10 Best E-Readers in 2022 (Amazon, Kobo, and More)

Pros:

• Page-turning buttons
• Waterproof with IPX8 rating
• Blue light reduction technology
• Large storage as standard

Cons:

• Poor battery life

The screen on Libra 2 reacts to orientation, so you can read horizontally or vertically. You can also have the page-turning buttons on either the left or right-hand side, depending on which is best for you. The tone of the screen is customizable also and reduces blue light so your eyes won't get tired.

A couple of reviewers reported that the battery life on the Libra 2 isn't as expected and is easily drained by having the screen brighter. Overall, the majority of reviewers praise this e-Reader for being user-friendly and comfortable to use. It's also praised for its integration with public libraries.

Pros:

• Glare-free display
• Adjustable brightness
• Easy to carry, fits in purses
• Easy to hold one-handed

Cons:

• Touchscreen can be slow to respond

The Kindle has fewer features than many other e-Readers on the list, making it ideal for people who are either new to e-Readers or simply want one for reading books. The screen is glare-free and can be adjusted and the unit has both speakers and Bluetooth if you choose to listen to audiobooks instead.

Some reviewers reported that the interface on this Kindle is tricky to deal with. They said it's slow to react and can sometimes turn several pages at once. However, reviewers that wanted a small and simple e-Reader loved this, saying it's light enough to carry and is easy to use. Although the screen is of a lower quality than many other e-Readers, reviewers said it is fine for reading books.

Pros:

• Largest library of books to purchase
• Two large page-turning buttons
• Barnes & Noble in-store support
• Soft-touch case

Cons:

• Not as easy to borrow library books

If you're more likely to buy books than borrow them, then a Nook might be the e-Reader for you. Although borrowing from a library isn't as straightforward as it is on other e-Readers, Nooks have access to the largest e-Book store. The GlowLight 3 has large buttons for turning pages, an anti-glare screen protector, and an adjustable display so it can be read day and night.

A few readers criticized the GlowLight 3 for not being user-friendly and they also said that it lags when navigating the store and turning pages. Readers did praise the screen adjustment though, saying it's easy to read throughout the day and night. The battery life is also commended and reviewers loved the choice of books available.

Pros:

• Comes with the OverDrive app preloaded
• Library books can also be borrowed via Adobe Digital Editions
• Screen adjusts in the dark
• Good battery life

Cons:

• Not waterproof

If you're looking for an e-Reader purely for buying and borrowing books, then the Clara is a good choice. It comes with the OverDrive app preloaded so you can begin to borrow books from your library right out of the box. Kobos also work with Adobe Digital Editions so you can use that if it is compatible with your library instead.

There are conflicting reports from reviewers about how user-friendly this e-Reader is. Some readers found it difficult to navigate and use, whereas others had no issues. Many reviewers were able to borrow books from their library with no problem and the functionality as an e-Reader is largely praised.

Pros:

• Full-color screen
• Large internal storage
• Can also stream media
• Setting to reduce blue light

Cons:

• Poor battery life
• A bit heavier than other options

As color e-ink e-Readers haven't met the grade yet, an Amazon Fire may be one of the best options if you're looking for a color screen. Although the Fire has many functions of a low-end tablet, it works perfectly with e-Books bought from the Kindle store, can also access library books, and play audiobooks.

The majority of the criticisms regarding the Fire 7 cite low battery life and a tendency to get warm after a little use. These issues seem to mainly occur when using some of the multimedia options, and not when using it purely for books. Reviewers praised this unit for being small and easy to travel with. They said it is great for reading and that the screen doesn't tire their eyes.

Pros:

• Can annotate books and documents
• Can also draw or handwrite notes
• Access to multiple bookstores
• Supports immersion reading with Audible

Cons:

• No proper native bookstore
• No automatic brightness and color adjustment

The screen size of the Nova Air is practically identical to the size of the average manga. This means the pages will be represented at the right size, and not shrunk or stretched out. This e-Reader runs on an Android operating system and allows you to download apps from the Google Play store, so you can buy books from third-party sellers such as Kindle or Kobo. Audible

Reviewers pointed out that although the screen brightness and color tone do change, it doesn't do this automatically so you will have to manually adjust it each time. However, reviewers praised the paper-like quality of the screen, both for reading and writing. There is also praise for how the immersion reading works as several reviewers said they could play an audiobook and automatically follow in an e-Book with no issues.

Pros:

• Screen color and light can be adjusted
• Fully charges in three hours
• Page turn buttons
• Easy to carry, fits in purses

Cons:

• Mixed reports on battery life

The most distinguishing feature of this e-Reader is its auto-adjusting light and adjustable warm light system, allowing users to read comfortably anywhere, anytime. You can navigate through your book via either touchscreen or buttons and the screen will rotate either horizontally or vertically.

Some reviewers criticized the battery life on this model and say the buttons are a little too sensitive. However, reviewers praised the screen adjustment, saying that blue light glasses weren't needed and the screen didn't tire their eyes. The lack of glare is also commended, as is the range of brightness available.

Pros:

• Pages can be turned by touchscreen or button
• Ergonomic design
• Textured back for easier grip
• Includes integrated library lending
• Many fonts and size options for readability

Cons:

• There can be lag when turning pages or choosing options

This e-Reader has multiple options to make it easier to read. It has 50 different fonts and the color and tone of the screen can be adjusted. You can turn pages by either touching the screen or using buttons, depending on which is easiest. The Forma is designed to be easy to hold and can be held either horizontally or vertically.

Some Formas seem to have an issue with the on/off button that makes it difficult to press, although this isn't reported by everyone. This e-Reader is easy to read, as confirmed by several reviewers including seniors. Reviewers praised the Forma for how easy it is to customize the font size and how grippy the back is.

Pros:

• Includes a one-year subscription to Amazon Kids+
• Parental controls can block age-restricted books
• Multiple accessibility options
• Waterproof and two-year guarantee

Cons:

• Slow interface

This version of the Kindle Paperweight is designed with kids in mind. Not only does it come with a colorful cover, but it also has a one-year subscription to Amazon Kids+. This gives the reader access to a library of curated books. Parents can control the books their child has access to and the device has a guarantee in case of damage.

A few reviewers found that the interface on the Paperweight is very slow, especially when scrolling through a larger library. The selection of books available on Amazon Kids+ was also not as wide as reviewers would have hoped. Overall, reviewers were pleased with their purchase, regardless of whether it was used by kids or adults. The touchscreen is particularly praised, as is the quality of the included case.

Pros:

• Annotate textbooks and PDFs
• Largest range of supported file formats
• Device can be angled for easier writing
• Can transform handwriting to text

Cons:

• Copyrighted PDFs cannot be written on

The Elipsa is more than just an e-Reader as it can also double as a notebook. It can handle multiple file formats and comes with a stylus so you can make notes and markings in your books, textbooks, or PDFs as you read. It will also transform your handwriting to text and allow you to export what you wrote so it can be easily shared.

A few reviewers remarked that although the size of the stylus markings can be altered, they're still very thick in PDFs which can make it difficult to write as much information as the user wants. Overall though, reviewers praised the Elipsa for how it handles handwritten text. They found it easy to use and easy to read.