
Top rated eReaders
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1. Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2024 (12th gen)
The fastest Kindle - The Paperwhite's new 7-inch display has a higher contrast and now scrolls 25% faster.
Ideal for travelling - The ultra-thin design and the larger, anti-glare screen make it possible to read texts anytime and anywhere.
Immerse yourself in your books - Reading on your Kindle is free from social media, notifications and other distractions like apps.
Enough battery for even your longest novels - A single USB-C charge lasts up to 12 weeks.
Reads in any light - Adjust the colour temperature from white to amber to read comfortably in the dark or in bright sunlight.
Waterproof for worry-free reading - Your stories are always with you, even in the bath, by the pool or anywhere else.
With a huge selection - you have access to millions of titles in the Kindle Store, and with a Kindle Unlimited membership, even more content is available to you.
Pro
- Larger, comfortable to read
- Super display
- Super reading pleasure
Contra
- Slightly heavier
- device was locked!
- Bottom switch

2. Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2024 (12. Gen)
Kindle Paperwhite with 16 GB
Experience the ultimate reading pleasure with the 12th generation Kindle Paperwhite. The glare-free 7-inch E-Ink display and high resolution of 300 ppi make reading feel like it's on real paper, even in bright sunlight. With built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi capabilities, you can enjoy your favorite books and audiobooks anywhere. Immerse yourself in the world of books and be enchanted by the limitless library that is always just a tap away.
Features:
- Kindle Paperwhite (12th generation)
- 300 ppi glare-free display
- IPX8 water protection makes it suitable for reading at the beach, by the pool, or in the bathtub
- Adjustable front light allows for reading anytime and anywhere - indoors or outdoors, day or night, even in bright sunlight
- Connect headphones or speakers via Bluetooth 5.0
- Up to twelve weeks of reading time on a single charge with half an hour of reading per day, with Wi-Fi off and brightness set to level 13
- Full charge in just 2.5 hours with the included USB cable
- Includes Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Supported formats: Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, native PRC; HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP after conversion; Audible audio format (AAX).
Pro
- Convenient downloading and reading. Installation and switching to a new device is child's play.
- Large display
- Super reading pleasure
Contra
- Slightly heavier
- device was locked!
- Bottom switch

3. Kobo Libra Colour
Kobo presents the most fascinating eReader yet: the new Kobo Libra Colour. Personalise your margins with annotations, organise your thoughts and highlight important passages, now in colour. A single charge of the eReader lasts up to 40 days, based on 30 minutes of reading per day with 30% brightness of the front light and deactivated WiFi and Bluetooth wireless technology. Supported by the Kobo Stylus 2, you can now delve even deeper into your favourite stories by annotating noteworthy passages and highlighting important passages in your eBook standards.
Pro
- Small and light
- Colour display and pen support
- fits well in the hand, ideal size (for me)
Contra
- No rich colours
- Display has a grainy effect due to the coloured film
- Colour would not have been necessary

4. Amazon Kindle 2024 (11th gen)
The Amazon Kindle (16 GB) is the lightest and most compact Kindle with an anti-glare screen, faster page turning, adjustable front light and long battery life - without adverts - in black. This Kindle now offers a brighter front light at the highest setting, higher contrast and faster page turns for an even better reading experience. Reading in any light is possible with the 6-inch anti-glare display, which offers a dark mode and adjustable front light (now 25% brighter on the highest setting) so you can read comfortably. Lose yourself in your books, with no messages, emails or social media to distract you. Your reading experience is completely free from distractions. Enjoy longer reading - up to 6 weeks on a single charge. Take your library with you: 16 GB of storage space for thousands of books, magazines and comics. The sustainable design of this Kindle is made from 75% recycled plastic and 90% recycled magnesium. The packaging is made from 99% wood fibre from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources.
Pro
- Weight (light)
- Great colour and super reading experience
- Compact size

5. Amazon Kindle 2024 (11. Gen)
The 11th generation of the Amazon Kindle offers a 6-inch display that combines anti-glare technology with frontlight for good readability in different lighting conditions. The paper-like display ensures comfortable reading, whether indoors or outdoors. With a pixel density of 300 PPI, the text appears sharp and clear in all supported formats such as EPUB, PDF and MOBI. Equipped with 16 GB of flash memory, the device can store thousands of eBooks, making it an ideal companion for readers who are often on the move. The Kindle supports various image and audio formats, including photos in BMP and JPEG, as well as audio books via Audible AAX. It can be charged in 2 hours with the included USB-C charging cable and connected wirelessly via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi for effortless downloading of new content.
Pro
- light & compact
- Great colour and super reading experience
- Compact size
Contra
- Epub look bad
- Books must be loaded via Amazon account
- No coupling options

6. PocketBook Verse Pro
If you want to listen to audiobooks and use the text-to-speech function on your e-reader, or if you want IPX8 water protection, then the PocketBook Verse Pro is the ideal device for you. The e-reader has a 15.24 cm (6 inch) E-Ink Carta screen with an HD resolution of 1072 × 1448 and 300 DPI. The display lighting can be individually adjusted in terms of light intensity and colour with the adaptive SMARTlight. Thanks to Bluetooth, the e-reader can be connected to wireless headphones. So you can relax while listening to audiobooks or have your current e-book read to you via the text-to-speech function - and you can even do this safely in the bathtub, because the PocketBook Verse Pro is waterproof to IPX8 standard.
Pro
- Small and light
- Lightweight and handy
Contra
- Rather slow
- Pocketbook Cloud
- Orell Füssli or other shop cannot be integrated

7. Kobo Clara BW
Enjoy the simple pleasures of reading with the Kobo Clara BW, featuring a glare-free E Ink Carta 1300 HD screen and fully waterproof design. With 16 GB of storage, you have more than enough space to carry your entire library wherever you go. Take advantage of the Dark Mode or ComfortLight PRO to adjust brightness and reduce blue light exposure. Made with recycled plastic and plastic that would otherwise end up in the oceans, the Kobo Clara BW is a better way to elevate your reading experience. A single charge of the eReader lasts up to 53 days, based on 30 minutes of reading per day at 10% brightness of the front light with WiFi and Bluetooth technology turned off.
Pro
- The device is very light and easy to turn the pages.
- Battery lasts a long time
- Long battery life
Contra
- Kobo online shop does not offer all the books I was looking for there
- Onleihe incredibly lame
- Web browser incredibly lame

8. Kobo Clara Colour
Turn off the world and turn on Kobo Clara Colour, now available in both classic black or fresh, eye-catching white. Say goodbye to grey, and take the leap into digital reading with a glare-free, distraction-free colour experience. Give paper some competition, and see just how colourful your library can be—on one compact, lightweight device packed with features. Explore colour inside and out, with illustrations and imagery that truly bring colour to your reading life.
Pro
- Long battery
- Colour display for colourful markings
- It is colourful, you have many functions such as adjusting the brightness
Contra
- No port for SD cards
- Audiobooks only from Kobo
- No SD card slot

9. Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition 2024 (12th Gen)
The Paperwhite's next-generation 7-inch display, weeks of battery life and auto-adjusting front light will take your breath away - just like a good book. The e-reader's anti-glare display is free from distracting apps and optimises battery life so you can focus on the story. A single charge via USB-C lasts for up to 12 weeks of reading time. The Paperwhite Signature Edition also supports wireless charging. The Paperwhite Signature Edition has an automatically adjustable front light. Read in the brightest sunlight or late at night, and the screen automatically adjusts from white to yellow. You can also adjust the text size and thickness to suit your needs. The thin, lightweight design goes with you everywhere. Read by the pool, in the bath or anywhere else. Finding new books has never been easier with the Kindle. The Kindle Store gives you access to an unrivalled collection of content, including millions of books and Kindle-exclusive titles you won't find anywhere else.
Pro
- Lightweight and handy
- Very good screen
- Good battery life
Contra
- black and white screen
- small screen (7")
- Difficult to load books from other suppliers

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition 2024 (12th Gen)
7", 32 GB, without advertising
10. PocketBook Era
The PocketBook Era features a 17.8 cm (7 inch) E Ink Carta 1200 display with a resolution of 1264×1680 pixels and 300 dpi. This enhances the contrast of the image and makes individual e-book pages sharper. The response time of the touchscreen is also improved. The SMARTlight function, which allows for the adjustment of brightness and color temperature, enables comfortable reading in all lighting conditions.
Pro
- Light and handy
- Battery life
- Very good display
Contra
- quite slow
- Weak processor significantly impairs the user experience
- Device is a little heavy
