Best E-Reader Devices Updated May 2025

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Best E-Reader Devices
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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10.0

1

10.0

Amazon Kindle (16 GB) - Lightest and most compact Kindle, now with faster page turns, and higher contrast ratio, for an enhance...
Size
Color
Lightweight
Ease of use
Functionality
Speed
Picked by 594 people this week!
Picked by 594 people this week!

10.0

1
Amazon Kindle (16 GB) - Lightest and most compact Kindle, now with faster page turns, and higher contrast ratio, for an enhance...
Size
Color
Lightweight
Ease of use
Functionality
Speed

9.7

2

9.7

Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet, 8” HD Display, 3GB memory, 32GB, designed for portable entertainment, Black, (2024 release)
Value for money
Works well
Size
Ease of setup
Weight
Screen clarity

9.7

2
Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet, 8” HD Display, 3GB memory, 32GB, designed for portable entertainment, Black, (2024 release)
Value for money
Works well
Size
Ease of setup
Weight
Screen clarity

9.4

3

9.4

New Amazon Kindle Kids (16 GB) - If it breaks, we will replace it, includes ad-free books and cover, with glare-free display, f...
Reading ability
Kids friendly
Size
Color
Value for money
Brightness

9.4

3
New Amazon Kindle Kids (16 GB) - If it breaks, we will replace it, includes ad-free books and cover, with glare-free display, f...
Reading ability
Kids friendly
Size
Color
Value for money
Brightness

9.3

4

9.3

All-new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (32 GB) – Our fastest Kindle with auto-adjusting front light, wireless charg...
Color
Speed
Quality
Screen quality
Readability
Screen size

9.3

4
All-new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (32 GB) – Our fastest Kindle with auto-adjusting front light, wireless charg...
Color
Speed
Quality
Screen quality
Readability
Screen size

9.2

5

9.2

All-new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (16 GB) – Our fastest Kindle ever, with new 7" glare-free display and weeks of battery life – ...
Ease of reading
Speed
Size
Color
Lightweight
Reading experience

9.2

5
All-new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (16 GB) – Our fastest Kindle ever, with new 7" glare-free display and weeks of battery life – ...
Ease of reading
Speed
Size
Color
Lightweight
Reading experience

9.1

6

9.1

Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet (newest model) built for relaxation, 10.1" vibrant Full HD screen, octa-core processor, 3 GB RAM, 32 G...
Functionality
Value for money
Ease of use
Screen size
Tablet quality

9.1

6
Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet (newest model) built for relaxation, 10.1" vibrant Full HD screen, octa-core processor, 3 GB RAM, 32 G...
Functionality
Value for money
Ease of use
Screen size
Tablet quality

8.9

7

8.9

All-new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids (16 GB) – larger 7" glare-free display – Kids read an average of 1+ hour per day with Kin...
Gift value
Reading ability
Functionality
Design
Battery life
Weight

8.9

7
All-new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids (16 GB) – larger 7" glare-free display – Kids read an average of 1+ hour per day with Kin...
Gift value
Reading ability
Functionality
Design
Battery life
Weight

8.8

8

8.8

Kindle Essentials Bundle including Kindle (2024 release) - Black, Fabric Cover - Rose, and Power Adapter
Readability
Battery life
Size

8.8

8
Kindle Essentials Bundle including Kindle (2024 release) - Black, Fabric Cover - Rose, and Power Adapter
Readability
Battery life
Size

8.7

9

8.7

Barnes & Noble Nook Glowlight 4e eReader 6" Touchscreen 8GB Black (Renewed)
Value for money
Battery life
Speed

8.7

9
Barnes & Noble Nook Glowlight 4e eReader 6" Touchscreen 8GB Black (Renewed)
Value for money
Battery life
Speed

8.5

10

8.5

Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus tablet, 8” HD Display, 32 GB, 30% faster processor, 3GB RAM, wireless charging, (2022 release), Gray
Tablet quality
Value for money
Size
Picture quality
Battery life

8.5

10
Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus tablet, 8” HD Display, 32 GB, 30% faster processor, 3GB RAM, wireless charging, (2022 release), Gray
Tablet quality
Value for money
Size
Picture quality
Battery life

Our Top Choice

10.0

1

10.0

Amazon Kindle (16 GB) - Lightest and most compact Kindle, now with faster page turns, and higher contrast ratio, for an enhance...
Size
Color
Lightweight
Ease of use
Functionality
Speed
Picked by 594 people this week!
Picked by 594 people this week!

10.0

1
Amazon Kindle (16 GB) - Lightest and most compact Kindle, now with faster page turns, and higher contrast ratio, for an enhance...
Size
Color
Lightweight
Ease of use
Functionality
Speed