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Kindle Paperwhite vs Tolino Page

October 11, 2025 | Author: Dhaval Parekh
Kindle Paperwhite and Tolino Page are both hardware-ebook readers that have an E Ink display for eye-friendly reading. They support adjustable brightness and the screen backlight allows to read even in the dark. Both devices are compact and lightweight, comfortable to hold with one hand. They can store thousands of books, support dictionaries and notes and ensure long battery life.

However, Kindle Paperwhite is the most popular ebook reader in the US, tightly integrated with Amazon's book website and Kindle Store. It supports AZW and MOBI formats, but not EPUB. However, you can listen to Audible audiobooks via Bluetooth. It has a higher screen resolution, a better design and interface, water resistance (on some models) and fast syncing between devices and Kindle apps. However, the Paperwhite is more expensive.

Tolino Page is primarily aimed at the European market, particularly Germany and is not tied to a single ecosystem. It supports the open EPUB format, so you can buy books from any online store or download free ones. This is a simple and accessible e-reader without unnecessary features, but provides own cloud for syncing. The interface and menu are available in several European languages.
Author: Dhaval Parekh
Dhaval possesses a strong passion for technology and actively stays informed about the most recent advancements in the tech industry and cutting-edge gadgets. He pays special attention to dedicated e-Ink eReaders, e-Ink note-taking devices and tablets. In addition to his writing pursuits, Dhaval enjoys immersing himself in books and audiobooks, indulging in movies and series. Each month, he devotes his time to reading 1-2 fiction and tech books, and he proudly owns a diverse collection of eReaders. Having previously worked at TechCrunch, Dhaval now shares his expertise by contributing articles to various tech portals. You can contact Dhaval via email dhaval@bookrunch.com