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
#4
Screen
167ppi E Ink Carta, basic front-light
300ppi E Ink Carta with adjustable warm light
Battery
~3-4 weeks typical
~3–4 weeks typical reading
Storage
16 GB
16GB
Waterproofing
None
IPX8 (submersible)
Verdict
Best entry-level e-reader
The default e-reader to beat
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