E-readers
E-ink readers, judged on screen, comfort, battery and store.
The best e-reader, according to professional reviewers, is the Kobo Libra Colour: critic score 82 out of 100 from 13 reviews, 10 of them positive. Critics praise its picture quality and design. The most common complaint is software and app.
Kobo Libra Colour
Critics like the Libra Colour's physical page-turn buttons, long battery life and color E Ink for comics and covers. 10 of 13 reviewers recommend it; several find the color washed out and the optional stylus pricey.
The catch: Color looks washed out next to print.
7 of these 13 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text and corrected for the known tendency of estimates to run high.
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How do they compare?
| Product | Score | Reviews | Agreement | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobo Libra Colour | 82 | 13 | Medium | Best overall |
| Amazon Kindle Colorsoft | 79 | 10 | High | Color Kindle |
Not scored yet
We publish a score only once at least 5 professional reviews of the exact model exist.
- Amazon Kindle Paperwhite · 3 of 5 reviews needed
- Amazon Kindle (2024) · 1 of 5 reviews needed
- Kobo Clara BW · 4 of 5 reviews needed
Common questions
What is the best e-reader?
The Kobo Libra Colour, with a critic score of 82 from 13 professional reviews. Critics praise its picture quality and design. The most common complaint is software and app.
Kobo Libra Colour vs Amazon Kindle Colorsoft: which is better?
Critics score the Kobo Libra Colour 82 and the Amazon Kindle Colorsoft 79. We list the Amazon Kindle Colorsoft under “Color Kindle”. Its main drawback: expensive for an e-reader.