There's no doubt that ebook readers (also called e-readers) have actually made life simpler. Books can likewise be pricey and take up a lot of physical area, but that's not a issue with ebooks.

Naturally, when you hear e-reader, you may think Kindle. Amazon makes the best ebook reader, which is why we have a different Best Kindles guide that breaks down the entire lineup. There are a couple of Kindle options out there in case you don't desire to support Amazon or you simply want a various set of features. WIRED's Gear group has spent months, if not years, reading on these tablets-- these are our favorites.

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite
Finest 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 combination makes it easy to take a look at books from a public library quickly. E Ink screens in many ebook readers are a little sluggish when you interact with them, however Kindles are some of the most responsive devices on the marketplace. It's worth noting that Kindles usually see high discounts a couple of times a year, especially on Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday, so try to await a sale.
Any of the models in Amazon's current lineup is better than the competition, but the latest Kindle Paperwhite is my favorite. Both are waterproof, 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 read in bed. There's a Paperwhite Kids Edition too, which comes with a totally free cover, a two-year stress-free guarantee, and a year of Amazon Kids+ providing access to kid-friendly content.


Best Kindle Alternative.
Kobo Libra 2.
Don't wish to offer your hard-earned cash to Amazon? A Kobo is your next-best alternative. The business (owned by Japanese seller Rakuten) has a massive six e-readers for you to select from, all of which sit somewhere between $100 and $400.
Most people should choose the Kobo Libra 2. It's water resistant, has physical page-turn buttons (a function I truly like), and there's Bluetooth support so you can listen and link headphones to audiobooks. Kobo slates have Overdrive integration, that makes reading library books basic, like on the Kindle. You get 32 gigabytes of storage and a quick 7-inch E Ink screen, which has an adjustable front light and even a dark mode that offers up a white text on a black background to make reading in the dark easier on the eyes. If you choose, you can even read it in landscape mode. WIRED editor Adrienne So says the Kobo is still slower than the Kindle's screen-- it took her quite a long 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, however 2 releases in 2022 prove it's offering it the old college try again. The Glowlight 4e is a pleasure to keep reading, and I like the physical page-turn buttons. The bookstore likewise provides a lot of inexpensive ebooks-- after binging the True Blood TV series, I discovered 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 frustrating that I needed to put it down and come back at a later time with a cooler head. I suggest reading the complete description in the booklet that can be found in the box, however essentially, you'll require to install Adobe here Digital Editions on your computer system and make sure you're checked 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 picks are ones we likewise actually like. It's worth thinking about old Kindles, Kobos, and Nooks if you can discover them for dirt cheap (or totally free). They're most likely fine for reading, though the older they get the slower they may be, with less efficient batteries and laggy screens. See if you can check it out first personally prior to you purchase.
Amazon Kindle for $90: The standard Kindle (8/10, WIRED Recommends) costs $110 without ads and is a few years old now. It's not waterproof, however it has a front light that here makes it legible in a dark space, and it consists of 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 books and PDFs , or produce note pads. Perfect for English class. Its big 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 good deal 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 do not have to purchase a separate device to read ebooks. You can utilize Amazon's Kindle app to check out 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 device you can read on and utilize for other functions.