Christmas e-reader buying guide 2024

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

Find here all discounts on ereaders for Christmass 2024:

E-reader sales and discount

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.

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.

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, there are many new e-readers to choose from, like the Kobo Libra Colour, Kobo Clara Colour, new Kindle 2024, Pocketbook InkPad 4, and Pocketbook Verse!

Some e-readers, like the Kobo Libra Colour, have larger screens, making them even more enjoyable to use. For example, the new Kindle Paperwhite has a big touch screen with a light, and costs under $160.

E-readers are perfect for book lovers and travelers because they are lightweight and easy to carry. Most e-readers weigh only 180 to 250 grams, so you can easily fit one in a small bag.

Plus, eBooks are usually cheaper than physical books. You can download them directly to the e-reader in just a couple of minutes, without needing to go to a store.

If you already read on a tablet, switching to an e-reader can be more comfortable. They use special screens with electronic ink that make reading easier on the eyes, so you can read longer without getting tired.