Being a bibliophile in the modern age can have its challenges. Aside from the price of books, storing and bringing them around can be challenging for people who are constantly on the move. Thankfully, the rise of e-readers has made it possible to have access to an entire library from the palm of your hand.

In 2007, Amazon released its first consumer device, a little handheld e-reader called the Kindle. Since then, the e-commerce giant has released several devices, like Alexa-powered devices and Fire tablets, but the Kindle, which gives users access to millions of books on its platform, has proven that it's here to stay. However, not everyone is sold on getting the Kindle for a variety of reasons, such as price, the lack of certain features, or being annoyed that you can't buy books directly on the app.

If you're on the fence about buying a Kindle for the first time or you're frustrated enough to swap your old one with a different-branded model, we've narrowed down some of the best non-Kindle offers you can snag today. If you're curious about what we considered when making this list, we'll go into more detail about the specific things that make these e-reader alternatives a good buy at the end of this list.

If the primary reason you're shifting to an e-reader instead of a physical book is your commitment to living more sustainably, Kobo might be better suited to your values. Launched in 2022, the Kobo Clara 2E (also part of our Best of IFA in 2022 list) marked the beginning of the company's move towards using more recycled plastic. Additionally, its slew of SleepCovers are also made of recycled materials, and its products are shipped with recycled paper. In terms of features, Kobo e-readers like the Kobo Clara BW regularly top e-reader lists for waterproof features and advanced E Ink Carta 1300 technology.