ReaderPilot compares e-readers and reading tablets side by side: full specifications, weighted VS Scores and live retailer prices, with a published methodology and no pay-to-rank.
Best E-Readers
Our pick of the best e-readers, ranked by VS Score from 13 we compared.
Kobo Clara BW
Top pickOur top pick — the highest VS Score in the category.
- Has EPUB support ?
- A slightly lighter build ?174 g vs 192.5 g (avg)
67Points
A close runner-up and a strong all-round choice.
- Much more storage ?32 GB vs 16 GB (avg)
- Has EPUB support ?
- A bigger screen ?8" (20.32 cm) vs 6.5" (16.51 cm) (avg)
66Points
A close runner-up and a strong all-round choice.
- A much bigger battery ?3,950 mAh vs 2,300 mAh (avg)
- Much more storage ?128 GB vs 64 GB (avg)
- Much more RAM ?8 GB vs 4 GB (avg)
62Points
A solid alternative worth a look.
- Much more storage ?128 GB vs 64 GB (avg)
- A lighter build ?140 g vs 175 g (avg)
- Has cellular ?
60Points
A solid alternative worth a look.
- A much higher battery life (weeks) ?12 weeks vs 7.6 weeks (avg)
- A slightly bigger screen ?7" (17.78 cm) vs 6.5" (16.51 cm) (avg)
- A slightly slimmer body ?7.8 mm vs 7.9 mm (avg)
58Points
A solid alternative worth a look.
- Has color display ?
- Has waterproof ?
- Has stylus support ?
58Points
A solid alternative worth a look.
- Has stylus support ?
- A bigger screen ?7" (17.78 cm) vs 6.13" (15.57 cm) (avg)
- A slightly slimmer body ?6.4 mm vs 6.7 mm (avg)
55Points
A solid alternative worth a look.
- Has stylus support ?
- A bigger screen ?7" (17.78 cm) vs 6.13" (15.57 cm) (avg)
- A slightly slimmer body ?6.4 mm vs 6.7 mm (avg)
50Points
A solid alternative worth a look.
- A bigger screen ?7" (17.78 cm) vs 6.13" (15.57 cm) (avg)
- A slightly slimmer body ?6.4 mm vs 6.7 mm (avg)
- Slightly higher resolution ?1,680 px vs 1,648 px (avg)
50Points
A solid alternative worth a look.
- Has color display ?
- Has waterproof ?
- A slightly lighter build ?174 g vs 175 g (avg)
50Points
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