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 problem with ebooks.

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 few Kindle alternatives out there in case you do not want to support Amazon or you simply want a various set of features.

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite
Best Overall
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2021, 11th Generation).
It's dead simple to get brand-new ebooks from Amazon straight, and the Overdrive integration makes it easy to examine out books from a local library immediately. It's worth keeping in mind that Kindles almost always see high discount rates a few times a year, particularly on Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday, so attempt to wait for a sale.
Any of the models in Amazon's current lineup is better than the competitors, however the most current Kindle Paperwhite is my preferred. Both are water resistant, so you can check out in the swimming pool or tub without concern, and the 6.8-inch screens likewise 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.
Don't want to offer your hard-earned cash to Amazon? A Kobo is your next-best alternative. The business (owned by Japanese seller Rakuten) has a whopping six e-readers for you to pick from, all of which sit someplace in between $100 and $400.
Kobo slates have Overdrive integration, 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 says the Kobo is still slower than the Kindle's screen-- click here 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, however 2 releases in 2022 prove it's offering it the old college try once again. The Glowlight 4e is a enjoyment to keep reading, and I like the physical page-turn buttons. The bookstore likewise uses here a bunch of inexpensive ebooks-- after binging the True Blood TV series, I found the books that motivated it for just $3.
However, the procedure of trying to get a book from the library on a Nook is so discouraging that I had to put it down and come back at a later time with a cooler head. I recommend reading the full description in the brochure that comes in the box, however basically, you'll need to set up Adobe Digital Editions on your computer and make sure you're checked in to your Adobe ID on your Nook prior to linking it physically and transferring files. It feels older school.

• Honorable Mentions.
Other Good Ebook Readers.
If the above options aren't doing it for you, the listed below picks are ones we likewise truly like. It's worth thinking about old Kindles, Kobos, and Nooks if you can find them for dirt inexpensive (or complimentary). They're most likely fine for reading, though the older they get the slower they might be, with less effective batteries and laggy screens. See if you can check it out initially in person prior to you purchase.
Amazon Kindle for $90: The standard Kindle (8/10, WIRED Recommends) costs $110 without advertisements and is a few years old now. It's not water resistant, however it has a front light that makes it understandable 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 consisted of stylus, which lets you mark up books and PDFs , or develop notebooks. Perfect for English class. Its big 10.3-inch screen is especially good, but 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 have to buy a separate device 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 wise device you can check out on and use for other purposes.