Ebook reader comparison wiki

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Released only a few months after Kindle Oasis, Kobo Libra H2O challenges the flagship Kindle by offering a premium reading experience at a more reasonable price tag. This mid-ranged e-reader delivers crisp and sharp letters, thanks to the E-Ink Carta HD display on a 7-inch ppi screen.

Instead of a metal finish, it uses an IPX8 waterproof plastic casing to protect it from splashes. Like the Oasis, the Libra H2O has an asymmetrical design and page-turning buttons that are optimized for single-handed reading.

Using a streamlined and clutter-free interface, you can bookmark your pages, pull up a dictionary, or skip to the next chapter with just a few taps on your screen. Comfortlight Pro technology adjusts the page temperature according to your timezone to help minimize eye strain. However, like all Kobo e-readers, it does support a broad range of file formats and OverDrive integration, a handy feature that allows you to check out digital titles from public libraries in certain countries.

It also has an annotation tool that makes studying a breeze. You can also drag and drop up titles from your computer into your e-reader with a micro-USB cable. Memory capacity is not expandable but can store approximately books in its 8GB storage. The 1,mAh battery lasts anywhere from four to six weeks. Kobo Libra H2O delivers a premium and pleasurable reading experience at a reasonable price tag with a high-resolution display and clean interface.

At a premium price tag, the Amazon Kindle Oasis provides a luxurious reading experience that closely resembles traditional reading. Built with a sturdy IPX8-rated aluminum frame, Kindle Oasis is made for one-handed readers who like to read everywhere.

With the return of the page-turning buttons and ergonomic design, you can read comfortably anywhere you want. It is also one of the fastest models in the Kindle range. To help reduce eyestrain, it optimizes the screen for reading with 24 gradations of color ranging from brilliant white to warm orange. You can also set the color of your pages manually. Thanks to Bluetooth and Audible support, this e-reader is optimized for audiobook integration. Whispersync allows you to switch between reading and listening seamlessly.

You can also use your Kindle email to transfer any titles from your old Kindles. The Kindle Oasis can last you about 6 weeks on a single charge. Although it is a great investment, it comes with a premium price tag.

Besides, the 7-inch screen can also be quite bulky if you are used to traveling light. A top of the line e-reader, this waterproof Kindle Oasis features a sharp and bright HD display with automatic lighting adjustments.

Thanks to the ergonomic design and navigation buttons, it is optimized for one-handed reading. It is more expensive than other Kindles, but it is the most advanced e-reader that makes reading a treat.

Featuring a slimmer and sleeker design, Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is the perfect package of style, value, and functionality. Using a 6-inch backlit display with pixels per inch, delivers crisp and readable text under any light conditions. It also uses a flush front with bevels and a glare-free screen to minimize eye strain.

Paperwhite tries to preserve the more paper-like nature of E Ink display because the light guide shines the light inward toward the screen rather than outward. With an IPX8 waterproof design, you can use your Kindle anywhere you like without worrying about water damage. For audiobook lovers, this e-reader offers a seamless e-book to audiobook transition that allows you to listen to audiobooks without needing to install additional apps.

Besides that, you can also easily buy new titles or transfer digital books to your Kindle via Bluetooth and WiFi. It has a 6-week battery capacity but tends to diminish very quickly if you keep these features turned on.

Your eBook collection can contain to eBook titles on the 8GB version, while the 32GB version can hold beefier audio files. Besides a storage capacity upgrade, this e-reader also allows you to use dark mode, set up individual reading profiles, and reading presets.

To accommodate the sleeker and slimmer design, this Kindle eBook reader omitted the beloved navigation button. The waterproof Amazon Kindle Paperwhite delivers tons of value with its upgraded storage space, larger battery, and sharper display. Although the page-turning button is omitted, it compensates with its intuitive and easy-to-use interface.

With Bluetooth and WiFi connection, this e-reader provides both an affordable and comfortable reading experience to avid readers.

Clara HD is the latest release in a value eBook reader line up from Kobo devices. The eReader is designed to be a direct competitor to a highly successful Amazon alternative, Kindle Paperwhite. The front of the e-reader features a sharp six-inch touch screen that offers a pixels per inch resolution. At the back, Kobo Clara HD has a unique textured grip that feels nice in the hand and improves grip and comfort allowing you to hold it with your fingertips.

The eReader is very comfortable to hold over long periods of time due to its ergonomic and lightweight design. Despite being a budget eReader, it features an impressive three to four weeks of battery capacity given an hour a day usage. The smart technology allows you to adjust the color warmth setting to suit your liking and environment. You can pick a color tone between a standard blue and a softer yellow backlight.

In addition, the backlight can dynamically change color based on the time of day and the amount of light available. Borrowing eBooks from your local library has also been made easier with the Overdrive integration. You can see the contents of the eBook library on your device so you are able to borrow most books from your reading lists by virtually downloading them.

Kobo Clara HD is the lightest eReader in our review. Despite being a value eReader, it comes with all the important features. The adaptive LCD screen backlight is smart and can automatically adjust the display color temperature based on the environment to ensure the least amount of strain is put on your eyes. Unlike its older sibling — Nook GlowLight Plus, the new version looks and feels basic, which actually happens to play to its advantage. It does not have an aluminum body, glass screen or water resistance rating, but comes with a stunning level of practicality for indoor reading.

The screen features a PPI resolution providing a crisp display with a real paperback book feel. The touch screen is complemented by an advanced backlight system which has 7 white and 6 yellow LED lights. LEDs allow the e-reader to change the tone from cool white to warm orange in order to make your night reading experience more pleasant. The tone adjustment can be done manually or you could let the eReader seamlessly adjust it for you.

It does not have an ambient light sensor to control the tone level, as it uses the timezones and time of the day instead. The thick bezel has actually allowed the placement of two physical page-turning buttons on each side. Tapping the buttons flips the pages forward or backward, whereas double tapping flips the whole chapter. We have actually liked those buttons so much, that despite it being such a simple feature — it made all the difference for us.

On the down side, the PDF reading experience is mediocre and inconsistent. The e-reader takes too long to respond to zoom commands or sometimes does not even register them. If you are planning to extensively use PDF files, there are better options from Kobo to choose from. Overall, the rubbery coating, lightweight design and thick bezel with physical buttons have created an exceptional level of comfort and ergonomics.

It feels easy and comfortable to use, especially at night. The comfort light feature is the icing on the cake, which makes the Nook Glowlight 3 one of the best value eBook readers for home use we have ever reviewed. Kobo Forma is a premium reader that was specifically designed for ravenous booklovers who spend more time reading eBooks than others.

The asymmetrical design, similar to Kindle Oasis, puts page-turn buttons on the right side of the device. Kobo eReaders are known for being innovative as they were the first to make eReaders waterproof, pioneered the backlight color temperature adjustment system, and support almost all eBook formats you can think of.

The result is an impressive pixel density with the best screen size and weight ratio we have seen in eBook readers. The display uses both Carta HD and Mobius technology which is not common. Utilizing both technologies allowed the eReader to deliver extremely crisp image quality, yet remain lightweight at grams and thin at 0.

Most eReaders allow users to control the text format by using presets that change line spacing, font sizes, and margins. This time, Kobo takes the text format customization to a whole new level as each parameter can be fine-tuned using individual sliders.

In addition, the CBR and CBZ file format support is great and allows manga, graphic novels, and comic books to be displayed cleanly and well-formatted. Lastly, the oversized eReader features a unique Overdrive integration and Pocket support.

It allows users to browse local public libraries and make them available on the eReader. Pocket, however, allows website and blog content to be pushed onto the eReader. Kobo Forma has all the features you can expect a premium eReader to have.

It is waterproof, extremely light, has an amazingly clear display and allows you to customize the settings to get the best reading experience like no other eReader on the market. If you consume lots of graphic content, read in low or no light conditions, Kobo Forma is the reader to buy.

It does come with a hefty price tag, but for some of us, it will be worth every penny. Based on the basic Kindle, Amazon Kindle Kids Edition provides a safe and distraction-free reading environment for your little bookworms.

It features a 6-inch screen with PPI and weighs about 10 ounces — the perfect dimension for kids to tote around. The parental pin allows you to set age filters, daily reading goals, and add media for your children.

You can also use the pin to access the standard Kindle software and adult content. I can't stand the waiting either. But you have at least an E-Ink-device.

I have only the telephone you see in the comparison picture with an LCD display. Scheichxodox, I feel your pain. If only Sony would release a 9. Also, why are we, ereader adopters, have to be subjected to a high price, for a device that only good at doing one thing and can't even do it well?

And here is the maybe most interesting size comparison: Ebook readers vs. I've also minded the 2 cm margin around the text on the paper. The interesting result is, you need at least a 9" reader with nearly no margin to display the text of a DIN A5 paper.

Originally Posted by scheichxodox. Last edited by thinkpad; at AM. If I find the time for this, I'll throw it in. Are there some more devices you want into the comparison?

I would also recommend anybody to download the XCF-File, open it with Gimp and play a little with it. There you can compare the devices you are really interested in. You can align them by the bottom of the screen or the bottom of the device, whatever suits you. And you can change the transparency the way you like it.

The comparison size chart is very interesting and useful. Thank you. Although the Cybook Opus looks so very small on your chart it is very clear and easy to read and really does fit in my handbag. I can't see the iPad in my handbag. Hei you did the job that Mgmueller should have to do with the real ones! Here are some additional ones. This time I wanted to see how much I can display if I turn the readers to the side. In this comparison there is devices which don't use ePaper technology, but use instead traditional color screen and are more considered as tablets : The iPad.

Both of them offer applications to read electronic books, but reading on these devices might not be as enjoyable in particular in sunlight. If you are looking for a device which is not dedicated for reading but more of a versatile device for surfing the web or playing games you might consider it. Collaborative comparison engine. Register Sign in Sign out 's dashboard. There is two different kind of devices in this comparison: ePaper devices The electronic paper technology e-paper , try to simulate a traditional printed paper.

Other devices In this comparison there is devices which don't use ePaper technology, but use instead traditional color screen and are more considered as tablets : The iPad. Find below a feature oriented comparison table to choose the ereader you want. And don't hesitate to modify the table, correct errors, comments or promote the ereaders you like.

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