The 6. The device is also water-resistant, so you can take the e-reader to the pool without worries. The Libra has an ergonomic handle on the side of the device. That way you can easily hold the e-reader comfortably for a longer period of time. The Libra also has a plastic exterior. Because of the large, bright screen and the handle with buttons, this e-reader is about the size of a notepad.
The Forma is waterproof and made of a somewhat stronger material than the other 2 e-readers. That's useful if you take the e-reader outside a lot. The screen is also made of a more luxurious material, so it stays in good condition for longer. You can easily store more than e-books on this. This means you don't have to wait too long before your page turns.
This e-reader also features Comfortlight PRO. With this, you can adjust the brightness of the screen and the color temperature to your liking. This way, you can also read a book in the evening without straining your eyes. On the handle of the Kobo Libra are physical buttons with which you can easily browse through the menu and your books.
It works a bit faster and more accurate than browsing via the touchscreen. Thanks to Comfortlight PRO, this model also gives you the option to adjust the brightness of the screen to your preference. You don't have to turn pages as often on the large 8-inch screen of the Forma. Amazon also got the small details right: Tapping to call up a footnote, for example, opens it on the current page instead of taking you to a separate page, and you can dismiss the footnote with a simple tap.
And actually hitting the footnote is easier than on other readers thanks to a much larger touch target. The huge collection of services that Amazon and its partners offer is a major reason why we love the Kindle Paperwhite.
Just a few examples include the capability to share purchased books with people on your Amazon Prime account; X-Ray, which helps identify notable people and terms in your books; and the optional Kindle Unlimited service, which gives you on-demand access to a huge catalog of books for a flat rate every month.
All of the ebook readers we tested allow you to use OverDrive to borrow free ebooks from your local library. The Kobo Clara HD, as with other modern Kobos, also has seamless OverDrive integration; some other readers require a third-party software client running on a computer to transfer the files to the ebook reader. The reader worked just fine when we took it out, although we were surprised how much water came out of the Micro-USB port when we shook it.
We could even hear water sloshing around inside, but after a few minutes of standing upright to dry, the moisture was gone. Amazon has finally added the ability to play audiobooks from Audible, the audiobook company it owns, to the Kindle Paperwhite. The feature works well though, and if you have both the ebook and audiobook version of a title, you can switch between reading and listening wherever you left off. At Ars Technica, Valentina Palladino agrees with our findings.
PCMag has a great article that explains the process. The body is made of a similar black plastic, although we like the unique recessed dot pattern on the back that provides some grip. Like the Paperwhite, it lacks physical page-turn buttons; unlike the Paperwhite, it isn't waterproof and lacks Bluetooth.
This diminishes the amount of blue light the screen puts off as the day progresses, which some people suggest helps you sleep better at night. You can even turn it so the Kobo is in landscape orientation with the buttons underneath the screen although the homepage only works in portrait.
We found the buttons to click crisply and a bit loudly. The page turning is as responsive as on any other reader, with no lag. If you prefer, you can tap the screen to go back and forth, but the buttons are the main reason to pay the extra money.
The 7-inch screen is an inch bigger than that of the Kobo Clara HD or the Kindle Paperwhite but the same as the Oasis , and it has the same dpi resolution. Every ebook reader we recommend here and almost every e-reader, period , is monochromatic. Black and white is perfect for reading novels or nonfiction, but leaves a lot to be desired for content with color images, like comics and graphic novels.
There have been a handful of color ebook readers over the years, and the early introduction of the E Ink Kaleido Plus display with support for 4, colors at dpi has led to more new, mainstream models. Color images on the screens of both the InkPad Color and the Nova 3 are fine, at best.
You can load your own content in various formats over web-based services, or, in the case of the PocketBook, a microSD card. But neither has direct access to the book stores offered by Amazon, Google, Apple, or any other major seller.
From its built-in app store, you can download apps including Kindle and Libby. But the default bookstore on the device only includes public domain works. At the end, you won't go wrong with either a Kindle or a Kobo, with both offering their own set of pros and cons. If you already own a tablet — either an iPad or an Android device — do you really need another device to read digital books on?
Perhaps not, but there are a few advantages an ereader offers that you won't get with a tablet. Battery life Ebooks readers use far less power than a tablet, allowing manufacturers to claim days, if not weeks, of battery life. And every single model listed above offers at least a few days of battery if you're an avid reader, which gets pushed to a couple of weeks at least if you're a casual reader. With tablets, you'll be doing a lot of other things besides reading, and they would likely need topping up every day.
E Ink technology As mentioned above, every ereader on the market uses an E Ink screen with a matte finish, unlike the shiny reflective displays on tablets. This makes it easier to use ereaders in bright sunshine, which can be a problem with some backlit tablet screens.
Blue light filter While dark mode has become quite common in recent times and many modern electronic screens automatically adjust their displays depending on ambient lighting, there's no filter to reduce sleep-disrupting blue light. Ereaders, however, use front lights with a white to yellow hue that's a lot better for the eyes and your sleep pattern as compared to phones and tablets. Affordable and convenient There are a few other reasons to consider an ereader over a tablet: they're typically smaller and lighter, with thicker bezels so you can hold them comfortably while reading.
And they're also typically cheaper — the most expensive ereaders like the 3G version of the Kindle Oasis or the Kobo Forma cost as much as a budget tablet. While you'll likely get more bang for your buck with a multipurpose device, you'll need to contend with limited battery life and a bright screen that's not quite the best option for reading digital books.
There's a different class of E Ink tablets that are designed specifically for note taking. These devices typically have bigger screens — The most popular digital note-taker like this is perhaps the ReMarkable 2 , but others like the Onyx Boox Max 3 and the Kobo Elipsa are a little more versatile. The latter two actually allow you to read ebooks and annotate as you go, while you need to jump through a few hoops to get ebooks loaded onto the ReMarkable as it's primarily a note taker and not an ereader.
It's easy to argue that tablets from Samsung and Apple are perhaps far more useful than E Ink digital note takers, but if you don't need a multimedia device, then the better battery life and easy-on-eyes screen of a dedicated research device like the Onyx Boox Note Air and Kobo Elipsa might make a lot more sense for some users.
Sharmishta is TechRadar's APAC Managing Editor and loves all things photography, something she discovered while chasing monkeys in the wilds of India yes, she studied to be a primatologist but has since left monkey business behind. While she's happiest with a camera in her hand, she's also an avid reader and has become a passionate proponent of ereaders, having appeared on Singaporean radio to talk about the convenience of these underrated devices.
When she's not testing cameras and lenses, she's discovering the joys and foibles of smart home gizmos. She also contributes to Digital Camera World and T3, and helps produce two of Future's photography print magazines in Australia.
North America. Included in this guide: 1. Whether you're heading off to college or uni, planning that next big trip when travel becomes more conducive, need a portable device for your daily commute or just staying home to keep the ongoing pandemic at bay, there's a strong case to be made for getting an ebook reader or ereader instead of or in addition to your physical book collection.
Kindle Oasis. Specifications Screen size: 7-inch. Screen type: Carta E Ink. Resolution: ppi. Weight: g. Front light: Yes. Touchscreen: Yes. Battery life: up to six weeks. Reasons to avoid - Expensive. Kindle Paperwhite. Specifications Screen size: 6-inch. Screen type: E ink. Storage: 4GB. Front light: yes. Touchscreen: yes. Reasons to avoid - Bland design - Lacks some UX features. Amazon Kindle Storage: 8GB.
Battery life: up to four weeks. Reasons to avoid - No waterproofing - Not the best screen. Kobo Libra H2O. Read one-handed without tiring out when you have a solid grip. And with water-resistance, like that on the Aura, H2O, Libra and Forma, you can take a great read with you to the tub or pool without worrying about any damage. Battery life lasts for weeks or months, keeping the charger away for longer periods.
With up to 6 million titles to choose from covering every genre, there is bound to be something to keep you occupied. Read samples before you commit, and see the latest recommendations and best-sellers front and centre to help guide you as you shop. Use the free Kobo app on your mobile device, or log on to the website and purchase it there. Download it to your eReader the next time you turn it on and get started. Use your local library card to set up an account with OverDrive and borrow books digitally to read in the comfort or home or away.
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