E-Readers

The best ebook readers

Just want to read? Most of these ebook readers use E-Ink screens that can't play videos or Angry Birds, but excel at displaying text without the glare you'll find on glass tablet screens.

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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite

The Paperwhite lights itself and offers a pretty, high-contrast and high-resolution display. It's got the most even lighting of all the self-lighting readers.

4.5/5
prices from $119.00
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Barnes & Noble Nook Simple Touch With GlowLight

Another good self-lighting reader, though the screen (and the lighting consistency) aren't as good as the Kindle Paperwhite.

4.5/5
prices from $55.00
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Kobo Mini

Want the lightest possible reader? The Kobo Mini is the best choice, at just three-tenths of a pound.

prices from $91.99
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Barnes & Noble Nook Simple Touch

At $79, this tiny touchscreen reader is the best value in the category.

4/5
prices from $55.00
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Barnes & Noble Nook HD

Want to read it in color? You'll need to step up to an LCD-based tablet. The Nook HD is the best tablet for a pure reading experience.