{"id":16124,"date":"2025-11-17T18:32:29","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T18:32:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo4.dedicatedhost247.com\/newstime\/the-best-e-reader-for-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-11-17T18:32:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T18:32:29","slug":"the-best-e-reader-for-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo4.dedicatedhost247.com\/newstime\/the-best-e-reader-for-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"The best e-reader for 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"zephr-anchor\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\"><em><strong>Editor\u2019s note: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/tech\/808624\/black-friday-cyber-monday-guide-2025\">Black Friday<\/a> doesn\u2019t officially take place until Friday, November 28th; however, if you want to shop ahead of time, we\u2019ve rounded up the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/tech\/814345\/black-friday-best-early-deals-2025\">best early Black Friday deals<\/a> you can already get.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">Any ebook reader will let you cram a <em>Beauty and the Beast<\/em>-sized library\u2019s worth of books in your pocket, but so will your phone. An ebook reader offers a more book-like reading experience, with fewer distractions and less eye strain, and many include extra features, like adjustable frontlighting. Some really <em>are<\/em> pocketable. Others are waterproof or offer physical page-turning buttons, while a few even let you take notes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">I\u2019ve been using ebook readers for nearly a decade, and I\u2019ve gone hands-on with dozens, from the Kindle Paperwhite to lesser-known rivals like the PocketBook Era. Whether you want something your kid can throw against the wall or a waterproof, warm-glow Kindle that won\u2019t ruin your spa ambiance, these are the best ebook readers for everyone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--accordion _6jkyd90\">\n<h2 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _6jkyd91\">What I\u2019m looking for<\/h2>\n<section class=\"_6jkyd92\"><button id=\"accordion-button-0\" class=\"_6jkyd94\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-0\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _6jkyd93\">How we test e-readers<\/h3>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"\" width=\"29\" height=\"30\" viewbox=\"0 0 29 30\" fill=\"currentColor\"><title>Collapse<\/title><line x1=\"4\" y1=\"14.4805\" x2=\"26\" y2=\"14.4805\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-0\" class=\"_6jkyd97 _6jkyd98\" style=\"height:auto\" data-testid=\"accordion-content\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-button-0\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _6jkyd95 _1xwtict1\">When testing a new ebook reader, I make sure to use it as my primary device for at least a full week. For those seven days, if not longer, that e-reader is my principal way of consuming ebooks, audiobooks, and most articles from the web (if applicable). If the device has note-taking capabilities, I\u2019ll use it to annotate books and jot down various reminders, to-do lists, and notes. I\u2019ll even use it for some light journaling, as well as doodling.On average, I tend to read for about an hour a day \u2014 longer on weekends \u2014 either for work or to unwind at the beach, in bed, or in the bathtub. I buy books directly from each e-reader\u2019s respective bookstore, borrow library books via Overdrive, and try to sideload various file formats to see how easy it is to do.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"_6jkyd92\"><button id=\"accordion-button-1\" class=\"_6jkyd94\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-1\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _6jkyd93\">Comfort<\/h3>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"\" width=\"29\" height=\"30\" viewbox=\"0 0 29 30\" fill=\"currentColor\"><title>Collapse<\/title><line x1=\"4\" y1=\"14.4805\" x2=\"26\" y2=\"14.4805\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-1\" class=\"_6jkyd97 _6jkyd98\" style=\"height:auto\" data-testid=\"accordion-content\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-button-1\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _6jkyd95 _1xwtict1\">How easy is it to use and read on? A sharp display and relatively fast performance are essential to an enjoyable reading experience, as are size and weight.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"_6jkyd92\"><button id=\"accordion-button-2\" class=\"_6jkyd94\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-2\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _6jkyd93\">Build quality<\/h3>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"\" width=\"29\" height=\"30\" viewbox=\"0 0 29 30\" fill=\"currentColor\"><title>Collapse<\/title><line x1=\"4\" y1=\"14.4805\" x2=\"26\" y2=\"14.4805\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-2\" class=\"_6jkyd97 _6jkyd98\" style=\"height:auto\" data-testid=\"accordion-content\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-button-2\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _6jkyd95 _1xwtict1\">Some e-readers come with different features, like waterproofing, which means you really can read anywhere. Others offer buttons that make using the e-reader more intuitive to use. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"_6jkyd92\"><button id=\"accordion-button-3\" class=\"_6jkyd94\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-3\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _6jkyd93\">Supported content types<\/h3>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"\" width=\"29\" height=\"30\" viewbox=\"0 0 29 30\" fill=\"currentColor\"><title>Collapse<\/title><line x1=\"4\" y1=\"14.4805\" x2=\"26\" y2=\"14.4805\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-3\" class=\"_6jkyd97 _6jkyd98\" style=\"height:auto\" data-testid=\"accordion-content\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-button-3\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _6jkyd95 _1xwtict1\">There must be easy, direct access to a wide selection of digital titles, including audiobooks and various file formats.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"_6jkyd92\"><button id=\"accordion-button-4\" class=\"_6jkyd94\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-4\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _6jkyd93\">Affordability<\/h3>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"\" width=\"29\" height=\"30\" viewbox=\"0 0 29 30\" fill=\"currentColor\"><title>Collapse<\/title><line x1=\"4\" y1=\"14.4805\" x2=\"26\" y2=\"14.4805\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-4\" class=\"_6jkyd97 _6jkyd98\" style=\"height:auto\" data-testid=\"accordion-content\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-button-4\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _6jkyd95 _1xwtict1\">Is the price justified, given what the e-reader offers?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--block-placement _1o279nj1 _1o279nj0 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src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25679990\/247326_Amazon_Kindle_2024_AKrales_0007.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2400\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"_18t3ez07\">\n<p><span class=\"_18t3ez0q\">$<!-- -->160<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"_16zyrvq5 _1xwtict1\">\n<div class=\"_16zyrvq6\">\n<h4 class=\"_16zyrvq8\">The Good<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The best-looking screen on any e-reader<\/li>\n<li>Slightly larger screen without a noticeably larger device<\/li>\n<li>Faster page turns, loading, and a more responsive UI<\/li>\n<li>A splash of color (without a color screen)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_16zyrvq7\">\n<h4 class=\"_16zyrvq8\">The Bad<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Upgrades aren\u2019t as significant as the last Paperwhite<\/li>\n<li>Lacks stylus support and page turn buttons<\/li>\n<li>Signature Edition wireless charging is frustrating without magnets<\/li>\n<li>Signature Edition back panel feels less grippy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\"><em><em><strong>Dimensions: <\/strong>7 x 5 x .3 inches \/ <strong>Weight:<\/strong> 211 grams \/ <strong>Screen area and resolution:<\/strong> 7-inch screen, 300ppi resolution \/ <strong>Storage:<\/strong> 16GB \/ <strong>Other features:<\/strong> IPX8 waterproofing, Bluetooth audio support <\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">If you mostly buy ebooks from Amazon, you\u2019ll want a Kindle, and the 12th-gen Kindle Paperwhite is the best choice for most people. Starting at $159.99, it\u2019s cheaper than the Kobo Libra Colour \u2014 my top non-Amazon ebook reader, which I\u2019ll dive into later \u2014 while offering many of the same features. Those include a spacious 7-inch 300pi display with rich contrast levels and an adjustable warm white frontlight, which make for a clear and enjoyable reading experience. The latter also conveniently improves sleep by cutting down on blue light that interrupts melatonin production.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">That warm white frontlighting is an advantage over the cool white of the $109.99 base-model Kindle, and unlike the base Kindle, the Paperwhite has IPX8 water resistance. The $199.99<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/All-new-Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-Signature\/dp\/B0C8RR4WN3\/?tag=theverge02-20\" rel=\"sponsored\"> Signature Edition Paperwhite<\/a> also has an auto-adjusting frontlight and no lockscreen ads. It has wireless charging, which is a rare feature to find in an e-reader.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--block-placement _1o279nj3 _1o279nj0 duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div style=\"position:relative\">\n<div class=\"_1ymtmqpj\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div style=\"background-image:none\" class=\"duet--media--content-warning ucljxw0\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--image-gallery-image kqz8fh0\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5\" id=\"dmcyOmltYWdlOjE0NDI4MA==\"><a class=\"kqz8fh1\" href=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25821061\/247464_Kindle_Paperwhite_ALiszewski_0002.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,0,100,100\" data-pswp-height=\"1800\" data-pswp-width=\"2700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img alt=\"The latest Kindle Paperwhite offers a sharp display that\u2019s easy to read.\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"x271pn0\" 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class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _1xwtict2 qama0i2\"><em>The latest Kindle Paperwhite offers a sharp display that\u2019s easy to read.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">Amazon dominates the US ebook market, so Kindle owners have access to advantages owners of other ebook readers don\u2019t. Much of Amazon\u2019s hardware strategy depends on offering cut-rate discounts to pull you into its content ecosystem. If you have Prime and buy a lot of Kindle ebooks, the Paperwhite is the best choice because its ebooks and audiobooks are often on sale at Amazon, and Prime members get more free content through Prime Reading. Rivals like Kobo offer sales, too, but it\u2019s hard for them to offer discounts as steep as Amazon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">There are downsides, though. The Paperwhite has lockscreen ads unless you pay $20 extra to get rid of them. It\u2019s also too big to hold comfortably with one hand. Perhaps the Kindle Paperwhite\u2019s biggest flaw, though \u2014 which it shares with all Kindles aside from Fire tablets \u2014 is that it\u2019s not easy to read books purchased outside of Amazon\u2019s store. Kindle ebook formats are proprietary and only work on Kindle. Unlike Kobo and other ebook readers, Kindles don\u2019t support EPUB files, an open file format used by pretty much everyone <em>except<\/em> Amazon. So, for example, if you often shop from Kobo\u2019s bookstore (or Barnes &amp; Noble or Google Play Books or many other ebook stores), you can\u2019t easily read those books on a Kindle without using a workaround. There <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/23842102\/kindle-amazon-import-files-epub\">are ways to convert<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/sendtokindle?tag=theverge02-20\" rel=\"sponsored\">transfer file formats<\/a> so you can read on the Kindle and vice versa, but it\u2019ll take a couple of extra steps.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">However, if you don\u2019t buy your books elsewhere or you don\u2019t mind shopping from Amazon, you\u2019ll be more than happy with the Kindle Paperwhite.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div id=\"YXkzbE\" class=\"_1m1ib704 _1m1ib700 duet--article--standard-heading _1xwtict1\">\n<h5 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/24326185\/amazon-kindle-paperwhite-signature-edition-2024-e-reader-review\">Read our Kindle Paperwhite review<\/a>.<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p><h2 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">The best non-Amazon ebook reader<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--block-placement _1o279nj1 _1o279nj0 duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div class=\"_18t3ez01\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--scorecard _18t3ez03 _18t3ez02\" data-product-filter=\"\" id=\"product-card-dmcyOnByb2R1Y3Q6NjA2NTU=\">\n<div class=\"_18t3ez0i\"><a class=\"_18t3ez0e _18t3ez0a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kobo-Glare-Free-KaleidoTM-Audiobooks-Waterproof\/dp\/B0D1KTKVY3\/?tag=theverge02-20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><img alt=\"\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"x271pn0\" 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_18t3ez0b\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kobo-Glare-Free-KaleidoTM-Audiobooks-Waterproof\/dp\/B0D1KTKVY3\/?tag=theverge02-20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><img alt=\"\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"x271pn0\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' %3E%3Cfilter id='b' color-interpolation-filters='sRGB'%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 100 -1' result='s'\/%3E%3CfeFlood x='0' y='0' width='100%25' height='100%25'\/%3E%3CfeComposite operator='out' in='s'\/%3E%3CfeComposite in2='SourceGraphic'\/%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3C\/filter%3E%3Cimage width='100%25' height='100%25' x='0' y='0' preserveAspectRatio='none' style='filter: url(%23b);' href='data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mN8+R8AAtcB6oaHtZcAAAAASUVORK5CYII='\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;)\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/247144_best_ebook_reader_SVasani_0002.webp?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C6.989247311828%2C100%2C86.021505376344&amp;w=376 376w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/247144_best_ebook_reader_SVasani_0002.webp?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C6.989247311828%2C100%2C86.021505376344&amp;w=384 384w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/247144_best_ebook_reader_SVasani_0002.webp?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C6.989247311828%2C100%2C86.021505376344&amp;w=415 415w, 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https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/247144_best_ebook_reader_SVasani_0002.webp?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C6.989247311828%2C100%2C86.021505376344&amp;w=1920 1920w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/247144_best_ebook_reader_SVasani_0002.webp?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C6.989247311828%2C100%2C86.021505376344&amp;w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/247144_best_ebook_reader_SVasani_0002.webp?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C6.989247311828%2C100%2C86.021505376344&amp;w=2400 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/247144_best_ebook_reader_SVasani_0002.webp?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C6.989247311828%2C100%2C86.021505376344&amp;w=2400\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"_18t3ez07\">\n<p><span class=\"_18t3ez0q\">$<!-- -->230<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"_16zyrvq5 _1xwtict1\">\n<div class=\"_16zyrvq6\">\n<h4 class=\"_16zyrvq8\">The Good<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Nice color screen with sharp, 300ppi black-and-white resolution<\/li>\n<li>Physical page-turning buttons<\/li>\n<li>Built-in stylus support<\/li>\n<li>Compatible with Overdrive <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_16zyrvq7\">\n<h4 class=\"_16zyrvq8\">The Bad<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Getting books from other stores onto the device can be tough<\/li>\n<li>More expensive than the Kindle Paperwhite<\/li>\n<li>Lacks the vibrancy of other color e-readers<\/li>\n<li>No wireless charging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\"><em><em><strong>Dimensions:<\/strong> 5.69 x 6.34 x 0.33 inches \/ <strong>Weight:<\/strong> 199.5 grams \/ <strong>Screen area and resolution:<\/strong> 7-inch screen, 300ppi (black-and-white), 150ppi (color) \/ <strong>Storage:<\/strong> 32GB \/ <strong>Other features:<\/strong> Physical page-turning buttons, waterproofing, Kobo Stylus 2 support, Bluetooth audio support <\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2024\/7\/4\/24158251\/kobo-libra-clara-colour-e-reader-review\">Kobo Libra Colour<\/a> is an excellent alternative to Amazon\u2019s ebook readers, especially for readers outside the US or anyone who doesn\u2019t want to tap into Amazon\u2019s ecosystem. Kobo\u2019s latest slate offers many of the standout features found on the 12th-gen Kindle Paperwhite \u2014 including waterproofing, USB-C support, and a 300ppi display \u2014 along with a few perks that make it more helpful and enjoyable to use.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">The color display is the most obvious. The Libra Colour uses E Ink\u2019s latest Kaledio color screen technology, which provides soothing, pastel-like hues that still pop in direct sunlight. It\u2019s not as sharp as reading in monochrome \u2014 the resolution drops to 150ppi when viewing content in color \u2014 but it\u2019s a nice touch that makes viewing a wider range of content more pleasant. Book covers and comics, while still muted, have an added layer of depth, even if the colors are nowhere near as vivid as that of a traditional LED tablet or as vibrant as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/24303322\/amazon-kindle-colorsoft-e-reader-review\">Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">However, unlike the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition, the Libra Colour works with a digital pen \u2014 the Kobo Stylus 2 (<a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=1025X1701640&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fus.kobobooks.com%2Fproducts%2Fkobo-stylus-2\" rel=\"sponsored\">sold separately<\/a>) \u2014 which lets you highlight text in various colors or take notes using Kobo\u2019s integrated notebooks. You can also take advantage of some of the more advanced capabilities found in the Kobo Elipsa 2E, allowing you to solve math equations, convert handwriting into typed text, and insert diagrams. This lets the Libra Colour function as a mini notebook of sorts, though I wouldn\u2019t use it as a primary note-taking device since the seven-inch display can feel cramped to write on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">The color display is only part of the appeal, though. The Libra Colour doesn\u2019t have the lockscreen ads on the base Paperwhite \u2014 and packs physical page-turning buttons, which feel more intuitive to use than tapping either side of the display as you have to do on Amazon\u2019s modern e-readers. The speedy e-reader also supports more file formats, including EPUB files, and makes it much easier to borrow books from the Overdrive library system. Until recently, Kobo <a href=\"https:\/\/support.mozilla.org\/en-US\/kb\/future-of-pocket#:~:text=On%20July%208%2C%202025%2C%20Annual,Pocket%20API%20Use\">offered support for the bookmarking app Pocket<\/a>, which was another big selling point as it let you read saved articles offline. While the app is no longer available, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/news\/767527\/instapaper-replaces-pocket-on-kobo-e-readers\">Kobo recently<\/a> replaced Pocket with Instapaper, which you can download in a free update.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--block-placement _1o279nj3 _1o279nj0 duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div style=\"position:relative\">\n<div class=\"_1ymtmqpj\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div style=\"background-image:none\" class=\"duet--media--content-warning ucljxw0\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--image-gallery-image kqz8fh0\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5\" id=\"dmcyOmltYWdlOjYwNjc1\"><a class=\"kqz8fh1\" href=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25532400\/247144_Kobo_Libre_Colour_SVasani_0005.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,0,100,100\" data-pswp-height=\"1800\" data-pswp-width=\"2700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img alt=\"A photo of a page in a book with a sentence highlighted in pink.\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"x271pn0\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' %3E%3Cfilter id='b' color-interpolation-filters='sRGB'%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 100 -1' result='s'\/%3E%3CfeFlood x='0' y='0' width='100%25' height='100%25'\/%3E%3CfeComposite operator='out' in='s'\/%3E%3CfeComposite in2='SourceGraphic'\/%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3C\/filter%3E%3Cimage width='100%25' height='100%25' x='0' y='0' preserveAspectRatio='none' style='filter: url(%23b);' 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https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25532400\/247144_Kobo_Libre_Colour_SVasani_0005.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=1440 1440w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25532400\/247144_Kobo_Libre_Colour_SVasani_0005.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=1920 1920w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25532400\/247144_Kobo_Libre_Colour_SVasani_0005.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25532400\/247144_Kobo_Libre_Colour_SVasani_0005.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2400 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25532400\/247144_Kobo_Libre_Colour_SVasani_0005.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2400\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _1xwtict2 qama0i2\"><em>You can highlight in color, too.<\/em><\/figcaption><cite class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _1xwtict2 qama0i1\">Photo by Sheena Vasani \/ The Verge<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">However, at $229.99, the Libra Colour costs $70 more than the entry-level Paperwhite \u2014 and that\u2019s without Kobo\u2019s $69.99 stylus, which is required for performing certain tasks. That gap widens further when the Paperwhite is on sale, which happens more often than the Libra Colour. The Kobo can\u2019t easily tap into Amazon\u2019s vast library of ebooks, which can be frustrating if you\u2019ve amassed a collection of Kindle titles over the years. It can be done, but you have to convert file formats using third-party apps, which is tricky and can take time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">But if those things don\u2019t matter or apply to you, the Kobo Libra Colour will give you the best digital reading experience of all the e-readers on our list. It\u2019s my personal favorite.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div id=\"0JIBBD\" class=\"_1m1ib704 _1m1ib700 duet--article--standard-heading _1xwtict1\">\n<h5 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2024\/7\/4\/24158251\/kobo-libra-clara-colour-e-reader-review\">Read our Kobo Libra Colour review.<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p><h2 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">The best cheap ebook reader<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--block-placement _1o279nj1 _1o279nj0 duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div class=\"_18t3ez01\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--scorecard _18t3ez03 _18t3ez02\" data-product-filter=\"\" id=\"product-card-dmcyOnByb2R1Y3Q6NTk1OTA1\">\n<div class=\"_18t3ez0i\"><a class=\"_18t3ez0e _18t3ez0a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Amazon-Kindle\/dp\/B0CNV9F72P\/?tag=theverge02-20\" 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https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25840916\/257516_best_ebook_reader_SVasani_0001.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=16.666666666667%2C0%2C66.666666666667%2C100&amp;w=1920 1920w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25840916\/257516_best_ebook_reader_SVasani_0001.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=16.666666666667%2C0%2C66.666666666667%2C100&amp;w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25840916\/257516_best_ebook_reader_SVasani_0001.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=16.666666666667%2C0%2C66.666666666667%2C100&amp;w=2400 2400w\" 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src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25840916\/257516_best_ebook_reader_SVasani_0001.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2400\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"_18t3ez07\">\n<p><span class=\"_18t3ez0q\">$<!-- -->110<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"_16zyrvq5 _1xwtict1\">\n<div class=\"_16zyrvq6\">\n<h4 class=\"_16zyrvq8\">The Good<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent, high-resolution display<\/li>\n<li>Easy to hold with one hand<\/li>\n<li>Faster than its predecessor with improved battery life<\/li>\n<li>Fun color options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_16zyrvq7\">\n<h4 class=\"_16zyrvq8\">The Bad<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>No waterproofing<\/li>\n<li>Lacks adjustable color temperature<\/li>\n<li>Slightly more expensive than its predecessor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\"><em><em><strong>Dimensions: <\/strong>6.2 x 4.3 x 0.32 inches \/ <strong>Weight: <\/strong>158 grams \/ <strong>Screen area and resolution<\/strong>: 6-inch screen, 300ppi resolution \/ <strong>Storage:<\/strong> 16GB \/ <strong>Other features: <\/strong>USB-C support, Bluetooth audio support <\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09SWV3BYH?tag=theverge02-20\" rel=\"sponsored\">base-model Kindle<\/a> ($109.99 with ads) is the best cheap ebook reader. Its 300ppi resolution makes text clearer and easier to read than the lower-resolution screens on other ebook readers in its price range. Plus, it has USB-C for relatively fast charging.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">Reading on its six-inch screen feels a little more cramped than it does on the larger displays of the Kindle Paperwhite and Kobo Libra Colour. However, the flip side is that its small size makes it pocketable, light, and easy for small hands to hold. Combined with its relatively affordable price, the Kindle is also the best ebook reader for kids \u2014 especially the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CNVBQK38\/?tag=theverge02-20\" rel=\"sponsored\">Amazon Kindle Kids Edition<\/a> which costs $20 more. The kid-friendly version shares the same specs but is ad-free with parental controls, a two-year extended replacement guarantee, and a case. It also comes with six months of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ftu\/home?tag=theverge02-20\" rel=\"sponsored\">Amazon Kids Plus<\/a>, which grants kids access to thousands of children\u2019s books and audiobooks for free. After that, though, you\u2019ll have to $79 per year (or $48 with Amazon Prime).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--block-placement _1o279nj1 _1o279nj0 duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div style=\"position:relative\">\n<div class=\"_1ymtmqpj\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div style=\"background-image:none\" class=\"duet--media--content-warning ucljxw0\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--image-gallery-image kqz8fh0 _1ymtmqpx\" id=\"dmcyOmltYWdlOjYyMTMxOQ==\"><a class=\"kqz8fh1\" href=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/257516_best_ebook_reader_SVasani_0004.webp?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,0,100,100\" data-pswp-height=\"960\" data-pswp-width=\"1440\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img alt=\"Amazon\u2019s latest Kindle is one of the most pocketable e-readers you can get.\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"x271pn0\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' %3E%3Cfilter id='b' color-interpolation-filters='sRGB'%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 100 -1' result='s'\/%3E%3CfeFlood x='0' y='0' width='100%25' height='100%25'\/%3E%3CfeComposite operator='out' in='s'\/%3E%3CfeComposite in2='SourceGraphic'\/%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3C\/filter%3E%3Cimage width='100%25' height='100%25' x='0' y='0' preserveAspectRatio='none' style='filter: url(%23b);' href='data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mN8+R8AAtcB6oaHtZcAAAAASUVORK5CYII='\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;)\" sizes=\"(max-width: 639px) 100vw, (max-width: 1023px) 50vw, 700px\" 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src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/257516_best_ebook_reader_SVasani_0004.webp?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2400\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _1xwtict2 qama0i2\"><em>Amazon\u2019s latest Kindle is one of the most pocketable e-readers you can get.<\/em><\/figcaption><cite class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _1xwtict2 qama0i1\">Photo by Sheena Vasani \/ The Verge<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">The base Kindle doesn\u2019t have extra conveniences like the waterproofing you\u2019ll find in <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=1025X1701640&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fus.kobobooks.com%2Fcollections%2Fereaders%2Fproducts%2Fkobo-clara-bw\" rel=\"sponsored\">the entry-level Kobo Clara BW<\/a> and Paperwhite. You also don\u2019t get the physical page-turning buttons found on Barnes &amp; Noble\u2019s entry-level e-reader, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/23188252\/barnes-noble-nook-glowlight-4e-e-reader-ebook-review\">Nook GlowLight 4e<\/a> (though the Kindle is a lot snappier than the Nook). And because it\u2019s an Amazon ebook reader, you\u2019re also locked into the Amazon ecosystem and have to pay extra to remove ads. But if you can do without that, the Kindle delivers the essentials for under $110.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p><h2 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">The best ebook reader for taking notes<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--block-placement _1o279nj1 _1o279nj0 duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div class=\"_18t3ez01\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--scorecard _18t3ez03 _18t3ez02\" data-product-filter=\"\" id=\"product-card-dmcyOnByb2R1Y3Q6Mzg5NDM=\">\n<div class=\"_18t3ez0i\"><a class=\"_18t3ez0e _18t3ez0a\" href=\"https:\/\/goto.walmart.com\/c\/482924\/565706\/9383?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FKobo-Elipsa-2E-eReader-10-3-Glare-Free-Touchscreen-ComfortLight-PRO-Includes-Stylus-2-Adjustable-Brightness-Wi-Fi-Carta-E-Ink-Technology-32GB-Storage%2F3560029848\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><img alt=\"\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24745050\/236710_E_reader_Kobo_Elipsa_2E_SVasani_0003.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2400\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"_18t3ez07\">\n<p><span class=\"_18t3ez0q\">$<!-- -->400<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"_16zyrvq5 _1xwtict1\">\n<div class=\"_16zyrvq6\">\n<h4 class=\"_16zyrvq8\">The Good<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Intuitive note-taking features<\/li>\n<li>Great e-reader<\/li>\n<li>Adjustable warm light<\/li>\n<li>Useful note-taking capabilities, including handwriting-to-text conversion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_16zyrvq7\">\n<h4 class=\"_16zyrvq8\">The Bad<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Lacks native support for Kindle books<\/li>\n<li>227ppi display isn\u2019t as sharp as the competition<\/li>\n<li>No note-summarization features<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\"><em><em><strong>Dimensions: <\/strong>7.6 x 8.94 x 0.30 inches \/ <strong>Weight: <\/strong>390 grams \/ <strong>Screen area and resolution<\/strong>: 10.3-inches, 227ppi resolution \/ <strong>Storage:<\/strong> 32GB \/ <strong>Other features: <\/strong>Handwriting to text conversion, magnetic stylus, Bluetooth audio support <\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">Of all the large ebook readers I tested, the Kobo Elipsa 2E stood out the most because it\u2019s a good e-reader with solid note-taking abilities. You can write directly on pages just as on a physical book. The Kindle Scribe lets you annotate book pages as well, but it\u2019s complicated involving resizable text boxes that mess up the page formatting and prevent you from doing basic things like circling words. In contrast, taking notes on the Elipsa 2E feels far more intuitive and natural.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">The Elipsa 2E offers other helpful note-taking tools and capabilities. Like the Kobo Libra Colour, it\u2019s capable, for example, of solving math equations for you. You can also insert diagrams and drawings, and it\u2019ll automatically snap them into something that looks cleaner and nicer. You can also sync your notes with Dropbox or view them online and convert handwriting to typed text. The Kindle Scribe offers the latter capability, too, but again, Kobo does it faster and better within the original notebook document as opposed to on a separate page. The only thing missing from the Elipsa 2E is the Scribe\u2019s note-summarization feature, but that\u2019s a trade-off I am okay with given how much easier it is to take notes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">Finally, the Kobo Elipsa 2E comes with twice the storage (32GB) for the same price as the base Kindle Scribe. You <em>can <\/em>step up to the 32GB Kindle Scribe for $20 more or upgrade to 64GB for $40 extra. Yet given the Scribe\u2019s limitations, I still recommend saving the money and buying the Kobo Elipsa 2E instead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--block-placement _1o279nj1 _1o279nj0 duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div style=\"position:relative\">\n<div class=\"_1ymtmqpj\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div style=\"background-image:none\" class=\"duet--media--content-warning ucljxw0\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--image-gallery-image kqz8fh0 _1ymtmqpx\" id=\"dmcyOmltYWdlOjYyMTMxNw==\"><a class=\"kqz8fh1\" href=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/236710_E_reader_Kobo_Elipsa_2E_SVasani_0004.webp?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,0,100,100\" data-pswp-height=\"1360\" data-pswp-width=\"2040\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img alt=\"You can doodle in the Kobo Elipsa 2E using a variety of ink shades, pens, and brushes.\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"x271pn0\" 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src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/236710_E_reader_Kobo_Elipsa_2E_SVasani_0004.webp?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2400\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _1xwtict2 qama0i2\"><em>You can doodle in the Kobo Elipsa 2E using a variety of ink shades, pens, and brushes.<\/em><\/figcaption><cite class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _1xwtict2 qama0i1\">Photo by Sheena Vasani \/ The Verge<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">Note-taking capabilities aside, the Kobo Elipsa 2E is also a good e-reader with the same strengths and weaknesses as other Kobo devices. There\u2019s support for a wide range of file formats, but you can\u2019t easily read Kindle books without converting them first. Its 227ppi display is also slightly less sharp than the 300ppi screen found on the Kindle Scribe and the Kobo Libra Colour. However, the 10.3-inch screen balances things out a bit and makes text easier to read, so it\u2019s not a noticeable drawback. Plus, the Elipsa 2E comes with an adjustable warm light for nighttime reading. That\u2019s a feature rival e-readers with more advanced note-taking capabilities \u2014 including the $409.99 <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=1025X1701640&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.boox.com%2Fproducts%2Fgo103&amp;xcust=__vg0115awD__24092328__________________\" rel=\"sponsored\">Onyx Boox Go 10.3<\/a>, which lets you insert links to notes \u2014 lacks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p><h2 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">Other ebook readers we tested<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">There are some other ebook readers my colleagues and I have tested that I didn\u2019t feature above, but are still worth highlighting. Here are the most notable:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div id=\"b1o7uf\" class=\"_1m1ib702 _1m1ib700 duet--article--standard-heading _1xwtict1\">\n<h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/All-New-Amazon-Kindle-Colorsoft-Signature-Edition\/dp\/B0CN3XR57P\/?tag=theverge02-20\" rel=\"sponsored\">Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/24303322\/amazon-kindle-colorsoft-e-reader-review\">Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition<\/a> is the first Kindle to feature E Ink\u2019s color screen technology and it stands out from other color e-paper devices with customizations. It offers improved contrast, more vibrant colors, and faster screen refreshes. With a $279.99 price tag, it\u2019s the most expensive Kindle model currently available that doesn\u2019t support a stylus for note-taking, and it includes premium features like wireless charging that are convenient but not really necessary for a device with months of battery life. If you want a color screen and want to stick with Amazon, the Colorsoft Signature is your best option.<em> &#8211; Andrew Liszewski, Senior Reporter <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/news\/712765\/amazon-kindle-colorsoft-16-gb-kids\">Amazon recently introduced<\/a> a more affordable alternative to the $279.99 Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition above called the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CGVSKR1G?tag=theverge02-20\" rel=\"sponsored\">Kindle Colorsoft<\/a>. It\u2019s $30 cheaper and delivers a nearly identical reading experience. As expected, Amazon excluded some features to hit the lower price point. Let\u2019s run through them. There\u2019s no wireless charging, which I can live without. Storage is halved to 16GB, which is enough for me as I primarily read ebooks. But if you\u2019re buying a color e-reader, chances are high that you\u2019ll want excess storage space for graphic novels, and 16GB may not cut it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">The biggest drawback for me, as a bedtime bookworm, is the lack of an auto-adjusting front light that can make nighttime reading much easier (however, its brightness and color temperature can be manually adjusted). At this price, I expect it, especially since Kobo\u2019s $159.99 Clara Color includes one. And, given that the Colorsoft Signature Edition costs just $30 more, complete with a front light that adjusts when the room gets dim, 32GB of storage, and wireless charging, I\u2019d opt for that instead if you\u2019re in Amazon\u2019s ecosystem. Unless the standard Colorsoft goes on sale for less, it\u2019s not a great value at its regular price.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">If you\u2019re looking for a non-Amazon alternative that\u2019s more affordable than the Kobo Libra Colour, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2024\/7\/4\/24158251\/kobo-libra-clara-colour-e-reader-review\">Kobo Clara Colour<\/a> \u2014 the successor to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/23542918\/kobo-clara-2e-ereader-review-amazon-kindle\">Kobo Clara 2E<\/a> \u2014 is worth a look. At <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=1025X1701640&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fus.kobobooks.com%2Fproducts%2Fkobo-clara-colour\" rel=\"sponsored\">$159.99<\/a>, the ad-free e-reader costs more than the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/23542918\/kobo-clara-2e-ereader-review-amazon-kindle\">Kobo Clara 2E<\/a>, but I think it\u2019s worth the extra $10. It continues to offer the same six-inch display and IPX8 waterproof design, but the e-reader now offers color. It\u2019s also noticeably faster \u2014 something I was happy to see, considering the occasional lag on the Clara 2E sometimes got on my nerves. You don\u2019t get the Clara Colour\u2019s physical buttons or stylus support, but that\u2019s a fair tradeoff at this price point. The company <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/news\/775526\/kobo-clara-colour-e-reader-white-color-larger-battery\">recently announced <\/a>a <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=1025X1701640&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fus.kobobooks.com%2Fproducts%2Fkobo-clara-colour\" rel=\"sponsored\">white version<\/a> with a slightly larger 1,900mAh battery compared to the black model\u2019s 1,500mAh (notably, without a price increase), which Kobo says can last over a month on a single charge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">In 2023, Barnes and Noble released the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2023\/7\/21\/23803227\/barnes-and-nobles-forthcoming-e-reader-a-new-kindle-alternative\">Nook Glowlight 4 Plus<\/a>. If you own a lot of digital books from Barnes and Noble, this could be a good Kindle alternative. Otherwise, I\u2019d still recommend the Kobo Libra Colour to everybody else. The <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=1025X1701640&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.barnesandnoble.com%2Fw%2Fnook-glowlight-4-plus-barnes-noble%2F1143603294\" rel=\"sponsored\">$199.99 Nook Glowlight 4 Plus<\/a> is a good e-reader with a lot to offer, including a lovely 300ppi screen, waterproofing, physical page-turning buttons, and even a headphone jack. However, it\u2019s just not as snappy, which makes setting it up, buying books from the device itself, and navigating the interface a slow ordeal. It didn\u2019t help that the screen sometimes froze, too, which meant I had to restart the device while in the middle of a book.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">Despite all the advantages of E Ink display technology, your smartphone is probably still a more convenient device for reading given how pocket-friendly it is. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2024\/11\/24\/24301379\/boox-palma-2-review-e-reader-android\">Boox Palma 2<\/a> is a smartphone-sized E Ink device that\u2019s just as easy to slip into a pocket, but with more capabilities than an e-reader. Its 6.3-inch E Ink display is great for reading books, but the <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=1025X1701640&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.boox.com%2Fproducts%2Fpalma2\" rel=\"sponsored\">$275.98 <s>$329<\/s> Palma 2<\/a> also runs Android 13 so you can install productivity apps like email and messaging \u2014 assuming you\u2019ve got access to Wi-Fi, of course, because the compact e-reader lacks cellular connectivity. If you already have the original Palma, the sequel isn\u2019t worth the upgrade. But if you\u2019re looking for a smaller alternative to Kindles and Kobos, the Palma 2 could be worth the splurge. <em>&#8211; Andrew Liszewski, Senior Reporter <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">The $409.99 Onyx Boox Go 10.3 is another ad-free ebook reader you can use to take notes. It\u2019s excellent as a note-taking device, and it offers an impressively wide range of writing tools and more prebuilt notebook templates than Kobo\u2019s Elipsa 2E. Jotting down notes using the built-in notebook felt more akin to writing on paper as well, and its slim design makes the device feel more like a traditional notebook. Like all Boox devices, it also provides quick access to the Google Play Store, so you can download multiple reading apps \u2014 including both Kindle and Kobo apps. The slate\u2019s crisp 300ppi display is sharper than that of the Kobo Elipsa 2E, too, which is a plus.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">However, in comparison to the easy-to-use Elipsa 2E, the Go 10.3 lacks a front light and comes with a steeper learning curve. Notes you take on a Kindle or Kobo device won\u2019t transfer over (and vice versa), and you can\u2019t annotate books in either app using the Boox. I also felt like access to Google Play can be a double-edged sword as it grants easy access to distracting apps, including games, streaming services, and TikTok. It\u2019s too slow to use the latter, but it\u2019s fast and comfortable enough that I found myself playing around with the Word Search app far too often. For me personally, I need my e-reader to be devoid of such distractions \u2014 it\u2019s one of the biggest things that distinguishes it from a tablet, after all. But if you\u2019ve got more self-control than I do, the Go 10.3 could be worth a look.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">In April, Boox <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/news\/656174\/boox-go-7-series-e-ink-e-reader-stylus-color\">introduced<\/a> the Go Color 7 Gen II, which retails for <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=1025X1701640&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.boox.com%2Fproducts%2Fgocolor7-gen2\" rel=\"sponsored\">$279.99<\/a>. This water-resistant e-reader offers a 300ppi display that drops to 150ppi when displaying color content, much like its Kobo and Kindle rivals. However, similar to the Kobo Libra Colour, this ad-free model offers physical-page turning buttons and supports note-taking. A stylus isn\u2019t included, so you\u2019ll need to spend an extra <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=1025X1701640&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.boox.com%2Fproducts%2Fboox-inksense%3Fvariant%3D45884854141158\" rel=\"sponsored\">$45.99<\/a> for Boox\u2019s pressure-sensitive InkSense pen if you want to take notes. And, like other Boox devices, it runs on Android, giving you access to a wide range of apps and online bookstores through the Google Play Store.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">While I appreciated not having to sideload my Kindle and Kobo library, along with greater flexibility to fine-tune color settings, I ultimately prefer the Kobo Libra Colour. In my testing, the Go Color 7 Gen II felt frustratingly sluggish by comparison to the Libra Colour, which is disappointing given the Boox costs $50 more. Responsiveness is a core part of the reading experience for me, so I\u2019d only recommend Boox\u2019s model to readers who value having Android app flexibility over performance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--block-placement _1o279nj1 _1o279nj0 duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<ul class=\"duet--article--unordered-list _1ymtmqpi _11h7yix0 _1xwtict1\">\n<li class=\"_11h7yix1\"><span class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">Priced at <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=1025X1701640&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.boox.com%2Fproducts%2Fpalma2pro\" rel=\"sponsored\">$399.99<\/a>, the new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/news\/803432\/onyx-boox-palma-2-pro-smartphone-color-e-ink-5g-android-stylus\">Boox Palma 2 Pro<\/a> is the company\u2019s latest smartphone-sized e-reader. It\u2019s the American version of China\u2019s Boox P6 Pro and, as such, it comes equipped with a color E ink screen. The 2 Pro comes with LTE connectivity and stylus support (though you\u2019ll have to buy the stylus separately), runs Android 15 out of the box, and features a 16-megapixel camera for scanning documents. It also offers 128GB of storage, which can be expanded up to 2TB using the SIM card tray that conveniently doubles as a microSD slot. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/news\/772647\/boox-palma-e-reader-e-ink-smartphone-4g-cellular\">Read our initial P6 Pro impressions<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"_11h7yix1\"><span class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">Amazon <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/news\/788289\/amazon-kindle-scribe-e-ink-digital-notepad-stylus\">recently announced three new versions<\/a> of its note-taking Kindle Scribe: the $629.99 Kindle Scribe Colorsoft, which features a color screen; a $499.99 monochrome model with a front light; and an entry-level version without a front light for $429.99. All three offer a thinner design and a larger 11-inch display, along with a new AI-powered search tool that makes it easy to quickly summarize documents. Amazon has also updated the homescreen with a Quick Notes section and redesigned the stylus, making it bigger and rounder, which should lend itself to a more intuitive writing experience. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/tech\/787984\/kindle-scribe-colorsoft-hands-on-amazon\">Read our hands-on impressions<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\"><em><strong>Update, November 17th:<\/strong> Adjusted pricing \/ availability and added new details regarding the Boox Palma 2 Pro<\/em>.<em> Andrew Liszewski also contributed to this post.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tly2fw0\"><span class=\"tly2fw2\"><strong>Follow topics and authors<\/strong> from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"tly2fw3\">\n<li 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