When you cannot exchange the texture of paper — the fantastic thing about sure hardcovers and the ritual of turning the web page — an e-reader brings comfort and portability {that a} bodily book simply cannot beat. Certain, you’ll be able to throw a e book in your tote bag, however what about a whole library?

While you consider one of the best e-readers, your first thought is probably going an Amazon Kindle, nevertheless this is not an inventory of the best Kindles, though we do have an inventory of these, too. Whereas Kindles are nice — there is definitely no denying that — you could find a few equally fantastic options.

So, what’s the greatest e-reader for 2025? I am often testing new e-readers (and tablets) and biking by means of totally different fashions to remain updated on one of the best choices accessible. So, in case you’re gearing as much as learn extra books this summer season or fall, I can advocate a mannequin you may love.

Plus, with Black Friday upon us, we’re approaching one of the best time to purchase an e-reader. Throughout Prime Day, we see reductions on Kindles, however we have now to attend for Black Friday to search out offers on different e-readers like Kobos. Forward of Black Friday, we have noticed offers on like-new Kindle Paperwhites, however we’re holding out for extra.

Different e-readers we have examined

Most lately, we have examined the Remarkable PaperPro and Onyx Boox Go 7 as contenders for this record. After a number of weeks of testing, each units proved to be fairly good however not fairly list-worthy.

Everytime you seek for e-readers, Remarkable’s tablets will at all times pop up within the search outcomes, however sadly, it is arduous to acquire ePUB information on the Exceptional. With Exceptional, you’ll be able to entry information inside Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive. In case you have any locked ePUB information — like from Libby — you will not have the ability to entry them on a Exceptional pill. So, after testing the Exceptional pill myself, it proved to be a greater doc reader or digital journal than an e-reader.

The Onyx Boox Go 7 is a greater e-reader choice than the Exceptional. It is the identical measurement because the Kobo Libra or Amazon Kindle, nevertheless it actually lags on processing pace. To learn ePUB information from Libby required downloading the Adobe Digital Editions app onto the Boox Go 7, and there was a lot lag whereas opening and shutting the app. Whereas it was a better course of than getting library books on a Nook, it was nonetheless a significant ache in comparison with Kindle or Kobo’s integrations. The Boox Go 7 lagged and took ages to load information. I used to be most trying ahead to testing this Boox due to its page-turning buttons, however sadly, I discovered that they did not work on my machine.

An e-reader we have not gotten round to testing is the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft, which simply debuted on Sept. 30, 2025. As of Nov. 2025, it is not accessible for preorder but, however as soon as we get a mannequin to check, we’ll replace this information with our suggestions.

What in regards to the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Version?

When you’re aware of the Kindle lineup, it could come as a shock that the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is not on this record. Do not get me incorrect, it is nice, however I believe there are higher choices. The Signature Version is an upgraded model of the Paperwhite, and we have compared the devices head-to-head. The quick model? The Paperwhite is a greater worth, even with the SE’s added options like auto-adjusting brightness and 32GB of storage.

In case you are ready to spend $200 on an e-reader, although, I say skip the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Version and go for the Kobo Libra Colour.

The place’s the Nook on this record?

When it comes to big-name e-readers, you may discover one omission from this record: the Barnes & Noble Nook. I’ve examined this e-reader, and it was beforehand featured on this record. Nevertheless, after testing extra units, it now not makes the minimize. Compared to any of the Kindles or the Kobo Libra, the Nook has sloth-like efficiency, making it irritating to make use of.

Plus, getting my library books onto the Nook was a nightmare, because it was a multi-step course of that required downloading to a pc earlier than importing to a Nook. Its solely redeeming high quality was the buttons on both facet of the machine, which made web page turning a breeze. Nevertheless, except you’re a loyal purchaser of Barnes & Noble books, I like to recommend steering away from the Nook.

The place to get e-reader books without spending a dime

When you get an e-reader, it is time to fill it up with books, and that does not essentially imply spending cash. Actually, you’ll be able to load up your e-reader with out spending a dime; you simply must be a bit resourceful.

The easiest way to learn practically any e book — a traditional or sizzling new launch — is with Libby. I’ve learn tons of of free books with the Libby app — I would not have been capable of check for this information with out it. It connects together with your library card, permitting you to borrow out of your native library’s digital assortment. Plus, each Kobo and Kindle have distinctive Libby integrations.

One other technique to construct your library is thru Stuff Your Kindle Day occasions. These are 24-hour alternatives led by authors that make books discounted or free.

When you’re a fan of the classics or trying to uncover a treasure misplaced to time, a web-based useful resource like Mission Gutenberg has greater than 75,000 books within the public area that you would be able to obtain and skim on an e-reader.