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While you can’t replace the feel of paper, the beauty of bound hardcovers, and the ritual of turning the page, an e-reader brings convenience and portability that a book just can’t beat. Sure, you can throw a book in your tote bag, but what about an entire library?
When you think of e-readers, your first thought is likely an Amazon Kindle, and while it wasn’t the first e-reader to hit the market, it is indeed the one to dominate it. While Kindles are great — there’s certainly no denying that — you can find a couple of equally wonderful alternatives.
If you’re gearing up to read more books in 2025, an e-reader will help you get there, and these are the best ones you can buy.
Which e-reader is the best?
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Unless you’re trying to avoid the Amazon ecosystem at all costs, the Kindle Paperwhite is the best e-reader for most people. (And if you want to de-Amazon your life, opt for the Kobo Libra Colour). However, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the best e-reader for you.
Choose an e-reader based on price, special features, and where you get your books. For instance, most e-readers and tablets are easily compatible with Libby, but Kindles and iPads work best with the popular library app. And if you use Kindle Unlimited, your choice is even easier.
Consider the overall design that best suits you as well. Is a touchscreen okay, or do you need buttons? If you want to take your e-reader near water, whether it be a bathtub or a pool, you’ll also need to make sure you have a waterproof device.
Plus, it’s worth considering special features. Are you an annotator who wants to scribble, doodle, and write in the margins of your e-book? Or would you prefer a tablet that you can read and stream on? All of these questions help you determine which e-reader or tablet will blend into your habits.
However, I can definitively tell you what is not the best e-reader. Among all the e-readers I’ve tested, the only device I can’t recommend is Barnes & Noble’s Nook. Compared to the other e-readers here, it has slow and glitchy performance, no Libby integration, and a short battery life.
No Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition?
If you’re familiar with the Kindle line-up, it may come as a surprise that the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition isn’t on this list. Don’t get me wrong, it’s great, but I think there are better options. The Signature Edition is an upgraded version of the Paperwhite, and we’ve compared the devices head to head. The short version? The Paperwhite is a better value, even with the SE’s added features like auto-adjusting brightness and 32GB of storage.
If you are prepared to spend $200 on an e-reader though, I say skip the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition and go for the Kobo Libra Colour.
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