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Our favorite e-readers: tested and reviewed
May 1, 2025
We interviewed book industry experts to learn more about e-readers, and used their advice (and our experience) to select the best ones on the market.
Our top picks
What is an e-reader?
E-readers are devices that typically use an e-ink screen, which simulates the appearance of ink on paper, says Nick Tanzi, assistant director of the South Huntington Public Library. This technology is easier on the eyes than an LCD screen, and uses substantially less battery power. E-readers are also typically lighter than tablets, more portable than hardcover books and can generally store thousands of ebooks.
Since most e-readers don’t provide access to other apps, they can minimize distracting notifications, says Ramesh Mantha, senior vice president of product at Rakuten Kobo, where he designs and builds e-readers. (Ed’s note: Mantha did not provide any specific product recommendations for this piece; the Kobo models featured on our list were chosen independently and without this expert’s influence.)
How we picked the best e-readers
We combined expert advice with our experience using e-readers daily to narrow in on what makes an e-reader great. When selecting our top picks, we kept the following in mind:
Screen: The screen size and the resolution are the most important features to consider, as they directly impact your reading experience, according to our experts.
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