Christmas is just around the corner, and Christmas means presents. And what could be nicer than a good e-reader for a lover of literature and reading?
This Christmas guide is easier to use than the complete e-reader buying guide I publish every month.
The aim of this article is to help you find the best ereader to order from Santa!
Deals on ereaders
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Simple, low-cost e-readers
Kindle
The low-priced Kindle (review) is the simplest and cheapest available.
With its well-considered price, touch screen and lighting, it should suit most people without costing you too much money.
The e-reader is also compatible with the "Prime Reading" bookshop, which offers thousands of free ebooks for reading as long as you have an Amazon Prime subscription.
Kindle
6" e-reader - 1448 x 1072 pixels e ink screen - Ebook formats supported: Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, EPUB, MOBI, PRC; HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP
Pocketbook Verse
This Pocketbook Verse e-reader (review) is new for 2023 and features blue-light filtering.
Although the screen is a little thinner than that of the Kindle (presented earlier), this e-reader boasts excellent technical specifications.
It has everything you need for an easy start to digital reading with the Pocketbook Verse.
Pocketbook Verse
6" e-reader - 1024 x 768 pixels e ink screen - Ebook formats supported: EPUB, PDF, FB2, FB2.ZIP, TXT, DJVU, HTM, HTML, DOC, DOCX, RTF, CHM, TCR, PRC (MOBI), JPEG, BMP, PNG, TIFF
Full-featured e-readers (top-of-the-range)
Kobo Libra Colour
The Kobo Libra Colour is the king of Kobo e-readers for the end of 2024. It features a 7-inch color touchscreen with the latest generation display, offering excellent contrast and high resolution.
In addition to the illuminated screen, this e-reader is waterproof and even allows for listening to Kobo audiobooks! A blue light filter is also included to help reduce eye strain when reading in the dark.
Its ease of use and complete integration with the Kobo ecosystem make it very user-friendly. While it is priced a bit higher than other e-readers, I believe this is completely justified.
One of the best e-reader on the market with a good color electronic screen (e-paper).
See more info on the Kobo Libra Colour.
Pocketbook Verse Pro Color
The Pocketbook Verse Pro Color Color 6-inch e-reader is one of the most complete options, featuring a stunning next-generation color e-ink display. It supports audiobooks in all formats (Vivlio as well as MP3), has waterproof capabilities, and boasts excellent battery life.
This is one of the latest innovations for fall 2024, and it offers the best 6-inch color screen available on the market.
See the Pocketbook Verse Pro Color review.
Pocketbook InkPad 4
Last but not least, it's almost unthinkable not to feature an ereader with a large 7.8" screen in this guide.
Admittedly, this Pocketbook InkPad 4 (review) is a little expensive, but its price is totally justified if you're looking for a very comfortable screen for reading at home.
As an added bonus, you'll get a convincing text-to-speech function that lets you listen to ebooks!
How were these e-readers selected?
I identified these e-readers according to several criteria:
- build quality
- reviews on certain models
- brand reputation
- after-sales service and customer service
- ease of use
- accessories available
- value for money
Of course, you have the right to disagree with this selection. I invite you to contact me if you do.
For those of you who would like to complete this information, you can consult the guide which contains more information and details on the e-readers available in the USA. (click here)
Why give a e-reader for Christmas 2024?
This year, we're in luck, as many new models have been released recently, making it possible to offer a recent e-reader: Kobo Libra Colour, Kobo Clara Colour, new Kindle 2024, Pocketbook InkPad 4, Pocketbook Verse or Pocketbook Verse HD!
We also now have large-format e-readers like the Kobo Libra Colour, which is a big hit with its large 7-inch screen, and the new Kindle Paperwhite, which offers a large touch screen with lighting for less than $160.
An e-reader is ideal for people who read a lot, or who want to travel with books without having to carry around a lot of weight and volume.
An average e-reader weighs between 200 and 250 grams, so you can easily slip it into a small bag (or a woman's handbag).
Best of all, ebooks are less expensive than printed ones.
They can also be downloaded directly from the e-reader, so you can have the book at home in two minutes, without having to go to a bookshop.
Finally, if you're already reading on a tablet, an e-reader will be a great comfort, since the screens are designed with electronic ink, so you can read e-books for a long time without tiring your eyes.
