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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!

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 2025?

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.

This article lets you compare the two main 7-inch colour e-ink readers: the Kindle Colorsoft and the Kobo Libra Colour.

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Montblanc has surprised quite a few people by launching an alternative to digital notebooks like the reMarkable, Kindle Scribe, or Kobo Elipsa with its Montblanc Digital Paper. The brand has taken the codes of luxury leather goods and applied them to E Ink devices.

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The digital notebook brand reMarkable is back with an unexpected new product, the reMarkable Paper Pro Move, which comes as a more compact version of its color e-ink notebook.

Introducing the reMarkable Paper Pro Move

This is somewhat of a surprise that could shape the future of this type of device. After years of growth in screen size, smaller digital notebooks now seem to be the next trend.

A first example of this shift is the reMarkable Paper Pro Move, which fits in your hand with its 7.3-inch diagonal screen, in a format close to that of a large smartphone.

The display is labeled “Canva Color e-ink”, which appears to be reMarkable’s brand name for E Ink Gallery 3 color screens.

Colors seem comparable to those of an e-reader using Kaleido 3 technology (though, judging by early videos, the results aren’t particularly convincing). What’s most interesting, however, is that the screen refreshes very quickly, making the color reMarkable devices surprisingly pleasant to use. Still, this type of optimization has also been mastered by other manufacturers, as we saw with the HiBreak Pro e-ink smartphone in my review.

Inside the box, you’ll also find a USB charging cable, the stylus, and 6 spare nibs (since stylus nibs wear down, as with all pens of this kind).

A New Work Tool?

The company presents this notebook as a new kind of work tool, one that doesn’t get in the way of your interactions. Unlike larger 10 inch devices, this one fits in your hand and aims to replace your trusty old paper notebook.

Unlike paper, the reMarkable Paper Pro Move lets you search your notes (even handwritten ones) and, of course, convert handwriting to typed text.

One important caveat: to unlock the full set of features, you’ll need to subscribe to a paid service costing $2.99 per month.

This subscription gives you cloud storage for your notes and the ability to edit your documents from a smartphone, tablet, or computer with instant sync. In addition, subscribers get access to extra document and note templates.

Reading eBooks: Best Avoided

Even though the reMarkable Paper Pro Move is primarily a work tool for note-taking, it can also be used for reading.

Your PDF files are fully supported and can be annotated. You can also read EPUB files, as long as they’re not DRM-protected (like those using Adobe DRM).

By default (and without complicated file conversion) you cannot read Kobo, Pocketbook, or Kindle books on a reMarkable device. This severely limits its usefulness as an eBook reader (in my opinion).

Given its price, if your main goal is reading eBooks, you’re better off with a dedicated e-reader. Not only is the price-to-performance ratio much better, but e-readers also support a wider range of formats.

If you’re particularly interested in smartphone-sized e-ink devices, I recommend checking out my reviews of the Boox Palma 2 and the HiBreak Pro.

Isn’t It a Bit Expensive?

With a price tag of $449, at a time when the competition is both strong and cheaper, one might wonder if reMarkable has gone too far this time.

Time will tell if people are willing to pay this much for a work tool, especially since reMarkable requires a monthly subscription to access all its features.

And if you want to protect your Paper Pro Move, you’ll need to spend an extra $69 for the Book Folio case. That brings the total to $519 for the base notebook and its case! What’s more, the base version only comes with the “Marker” stylus, which is a downgraded version of the “Marker Plus”.

Despite my skepticism, I do think it’s a good idea that could open the way for more interesting digital notebooks in the future.

Personally, I’d imagine something like the Boox Palma 2 (which already comes in a compact smartphone-like form), but with strong handwriting recognition, a good stylus, and an Android system. That would give us a versatile device (one that works for productivity, web browsing, and reading eBooks) while still fitting right in your pocket.

See also : best alternatives to the reMarkable

Website : https://remarkable.com

Here’s a comparison of the HiBreak Pro and the Boox Palma 2. Both are Android-based devices on which you can install apps, and both use an e ink screen in a compact, pocket-friendly format.

To help you make your choice, I’ve made a video that shows the screens side by side:

In the video, you can clearly see that the HiBreak Pro has a screen that responds much faster than the Boox Palma 2. It also delivers sharper text rendering (in the web browser) as well as better speed and accuracy (when playing a YouTube video).

This is due to several factors:

• The HiBreak Pro is significantly more expensive
  
• The HiBreak Pro is more recent
  
• The HiBreak Pro is technically more powerful
  

Another key difference is that the HiBreak Pro is a full smartphone, capable of replacing both your eReader and your Android phone. Its ePaper display is also an advantage, as it is gentler on the eyes.

On the other hand, the Boox Palma 2 has its own benefit: if your main use for such a device is reading, it’s a more affordable option that still works very well for web browsing and eBook reading.

So the Boox Palma 2 remains a solid choice for that kind of use.

For more details, you can read the full reviews of these devices on the following pages (which also include videos):

• HiBreak Pro Review
  
• Boox Palma 2 Review
  

See these devices on amazon.com:

• Hibreak pro on amazon.com
  
• Boox Palma 2 on amazon.com

In this video, I compare two very different approaches to the e-reading experience: the classic Kindle Paperwhite and the innovative Kobo Libra Colour.

Whether you prefer the tried-and-true black-and-white screen or you’re curious about the new wave of color e-ink, this comparison covers everything from display quality to features, ecosystem, and user experience.

If you’re wondering which one deserves a spot in your bag, this video will help you decide.

In this video, I take a close look at three black and white e-readers from Pocketbook’s Verse lineup. While they may look similar at first glance, each model has its own strengths and unique features. From screen quality to performance and overall value, I compare them side by side to help you figure out which one best suits your reading needs.

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In this video, I compare two popular e-readers: Amazon’s well-known Kindle and the Pocketbook Verse Lite, a lesser-known but intriguing alternative. From design and reading comfort to features and ecosystems, I break it all down to help you decide which device best fits your reading habits. If you’re on the fence between these two models, this video is for you!

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It had to happen eventually, and I’ve finally managed to play the video game DOOM on a Pocketbook e-reader. Plus, I’m explaining how to do it yourself on this page (and in this video).

The video game DOOM was released in 1993 on personal computers (PC) and remains one of the best-known games. It has had many sequels.

DOOM has been ported to a multitude of platforms for several key reasons. First, its immense popularity in the 90s created a strong demand for the game on all possible media.

Secondly, its source code was made public, which allowed amateur and professional developers to adapt it to different architectures and operating systems.

Finally, the idea of having DOOM playable everywhere, from PCs to game consoles, to calculators or even vending machines, has become a fun challenge for many, contributing to its exceptional distribution. So it was logical to see DOOM arrive on e-readers.

So, to play DOOM you will have to use a Pocketbook e-reader.

I relied on the PBDoom project available at this address but also on the availability of levels for the DOOM 2 game available on archive.org.

So I created a small project available as a downloadable ZIP file.

You can retrieve this file for FREE, which allows you to play DOOM on your Pocketbook e-reader, by subscribing to the site’s free newsletter (click here).

Once registered, you will receive an email that will contain the download link.

All you have to do is connect your Pocketbook e-reader to your computer to transfer the ZIP file you received to the “applications” folder.

You must finally unzip it to obtain this file structure:

With in the pbdoom folder:

See this video if you want to see DOOM running on a Pocketbook e-reader: