12 best e-books

Argued that people began to read less. In part, this is true, due to the appearance of tablets, smartphones and other gadgets. But still Russia is still considered one of the most reading countries in the world. In many cases, instead of the usual book, electronic books (or readers) come. It is convenient to take them anywhere: on the subway, on vacation, just for home reading. They have a compact size, flicker-free screen, low power consumption, can store a large amount of information. In terms of convenience, they benefit compared with the usual book. We invite you to familiarize yourself with the rating of the best e-books, which we compiled based on user feedback, functionality and technical characteristics.

The best e-books with a diagonal of 5-6 inches: the generation of E-ink Pearl

3 Gmini MagicBook S62LHD

Gmini MagicBook S62LHD with a diagonal of 6 inches - a decent reader for a reasonable price, which has a stylish design with backlight and light weight (150 g). Users in the reviews say that this model holds the charge longer than other books in this price category. The backlight of the Gmini MagicBook is not too bright and allows you to read for a long time.

Excellent screen quality due to the expansion of 800 by 600 pixels. The book supports memory cards formats microSD, microSDHC. Internal memory is only 8 GB. A capacious 1500 mAh battery allows you not to charge the device for several days. The model is dominated by positive reviews, in which users note good battery power, high quality of the materials used and a smooth backlight setting. Among the minuses are often called lack of internal memory and the lack of auto-rotate the screen.

2 Reader book 2

Reader Book 2 is a simple and affordable model. It can be attributed to the budget options, although the stylish appearance and high-quality assembly does not give reasons to call it that. The panel is arranged as simple as possible, there are no control and scrolling buttons on it, so if you are used to traditional buttons to switch to another page, the first time will be uncomfortable - all the manipulations are done through the sensor.

Screen type is not the best by modern standards, but still the image quality is good due to the technology of additional stroke of letters. The device reads most of the formats, loading and page turning time is fast, and the processor power is sufficient for an e-book. In the reviews, the owners of the book note the low cost of the device, support for a large number of formats. The disadvantages can be attributed rather poorly equipped and lack of buttons.

1 Amazon Kindle Paperwhite

One of the most popular models with a black and white touch screen. The built-in light allows you to comfortably read not only during the day, but also in a dark room. If you turn it on in daylight, it will add contrast to the text. Another advantage of the e-book is its small size (117x169x9 mm). It does not take up much space, fits in a small handbag or large pocket. The e-book supports many formats, it is possible to transfer text files via Wi-Fi. Separately, you can purchase an original cover, when you close it, the book is automatically turned off.

About this model, users leave a lot of feedback, and most of them are positive. They celebrate the pleasant design of the e-book, good backlighting, clear text on the screen, from which the eyes do not get tired. Also, many people like the long battery life in backlight mode, user-friendly interface, excellent build quality. Among the shortcomings indicate the lack of support for memory cards and Russian keyboard.

The best e-books with a diagonal of 7-8 inches

3 Kobo Aura ONE

The reader with a screen diagonal of 7.8 inches is considered by many to be the best model among all presented on sale in Russia. It has an excellent extension (1872x1404) - the text is as clear as in a regular paper book. There is no glare on the screen, the color temperature changes depending on the lighting automatically, but it can also be adjusted manually. A huge advantage is water resistance. This function in the model of the Canadian manufacturer is implemented much better compared to other moisture-resistant models. The e-book can withstand hourly immersion in water to a depth of one meter. This makes it possible to fearlessly read in the bathroom.

Reader reviews are only good. Users like the characteristics of the screen, high resolution, a large number of fine settings, very comfortable backlight. Some point to a stylish design, the small weight of the device and its compactness. The disadvantages include high cost, lack of a headphone jack and support in Russia.

2 Amazon Kindle Oasis 2017 8GB

One of the best gadgets to read from the American company Amazon. It differs from the previously produced models with a very clear screen with a diagonal of 7 inches, a built-in backlight display, protection from moisture and dust. Reader works very quickly, does not slow down, does not hang. The screen is black and white touch, but there are also buttons for paging. The device is equipped with a built-in voice recorder.

The model is quite new, so there are still not very many reviews about it. But those that have been found are mostly positive. Users like a large, clear screen, color inversion mode, stylish design and high-quality performance. The main disadvantages - no memory card slot, high cost.

1 PocketBook 740

The e-book with a black-and-white touch screen with a diagonal of 7.8 inches from a reputable manufacturer has good characteristics and is convenient to use. Very high resolution (1872x1404) makes reading as comfortable as possible, reduces eye fatigue - the text is very clear, looks like handwritten text. Despite the large screen, the e-book is compact in size (137x195x8 mm). There are all wireless services, built-in bookstore, the ability to change the temperature (color) of the backlight depending on the lighting in the room.

Judging by the reviews, users in this model like the clarity of the text and the characteristics of the screen as a whole, the smart work of the e-book, a very long work after full charge even with active use. Also the advantages include a convenient, pleasant body, design, a large number of supported formats. The main disadvantage of the e-book, according to many buyers, is the relatively high cost.

Top e-books with a diagonal of 9-13 inches

3 ONYX BOOX MAX 2

This is the best-rated model for those who like to read a lot and comfortably. Screen diagonal is 13.3 inches, resolution 2200x1650. Works on the Android operating system, "reads" almost all known formats, has a built-in voice recorder and the ability to play audio books, supports microSD, microSDHC. Also, the manufacturer has provided a built-in 32 GB memory for storing in-memory a collection of text files and audio books. Due to the increased battery capacity, the duration of work after one charge is up to 20,000 pages. This is a model in which a simple listing of technical characteristics is enough to understand that it has not many analogues in the Russian market.

Although some users believe that the price of this reader is greatly overestimated, in general, positive reviews prevail. The advantages include a huge A4 screen, clarity and contrast of the text, ease of use and reading. An interesting highlight of this model is that it can be used as a monitor by connecting it via the HDMI cable included in the package.

2 ONYX BOOX Euclid

Quite a popular and new model with a diagonal of 9.7 inches. The advantage of such a large screen is the ease of reading - the eyes do not get tired, the pages contain more text, so they have to be flipped less often. But the enlarged diagonal has drawbacks - the gadget is larger than the standard models (177x249x8 mm) and heavier (410 g). The screen resolution is not bad, but not the best (825 × 1200 pixels) - the letters are clear, you can change the size and type of the font for readability, turn on the backlight. Another advantage of the model is the battery capacity of 3000 mAh. Even with the active use of one full charge enough for two weeks. There are no buttons for turning the pages, this is done directly using the touch screen.

The model is new, quite expensive, but users, who really read a lot, have already managed to appreciate it and leave positive feedback. First of all, they like the large screen diagonal, image quality. They also point to excellent software, "smart" work and the presence of a good cover. The disadvantages include the lack of a slot for a memory card and playback of audio files.

1 ONYX BOOX Gulliver

Enough new model from a popular manufacturer of readers with a huge touch screen of the latest generation with a diagonal of 10.3 inches. It has excellent technical characteristics - Android operating system, resolution 1872x1404, built-in memory 32000 MB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth. Under the E Ink-panel is a special touch layer that recognizes 2048 degrees of pressure of the stylus. Cover and stylus included.

In this model, users like most of all the large amount of internal memory, stylish appearance, very convenient operation. But there are a few small flaws - there is no support for memory cards and backlighting. Also the disadvantages include a very high cost of the gadget and a lot of weight (325 g).

The best e-books with a diagonal of 5-6 inches: the generation of E-Ink Carta

3 ONYX BOOX C67ML Darwin

ONYX BOOX C67ML Darwin - the best selling gadget for reading in this category. Convenience of reading and use is achieved by the modern touch screen. The type of image can be called "electronic paper", when using the book the eye strain is minimal. A powerful dual-core processor allows you to comfortably work with complex files, and the built-in memory - to store a huge amount of information. The illumination system "moonlight" makes it possible to read in the dark or in low light. The battery life is - - 15,000 pages, due to the use of a 3000 mAh capacitive battery.

ONYX BOOX C67ML Darwin supports most formats. The e-book can be used to access the Internet due to the built-in browser and convenient touch screen. The kit includes a protective cover with a "smart" function - when you close the book automatically goes into sleep mode. In a review, many owners point to a comfortable backlit touchscreen, a beautiful and practical case.

2 PocketBook 641 Aqua 2

The waterproof PocketBook 641 Aqua 2 has a contrast screen and a resolution of 1024x758 pixels. The book can work without recharging for quite a long time - long-term work is ensured by a battery capacity of 1500 mAh.

The e-book is equipped with a backlight system, so the reader does not get tired eyes. "PoketBuk" has 8 GB of internal memory, as well as a 1500 mAh battery, which allows you to enjoy reading your favorite literature for a long time. In the reviews, the owners of the gadget as the main advantages indicate protection from moisture, which is tested by them empirically, support for many text formats and Wi-Fi. Disadvantage - no use of a memory card is provided.

1 PocketBook 632

This model went on sale recently - at the end of 2018. From the previous gadgets for reading the Swiss manufacturer with the same diagonal, it has a stylish design, compactness and lightness. The resolution for the small screen is simply excellent - 1448x1072, the letters are clear, contrast, the eyes do not get tired when reading. There is a built-in backlight, the screen automatically expands. You can flip through the pages using both the touch screen and the button - here the manufacturer pleased all users. An additional bonus for those who like to read while lying in the bathroom is water resistance.

New users have appreciated, about it you can already find a lot of positive feedback. Many note the high speed, stylish design, good battery capacity, compactness and lightness. But serious shortcomings have not yet been found in the book.

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