Best affordable eReaders
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1. PocketBook Verse Pro
If you want to listen to audiobooks and use the text-to-speech function on your e-reader, or if you want IPX8 water protection, then the PocketBook Verse Pro is the ideal device for you. The e-reader has a 15.24 cm (6 inch) E-Ink Carta screen with an HD resolution of 1072 × 1448 and 300 DPI. The display lighting can be individually adjusted in terms of light intensity and colour with the adaptive SMARTlight. Thanks to Bluetooth, the e-reader can be connected to wireless headphones. So you can relax while listening to audiobooks or have your current e-book read to you via the text-to-speech function - and you can even do this safely in the bathtub, because the PocketBook Verse Pro is waterproof to IPX8 standard.
What our customers think
Pro
- Small and light
- handy, fast, clear
- Small, light and handy
Contra
- Can be a bit slow at times
- When navigating, e.g. borrowing a new book, the thing is extremely slow
- Forced to use the cloud otherwise no installation possible
2. tolino Shine Colour
Experience a whole new dimension of reading with the tolino shine colour!
With its innovative 6-inch E Ink Kaleido 3 display, this device offers a resolution of 1448 x 1072 pixels and 300 ppi for black and white content and 150 ppi for colour content. Immerse yourself in the world of books and enjoy razor-sharp text and vivid images.
The capacitive touchscreen enables easy operation with multi-touch functions such as tapping, scrolling or zooming. With its compact dimensions of 112 x 160 x 9.1 mm and a weight of just 173 g, the tolino shine colour fits comfortably in the hand.
Thanks to the integrated smartLight illumination, the colour temperature automatically adjusts to the time of day, while the IPX8 coating protects the device from water - perfect for relaxed reading evenings in the bath or on the beach.
The powerful lithium polymer battery with a capacity of 1,500 mAh ensures weeks of battery life so you can immerse yourself in your favourite stories for hours. With an internal memory of 16 GB, the tolino shine colour offers space for up to 12,000 eBooks or 75 audiobooks, supplemented by additional cloud storage options.
Thanks to Wi-Fi ac/b/g/n and Bluetooth 5.0, you are always well connected and can access your library on the go. The tolino shine colour supports a variety of eBook formats, including EPUB, MOBI, PDF and more.
With extras such as the Hall sensor for protective cases with standby function, family sharing and free software updates, the tolino shine colour offers an all-round convincing reading experience. What are you waiting for? Immerse yourself in the world of reading with the tolino shine colour!
What our customers think
Pro
- Small, handy
- Light in weight
Contra
- Very slow in the menu
- Not compatible with libraries
- Not compatible with Swiss libraries
3. Amazon Kindle 2024 (11th gen)
The Amazon Kindle (16 GB) is the lightest and most compact Kindle with an anti-glare screen, faster page turning, adjustable front light and long battery life - without adverts - in black. This Kindle now offers a brighter front light at the highest setting, higher contrast and faster page turns for an even better reading experience. Reading in any light is possible with the 6-inch anti-glare display, which offers a dark mode and adjustable front light (now 25% brighter on the highest setting) so you can read comfortably. Lose yourself in your books, with no messages, emails or social media to distract you. Your reading experience is completely free from distractions. Enjoy longer reading - up to 6 weeks on a single charge. Take your library with you: 16 GB of storage space for thousands of books, magazines and comics. The sustainable design of this Kindle is made from 75% recycled plastic and 90% recycled magnesium. The packaging is made from 99% wood fibre from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources.
What our customers think
Pro
- Weight (light)
- Happy colour, easier to find
- Colour and size
4. tolino Shine
The Tolino Shine has a high-contrast and high-resolution E Ink black-and-white display, which ensures pleasant and relaxed reading. Enjoy your favourite audio books via Bluetooth headphones or speakers and immerse yourself in exciting stories. The smartLight illumination automatically adapts to the surroundings so that you can relax and read at any time. With its light and handy design, the Tolino Shine fits effortlessly into any bag and offers simple and convenient operation via the 6-inch touchscreen. The Tolino Shine offers weeks of reading fun thanks to its impressive battery life and generous 16 GB internal memory for up to 12,000 eBooks or 75 audiobooks. With its waterproof design, you can use the Tolino Shine in the bath or by the pool and immerse yourself in your favourite stories. Buy your eBooks and audiobooks from your favourite bookseller and enjoy the full range of all available Tolino booksellers. With Tolino cloud synchronisation, you can always keep track of your current reading status, no matter which device you are reading on.
What our customers think
Pro
- Small and pleasantly light
- Light and small but still easy to read
- long battery
Contra
- Internet connection slow, online library needs a lot of patience!
- Onleihe does not work.
- No landscape format possible, only portrait format
5. PocketBook Verse
The PocketBook Verse is your perfect companion, fitting comfortably in any bag with its eye-friendly 15.24 cm (6 inch) E-Ink Carta touchscreen, providing enjoyable reading at home or on the go. The display lighting can be adjusted using SMARTlight to suit the surrounding light conditions and personal preferences.
The e-reader's battery promises a month of reading time per charge. Its internal storage can be expanded by up to 128 GB thanks to a microSD card slot, creating plenty of space for your digital library. The combination of mechanical control buttons and touchscreen supports effortless navigation and an intuitive reading experience.
What our customers think
Pro
- light (can be held well in one hand for a long time)one
- Very handy
- usb c
Contra
- Unclear user interface
- Does not work
- miss nothing
6. Kobo Clara Colour
Turn off the world and turn on Kobo Clara Colour, now available in both classic black or fresh, eye-catching white. Say goodbye to grey, and take the leap into digital reading with a glare-free, distraction-free colour experience. Give paper some competition, and see just how colourful your library can be—on one compact, lightweight device packed with features. Explore colour inside and out, with illustrations and imagery that truly bring colour to your reading life.
What our customers think
Pro
- Battery lasts a long time
- Colour display for colourful markings
- It is colourful, you have many functions such as adjusting the brightness
Contra
- No SD card slot
- Audiobooks only from Kobo
7. Onyx Boox Go 6
The Onyx Boox Go 6 is a compact e-reader featuring a 6-inch E Ink Carta Plus (Carta 1300) display, equipped with front lighting and touch control. The model has a slim, lightweight design with a thickness of 6.8 mm and weighs 146 grams. The device's screen is covered with the special Onyx Glass protective glass. The Go 6 is powered by a robust 8-core processor and has 2 GB of RAM. It comes with modern dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity. The built-in 32 GB storage and a microSD card slot allow for the storage of a large number of e-books and documents directly on the device. Thanks to the Android 11 operating system, you can install various third-party applications. The audio player lets you listen to music and audiobooks, and the TTS function support allows you to vocalize text files. The model can be used with a magnetic brand cover, which can be purchased separately to protect the device during transport.
What our customers think
Pro
- Not from Amazon
- Android OS
- Wide range of functions
8. Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2024 (12th gen)
The fastest Kindle - The Paperwhite's new 7-inch display has a higher contrast and now scrolls 25% faster.
Ideal for travelling - The ultra-thin design and the larger, anti-glare screen make it possible to read texts anytime and anywhere.
Immerse yourself in your books - Reading on your Kindle is free from social media, notifications and other distractions like apps.
Enough battery for even your longest novels - A single USB-C charge lasts up to 12 weeks.
Reads in any light - Adjust the colour temperature from white to amber to read comfortably in the dark or in bright sunlight.
Waterproof for worry-free reading - Your stories are always with you, even in the bath, by the pool or anywhere else.
With a huge selection - you have access to millions of titles in the Kindle Store, and with a Kindle Unlimited membership, even more content is available to you.
What our customers think
Pro
- Larger, comfortable to read
- Large display
- Super reading pleasure
Contra
- Slightly heavier
- device was locked!
- Bottom switch
9. Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2024 (12. Gen)
Kindle Paperwhite with 16 GB
Experience the ultimate reading pleasure with the 12th generation Kindle Paperwhite. The glare-free 7-inch E-Ink display and high resolution of 300 ppi make reading feel like it's on real paper, even in bright sunlight. With built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi capabilities, you can enjoy your favorite books and audiobooks anywhere. Immerse yourself in the world of books and be enchanted by the limitless library that is always just a tap away.
Features:
- Kindle Paperwhite (12th generation)
- 300 ppi glare-free display
- IPX8 water protection makes it suitable for reading at the beach, by the pool, or in the bathtub
- Adjustable front light allows for reading anytime and anywhere - indoors or outdoors, day or night, even in bright sunlight
- Connect headphones or speakers via Bluetooth 5.0
- Up to twelve weeks of reading time on a single charge with half an hour of reading per day, with Wi-Fi off and brightness set to level 13
- Full charge in just 2.5 hours with the included USB cable
- Includes Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Supported formats: Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, native PRC; HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP after conversion; Audible audio format (AAX).
What our customers think
Pro
- pleasant to read
- Large display
- Super reading pleasure
Contra
- Slightly heavier
- device was locked!
- Bottom switch
10. Amazon Kindle 2024 (11. Gen)
The 11th generation of the Amazon Kindle offers a 6-inch display that combines anti-glare technology with frontlight for good readability in different lighting conditions. The paper-like display ensures comfortable reading, whether indoors or outdoors. With a pixel density of 300 PPI, the text appears sharp and clear in all supported formats such as EPUB, PDF and MOBI. Equipped with 16 GB of flash memory, the device can store thousands of eBooks, making it an ideal companion for readers who are often on the move. The Kindle supports various image and audio formats, including photos in BMP and JPEG, as well as audio books via Audible AAX. It can be charged in 2 hours with the included USB-C charging cable and connected wirelessly via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi for effortless downloading of new content.
What our customers think
Pro
- light & compact
- Happy colour, easier to find
- Handy size
Contra
- Epub look bad
- Books must be loaded via Amazon account
- No coupling options
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