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Last updated: 8 September 2026
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Denis Denis
Scott Scott

The latest e-readers, or ebook readers, deliver improved processing speeds and faster touchscreen performance with less lag as well as a more ‘booky’ look and feel.

Our experts assess the latest e-reader models from Amazon Kindle, Kobo and more to tell you:

  • which ones are easy to use and navigate
  • how easy it is to buy ebooks online and transfer them to each e-reader
  • their performance under three different types of lighting: normal indoor lighting, normal outdoor lighting, and normal bedroom night-time lighting
  • which ones have Wi-Fi support and touchscreens. 

We’ve also partnered with Shop Ethical on this update to show the rating that the Ethical Consumer Group gives to each company.

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Kindle Oasis (10th gen)

Device type E-reader
User interface score 83
Ease of holding score 78
Bedroom (low light) readability score 75
$349
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Kindle Voyage

Device type E-reader
User interface score 79
Ease of holding score 75
Bedroom (low light) readability score 90
$299
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83
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Kindle (10th gen)

Device type E-reader
User interface score 82
Ease of holding score 78
Bedroom (low light) readability score 70
$99
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83
Recommended

Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen)

Device type E-reader
User interface score 81
Ease of holding score 78
Bedroom (low light) readability score 75
$189
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83
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Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (11th gen)

Device type E-reader
User interface score 81
Ease of holding score 78
Bedroom (low light) readability score 75
$239
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83
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Kobo Libra H2O

Device type E-reader
User interface score 84
Ease of holding score 73
Bedroom (low light) readability score 70
$269
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82
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Kindle Oasis waterproof

Device type E-reader
User interface score 82
Ease of holding score 78
Bedroom (low light) readability score 70
$449
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82
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Kindle Paperwhite waterproof

Device type E-reader
User interface score 82
Ease of holding score 78
Bedroom (low light) readability score 70
$119
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82
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Kindle Scribe Premium Pen 32GB

Device type E-reader
User interface score 81
Ease of holding score 58
Bedroom (low light) readability score 75
$629
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82
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Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2

Device type E-reader
User interface score 82
Ease of holding score 78
Bedroom (low light) readability score 70
$240
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Kobo Forma

Device type E-reader
User interface score 83
Ease of holding score 73
Bedroom (low light) readability score 70
$429
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Kindle (11th gen)

Device type E-reader
User interface score 81
Ease of holding score 78
Bedroom (low light) readability score 65
$179
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81
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Kindle Oasis

Device type E-reader
User interface score 80
Ease of holding score 78
Bedroom (low light) readability score 65
$449
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Kobo Aura One

Device type E-reader
User interface score 81
Ease of holding score 70
Bedroom (low light) readability score 70
$349
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81
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Kobo Clara 2E

Device type E-reader
User interface score 83
Ease of holding score 78
Bedroom (low light) readability score 65
$230
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81
Discontinued

Kobo Clara HD

Device type E-reader
User interface score 82
Ease of holding score 78
Bedroom (low light) readability score 65
$189
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81
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Kobo Libra 2

Device type E-reader
User interface score 83
Ease of holding score 78
Bedroom (low light) readability score 65
$300
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81
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Kobo Nia

Device type E-reader
User interface score 83
Ease of holding score 78
Bedroom (low light) readability score 65
$160
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Kobo Sage

Device type E-reader
User interface score 83
Ease of holding score 75
Bedroom (low light) readability score 65
$460
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Kindle Paperwhite 3G

Device type E-reader
User interface score 78
Ease of holding score 75
Bedroom (low light) readability score 70
$249
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80
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Kindle Paperwhite (old model)

Device type E-reader
User interface score 78
Ease of holding score 75
Bedroom (low light) readability score 70
$179
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80
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Kobo Aura

Device type E-reader
User interface score 82
Ease of holding score 83
Bedroom (low light) readability score 70
$190
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80
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Kobo Elipsa (pack)

Device type Tablet
User interface score 83
Ease of holding score 58
Bedroom (low light) readability score 65
$600
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79
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Kobo Aura H20 (old model)

Device type E-reader
User interface score 81
Ease of holding score 73
Bedroom (low light) readability score 70
$239
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78
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Kobo Aura Edition 2

Device type E-reader
User interface score 81
Ease of holding score 78
Bedroom (low light) readability score 65
$180
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75
Discontinued

Kindle (9th gen)

Device type E-reader
User interface score 76
Ease of holding score 78
Bedroom (low light) readability score 60
$109
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Kindle (old model)

Device type E-reader
User interface score 75
Ease of holding score 75
Bedroom (low light) readability score 60
$99
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Onyx Boox Nova Air Colour

Device type E-reader
User interface score 71
Ease of holding score 75
Bedroom (low light) readability score 65
$630
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Discontinued

Apple iPad

Device type Tablet
User interface score 81
Ease of holding score 58
Bedroom (low light) readability score 60
$649
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67
Discontinued

Kobo Arc 7 HD

Device type Tablet
User interface score 73
Ease of holding score 65
Bedroom (low light) readability score 90
$249
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63
Discontinued

Kindle Fire HD 7

Device type Tablet
User interface score 79
Ease of holding score 63
Bedroom (low light) readability score 60
$199
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Remarkable ReMarkable 2

Device type Tablet
User interface score 57
Ease of holding score 58
Bedroom (low light) readability score 60
$749
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Denis

Denis Gallagher is a Senior project officer for Digital home products and also works on test projects for the laundry and fridge labs. He produces tests for gadgets, phones, cameras and home entertainment gear as well as TVs, washing machines, dishwashers and fridges.  Previously at CHOICE, Denis worked as a Content producer for digital products. Prior to CHOICE, Denis worked as an Assistant editor on Golf Australia magazine and Editor for Multimedia and Videocamera magazine.  Denis has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of New South Wales and a Diploma of Journalism from Macleay College. Find Denis on LinkedIn.

Denis Gallagher is a Senior project officer for Digital home products and also works on test projects for the laundry and fridge labs. He produces tests for gadgets, phones, cameras and home entertainment gear as well as TVs, washing machines, dishwashers and fridges.  Previously at CHOICE, Denis worked as a Content producer for digital products. Prior to CHOICE, Denis worked as an Assistant editor on Golf Australia magazine and Editor for Multimedia and Videocamera magazine.  Denis has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of New South Wales and a Diploma of Journalism from Macleay College. Find Denis on LinkedIn.

Scott

Scott O'Keefe worked at CHOICE from 2004 to 2024. He originally joined as a verifier, and started testing the year after. He went on to become a senior test coordinator in the digital home team and our resident expert on TVs, audio/visual and various other products such as car GPS and phones for seniors. Before CHOICE, Scott worked in IT for 22 years, mostly as a software engineer and team leader for a large insurance company. He also ran his own business, providing in-home PC and home-theatre support. His passions include myth-busting, anime, photography, and collecting vintage telephones and scientific hardware – he has an attic museum at home. He's also passionate about protecting his personal ID and data, so he doesn't have LinkedIn or Twitter accounts.

Scott O'Keefe worked at CHOICE from 2004 to 2024. He originally joined as a verifier, and started testing the year after. He went on to become a senior test coordinator in the digital home team and our resident expert on TVs, audio/visual and various other products such as car GPS and phones for seniors. Before CHOICE, Scott worked in IT for 22 years, mostly as a software engineer and team leader for a large insurance company. He also ran his own business, providing in-home PC and home-theatre support. His passions include myth-busting, anime, photography, and collecting vintage telephones and scientific hardware – he has an attic museum at home. He's also passionate about protecting his personal ID and data, so he doesn't have LinkedIn or Twitter accounts.