Best eBooks of 2019 by Our

New models and updates of old «readers» appear monthly. Often there are absolutely useless gadgets that do not justify their costs at all. Therefore, we propose to consider not only the leading models in the budget and premium segments, but also to get acquainted with the main criteria for choosing this type of equipment at the end of the article.

Best Inexpensive eBooks

In this segment, budget readers are presented, costing from 60 to 100$. Despite the democratic price tag, they have a backlight, a good screen based on electronic ink and optimal performance, taking into account the cost. When choosing applicants for our conditional rating, we took into account customer reviews regarding convenience, screen quality and reliability. Based on the comments, the models described below have a high-quality assembly. At the same time, we recommend comparing offers, because the number of functions for different brands can vary significantly at the same price.

The top 10 e-books are opened by the Kindle Paperwhite model from one of the leading technology manufacturers — Amazon. The modern gadget is equipped with a touch screen based on Paperwhite technology with a good stand, which, judging by user reviews, does not tire the eyes. At the same time, the model is equipped with a good battery, the battery life of which is enough for 8 weeks of operation without recharging. Another nice bonus is the X-Ray feature, through which you can view different passages with one click. Naturally, the «reader» supports scalability, any fonts and bookmarks with comments. The EasyReach function is responsible for convenient page turning. In addition, there is Whispersync technology that remembers the last page — that is, you can start from the place where you stopped reading.

pros

• built-in service;
• good backlight;
• appearance;
• build quality;
• battery life.

Minuses

• margin adjustment.

Tesla has recently become actively involved in the fight for reader users. In particular, the good budget Viva e-reader, equipped with an E-Ink display with 16 shades of gray, deserves attention. Supports high quality lighting. The downside is that there is no auto-rotate display. Nevertheless, a 6-inch screen allows you to get a fairly high-quality picture of 212 ppi at a resolution of 1024 by 758 pixels. Actually, not every representative of the premium segment can boast of such characteristics. In addition, the advantages of the model include support for an extensive text data format: from DOC to ePub. The amount of internal memory is 8192 MB. If the VZD is not enough, you can increase it using microSD or microSDHC memory cards.

pros

• set of formats;
• good backlight;
• inner memory;
• low cost.

Minuses

• fragile model.

Under the marketing slogan «freedom to read,» the company introduced a huge number of good and inexpensive e-books. And you know what? These are not empty words. PocketBook is truly committed to developing versatile and practical products, and the 627 is proof of that. Thanks to a good display and backlight, it can be used in any environment, regardless of the quality of the lighting. At the same time, the text is drawn on a high-quality E Ink Carta HD display, the diagonal of which is 6 inches. Resolution — 1024 by 758 pixels at 212 dpi. The picture is contrasting and bright. The multi-touch screen, although not the most understandable interface, still allows the model to be used not only by experienced users, but also by novice users. In addition, the advantages of the model include the presence of 16 gradations, a capacious battery — up to 1500 mAh and 8 GB of internal memory.

pros

• 3 year warranty;
• the amount of RAM;
• excellent design;
• high-quality display;
• good ergonomics.

Minuses

• not the most comfortable model.

The Gmini MagicBook A6LHD+ model attracts with the presence of the Rockchip RK3026 Dua Core chip, which, paired with 512 MB of RAM, guarantees high performance and excellent response when working with various text files. In addition, in the review of the best e-readers, this model deserves special attention due to high-quality backlighting and well-implemented E-Ink Carta electronic ink technology. It runs on Android 4.2.2 and supports the installation of Google Play applications. The reader is controlled by a touch screen. In addition, a high-quality wireless Wi-Fi connection and an additional memory card slot are implemented.

pros

• E-Ink Pearl;
• good cover;
• clear menu;
• bright backlight.

Minuses

The best inexpensive e-reader of 2019 is the Amazon Kindle, which finally has a backlight based on 4 LED elements. Operates on the basis of a 6-inch display with a pixel density of 167. The matrix is ​​recessed deep into the body, has a long service life. The main feature of the model is thoughtful protection against moisture. The amount of memory is 4 gigabytes. In addition, the mode of «reading» text to Bluetooth speakers or headphones using Audible technology is implemented. Judging by the statement of the developer, the battery life is enough for 4 weeks without recharging. At the same time, you can restore the battery reserve in just 4 hours.

pros

• good matrix;
• reading mode;
• offline work;
• features for this price.

Minuses

The best readers in terms of price / quality ratio

This segment includes top models in terms of price / quality ratio and premium readers, the characteristics of which definitely indicate that devices will be relevant for a long time to come. When compiling the list, we took into account the quality, size and clarity of the display, as well as the backlight. In addition, they paid attention to speed, memory size and useful features. Do not forget that prices in this segment vary even more, so compare offers from different brands.

The Amazon Kindle Voyage model, equipped with a 6-inch display with good resolution and a high-quality picture — 300 pixels per inch, replenishes the rating of e-books of the current year. In addition, the advantages of the device include a convenient, thin body, touch zones of turning and a light sensor integrated into the screen frame. That is, the backlight brightness is adjusted automatically. As for other specifications:

• built-in memory — 4 gigabytes;
• wireless — Wi-Fi 802.11n;
• dimensions — 162 × 115 × 7.6 mm;
• weight — 180 grams;
• battery life — 6 weeks.

Judging by the reviews, the device functions stably.

pros

• light weight;
• quality parts;
• bright backlight;
• clear display;
• simple control.

Minuses

• number of supported formats.

The advantage of this model is the presence of a 7.8-inch screen with a resolution of 1404 × 1872 pixels and a picture quality of 300 DPI. Based on the comments of the buyers, the reader produces a clear font, providing an easy and enjoyable reading. This reduces eye fatigue. In addition, the advantages of the gadget include support for SMARTlight technology, which provides optimal intensity of color temperature and lighting. In addition, the advantages include a convenient setting scale, stylish design and small size, given the diagonal of the screen. The device weighs only 200 grams with a thickness of 8 millimeters. There is an accelerometer sensor and a g-sensor.

pros

• thin frames;
• almost FHD;
• capacious battery;
• accelerometer sensor.

Minuses

• massive model.

The powerful ONYX BOOX Euclid is powered by a 9.7-inch E Ink Carta screen with crisp MOON Light, touch controls and SNOW Field. The model is based on a 4-core processor in the base with 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory. The model handles every modern text format, including PDF and DjVu. It is worth adding that this model has a high contrast ratio, which is higher compared to most analogues with screens of this level. The gadget allows you to comfortably read any texts even in bright sunlight. There is no flickering backlight — the picture is formed on the basis of high-quality electronic ink. The touch screen at the same time supports the Multi-touch function — flipping with a short press.

pros

• 9.7 inch screen;
• 4-core processor;
• memory size;
• multi-touch function.

Minuses

• not the best lighting.

Another model based on the latest generation of E Ink inks. At the same time, a well-lit e-book operates on the basis of a productive NXP i.MX7D chip with two Cortex-A7 cores, which operate at a frequency of 1 GHz. The amount of RAM in this case is 512 MB. It is worth noting that the manufacturer offers the gadget in two versions, one of which has Wi-Fi 802.11n, and the second 3G. The downside is that the model is devoid of a speaker jack, headphone connection — you can listen to audiobooks only using a Bluetooth headset. The device has a 7-inch screen with a resolution of 1680 × 1264 pixels at a density of 300 DPI.

pros

• picture 300 DPI;
• powerful chip;
• screen resolution;
• clear backlight.

Minuses

• there are fakes.

The best e-reader of 2019 is the ONYX BOOX Gulliver model equipped with a 10.3-inch high-resolution E Ink Mobius Carta display. The device operates on the basis of a 4-core chip paired with 2 GB of RAM and dual touch controls. What it is? Users can take notes with the stylus, which opens up more zoom options. You can manage the classic version. Each core of the chips has a frequency of 1.6 GHz. At the same time, 32 GB of internal memory allows you to create an excellent library of files. It is worth adding that the model has pre-installed English-European and European-English dictionaries.

pros

• performance;
• memory size;
• big screen;
• simple control.

Minuses

How to choose a good e-book?

Let’s start with what makes readers special? Naturally, electronic ink developed by E Ink Corporation. Accordingly, it is best to focus on displays that are based on this technology if you are still thinking about which e-book to choose. Another important parameter is the page refresh rate — in new generations of screens it is 500 ml. We also offer a quick «walk» on other important parameters:

1. Grayscale display — talks about the quality of drawing the picture with the detailing of the shades of colors. Optimal 16 gradations;
2. Screen size — the most common format from 6 to 10 inches;
3. The autonomy of the reader — it all depends on the number of additional functions, in particular an MP3 player, Wi-Fi connection or. The backlight is also very busy. However, today this problem is not so «edge» as before. Modern devices are able to work from several weeks;
4. Backlighting is an indisputable plus of each model. Top models have special technologies that are gentle on the eyes, which brands do not forget to tell about in the description of their products;
5. Interfaces — necessarily USB, as well as SD or microSD to increase the amount of internal memory.

Which reader is better to buy in 2019?

As you understand, there are only a few leading brands on the market for this electronics, including PocketBook, Amazon and ONYX BOOX. Due to the lack of competition, many start-up manufacturers offer more loyal prices for their products. At the same time, it is very important to understand that top brands have already proven themselves from the best side. When thinking about which e-book to buy, you need to compare. Let’s summarize:

• inexpensive e-reader — Amazon Kindle 2019
• the best in terms of price / quality ratio is PocketBook 740.
• premium reader — ONYX BOOX Gulliver;

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