5 best tablets for reading e-books

The PMT3151D 3G model differs, first of all, in its dimensions. Prestigio specialists have managed to fit a powerful battery (5000 mAh) and a productive processor (MediaTek MT8321 1300 MHz with 4 cores) into a thin case, the depth of which is only 10 mm. Its coating is quite pleasant to the touch, does not collect fingerprints while turning pages, and is also easy to clean. The screen with a resolution of 1280x800 produces a high-quality picture with rich colors. For prolonged reading, the tablet can feel quite heavy, although it weighs only 498 grams. All controls are concentrated in one place - on the top edge of the device. Under the common lid there are all the necessary slots, both for microSDHC cards up to 32 GB, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack and listening to audiobooks.

Buyers in their reviews note the lack of Wi-Fi 5GHz, rather weak sound quality and at the same time good performance, a good camera and low heat when performing several tasks.

Convenient size tablet for reading books. The device weighs little, fits in a jacket pocket and is ideal for the role of a reader in terms of characteristics and screen quality. The display is bright, with a glossy finish, but inverts at wide viewing angles. But when reading, this does not interfere - even if you read lying on your side, there will be no strong color distortions.

The reviews note that the model is budgetary, and therefore there is no talk of high performance. The OS interface works smoothly, without crashes and slowdowns, but heavy applications and resource-intensive games can cause freezes at startup. If you read books from the screen, surf the Internet and have fun with casual games, there will be no problems. If you need a compact and budget tablet as a reader, take this Samsung.

Even 10 years ago, no one would have looked in the direction of Chinese technology. Now the opposite is true - the Chinese offer quality products at an affordable price. The Mediapad T3 8.0 16Gb LTE was no exception, making it to our top of the best tablets for reading e-books thanks to many parameters. This includes the presence of a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor with a frequency of 1.4 GHz, 2 GB of productive RAM, a metal case and support for memory cards up to 128 (!) GB. With these characteristics, you can turn into a real walking library. For fans of a long pastime for a book, the manufacturer installed a 4800 mAh battery. Despite the small screen size compared to competitors (8 inches), the tablet is slowly discharged.However, to fully charge from 0, you will have to spend a lot of time - an average of 3-4 hours.

Buyers in their reviews note the presence of several color options for the case, excellent assembly, a pre-installed Microsoft Office package and a large amount of RAM.

Inexpensive 10 inch tablet that is great as an e-reader. The screen with an IPS matrix is ​​bright, does not invert even at large viewing angles, with the correct color reproduction. The display does not hurt your eyes, even if you read a book for more than 5 hours in a row. The resolution is low (1280x800) due to the budget price, but for reading literature, surfing the Internet and chatting in the messenger, it is more than enough. But when watching movies and running games, the level of detail will seem insufficient.

There is also 4G support here, so you can download books from anywhere, as long as there is mobile Internet. The batteries last a long time. The manufacturer has provided special reading modes that reduce eye strain. If you are looking for a functional and at the same time inexpensive tablet for various tasks and that you can use it as a reader, this model will be the best for your money.

Not to do in a rating and without the reference device from Apple. If in the world of smartphones the parity between Android and iOS remains, then the iPad rules almost unconditionally in the tablet market. For reading, the Mini version with a diagonal of 7.9 inches is perfect.Ratio - reference for books and documents - 4:3. The display resolution of 2048x1536 pixels allows you to use the device for a long time without eye fatigue. The brightness range is high - from 2 to 432 cd / m2 - which means that iPad mini will be comfortable to use in complete darkness and in bright sunlight. We also note that the 2019 model supports the Apple Pencil, which means it will be useful not only for consumption, but also for content creation.

The fresh Apple A12 Bionic processor, made according to the 7 nm process technology, is responsible for the speed. Its power is enough for everything, including modern demanding games. RAM 3 GB, permanent - 64 GB. There is no doubt about the speed of the system and applications - Apple has always been famous for its excellent optimization. We are considering a version with Wi-Fi only, but there is a model with support for mobile networks on sale - you will have to pay about 10 thousand rubles for it.