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The latest e-readers, or ebook readers, deliver improved processing speeds and faster touchscreen performance with less lag as well as a more ‘booky’ look and feel.

Our experts assess the latest e-reader models from Amazon Kindle, Kobo and more to tell you:

  • which ones are easy to use and navigate
  • how easy it is to buy ebooks online and transfer them to each e-reader
  • their performance under three different types of lighting: normal indoor lighting, normal outdoor lighting, and normal bedroom night-time lighting
  • which ones have Wi-Fi support and touchscreens. 

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Apple iPad
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Apple iPad

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Kindle (10th gen)
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Kindle (10th gen)

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Kindle (11th gen)
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Kindle (11th gen)

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Kindle (9th gen)
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Kindle (9th gen)

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Kindle Fire HD 7
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Kindle Fire HD 7

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Kindle Oasis
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Kindle Oasis

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Kindle Oasis waterproof
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Kindle Oasis waterproof

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Kindle (old model)
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Kindle (old model)

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Kindle Paperwhite 3G
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Kindle Paperwhite 3G

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Kindle Voyage
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Kindle Voyage

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$299
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Kobo Arc 7 HD
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Kobo Arc 7 HD

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Kobo Aura
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Kobo Aura

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$190
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Kobo Aura Edition 2
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Kobo Aura Edition 2

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Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2
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Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2

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Kobo Aura One
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Kobo Aura One

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$349
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Kobo Clara 2E
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Kobo Clara 2E

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Kobo Clara HD
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Kobo Clara HD

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$189
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Kobo Elipsa (pack)
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Kobo Elipsa (pack)

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Kobo Forma
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Kobo Forma

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$429
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Kobo Libra 2
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Kobo Libra 2

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$300
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Kobo Libra H2O
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Kobo Libra H2O

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$269
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Kobo Nia
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Kobo Nia

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$160
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Kobo Sage
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Kobo Sage

E-reader

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$460
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