The Best eReaders for 2021

With its adjustable, warm-toned light, the Amazon Kindle Oasis reads more like a real book with the most up-to-date e-ink technology. This feature also lets you minimize blue light, which has been linked to disruptions in sleep patterns. The Oasis sports a more streamlined design than other eReaders, with a sleek glass panel, a sharp screen and a thin bezel, making this an excellent option for style-conscious readers who want to enjoy their devices anywhere. It’s even waterproof. According to one reviewer, the adjustable color temperature screen is so advanced that “there’s no going back after trying it out. It’s that good, and that much of a game changer.”

The wallet-friendly price isn’t the only great thing about the Amazon Kindle. It features an adjustable front light for comfortable reading in all lighting conditions — a stellar upgrade, according to consumers, for a well-priced entry-level model. It also features 4GB of storage, fast at-a-tap controls and a thin, light design. Connect to a huge selection of magazines, newspapers, books and audiobooks.

For an upgraded reading experience, it’s hard to beat the quality of the Amazon Paperwhite, which is the thinnest Kindle model. It boasts a sleek design and a display designed to resist glare. The battery lasts up to two weeks, and this eReader is waterproof, so you can take it with you wherever your adventures may lead you.

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Proof that Kindle isn’t the only eReader in town! The Kobo Forma eReader boasts a large, easy-on-the-eyes screen and the ability to effortlessly open files of all kinds, including graphic novels and other ebooks that aren’t in the Amazon-sphere. With the USB-to-Micro USB adaptability, you can also drag and drop files from your computer to share content from your desktop or laptop. The clean interface and crisp display impressed reviewers; one even called it “a masterpiece of design.”

Are you a Barnes & Noble fan? If you love the retail behemoth, the Nook GlowLight 3 might be your best option — especially if you’re seeking a compact model, as many of its reviewers were. It has ePub support that lets you seamlessly connect to the titles offered at Barnes & Noble. It also features a manual or auto-adjusting light, crisp resolution and a screen that’s both glare- and scratch-resistant. Night readers in particular praised the GlowLight’s ability to ease the eyestrain of evening reading.

Want to do more with your eReader? Consider the Kindle Fire HD 10, which boasts 2GB of RAM and a 2GHz octa-core processor. This allows you to stream videos, listen to music, surf the internet and download books quickly. The Fire HD 10 also boasts two cameras and HD video-recording abilities. A family favorite for good reason, reviewers praised its excellent picture, fast and smooth performance and great overall value.

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Anyone who borrows the majority of their books from third parties or public libraries would do well to consider the Kobo Clara HD eReader. It offers a high-resolution, 6-inch screen and 8GB of memory that allows you to store up to 6,000 ebooks. In addition to excellent public library and native file format support, this eReader also boasts a compact, lightweight design and color-changing front light that slowly softens as day eases into night.

This slick eReader comes ready for parents to set up the year’s worth of Amazon FreeTime Unlimited that comes with it. It also allows parents to easily control screen time, content and educational goals. The Fire 7 Kids Edition is made for children, with a kid-proof case that features a built-in stand, a fast processor, 16GB of storage and a battery that provides up to seven hours of use. Reviewers adore Amazon’s “they break it, we’ll replace it” policy, making it hard to top this eReader as the leading option for kids.

The Likebook Mars boasts an Android 6.0 operating system and 128GB of extended memory. It lets you easily store thousands of titles and read books in multiple formats. You can also download hundreds of apps — reviewers praised how seamlessly it works with Google Play right out of the box. Appreciate a good view? This eReader also has an ultra-high-definition, 7.8-inch e-ink screen for superior resolution.

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Manga fans aren’t the only readers who appreciate the 7-inch touchscreen on the Kobo Libra H2O. Many reviewers noted that they love the crisp visuals and glare-free quality — and its anywhere, anytime adaptability. Lightweight and water resistant, the Kobo Libra easily adjusts to stay readable in the glare of the great outdoors and also adjusts its innovative front light to minimize sleep-sapping blue tones.