The Trend Verdict
Spec-by-spec

Head to head

Contenders from E-Readers, every metric lined up. The winning value in each row is outlined.

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 7in 16GB (11th Gen 2023) Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 7in 16GB (11th Gen 2023) #3 in E-Readers
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Kobo Clara BW 6in Black & White E-Reader 16GB Kobo Clara BW 6in Black & White E-Reader 16GB #24 in E-Readers
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#24
Screen
300ppi, warm front light
300ppi Carta 1300 with ComfortLight PRO
Battery
10+ weeks typical
6+ weeks typical reading
Storage
16GB
16GB (audiobooks + library)
Waterproofing
IPX8 (submersible)
IPX8 submersible
Verdict
The default e-reader to beat
Best open-format waterproof e-reader

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