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 Colour 6in Color E-Reader 16GB Kobo Clara Colour 6in Color E-Reader 16GB #23 in E-Readers
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#23
Screen
300ppi, warm front light
300ppi color e-ink + adjustable warm light
Battery
10+ weeks typical
2–3 weeks typical
Storage
16GB
16GB (12k eBooks or 75 audiobooks)
Waterproofing
IPX8 (submersible)
IPX8 (fully submersible)
Verdict
The default e-reader to beat
Best open-ecosystem color e-reader

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