Best E-Reader Devices Updated July 2025

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Best E-Reader Devices
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated July 2025
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9.9

1

9.9

Amazon Kindle 16 GB (newest model) - Lightest and most compact Kindle, now with faster page turns, and higher contrast ratio, f...
Size
Lightweight
Color
Ease of use
Reading ability
Functionality
Picked by 555 people this week!
Picked by 555 people this week!

9.9

1
Amazon Kindle 16 GB (newest model) - Lightest and most compact Kindle, now with faster page turns, and higher contrast ratio, f...
Size
Lightweight
Color
Ease of use
Reading ability
Functionality

9.7

2

9.7

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition 32GB (newest model) – Our fastest Kindle with auto-adjusting front light, wireless c...
Brightness
Color
Speed
Value for money
Readability
Screen clarity

9.7

2
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition 32GB (newest model) – Our fastest Kindle with auto-adjusting front light, wireless c...
Brightness
Color
Speed
Value for money
Readability
Screen clarity

9.5

3

9.5

Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition 32GB (newest model) – With color display, auto-adjusting front light, wireless chargi...
Speed
Reading capacity

9.5

3
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition 32GB (newest model) – With color display, auto-adjusting front light, wireless chargi...
Speed
Reading capacity

9.4

4

9.4

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 16GB (newest model) – Our fastest Kindle ever, with new 7" glare-free display and weeks of battery lif...
Ease of use
Speed
Readability
Size
Lightweight
Color

9.4

4
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 16GB (newest model) – Our fastest Kindle ever, with new 7" glare-free display and weeks of battery lif...
Ease of use
Speed
Readability
Size
Lightweight
Color

9.3

5

9.3

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

9.3

5
Amazon Kindle Kids 16GB (newest model) - If it breaks, we will replace it, includes ad-free books and cover, with glare-free di...
Reading ability
Kids friendly
Size
Color
Carryability
Value for money

9.1

6

9.1

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids 16GB (newest model) – larger 7" glare-free display – Kids read an average of 1+ hour per day with...
Functionality
Reading ability
Design
Battery life
Screen size
Weight

9.1

6
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids 16GB (newest model) – larger 7" glare-free display – Kids read an average of 1+ hour per day with...
Functionality
Reading ability
Design
Battery life
Screen size
Weight

8.9

7

8.9

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

8.9

7
Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet (newest model) built for relaxation, 10.1" vibrant Full HD screen, octa-core processor, 3 GB RAM, 32 G...
Works well
Value for money
Ease of use
Screen size
Picture quality

8.8

8

8.8

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

8.8

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

8.7

9

8.7

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

8.7

9
Kindle Essentials Bundle including Kindle (2024 release) - Black, Fabric Cover - Rose, and Power Adapter
Weight
Functionality
Readability
Size

8.5

10

8.5

Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet (newest model), 8” HD Display, 3GB memory, 32GB, designed for portable entertainment, Black
Value for money
Screen quality
Size
Portability

8.5

10
Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet (newest model), 8” HD Display, 3GB memory, 32GB, designed for portable entertainment, Black
Value for money
Screen quality
Size
Portability

Our Top Choice

9.9

1

9.9

Amazon Kindle 16 GB (newest model) - Lightest and most compact Kindle, now with faster page turns, and higher contrast ratio, f...
Size
Lightweight
Color
Ease of use
Reading ability
Functionality
Picked by 555 people this week!
Picked by 555 people this week!

9.9

1
Amazon Kindle 16 GB (newest model) - Lightest and most compact Kindle, now with faster page turns, and higher contrast ratio, f...
Size
Lightweight
Color
Ease of use
Reading ability
Functionality