Spec-by-spec
Head to head
Contenders from E-Readers, every metric lined up. The winning value in each row is outlined.
Price
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#1
#12
Screen
167ppi E Ink Carta, basic front-light
226ppi, basic light
Battery
~3-4 weeks typical
~2–3 weeks
Storage
16 GB
16GB
Waterproofing
None
None
Verdict
Best entry-level e-reader
Best budget e-reader for most people
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