The Best Ereaders for 2026

Will Greenwald — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:56:36 +0000

Whether you're considering joining the digital book revolution for the first time or simply want to upgrade, these are the top ereaders we've tested for every type of bookworm.

What's the Best Ereader Screen Type and Size?

Basic ebook readers use monochrome E Ink screens to display text. E Ink, or digital ink (often manufactured by the E Ink company), looks a lot like paper, but it's easier on your eyes to read over long periods than text on a …

The Best Prime Day Kindle Deals: Save on Paperwhite, Colorsoft, Scribe, and More

Juhi Wadia — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:26:55 +0000

Prime Day is here, and some of Amazon's best Kindle models are seeing steep discounts. Whether you want a simple ereader, a color display, or a digital notebook, these are worth checking out.

Prime Day is one of the few times each year when Kindle deals are actually worth waiting for. Amazon doesn't discount its e-readers all that often, which makes events like this the perfect excuse to finally upgrade your reading setup or pick up

Too Many Ebooks? 8 Quick Tips to Help Manage Your Amazon Kindle Content

Lance Whitney — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:03:42 +0000

If you just bought a new Kindle for Prime Day, or are otherwise juggling a ton of ebooks, here’s how to keep all your devices and content in order.

Whether you use an Amazon Kindle ereader or the Kindle app, managing all the ebooks you've collected over the years can be a challenge. The good news is that Amazon offers a dedicated web page where you can keep …

Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Kids

Sarah Lord — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:13:48 +0000

While no one will argue that $269.99 is a lot of money to spend on an ereader for children, the Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Kids is actually a pretty good value. For $20 more than the Colorsoft on its own, you get a …

Amazon Kindle Colorsoft

Sarah Lord — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:12:52 +0000

The Amazon Kindle Colorsoft ($249.99) is slightly cheaper than the Kindle Color Signature Edition ($279.99) while still offering many of the same features. It has the same color E Ink display, a waterproof design, and no cover-screen ads. To hit the lower price …

Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition

Sarah Lord — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:11:09 +0000

The $279.99 Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition, Amazon’s long-awaited color ebook reader, is very much a first-generation product. We like its 7-inch E Ink color display, ad-free lock screen, speedy performance, waterproof build, and overall ease of use, but it's expensive, lacks buttons for turning pages, …

Amazon Kindle (2024)

Sarah Lord — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:10:21 +0000

The $109.99 Amazon Kindle for 2024 is still one of the least expensive ebook readers you can buy, but it costs $10 more than its predecessor (the 2022 model) and hasn't changed all that much. It comes in …

Amazon Kindle Kids (2024)

Sarah Lord — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:09:37 +0000

The $129.99 Amazon Kindle Kids for 2024 takes the basic Amazon Kindle ($109.99) and removes the lock screen ads while adding a protective case, a six-month subscription to Amazon Kids+, and a no-questions-asked two-year replacement warranty—all for less than if you bought everything separately. The …

Amazon Kindle Scribe (2025)

Will Greenwald — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:08:52 +0000

Amazon has updated its large-screen Kindle Scribe ereader with a sleeker design and a slightly bigger screen, but not much else. The 2024 Kindle Scribe ($399.99) was already a sharp, easy-to-read tablet with useful note-taking features. Although the 2025 model …

Amazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft

Will Greenwald — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:06:58 +0000

The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft (starting at $629.99) brings color to Amazon's largest E Ink display, making it an appealing choice for taking notes and reading comics. Its included stylus and robust note-taking software are genuinely effective, and its color E Ink screen handles most content well—though it still can't match …

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024)

Sarah Lord — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:05:41 +0000

Amazon’s Kindle Paperwhite for 2024 ($159.99) might look similar to its predecessor, but its slightly larger 7-inch display and appreciable performance increase make for a distinct update from previous generations. It still has a fully waterproof design for beach reads, enough storage to hold a large …

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (2024)

Sarah Lord — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:04:59 +0000

As its name suggests, the $199.99 Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is an upgraded version of the $159.99 Paperwhite, both of which have been refreshed for 2024. Like the latest Paperwhite, it offers a slightly larger screen and faster performance than the

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids (2024)

Sarah Lord — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:04:12 +0000

The $179.99 Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids for 2024 builds upon the $159.99 Kindle Paperwhite with a colorful case, six months of the Amazon Kids+ subscription service, a two-year replacement warranty, and an ad-free experience, all for less money than if you purchased everything separately. It …

Your Old Kindle Just Lost Amazon Support. Here's How to Keep Reading Anyway

Justyn Newman — Wed, 27 May 2026 16:19:55 +0000

Amazon may have cut off support for your older Kindle, but don't worry. If you're not ready to upgrade, I'll show you how to keep it alive and safeguard your books.

Amazon ended support for older Kindle models on May 20, 2026, but you don't have to grieve your Kindle just yet, or run out to buy a new one. With a few simple workarounds (and a couple …

Got a Kindle From Before 2013? Amazon Is Pulling Support

Michael Kan — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:46:35 +0000

Users will still be able to read books already on the affected Kindle and Kindle Fire models. But starting on May 20, the devices won't be able to download new content from the Kindle Store.

If you're still using a first-gen Kindle, we have bad news. Amazon is preparing to pull support for several older ereaders and Kindle Fire tablets released before 2013.

On Tuesday, the company confirmed the news after a user in Australia reported receiving an …

Here’s a Kindle Amazon Big Spring Sale Deal We Can’t Put Down

Carlos Mejia — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:08:39 +0000

No skipping to the last page: the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is 20% off, dropping it to $159.99, which is one of the better prices we've seen.

Spring is here! With warmer weather comes Amazon’s Big Spring Sale — and the perfect time to read outdoors. Instead of hauling all of your (or your child's) Percy Jackson books to the park, it might be time to pick up an e-reader …

Read for Less: Here's How to Find Free Ebooks and Add Them to Your Kindle

Chloe Albanesius — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:48:05 +0000

If your budget can't keep up with your reading habit, there are plenty of free options online. Here's how to send multiple ebook formats to your favorite ereader.

Amazon has a tight grip on the ereader market; more than half of our picks for best ebook readers are Kindles. They're must-have devices for voracious readers, but they are closely tied to Amazon's ecosystem. If you have a Fire tablet or a smartphone, …

I Checked Out TCL's Kindle Scribe Competitor at CES 2026 and Writing on It Feels Terrific

Eric Zeman — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:02:59 +0000

TCL gave us a first look at the Note A1 Nxtpaper, a svelte device designed for brainstorming ideas and jotting down notes with the included stylus.

LAS VEGAS—TCL is gunning for the color e-paper notebook market with the Note A1 Nxtpaper. This combined ebook reader and stylus-powered notebook lets you read and take notes, organize ideas, and scribble away to your heart's content, but it faces fierce …

TCL's Note-Taking Tablet Is Here to Take on the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft

Jibin Joseph — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000

TCL's Note A1 Nxtpaper is cheaper than the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft and packs more AI-powered features and internal storage.

TCL is introducing the Note A1 Nxtpaper, a digital note-taking tablet built for those who prefer taking meeting notes, study notes, to-do lists, and other spontaneous ideas on a paper-like device. It aims to provide a distraction-free writing or doodling experience while also giving users a set of nifty AI-powered …

12 Tech Gifts That Book Lovers Won't Be Able to Put Down

Sarah Lord — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:03:37 +0000

Have a bookworm in your life? Here are my top gift picks for avid readers.

Kindle’s New AI Feature Can Answer Questions About Your Books (Whether Authors Want It or Not)

PCMag Canada — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 18:14:05 +0000

The Kindle app's new feature will provide AI-generated tips to explain your book's plot or how the characters relate to one another, though it's currently only available on the iOS version.

Whether you’re reading dense, challenging 19th-century classics or the latest thriller, sometimes even the best readers lose track of what’s actually going on, such as who's who or how characters relate to each other.

Now, Amazon is rolling out a new feature via the Kindle iOS app that uses AI to …

Amazon's New Kindle Scribe and Scribe Colorsoft Finally Have a Release Date

Jibin Joseph — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:42:01 +0000

Both new models will be available for purchase starting next week, although Amazon won't be taking preorders.

Amazon has confirmed that the new Kindle Scribe and Kindle Scribe Colorsoft will go on sale starting Dec. 10.

Both ereaders were announced in September, but Amazon didn't confirm a release date until this week. The company has now updated the product pages for both models …

Onyx Boox Go Color 7 (Gen II)

Sarah Lord — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 20:46:27 +0000

The first-generation Onyx Book Go Color 7 impressed us with its color E Ink display, physical page-turn buttons, generous storage, and access to third-party apps via the Google Play Store. The $249.99 Onyx Boox Go Color 7 (Gen II) builds on that …

Kobo Clara Colour

Sarah Lord — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 20:46:12 +0000

A more affordable color ereader

The Kobo Clara Colour delivers most of what you could want from a color ereader for a reasonable $159.99 price. It's compact, waterproof, and features a vibrant color display with impressive battery life. Thanks to Kobo's partnership with iFixit, it's also user-repairable—so you can replace individual …

Onyx Boox Tab X C

Sarah Lord — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:12:09 +0000

The Onyx Boox Tab X C (starting at $819.99) is a massive ereader and tablet hybrid with a huge color E Ink display. Although the screen looks superb and the writing and notetaking experience with the included stylus is enjoyable, the Tab …

Amazon: Reading Experience Is the Same Across All Kindle Devices

James Peckham — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:41:20 +0000

After its Colorsoft FAQ suggested ebook reading was best on a standard E Ink Kindle, Amazon updates the page to say there's no obvious difference on a color Kindle.

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UPDATE 10/17: Amazon says it has updated its Colorsoft FAQ to "clarify" its position. It now says: "The Colorsoft display is distinct from the Paperwhite display, and includes a full optimized …

Amazon's Kindle Scribe Gets a Size Bump, Colorsoft Version

Chloe Albanesius — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:45:40 +0000

Naturally, there's an AI component, courtesy of Alexa+.

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Amazon announced a larger version of its work-focused Kindle Scribe today, alongside a Colorsoft Scribe, both of which incorporate Alexa-powered AI perks.

The third-gen Kindle Scribe gives the

A Color Screen Won’t Fix the Amazon Kindle Scribe—But These 3 Things Will

Sarah Lord — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:12:02 +0000

Amazon’s set to announce new products on Sept. 30, and rumors suggest a color Kindle Scribe might be one of them. Here’s how I think Amazon can make the Scribe a must-buy.

It’s no secret that I love ereaders and E Ink tablets. I think they’re one of the best tools you can own for reading, writing, and studying. They hold thousands of documents and remove distractions from the internet—all while letting you adjust the fonts, line spacing, …

Stuff Your Kindle Day Is Back: How to Get Free Historical Fiction Books

James Peckham — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 11:48:39 +0000

The latest opportunity to get hundreds of free books onto your ereader offers historical fiction titles as well as many contemporary stories.

Stuff Your Kindle Day is an opportunity to get lots of free, or at least remarkably cheap, ebooks into your virtual library. These events happen around once a month with recent opportunities focusing on romance novels, and another event offering free

Amazon's Color Kindle Is Finally Cheaper With a New 16GB Version

James Peckham — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 15:29:39 +0000

Amazon continues its experiment with color screens by introducing new 16GB versions of the Colorsoft Kindle, including one for kids.

Many ereader makers are experimenting with color displays, and now Amazon has introduced two new versions of its Kindle with a screen designed to make the most of comics, magazines, and illustrated books.

Amazon introduced the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition last year. PCMag gave …

Latest 'Stuff Your Kindle' Day Offers Up Free Romance Books for 24 Hours

James Peckham — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 14:32:44 +0000

After an event with hundreds of free science-fiction books last week, the free ebook event is back and focusing on another popular genre.

Into romance books? Act quickly to check out the latest Stuff Your Kindle Day. Similar to the event in April, there are now thousands of romance novels available for free through July 22.

Most titles are free; others are just $1. The "Romance Book Blast" event …

Onyx Boox Note Air 4 C

Sarah Lord — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 16:22:51 +0000

The best color E Ink tablet for most people

The Onyx Boox Note Air 4 C ($529.99) is a strong follow-up to the impressive Note Air 3 C ($499.99). It builds on the excellent battery life, display, and build quality of its predecessor with updated software and smoother overall performance. We love …

Stuff Your Kindle Day Is Here: Free Sci-Fi and Dystopia Books Until July 18

James Peckham — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:02:13 +0000

The latest Stuff Your Kindle event sees lots of science fiction books discounted, with many being offered for free. The event lasts until July 18.

Much like Amazon Prime Day, Stuff Your Kindle Day has now been extended into an event that lasts the best part of a week. The regular book price slashing event is back, and it's offering lots of sci-fi e-books for free.

Hosted by Amazon's Indie Author Central website, the latest event …

Stuff Your Kindle With 1,000+ Free Romance E-Books Today

Jibin Joseph — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:51:07 +0000

There is no limit to how many e-books you can download during Stuff Your Kindle Days. Once downloaded, you can keep the books forever

If you are a bookworm with a thing for romance novels, the latest Stuff Your Kindle Day is here, with over 1,100 free e-books available to download on your ereader of choice.

Books are spread across several sub-genres like small-town romance, steamy romance, …

Amazon Kindle Scribe vs. ReMarkable 2: Which Ereader Is Better for Writing?

Sarah Lord — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 17:00:05 +0000

These popular E Ink tablets offer large black-and-white displays and a stylus for writing or taking notes as you read. We've reviewed both and are here to explain what sets them apart—and which one is best for you.

Price and Storage

The Kindle Scribe has three storage options: The entry-level model has 16GB ($399.99), the mid-tier model has 32GB ($419.99), and the maxed-out version has 64GB ($449.99). All three options include Amazon's Premium Pen, which doesn’t need to be charged and has a shortcut button and an eraser at …

Amazon Kindle vs. Kindle Paperwhite: Which Ereader Is the Better Buy?

Sarah Lord — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:03:01 +0000

Should you get the entry-level Kindle or pay $50 more for the extras in the Paperwhite? I've tested and reviewed both. To help you decide, here's how they stack up on features, performance, and value.

Price and Storage

The standard Kindle is Amazon's more affordable ereader. It has a 6-inch display and 16GB of storage for $109.99. You can remove the lock screen ads for an additional $20. It's as cheap and as simple as it gets.

The Kindle Paperwhite increases the display to seven inches but …

What Happened in That Book? Amazon Adds AI-Powered Recap Feature for Kindle

Will Mccurdy — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 19:56:45 +0000

Get up to speed on plot points, characters, and story arcs before you dive into your next read.

If you're a forgetful reader, or you're picking up a book series that you haven’t touched in a long time, Amazon is rolling out a new feature for Kindle that might come in handy.

“Recaps” will give you short summaries of what has happened in …

Onyx Boox Go 10.3

Sarah Lord — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 16:29:06 +0000

A large E Ink tablet and stylus combo

The Onyx Boox Go 10.3 ($409.99) is a large-screen E Ink tablet that comes with a stylus and offers a robust notebook app, a smooth handwriting experience, and excellent annotation capabilities on multiple file formats. Additionally, it has access to the Google Play Store, …

Amazon Kindle Scribe (2024)

Sarah Lord — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:52:08 +0000

The $399.99 Kindle Scribe for 2024 is a slight update to the original model from 2022. Amazon has marginally improved the note-taking software, but the process of annotating text is still far more difficult than it should be. Moreover, the new Scribe carries over the …

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Price and Storage

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