big 10.3-inch screen is particularly nice, however it comes at a heart-stopping expense.
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 comfortable reading.
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You Can Use Your Phone or Tablet.
You Don't Need Another Screen.
You don't need to purchase a different gadget to check out ebooks. Smartphones and tablets are completely read more practical for this purpose. 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. However, the E Ink screens found in e-readers are just plain better to take a look at-- there's no getting around that fact. I likewise like that these devices are one-trick ponies; there are no notifications to be distracted by or social media feeds to doomscroll through.
Take a appearance at our Best Tablets and Best iPads guides for recommendations if you 'd still rather have one smart gadget you can read on and utilize check here for other functions.