E-Readers

Pros & Cons

Works as both an e-reader and as a note-taking tablet

Can annotate, underline, and take notes right on texts

Handwriting recongition automatically converts notes into text

Isn't locked to any digital storefront

For the price, might as well just buy a regular tablet

Kobo's eBookstore has less selection than Amazon

Screen Size

10.3 inches

Resolution

227 ppi

Storage Space

32 GB

Storefront Locked?

Touch Screen?

Waterproof?

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Amazon Kindle

Pros & Cons

Classic e-reader, been on the market for years

Simple and easy to use, even for the tech-averse

Front light makes it great for reading outdoors

Can buy a Kids version that limits it to age-appropriate content

The battery life isn't very good

Those looking to read illustration-heavy stuff should get a device with better resolution

Screen Size

6 inches

Resolution

167 ppi

Storage Space

8 GB

Storefront Locked?

Touch Screen?

Waterproof?

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Kindle Paperwhite

Pros & Cons

Slightly upgraded version of the original Kindle

Improved battery life from the basic Kindle

Thinner and lighter than the basic Kindle, waterproof too

Great for travel reading or taking on vacation

Lock screen has ads, have to pay extra to remove them

No headphone jack for audiobooks, Bluetooth headphones only

Screen Size

6 inches

Resolution

300 ppi

Storage Space

8 GB

Storefront Locked?

Touch Screen?

Waterproof?

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Kindle Oasis

Pros & Cons

Fanciest version of the Kindle

Has a warm light function that switches the screen from white to amber

Only model of Kindle with dedicated page turn buttons

Great for reading late at night

Some feel the warm light is too yellow

Reviewers mention that the touchscreen can be sluggish

Screen Size

7 inches

Resolution

300 ppi

Storage Space

32 GB

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Kobo Clara HD

Pros & Cons

Glare-free screen is great for reading in bright places

More customizability over the experience than a Kindle

High definition screen is great for manga or graphic novels

Not locked to a storefront

Touchscreen feels weird, less responsive than a phone screen

Recessed, bezeled screen

Screen Size

6 inches

Resolution

300 ppi

Storage Space

8 GB

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