The Best eReaders | 2022

There are many good e-book readers on the market. Let’s take a look at the best e-readers for 2022.

Kindle Paperwhite (8 GB)

Kindle Paperwhite is an excellent ebook reader – thin, lightweight, and waterproof. You can take it to the beach or the bathtub and not worry about water damage. It is easy on the eyes – it’s glare-free and it reads like real paper, even in bright sunlight. The 8 GB storage can hold thousands of books. All and all, it is my personal favorite.

SPECIFICATIONS

Screen size: 6.8″ glare-free
Screen type: E ink
Storage: 8 GB
Resolution: 300 ppi
Weight: 7.23 oz
Front light: 17 LEDs
Backlight: Yes
Touchscreen: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
Battery life: Up to ten weeks

Pros

• Great display
• Lightweight
• Very long battery life
• Waterproof

Cons

• Ads on the lock screen (Kindle Paperwhite version without lockscreen ads is available here)

Kindle Scribe

The main advantage of Kindle Scribe is the ability to use it as a digital notepad. You can handwrite notes on your books, create journals, and lists. You can easily organize them, review them, and export them via email. Kindle Scribe includes either a Basic or Premium Pen. Both give you more ways to use your Kindle than ever before. The Premium Pen has a dedicated eraser and a shortcut button, which can be assigned to seamlessly switch between pen, highlighter, and more.

SPECIFICATIONS

Screen size: 10.2″ glare-free
Screen type: Carta E ink
Storage: 16 GB
Resolution: 300 ppi
Weight: 15.3 oz
Front light: 35 LEDs
Backlight: Yes
Touchscreen: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
Battery life: Up to ten weeks

Pros

• Great display
• Long battery life
• Ability to handwrite notes

Cons

• Not waterproof
• Expensive

At the time of this writing, Amazon has a deal – 13% off the original price. You can click on the button below to check the latest price.

All-new Kindle (2022 release)

This is the lightest and most compact Kindle. It is the best e-reader for tight budgets. It has an improved from previous models glare-free, paper-like display. You can adjust the front light and switch to dark mode if you wish to do so. The 16 GB storage can hold thousands of books.

SPECIFICATIONS

Screen size: 6″ glare-free
Screen type: E ink Carta 1200
Storage: 16 GB
Resolution: 300 ppi
Weight: 5.56 oz
Front light: 4 LEDs
Backlight: Yes
Touchscreen: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
Battery life: Up to six weeks

Pros

• Well priced
• Light and compact
• Good battery life

Cons

• Somewhat small screen size (6″)
• Not waterproof

Kobo Libra 2

This is a great e-reader. It features 7″ HD E Ink Carta 1200 touchscreen, which delivers a faster display, and deeper contrast. Kobo Libra 2 has a massive (32 GB) storage, enough to hold your entire library.

SPECIFICATIONS

Screen size: 7″ glare-free
Screen type: E ink Carta 1200
Storage: 32 GB
Resolution: 300 ppi
Weight: 7.5 oz
Light: ComfortLight PRO
Touchscreen: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
Battery life: Up to six weeks

Pros

• 32 GB storage
• Good battery life
• Waterproof

Cons

• Expensive
• Audiobooks need to be purchased from Kobo’s own online store