15 best e-books

The most budgetary model from Amazon's line of readers is not inferior to more expensive e-books in terms of ease of use. It is equipped with a built-in adjustable screen backlight, a powerful processor that provides fast page turning. The amount of memory is not the largest - 4 GB, but it is quite enough to download a decent amount of books. By connecting headphones via Bluetooth, you can listen to audiobooks.

Due to the combination of low price and convenience, the model is really popular among buyers and is in demand.Of the advantages, they highlight a successful backlight, a long time on a single charge, and a high speed of turning pages. The menu is clear and easy to understand, the design is pleasant. But the model has a serious drawback, which many users focus on - an unsuccessful gray screen with low contrast.

Reliable and functional e-book from a well-known manufacturer. At a very low price, it is really convenient to use. Thanks to a standard six-inch diagonal and a thin body, it can even fit in a small handbag, a modern screen based on electronic ink does not glare, it feels as close as possible to ordinary paper. Thanks to this, you can read without eye fatigue for a long time, without the risk of worsening your eyesight. The menu is completely Russified, very simple and clear.

User reviews are mostly positive. The e-book is simple, but at the same time quite functional and very convenient. There is nothing superfluous in it, the design is concise and discreet. But at the same time, it is smart, works stably, does not “slow down”, keeps the battery charge for a long time – it lasts for about two weeks when reading several hours a day. The sensor of the model is responsive, instantly responds to touch. Among the shortcomings - the device does not support all formats, the power button is inconveniently located.

One of the most popular models with a black and white touch screen.The built-in backlight allows you to comfortably read not only during the day, but also in a dark room. If you turn it on during daylight hours, it will add contrast to the text. Another advantage of the e-book is its small size (117x169x9 mm). It does not take up much space, fits in a small purse or large pocket. The e-book supports many formats, it is possible to transfer text files via Wi-Fi. Separately, you can purchase the original cover, when closed, the book automatically turns off.

Users leave a lot of reviews about this model, and most of them are positive. They note the pleasant design of the e-book, good backlighting, clear text on the screen, from which the eyes do not get tired. Also, many people like the long battery life in backlight mode, user-friendly interface, excellent build quality. Among the shortcomings indicate the lack of support for memory cards and the Russian keyboard.

A reader with a screen diagonal of 7.8 inches is considered by many to be the best model among all available for sale in Russia. It has an excellent extension (1872x1404) - the text is as clear as in a regular paper book. There are no glare on the screen, the color temperature changes depending on the lighting automatically, but it can also be adjusted manually. A huge advantage is water resistance. This function in the model of the Canadian manufacturer is implemented much better compared to other moisture-resistant models. The e-book can withstand an hour of immersion in water to a depth of up to a meter.This makes it possible to fearlessly read in the bathroom.

Reviews about the reader are only good. Users like the screen characteristics, high resolution, a lot of fine-tuning, very comfortable backlighting. Some point to the stylish design, low weight of the device and its compactness. The disadvantages include high cost, lack of a headphone jack and support in Russia.

One of the best reading gadgets from the American company Amazon. It differs from previously produced models by a very clear 7-inch screen, built-in display backlight, protection against moisture and dust. The reader works very quickly, does not slow down, does not hang. The screen is black and white touch, but there are also buttons for paging. The device is equipped with a built-in voice recorder.

The model is quite new, so there are not very many reviews about it yet. But those that have been found are mostly positive. Users like the large, clear screen, color inversion mode, stylish design and quality workmanship. The main disadvantages - no slot for memory cards, high cost.

An e-reader with a black and white touch screen with a diagonal of 7.8 inches from a well-known manufacturer has good characteristics and is convenient to use. Very high resolution (1872x1404) makes reading as comfortable as possible, reduces eye fatigue - the text is very clear, looks like handwritten.Despite the large screen, the e-book has a compact size (137x195x8 mm). There are all wireless services, a built-in book store, the ability to change the temperature (color gamut) of the backlight depending on the lighting in the room.

Judging by the reviews, users in this model like the clarity of the text and the characteristics of the screen in general, the fast work of the e-reader, a very long work after a full charge, even with active use. Also, the advantages include a convenient, pleasant case, design, a large number of supported formats. The main disadvantage of an e-book, according to many buyers, is the rather high cost.

This is the best model in terms of characteristics for those who like to read a lot and comfortably. The screen diagonal is 13.3 inches, the resolution is 2200x1650. It runs on the Android operating system, "reads" almost all known formats, has a built-in voice recorder and the ability to play audio books, supports microSD, microSDHC. The manufacturer also provided a built-in memory of 32 GB for storing a collection of text files and audio books in memory. Due to the increased battery capacity, the duration of work after one charge is up to 20,000 pages. This is a model in which a simple listing of technical characteristics is enough to understand that it does not have many analogues on the Russian market.

Although some users believe that the price of this reader is too high, in general, positive reviews prevail about it.The advantages include a huge A4 screen, clarity and contrast of text, ease of use and reading. An interesting highlight of this model is that it can be used as a monitor by connecting it via the HDMI cable included in the kit.

Quite popular and new model with a diagonal of 9.7 inches. The advantage of such a large screen is ease of reading - the eyes do not get tired, the pages contain more text, so you have to flip through them less often. But the increased diagonal also has disadvantages - the gadget is larger than standard models (177x249x8 mm) and heavier (410 g). The screen resolution is not bad, but not the best (825 × 1200 pixels) - the letters are clear, you can change the font size and type for readability, turn on the backlight. Another advantage of the model is the battery capacity of 3000 mAh. Even with active use, one full charge will last for two weeks. There are no buttons for turning pages, this is done directly using the touch screen.

The model is new, quite expensive, but users who really read a lot have already appreciated it and left positive feedback. First of all, they like the large screen diagonal, image quality. They also point to great software, fast work, and a good cover. The disadvantages include the lack of a slot for a memory card and playback of audio files.

A fairly new model from a popular manufacturer of readers with a huge touch screen of the latest generation with a diagonal of 10.3 inches. It has excellent technical characteristics - Android operating system, resolution 1872x1404, built-in memory 32000 MB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth. Under the E Ink panel is a special touch layer that recognizes 2048 degrees of stylus pressure. Cover and stylus are included.

In this model, users most of all like the large amount of internal memory, stylish appearance, and very convenient operation. But there are a few small drawbacks - there is no support for memory cards and backlight. Also, the disadvantages include the very high cost of the gadget and a lot of weight (325 g).

Not the most popular, but budget and convenient e-book. Despite the low cost, it has everything you need for comfortable daily reading. This is a high-quality, flicker-free screen that mimics ordinary book pages, with sufficient resolution (600x800 pixels) for legibility and text contrast. The device supports most modern formats.

The pluses also include simple and intuitive control, the ability to change the size and type of font, change margins and intervals. Additional benefits users include a good level of page refresh, convenient paging buttons, screen clarity, ease of replacement in case of damage.Taking into account the very low cost of an e-book, users do not make serious claims about its quality or functionality.

Waterproof PocketBook 641 Aqua 2 has a contrast screen and a resolution of 1024x758 pixels. The book can work without recharging for quite a long time - the battery capacity of 1500 mAh provides long-term work.

The e-book is equipped with a backlight system, so the reader's eyes do not get tired. "PocketBook" has 8 GB of internal memory, as well as a 1500 mAh battery, which allows you to enjoy reading your favorite literature for a long time. In the reviews, the owners of the gadget indicate moisture protection, which they have tested empirically, support for many text formats and Wi-Fi, as the main advantages. The disadvantage is that the use of a memory card is not provided.

This model went on sale quite recently - at the end of 2018. It differs from previous reading gadgets of the Swiss manufacturer with the same diagonal in a stylish design, compactness and lightness. The resolution for a small screen is simply excellent - 1448x1072, the letters are clear, contrasting, the eyes do not get tired when reading. There is a built-in backlight, the screen automatically unfolds. You can turn pages both using the touch screen and the button - here the manufacturer has pleased all users. An additional bonus for those who like to read while lying in the bath is water resistance.

Users appreciated the novelty, you can already find a lot of positive reviews about it. Many note the high speed of operation, stylish design, good battery capacity, compactness and lightness. So far, however, no serious shortcomings have been found in the book.

One of the novelties of 2019 is the improved Amazon Kindle Oasis 2019 32 Gb reader. This is a really good model for those who like to read. It has a high screen refresh rate, and in general it has excellent characteristics. This is a seven-inch touch screen, adjustable backlight, 32 GB of internal memory, water resistance. The screen is very clear and contrasting, touch control is complemented by page turning buttons.

One of the main differences compared to previous models is the appearance of support for warm backlight tones with the ability to customize it. Thanks to this, reading in the dark is quite comfortable, the eyes do not get tired. The option of warm yellow illumination is especially pleasant. According to user reviews, the model is not only convenient, but also very pleasant to use. It lies well in the hands, has a thin body.

In December 2019, an interesting novelty went on sale - the PocketBook X reader. This is the first 10.3-inch model in the company's line.Its price seems high at first glance, but when comparing similar products on the market, it becomes clear that this is one of the most affordable models with such a diagonal. The resolution for this format is not the highest - 1872 x 1404, but the quality of the text is quite good, quite clear and nice.

The speed of work is not bad, the pages turn quickly, without delay, the videos also play perfectly. It is convenient that you can control the device using the touch screen or buttons. Another new solution is a plastic display substrate, which makes the reader more resistant to shock. Additional pluses are color temperature adjustment, thin body, light weight, USB Type-C connector. The battery capacity does not fail either - with daily use of an e-book for several hours a day, its charge is enough for about a month of work.

At the end of 2019, a new full-length book reader ONYX went on sale. The novelty is really interesting, high-quality and functional - a huge 13.3-inch touch screen with protective glass, an eight-core processor, an excellent amount of internal memory of 64 GB. Two speakers provide stereo playback of the recording, and the USB Type-C port connects external drives, a mouse and a keyboard. But the main feature - the central button is equipped with a fingerprint scanner.

The model went on sale quite recently, so there are not so many reviews about it yet, but there are full-fledged reviews from which you can understand that the e-book really belongs to new generation devices in all possible respects.Users have never had to deal with such convenient and functional readers. But you have to pay dearly for pleasure - a new e-book costs more than 70,000 rubles since the start of sales.