Carry thousands of books around with an e-reader
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You can store thousands of books, magazines, newspapers, and audiobooks on one e-reader. These devices are lightweight, packable, and offer a superior reading experience thanks to e-ink technology. Whether you're looking for a straight-up e-reader or a tablet that will let you read and surf the web, we have the goods. These are our favorite e-readers of the year.
Our pick
Kindle Paperwhite
Staff Favorite
The Kindle Paperwhite closely replicates the look of ink on paper. It's lightweight and glare-free, even in bright sunlight, and it's waterproof. Get it in one of four colors and loaded with 8GBs or 32GBs of memory. The Paperwhite pairs with Bluetooth headphones or speakers to listen to Audible books, and a single battery charge lasts for weeks.
$130 at Amazon $130 at Best Buy $130 at Target
Bargain choice
Kindle
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Reading is a pleasure on even the most basic Kindle. The e-ink display looks great in anything from bright sunlight to total darkness. And the basic Kindle now comes with an adjustable built-in front light so you can read distraction-free anywhere.
Deluxe e-reader
Kindle Oasis
The all-new Kindle Oasis is a big step up from the Paperwhite. It has a generous 7-inch display, an adjustable warm light, and IPX8 waterproofing so you can read safely in the tub or by the pool. The Kindle Oasis comes in two colors and is available with 8GBs or 32GBs of memory.
$250 at Amazon $250 at Best Buy
An E-reader for kids
Kindle Kids Edition
Made specifically for young readers, the Kindle Kids Edition has a glare-free display that's easy to see indoors or out. There are no ads, games, or apps on this model, so your children get a distraction-free device meant just for reading. It's available in four fun colors and pairs with Bluetooth headphones or speakers, making it compatible with Audible.
$110 at Amazon $110 at Best Buy
Not just for reading
Amazon Fire HD 10
Amazon's Fire HD 10 is a tablet that serves well as an overall entertainment device. It has a large 10.1-inch 1080p full HD display, 32GBs of internal storage, and optional microSD expandable storage. The battery lasts up to 12 hours when reading, surfing the web, watching movies and videos, or listening to music. The Fire HD 10 gives you access to the Kindle Store at Amazon, and ebooks are loadable from other retailers and sources.
$150 at Amazon $150 at Best Buy $150 at Target
A buget tablet option
Amazon Fire 7
The Fire 7 has a 7-inch IPS display and works hands-free with Alexa. Battery life clocks in at 7-hours for reading, browsing the internet, watching videos, listening to music, or emailing. You'll get front and rear-facing cameras for your money, dual-band Wi-Fi, and a solid, snappy device to read, play games, and connect to the web.
$50 at Amazon $50 at Best Buy $50 at Target
High-end option
iPad mini 5
The iPad Mini is a full-featured tablet that does everything well. Download the Kindle app, and you can access your Amazon books wherever you go. The screen is bright and crisp, plus fully adjustable for indoor and outdoor reading. And aside from being a capable e-reader, the iPad Mini is a tablet you can use to stream music and movies, play games, video chat, and surf the web.
$384 at Amazon $400 at Best Buy $400 at Target
Kid-proof tablet
Fire HD 8 Kids Edition
The all-new Fire HD 8 Kids Edition is an 8-inch tablet with an HD display, 32GBs of RAM, and it all comes wrapped in a kid-proof case. With this tablet, young ones get access to books, games, apps, videos, Audible books, and educational content. Parents create screen time limits, set educational goals, and have full control over content filtering. For younger kids, this is one of the best e-readers and tablets around.
$140 at Amazon $140 at Best Buy $140 at Target
Intuitive touchscreen
Kobo Clara HD 6
The Kobo Clara HD 6 is a dedicated e-reader with a 6-inch e-ink touchscreen display. There's 8GBs of RAM, giving you enough room to store thousands of books from the Kindle Store or other retailers. The built-in light adds brightness when you need it, and works well under all conditions outside or inside. The Kobo Clara operates by touchscreen, is quick to respond to page turns, and an excellent alternative for those who don't want to be tied into the Kindle Store.
Making suggestions
With a bevy of available choices, which e-reader is right for you? If you prefer distraction-free reading, we love the Kindle Paperwhite. It's a light and thin dedicated e-reader with a glare-free display and waterproofing that's easy on the eyes and the wallet.
If you prefer a full-fledged tablet, you can't go wrong with Apple's iPad Mini 5. It has a stunning 7.9-inch Retina Display, gives you access to the entire Apple App Store, and makes for a good all-around e-reading device. And for kids, we recommend the Kindle Kids Edition. It's purpose-built for reading with a glare-free display and a battery that lasts for weeks.