All the newer models (launched since 2021) use the E Ink Carta 1200 display that makes text appear sharper, with better screen contrast, as compared to the older E Ink Carta HD tech. When it comes to screen technology, both Kobo and Kindle ereaders are pretty much the same across the board. (Image credit: Future) Kindle vs Kobo design, display and features All prices listed above are for the no-ads version of the Kindle models. It’s worth knowing that some of the Kindles are available for a slightly lower price in the UK and the US if you don’t mind seeing adverts. the 6.8-inch Kindle Paperwhite Kids ($159.99 / £149.99 – unavailable in Australia).And that makes the available Kindles a little cheaper but, again, not all models are available in all regions. Only the Kobo Forma and the older Elipsa Pack still carry the same price they arrived with. In the second half of 2022, Kobo quietly increased the prices of older ereaders released prior to that timeline, so the likes of the Libra 2, Sage and the Nia are slightly costlier than at launch. the 8-inch Kobo Forma (£239.99 / AU$429.95 – unavailable in the US).When it comes to the different models, Kobo provides the larger range in most markets as compared to Kindle.Ĭurrently, there are seven Kobo ereaders in the range, with only the 8-inch Forma unavailable in the US (refurbished Formas can be purchased): There's a Paperwhite Kids Edition too, which we recommend below.Ĭheck out our Best Kindles guide for more advice and recommendations.Kindle vs Kobo price and available models But the 8 GB on the standard Paperwhite is plenty-it can hold thousands of books. The Signature supports wireless charging, has a front light that can adjust automatically, and has more storage at 32 gigabytes. Both are waterproof, so you can read in the pool or tub without worry, and the 6.8-inch screens also have adjustable warm lighting so you can read in bed. I recommend paying a little extra for no ads. I reviewed the Signature Edition ( 8/10, WIRED Recommends), but the standard $140 model is quite capable too. It's worth noting that Kindles almost always see steep discounts a few times a year, particularly on Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday, so try to wait for a sale.Īny of the models in Amazon's current lineup is better than the competition, but the latest Kindle Paperwhite is my favorite. E Ink screens in most ebook readers are a little slow when you interact with them, but Kindles are some of the most responsive devices on the market. It's dead simple to get new ebooks from Amazon directly, and the Overdrive integration makes it easy to check out books from a local library instantly. Subscriptions help fund the work we do every day.Īmazon's Kindles are the best e-readers around. com and our print magazine (if you'd like).
Special offer for Gear readers: Get a 1-year subscription to WIRED for $5 ($25 off). Updated June 2023: We added the new Kobo Elipsa 2E stylus e-reader. WIRED’s Gear team has spent months, if not years, reading on these tablets-these are our favorites. But there are a few Kindle alternatives out there in case you don’t want to support Amazon or you just want a different set of features. Amazon makes the best ebook reader, which is why we have a separate Best Kindles guide that breaks down the entire lineup. Naturally, when you hear “e-reader,” you might think Kindle. Even better, you can check out digital books from a library without leaving your house. Books can also be expensive and take up a lot of physical space, but that’s not a problem with ebooks. E-readers let you carry thousands of books or dozens of audiobooks in a single, slim, rectangular tablet they have paperlike screens that are easy on the eyes and they won’t inundate you with distracting notifications. But there’s no doubt that ebook readers (also called e-readers) make life easier-they might just make you read more too. I dearly love a paperback book that I can bend, touch, smell, and display on my bookshelf when I’m done.
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