Carry thousands of books around with one of these great e-readers
You can store thousands of books, magazines, newspapers, and audiobooks on one e-reader. E-readers are magical devices that 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 like the iPad that will let you read and surf the web, we have the goods. These are the best e-readers of the year.
Our pick
Kindle Paperwhite e-reader
Staff pick
The Kindle Paperwhite is one of the best Kindles currently on the market. It closely replicates the look of ink on paper thanks to E Ink technology. It's lightweight and glare-free, even in bright sunlight, and it's waterproof. Get it in one of four colors and loaded with 8GB or 32GB 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 e-reader
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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.
High-end option
iPad mini 5
The iPad Mini 5 is a full-featured tablet that does everything well. Download the Kindle app and some of our other recommended e-reader apps, and you can access your books wherever you go. The screen is bright and crisp, plus fully adjustable for indoor and outdoor reading. 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. This edition has built-in Wi-Fi and cellular.
$529 at Apple $519 at Amazon $530 at Best Buy
Deluxe e-reader
Kindle Oasis
The 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 8GB or 32GB of memory. If you prefer a slightly larger device, this is one of the best e-readers around.
$250 at Amazon $250 at Best Buy
An e-reader for kids
Kindle Kids Edition e-reader
Made specifically for young readers, the Kindle Kids Edition has a glare-free display that's easy to use 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
The newly updated Amazon 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, 32GB of internal storage, and 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 tablet
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
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, 32GB 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 at a great size. 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 out there.
$140 at Amazon $140 at Best Buy $140 at Target
Get more of everything
Fire HD 10 Plus
The all-new Fire HD 10 Plus gives you more of everything! You'll get 32GB of space, the ability to wirelessly charge your device, a whopping 4GB of RAM, and an octa-core processor that flies. If you load a lot of books and want lots of room for apps, this is the best e-reader for you.
$180 at Amazon $180 at Best Buy $180 at Target
Read without glare
Kobo Clara HD
If you don't want to be tied to Amazon's ecosystem, throw the Kobo Clara in your cart now. It'll store thousands of books, has a battery life that lasts for weeks, and books can be sideloaded from any seller or free source online. The E ink screen is gorgeous and always glare-free.
Read and make calls
ZONKO Tablet
The ZONKO Tablet is a 10.1-inch Android device with an 800x1280 IPS display. The high-capacity battery lasts up to 8 hours. With this tablet, you can read books from anywhere, watch movies, make phone and video calls, screen videos, and surf the web. This is a full-featured tablet with a beautiful screen and a price that's easy to justify.
Making some reading suggestions
With a bevy of available choices, which e-reader is right for you? If you prefer distraction-free reading with a great screen that mimics the look of paper books, you'll love the Kindle Paperwhite. It's a light and thin dedicated e-reader with a glare-free display and waterproofing, and it's easy on the eyes and the wallet. There is even a more basic Kindle available if you don't need to listen to audiobooks and want to save even more money.
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, including Apple Books, 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.