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Top 10 e-Ink book readers
February 21, 2024 | Editor: Dhaval Parekh
e-Ink book readers are designed primarily for the purpose of reading digital e-books. Their main advantages over printed books are portability since an e-reader is capable of holding thousands of books while weighing less than one. e-Ink screen is black-and-white and much slower than in tablets, but it's more convenient for eyes and consumes less power, so the e-reader battery can last for several weeks. See also Note-taking e-Readers
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Kindle Paperwhite's screen has 25% higher contrast. Crisp, dark text against a brilliant white background makes for the perfect read. Paperwhite guides light towards the display from above instead of projecting it out at your eyes like back-lit displays, thereby reducing screen fatigue. You can adjust your screen's brightness to create a perfect reading experience in all lighting conditions, from bright sunlight to bedtime reading.
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The thinnest and lightest Kindle ever. All-new ergonomic design with dedicated buttons to effortlessly turn the page. Longest Kindle battery life. Choose from a black, merlot, or walnut removable cover. High-resolution 300 ppi display with crisp, laser quality text. Reads like real paper without glare, even in direct sunlight. Enhanced built-in adjustable light evenly illuminates the screen for perfect reading anywhere, anytime
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Kobo Libra is the embodiment of your reading style. With more storage, a faster E Ink screen, and Bluetooth wireless technology so you can listen to Kobo Audiobooks, Kobo Libra is an integral part of your rich reading life. Packed with features and personality and storage for all of your eBooks Kobo Libra was made to do more. An ergonomic design keeps your reading life on hand and page turn buttons keep the story going while you sip your coffee, stir your signature pasta sauce, or nurse your newborn so you can read on and on, no matter what.
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Basic 6-inch Kindle e-reader uses an electronic ink screen that looks and reads like real paper. The matte screen reflects light like ordinary paper and uses no backlighting, so you can read as easily in bright sunlight as in your living room. Unlike tablet screens, Kindle has no glare.
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PocketBook InkPad - 8-inch premium E Ink e-reader with LED frontlight for the most comfortable reading day and night long. PocketBook InkPad 8 inches allows to see more information at a single page - you can easily make the font larger and turn pages frequently. PocketBook InkPad - the best choice for reading professional literature, periodicals, work with graphs and tables including PDF and Djvu. PocketBook InkPad is perfect for reading both at the workplace and at home. School and college students will appreciate e-reader of such a format, because the 8-inch screen is the closest to the standard size of most textbooks.
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Kobo Clara always provides the best light for reading day or night with ComfortLight PRO. You can adjust brightness and color temperature to reduce blue light before bedtime. It has a natural, print-like reading experience on its 6" glare-free high-definition 300 PPI screen. Easily customizable features help you read the way you want to.
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To make the reading experience better for ravenous booklovers who read for hours on end, and want a lightweight, portable alternative to heavy print books, we’ve delivered our most comfortable eReader yet with waterproof reliability, the choice of landscape or portrait mode, and the expanded access of book borrowing.
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Kobo Aura's beautiful 6" ClarityScreen and a high res, edge-to-edge low-glare Pearl E Ink screen provides a print on paper reading experience, even in direct sunlight. The latest E Ink screen technology allows you to transition between pages without those annoying flashes. With pinch to zoom, you'll catch every detail when zooming in to PDFs and select books. Or change font sizes with a simple pinch.
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ONYX BOOX Poke is a premium e-book reader in a compact slim body with an E Ink Carta Plus screen, MOON Light backlight and SNOW Field function. The reader is equipped with a high-performance processor and enough internal memory. The integrated Wi-Fi module and touch control in combination with a full-fledged browser allow you to comfortably use the device to surf the Internet. The built-in Bluetooth module makes it possible to connect various external devices to the book. Poke is based on the Android operating system, which allows you to use a variety of reading programs and makes working with most text formats as convenient as possible.
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Kobo Nia is a 6-inch reader with a 1024x758 pixel, 212 ppi resolution touchscreen. It's equipped with Kobo's ComfortLight tech, which lets you adjust the display's brightness as you see fit. The Nia is pretty sleek at 172 grams, with 9.2mm of thickness around the edges. Inside, there's a 1,000mAh battery, which offers "weeks" of reading on a single charge + 8GB of storage.
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Kobo Sage is the most accomplished eReader ever. Designed to inspire you with every read, Kobo Sage delivers every feature Kobo offers in one sleek package, plus Bluetooth so you can listen to Kobo Audiobooks. The luxurious 8" HD flush E Ink Carta 1200 touchscreen delivers superior performance and depth of contrast, with zero glare.
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NOOK's GlowLight illuminates your screen with a soft light that is perfect for bedtime reading. With advanced lighting technology not available on any other reader, GlowLight lets you stay up late reading in total comfort - while your partner stays asleep in the dark.
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Kobo Glo's revolutionary ComfortLight illuminates the screen with a soft, adjustable glow so you can read any eBook any time of day under the perfect light — no lamp required. Because Kobo Glo’s advanced high-res XGA Pearl E Ink screen doesn’t use a glass overlay for its front light technology, there’s never any glare, even in the brightest sunlight.
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The PocketBook Touch model is a device for reading which combines all the best and most important characteristics of a modern reader. The PocketBook Touch display is based on E Ink e-paper technology. This revolutionary technology is defined by maximum visual similarity between the display of the E Ink device and a paper page: the display is inactive, only indirect light is used.The screen, 6" E Ink Pearl, 166 dpi, with a resolution of 800x600 pixels, supports 16 grey gradations which allows the display of complex texts and illustrations.
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Tolino Vision provides even more reading comfort through powerful processor and improved E Ink display. With Tolino Vision it's even easier to sink into your stories. Tolino Vision is primarily aimed at a German speaking audience and is the only ebook reader that allows the users to determine what bookstore they want to do business with.
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Tolino Shine makes real passion for reading shine. Reading light with smartLight. Intelligent design for an easier and more intuitive usage. Document formats supported: EPUB DRM,PDF,TXT.
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The ONYX BOOX Leaf is an e-book E reader with an enlarged screen and advanced technical characteristics. Thanks to the enlarged screen, this model allows you to combine reading fiction and technical literature. Its high-performance hardware platform ensures a convenient speed of the device even with the most complex documents. The model is based on the Android, which allows you to install and use various third-party apps and significantly expands the capabilities of the device. A built-in Wi-Fi module allows you to use various network services, and Bluetooth allows you to connect external devices. The book is made in a thin compact case, and its screen is covered with Asahi protective glass.
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Just like reading a book with Real Touch. Contemporary, lightweight, and travel friendly design. Browse and buy on the go with Wi Fi. Earn awards just for reading – with Reading Life. Discontinued.
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With 7.8-inch wide display Tolino Epos shows real size and offers more space for stories to give you maximum reading pleasure. The unique smart light always ensures the optimum reading light. Tolino relies on openness and leaves your decision, in which book dealer to purchase your EBooks So you can always enjoy the complete offer of all available tolino eBook dealer.
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PocketBook Color is equipped with innovative E Ink screen, which displays 4096 colors and guarantees eye-safe reading and frontlight that allows users to read in any light conditions and optimises the optical performance of the screen. It has Text-to-Speech function and supports 6 popular audio formats for music and audiobooks. Bluetooth allows the user to connect wireless headphones and switch e-reader to audio systems.
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The Pocketbook Era features a 7-inch capacitive touchscreen display protected by a layer of glass and is flush with the bezel. Waterproof PocketBook Era is ideal gadget for reading in the bathroom or outdoors. The e-reader is protected from water according to the international standard IPX8.
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Kobo Mini is the world’s smallest and lightest full-featured eReader, so it’s great for reading on the go. Complete with a no-glare natural E Ink touchscreen and built-in Wi Fi, it’s the full Kobo experience at a great value. Access to 1 million free eBooks doesn’t hurt either
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Boyue Likebook Mars is the most powerful e-reader ever made. There is nothing like it, with its Octa-core processor and 2GB of RAM. Android and Google Play will give you full access to more apps than you can shake a stick at. The front-lit display has a color temperature system to make reading your favorite books at night fun and delightful. Discontinued
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inkBOOK Calypso Plus is designed especially for lovers of reading, optimized to provide readability and handling ease. Simple navigation will make an impression of flicking through a traditional book. inkBOOK Calypso Plus let you store thousands of e-books and audiobooks: inspiring novels, pleasant romances, shocking reports or exciting crime stories. Thanks to bluetooth, you can connect to external headphones to listen to audiobooks and music.
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PocketBook InkPad Color is equipped with big E Ink color screen capable of displaying 4096 colors. The frontlight provides users with the freedom of reading anytime and anywhere. It can play audiobooks and music, supporting 6 popular audio formats (M4A, M4B, OGG, OGG.ZIP, MP3, MP3.ZIP). PocketBook InkPad Color supports a record number of formats: 19 book, 4 graphic and 6 audio.
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Thanks to the in-built E Ink Carta technology, Tolino Page’s screen reflects light almost like normal paper, for no-glare reading, even in intense sunlight. Better handling is guaranteed thanks to both the new compact format and the structure of the non-slip surface on the back of the page. Tolino Page has plenty of space for all of your favorite eBooks - 8 GB of memory, around 6 GB of it for your books
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6-inch ereader that has audio output with Text-to-Speech. You can switch from reading a book to listening to it anytime: just two clicks and the e-reader will start reading aloud while you do your daily routine. The natural-sounding voices available with Text-to-Speech guarantee that your book does not lose any detail or emphasis.
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Next-Gen Paperwhite Display, Highest-Resolution, Highest Contrast, New Adaptive Front Light, Reimagined Page Turns, Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi + Free 3G . High-resolution 300 ppi display- reads even more like the printed page. Reimagined page turns—PagePress enables you to turn the page without lifting a finger. Discontinued
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inkBOOK Focus with its big 7,8 inch screen allows to display up to 30% more text on one page then standard e-reader. The big screen allows to display more text, a newspaper or a comics. It also enables to enlarge the text for those who needed reading glasses, and even enlarge the menu and menu icons. You may switch pages using a touchscreen or set up the navigation buttons in a way that is most convenient for you if you are right- or left-handed.
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Free 3G Wireless. No annual contracts, no monthly fees. Download books anytime, anywhere. Kindle's high-contrast e-ink display delivers clear, crisp text and images that you can read for extended periods without eye strain. Discontinued.
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The interface is controlled entirely by touch, with new finger-friendly menus on offer. When you're reading, different parts of the screen offer different options when you tap them – most of the screen is dedicated to turning the page forward one when you tap it, but the far left takes you back, while the top of the screen brings up the menu buttons. Discontinued.
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InkBook Prime is a 6" HD Touchscreen E-Reader. Light Color Management or Color Temperature Management (TCM) allows you to change the frontlight color/shade and not just base on one. Discontinued
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Easiest to use with the world’s best reading screen & longest battery life. Breakthrough E Ink display for the best just-like-paper reading. Make the text bigger or choose the font you like. 25% faster than any other Reader. Quick page turns, fast browsing, get to your latest read with just a tap.
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Android-based e-reader that features a 7.8 inch E Ink Carta display. It has a front light and adjustable color temperature screen so you can read in the dark and help mute the bright lights. Discontinued.
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Clear paper-like display with flawless page turns. Discover bestsellers and new releases at Sony Reader Store. Take the best of the web with you with built in access to Evernote. Share with your friends and family as you go with Facebook. Sony Reader is discontinued! Content moved to Kobo!
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Ultra-responsive 7-inch multi-touch screen displays 16 million colors ultra-bright. Specially designed for remarkable clarity and minimal glare so you can enjoy the ultimate reading and entertainment experience. Discontinued.
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6-inch screen ebook reader with built-in light. E Ink Carta e-paper display provides the best reading experience, great text quality, and rapid page turns. The Flat Glass Solution screen makes Obsidian super slim. It's comfortable to hold, lighter than a book, and fits in your pocket
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6 inch E Ink reader with Carta front-lit HD display. Uses a proprietary Linux based OS iReader UI 2.0, which provides compatibility with all major formats of books and documents for reading : EBK, TXT, UMD, EPUB, PDF and MOBI. It has a pre-installed digital store with hundreds of digital books and magazines, but there is also the ability to download files over Wifi.
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InkBook Lumos features a 6-inch touchscreen display, Cortex A9 processor, 128MB of RAM, 4GB of internal storage and no SD card. It is also running Android OS. Discontinued
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The ONYX BOOX Lomonosov has a 10,01” E Ink Carta screen with touch control, the MOON Light 2 lighting system and supports the SNOW Field function. Its large and eye-friendly display, a powerful processor combined with 3 GB of RAM and touch control are the optimal tools for reading PDF and DjVu files. The E Reader is based on the Android 10.0 operating system which allows you to install third-party applications and significantly expands the scope of its usage. This model is a perfect choice for those users who need not only fiction book reading, but also comfortable and fast work with large format documents.
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Txtr Beagle Has Been Discontinued! If you just want to read text and you can live without a touchscreen, 3G, a backlight and Wi-Fi — and you don’t mind inserting three AAA batteries once a year — this 5-inch, 4.5-oz E Ink device with its 800×600 screen might be the e-reader for you. The Txtr Beagle’s 4GB of storage will give you room for a boatload of books, and its 5mm thickness is almost razor-thin enough to give you a paper cut. Discontinued.
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8-inch e-reader with a Gallery 3 color E INK Display that impresses with a built-in speaker and Text-to-Speech function, IPX8 water protection and an adaptive SMARTlight.
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ViewSonic’s eBook is a thin, light and versatile device measuring less than 11mm thin and weighting less than 0.26kg, that can be held comfortably in the palm of your hand. The ViewSonic eBook employs sophisticated E-ink panel technology that has the authentic look and feel of traditional paper and yet makes the screen easy to read even in direct sunlight. In addition to 2GB of internal memory and the option of memory card expansion, using the integrated SD card slot the ViewSonic eBook can store a huge number of books, while the WiFi connectivity can give access to even more! Discontinued
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Read open content and ebooks in any format, anywhere with the Iriver Cover Story WiFi. Unlike many other eBook readers, the Wi-Fi Cover Story does not restrict you to a single point of purchase or ebook format. As well as the embedded link to the Waterstones ebook store – accessible on the move wherever a WiFi connection is available – content can be accessed via your PC from any number of websites that promote open content. Discontinued
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iriver Story HD is slim and lightweight with a high-resolution E Ink screen and a QWERTY keyboard for easy searching. It includes over-the-air access to hundreds of thousands of Google eBooks for sale and more than 3 million for free. With the Story HD you can now browse, buy and read Google eBooks with your e-reader through Wi-Fi. Discontinued
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Lock is an eReader solution that enables your brand to deliver a customized digital content collection to your users on preloaded and secure devices. Choose from thousands of available eBook and audiobook titles spanning best-sellers to classics to common core. Content is locked onto the device, allowing users to access your pre-selected digital catalog without risk of manipulation or deletion. Customizable device and packaging options to meet product specifications and enable your desired user experience
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YotaPhone is an Android smartphone with a difference. Up front it has an LCD display and when you turn it around it has an e-ink display a bit like the one you'd find on an eReader like the Amazon Kindle. The electronic paper display is always on, but now it is less bothersome and more friendly. You can easily see notices, emails, tweets and other information in real time without picking up or even activating your phone. Discontinued.
Latest news about e-Ink book readers
24.04.24. New 10.3″ Bigme inkNoteX Color with Android 13 is now available
The newly launched Bigme inkNoteX Color, featuring a sizable 10.3-inch color E Ink display, is now purchasable on Amazon albeit at a steep price tag of $699, making it one of the priciest eNotes available presently. Despite the cost, it boasts premium specifications for an E Ink gadget, running on open Android 13 with the capability to install third-party applications. Equipped with an octa-core 2.4GHz MediaTek Dimensity 900 processor, 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage with expandability via a memory card slot, the inkNoteX Color also incorporates advanced features like a fingerprint sensor, wireless charging stylus, dual speakers, a microphone, USB-C port, dual-band WiFi, and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity. Additionally, it sports both front (5MP) and rear (8MP) cameras, a 4000mAh battery, and measures 225.6 x 191 x 6.6mm in size. Although its weight remains unspecified, it appears to include a leather case as part of the package.
2024. Tolino e-readers will no longer use Android
Tolino e-readers, initially targeting the European German-speaking demographic, have been on the market since 2013. In 2019, Kobo took over the hardware design for all forthcoming e-readers while maintaining Android as the operating system. However, a recent report suggests a significant shift: upcoming models like the Tolino Shine, Tolino Vision Color, and Shine Color will run on Linux with an entirely revamped UI and menu layout. This marks a transition where Kobo oversees both hardware and software development. Upon their release in June, these new Tolino e-readers will offer a user experience resembling Kobo's, though with subtle distinctions. Users can still access various German bookstores, purchase and listen to audiobooks, and enjoy continued support for European libraries, facilitated by LCP DRMs.
2024. Kobo has introduced the Kobo Clara BW E-reader
Kobo is introducing the Kobo Clara BW, an enhanced black-and-white e-reader designed for an immersive reading experience. With its 6-inch glare-free E Ink Carta 1300 HD screen and full waterproof protection, reading becomes effortless. Powered by a MediaTek processor MT8113L, the device allows seamless access to Kobo's extensive library of audiobooks and ebooks. Enjoy your favorite titles via Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, compatible with earbuds, headphones, or external speakers. The USB-C port facilitates easy content transfer and charging. With a low-end 1,500 mAh battery, compact dimensions of 112 x 160 x 9.2 mm, and weighing just 174 g, it offers portability without compromise. Priced at $129.99 (USD), the Kobo Clara BW could be your perfect companion for endless reading adventures.
2024. Pocketbook released new Kaleido 3 e-reader Era Color
Pocketbook has unveiled its latest innovation, the Pocketbook Era Color, a cutting-edge e-reader boasting the revolutionary Kaleido 3 color e-paper technology. Packed with premium features including audiobook support, a built-in speaker, Text-to-Speech functionality, SMARTlight, and IPX8 water protection, this sleek device combines an award-winning design with functionality. Retailing at $259.99, the Pocketbook Era Color sports a 7-inch e-paper display with a resolution of 1264×1660, ideal for enjoying vibrant e-book cover art, comics, webtoons, or PDF files. Its SMARTlight feature ensures optimal reading conditions in any environment, with customizable light tones ranging from crisp daylight hues to soothing yellow tones for bedtime reading, adjustable via a convenient slider bar blending white and amber LED lights.
2024. Onyx Boox released new Poke 5 with Carta 1300 E Ink display
Onyx Boox has introduced its latest portable e-reader, the Poke 5, as an upgraded version of its previous model, the Poke 5S. The standout feature of the Poke 5 is its utilization of the advanced E Ink Carta 1300 display, replacing the previous model's Carta 1100 screen. This enhancement includes a flat microcrystal etched tempered glass cover, offering improved visual clarity. While most features remain consistent, such as the 6-inch display size, the Poke 5 boasts a higher resolution of 300PPI compared to the Poke 5S's 212 PPI. Operating on Android 11, users can install third-party applications, further expanding its versatility. Priced at $143, the Poke 5 presents an attractive option for e-reader enthusiasts seeking an upgraded reading experience.
2024. iReader Neo 2 provides a 35% increase in overall performance vs the previous generation
The new iReader Neo 2 utilizes the latest generation E INK technology, Carta 1300 and provides a massive 35% increase in overall performance vs the previous generation. This means if you thought the 11th generation Kindle Paperwhite was fast, this trounces it. It even supports English, so there is a massive market for it. The iReader Neo 2 features a 6-inch E INK Carta 1300 black and white e-paper panel. It has a resolution of 1072×1448 with 300 PPI. It features a recessed bezel design, providing a superior reading experience. Most e-readers on the market have a glass layer protecting the screen. There is a USBC port for charging and transferring documents, and it is powered by a 1700 mAh battery. The iReader Neo 2 runs Android 11 as the operating system but doesn’t have an app store. I have heard that you can sideload in apps on this model, but you couldn’t on the first gen Neo. The main UI is at the bottom and has links to the library, store, and settings menu. It retails for $239.99.
2024. Kindle update improves settings adjustment
Amazon has rolled out firmware update 5.16.7 for its modern Kindle e-readers, encompassing models such as the latest Paperwhite, Scribe, and base Kindle. This update primarily focuses on maintenance rather than introducing new features or functionalities, with improvements aimed at performance, bug fixes, and general enhancements listed in the change log. Notably, the previous update brought a slew of new features to the Kindle, including revamped settings for easier navigation and adjustments, the addition of a "Date and time" setting under "Device options" for manual or automatic time setting, and a dedicated folder for storing screenshots. It is likely that the 5.16.7 update addresses lingering bugs from the previous release, with some users reporting extended battery life as a result.
2024. Onyx unveiled Boox Kant 2 e-reader
Onyx Boox has introduced the Kant 2, a novel e-reader designed in the form of a smartphone. Sporting a 6.13-inch E Ink Carta Plus monochrome display boasting a 2:1 aspect ratio and a resolution of 824 x 1648 pixels with 16 shades of gray, this device offers a visually immersive reading experience. Powered by a 2GHz quad-core processor paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, expandable via a microSD card slot, it ensures smooth performance and ample space for your digital library. Connectivity features encompass Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi, and a USB-C port for charging and data transfer. Additionally, a 3950mAh battery sustains prolonged usage. Notably, the Kant 2 is splash-resistant and runs on Android 11, facilitating user familiarity. Equipped with a microphone and speaker, it doubles as an audiobook player, complemented by features like auto-rotation and a built-in flashlight. While lacking a camera, it supports various e-book and audiobook formats and incorporates a handy built-in dictionary.
2023. iReader Color7 with 7-inch Kaleido 3 display launched
The new iReader Color7 e-reader introduces a 7-inch color E-Ink display with a Kaleido 3 feature supporting 4096 colors, showcasing a remarkable 30 percent increase in color vividness. The display incorporates a 28-level front light system offering individual warm and cold controls. With a sleek profile measuring just 4mm at its thinnest point, the e-reader strategically distributes its weight for comfortable single-handed usage. The device also boasts a 40 percent enhancement in color contrast through its new in-house color engine. Equipped with customizable buttons on the thicker side for operations like page turning, the Color7 runs on an 1800mAh battery that promises a week-long lifespan. USB-C facilitates data transfer, and the inclusion of dual microphones adds versatility. Priced at $330, the iReader Color7 presents an intriguing combination of advanced features and design elements.
2023. Onyx Boox introduces new Livingstone 3 e-reader with E Ink Carta 1300 display
Onyx Boox has released a new model of 6-inch Boox Livingstone 3 which the rebranded version of the company’s Poke e-reader. Boasting a new Carta 1300 display, Onyx Boox asserts a 20 percent higher contrast and 25 percent faster response time. Notably, the display's distinct whiteness enhances the readability of black text, promising a highly enjoyable reading experience with minimal ghosting during page refreshes. The device features a built-in browser for web surfing in monochrome mode, and its 3000 mAh battery, according to Boox, can last a month on a single full charge. Weighing a convenient 165 grams (265 grams with the included cover), the Boox Livingstone 3 comes with a price tag of $200.
2023. Amazon improves internet browser on Kindle e-readers
Amazon quietly introduced an improved internet browser for 10th and 11th-generation Kindle e-readers as part of the new 5.16.4 update. Although Amazon didn't officially announce the enhanced browser functionality, they did mention improvements made to Goodreads for better performance on E INK screens. Good e-Reader conducted various tests since Amazon didn't disclose specific details about the browser changes. Notably, the updated browser now loads websites faster, enhances text readability, and allows users to interact with cookie-acceptance popups. Layouts and CSS issues on websites like Wikipedia have been resolved, and users can now access email services like Google Mail. Amazon has also added new bookmarks for social media networks, including X.
2023. Rakuten unveiled Kobo Libra 2
Rakuten Kobo has unveiled the Kobo Libra 2, featuring a 7-inch HD E Ink Carta 1200 touchscreen display with a resolution of 1264 × 1680 pixels or 300 PPI. This e-reader offers color temperature adjustment and Dark Mode, allowing users to customize their reading experience. Powered by a 1 GHz Processor and equipped with 32 GB of onboard storage, the Libra 2 has a distinctive asymmetrical design, with a thicker right spine housing physical page turn buttons. Additionally, it boasts a fully waterproof construction and is available in Black and White variants. Customers can also purchase optional SleepCovers for $50. The Kobo Libra 2 is priced at $250 and is accessible for purchase through Flipkart and various online retailers in India.
2023. New 10.3″ Onyx Boox Tab Ultra C Pro Released
Onyx has introduced the Pro variant of their Tab Ultra C color-ereader, which was launched earlier this year. This upgraded version features a few enhancements and runs on the latest Android version (12 instead of 11). However, the changes seem relatively minor overall. The Pro model boasts a slightly faster processor, increased RAM (6GB instead of 4GB), and is 30 grams lighter. Nevertheless, it comes with a significantly smaller battery (4,600mAh compared to 6,300mAh), and most of the specifications and features remain unchanged. Priced at $649.99, there is also an optional Keyboard Cover with Trackpad available for $149.99. The Tab Ultra C Pro retains the same 10.3-inch color E Ink screen as its non-Pro counterpart, which can be compared to a standard black and white E Ink screen. This identical screen is also featured on the newly released Note Air3 C, which comes at a more affordable price of $499.
2023. Send to Kindle is losing MOBI support
Amazon has initiated the distribution of emails to their customers, issuing a "Final Reminder" regarding the discontinuation of MOBI file format support (.AZW, .MOBI, .PRC) for their Send to Kindle service, which will take effect later this year. Initially, Amazon announced that they would cease MOBI format support in "late 2022," but this deadline was later revised to "early 2023." Despite these initial estimates, Amazon continued to support MOBI formats well into September 2023. According to the updated schedule, Amazon intends to commence the process of "phasing out support" for sending MOBI files to Kindles and Kindle apps via Send to Kindle on November 1st, 2023.
2023. Bigme Read - 6-inch ebook reader with Google Play
Bigme has finally introduced an e-reader without of note-taking capabilities. The new Bigme Read is dedicated for reading books and downloading applications from Google. This 6-inch e-reader aimed at competing with the likes of Kobo Nia, Nook Glowlight 4e, and even the basic Kindle model. The Read boasts several advantages not found in other e-readers: complete access to the Google Play Store, built-in speakers and microphone, along with expandable storage. You can easily transfer your audiobooks or ebooks to the device via USB-C, and it supports various formats, including TXT, EPUB, PDF, FB2, ZIP, PRC, MOBI, RTF, OEB, Mp3, and more. The device is powered by a 1,300 mAh battery and measures 122x90x5mm, weighing 170g. The price is $149.99.
2023. Moaan MIX 7 S E-Reader gets new better screen
Moaan Smart has introduced the Moaan MIX 7S, a brand-new e-reader that utilizes the latest E Ink Carta 1200 ink screens and boasts a robust 2300mAh battery for improved system performance. This e-reader showcases an elegant and stunning "naked gold" metal chassis, while its spacious 7-inch display ensures a comfortable and eye-friendly reading experience. Its versatile design makes it highly portable for on-the-go use, featuring an asymmetric body design and physical buttons that enhance its ergonomic grip, making it comfortable to hold for extended periods. The Moaan MIX 7S e-reader also includes a magnetic protective cover crafted with premium PU leather on the surface and a microfiber texture lining on the interior. Another noteworthy feature is its self-developed refresh algorithm, which offers a variety of refresh modes to choose from, including balanced mode, clear mode, and fast mode. This allows you to customize the refresh mode based on the type of content and reading scenarios, such as graphic browsing or ebook reading.
2023. Bigme launched color E-Ink Smart Learning Workbook B2
Bigme introduces its latest product, the Bigme Smart Learning Workbook B2, now available for $549.99. This innovative workbook boasts a 10.3-inch Kaleido 3 color E-Ink display, offering a pixel density of 300 PPI for black and white mode and 150 PPI for color mode. With a 4000mAh battery, it ensures extended usage. The workbook is equipped with a 5 MP front camera and an 8 MP rear camera, along with dual-frequency Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 support. Additional features include built-in speakers and a quad microphone system. It operates on the Android 11 open system. In terms of educational resources, the B2 Learning Workbook integrates an extensive library of over 40,000 learning materials spanning various subjects from elementary to high school. It supports real-time post-class exercises and claims to accommodate nearly all commonly used textbook versions in the domestic market. Furthermore, it offers features like exercise grading, error identification on specific topics, targeted practice, image-based question searches, AI-assisted writing, intelligent Q&A, video tutorials, and more.
2023. Pocketbook unveiled Verse e-reader with Text-to-speech
Pocketbook has unveiled a pair of fresh e-readers, namely the Verse and Verse Pro, both sporting 6-inch screens. These latest iterations take the place of the Touch Lux 5 and Touch HD 3 models. Notably, the Verse Pro boasts an audio output functionality through Text-to-Speech. Transitioning from reading to listening is a breeze – a mere double-click sets the e-reader in motion, reciting the content aloud as you carry on with your daily tasks. The naturally expressive Text-to-Speech voices ensure that every nuance and emphasis of the book remains intact. On top of this, the Pro variant is also water-resistant, adhering to the IPX8 standard. This advanced model comes at a price of $169.99. On the other hand, the PocketBook Verse presents an economical option at $129.99, equipped with an E Ink Carta touchscreen and SMARTlight technology. Both e-readers share common features such as a MicroSD slot supporting up to 128GB of added storage, USB-C connectivity, G-sensor functionality, WiFi capabilities, and a 1500 mAh battery. Furthermore, they maintain identical dimensions, measuring at 108 × 156 × 7.6 mm.
2023. Meebook M7 - eReader with 6.8″ screen and Page buttons
The new Meebook M7 is a fresh addition to the realm of e-readers, priced at $239. This device boasts a range of captivating features at its cost. It distinguishes itself by presenting a 6.8-inch screen with a resolution of 300 pixels per inch, a characteristic previously seen only in the Kindle Paperwhite 5. This screen, specified as a Carta 1200 screen, is supplemented by an adjustable color temperature frontlight. Notably, the Meebook M7 introduces page-turn buttons, positioned asymmetrically on one side. Despite this asymmetry, the device maintains a sleek form, measuring 9mm narrower than the Kindle Oasis. An interesting addition is the external speaker. Power-wise, the device is equipped with a 2900mAh battery. Operating on Android 11, the Meebook M7 offers the convenience of app installation, with support for Google Play services.
2023. Kindle e-readers get List view option for Collections
The latest firmware update Kindle introduces a new feature within the Collections view – List mode. Previously, the Library section provided options for Grid view and List view, while Collections only supported Grid view for reasons known to Amazon. However, this recent update now offers the List view option for Collections as well. This addition allows users to organize their content according to their preferences. While some may not find this change significant, many users will appreciate the ability to display their e-books in list format within their collections. Interestingly, despite both the Kindle and the Kindle Scribe receiving the update simultaneously, the List view option for Collections remains unavailable on the Kindle Scribe. There is a possibility that Amazon has distinct plans for the Scribe, and it is hopeful that the List view feature for Collections will eventually be introduced to the Scribe along with other Scribe-specific enhancements in the future.
