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The 10 Best E-Readers as of June 2026

Updated June 18, 2026 ยท Reviewed by the Pickarank team ยท Prices in GBP, subject to change

We compared the best e-readers you can buy in 2026, scoring each out of 10 on performance, value, build quality and features. Here are the ten worth your money โ€” with an at-a-glance table and the current best prices.

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Our top picks at a glance

Top pick

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024)

9.2Best overall
Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ $160
Best value

Amazon Kindle (2024)

8.7Best value
Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ $95
Also great

Amazon Kindle Scribe

8.8Best for writing
Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ $380

Prices were correct at the time of writing and change often โ€” tap through for today's price on Amazon.

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How we ranked these e-readers

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

  • Performance (35%) โ€” how well each e-reader does its core job.
  • Value (25%) โ€” quality and features for the price.
  • Build & reliability (20%) โ€” materials, longevity and warranty.
  • Features (20%) โ€” meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

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#E-ReadersScoreBest forScreenApprox. PriceAmazon links
1Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024)9.2Best overall7" mono$160View Price
2Kobo Clara Color8.9Best color6" color$140View Price
3Kobo Libra Color8.9Best with buttons & stylus7" color$220View Price
4Amazon Kindle Colorsoft8.8Best Amazon color7" color$270View Price
5Amazon Kindle Scribe8.8Best for writing10.2" mono$380View Price
6Amazon Kindle (2024)8.7Best value6" mono$95View Price
7Kobo Sage8.6Best premium Kobo8" mono$260View Price
8Kobo Elipsa 2E8.5Best big-screen notes10.3" mono$350View Price
9Onyx Boox Page8.2Best Android e-reader7" mono$230View Price
10PocketBook Era8.1Best alternative7" mono$180View Price

The full ranking

1
Best overall

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024)

9.2Our number one pick.

The latest Paperwhite adds a larger, faster 7-inch screen with snappier page turns, weeks of battery and full waterproofing, the e-reader most people should buy. It is Amazon-locked, but for everyday reading it is exceptional.

Screen: 9.2Reading: 9.4Battery: 9.4Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Fast, large 7" screen
  • Weeks of battery
  • Waterproof
Cons
  • Amazon ecosystem lock-in
  • No physical buttons
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $160
2
Best color

Kobo Clara Color

8.9A superb runner-up.

The Clara Color brings a crisp color E Ink screen in a compact, waterproof body with OverDrive library support and broad format compatibility, a brilliant Kindle alternative. Color is muted by nature, but the openness and reading feel are excellent.

Screen: 8.8Reading: 9.2Battery: 9.0Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Color E Ink
  • Library (OverDrive) support
  • Open formats
Cons
  • Muted colors
  • Smaller 6" screen
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $140
3
Best with buttons & stylus

Kobo Libra Color

8.9Rounds out our top three.

The Libra Color combines a 7-inch color screen with physical page-turn buttons and optional stylus notes, an ergonomic, flexible flagship reader. The stylus costs extra, but the design and features are excellent.

Screen: 8.8Reading: 9.2Battery: 9.0Value: 8.6
Pros
  • Page-turn buttons
  • Color with stylus notes
  • Waterproof
Cons
  • Stylus costs extra
  • Color is subtle
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $220
4
Best Amazon color

Amazon Kindle Colorsoft

8.8A standout in the upper half.

The Colorsoft is Amazon's first color Kindle, adding color highlights and book covers to the Paperwhite formula with fast turns and waterproofing. It is pricey for the resolution, but for color within Kindle it is excellent.

Screen: 8.8Reading: 9.2Battery: 9.0Value: 8.2
Pros
  • Color E Ink Kindle
  • Fast and waterproof
  • Great Kindle integration
Cons
  • Pricey
  • Amazon lock-in
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $270
5
Best for writing

Amazon Kindle Scribe

8.8A well-rounded mid-table pick.

The Scribe pairs a large 10.2-inch screen with a included pen for natural handwriting, note-taking and PDF markup alongside Kindle reading. It is big and expensive, but as a reader-plus-notebook it is excellent.

Screen: 9.0Reading: 9.0Battery: 9.0Value: 8.2
Pros
  • Large writable screen
  • Pen included
  • Great for PDFs
Cons
  • Large and heavy
  • Expensive
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $380
6
Best value

Amazon Kindle (2024)

8.7Great value in the middle of the pack.

The entry Kindle is lighter and faster than ever with a sharp 300ppi screen, the cheapest way into a glare-free reading library. It isn't waterproof and lacks warm light, but for value it is excellent.

Screen: 8.6Reading: 9.0Battery: 9.0Value: 9.4
Pros
  • Cheapest good Kindle
  • Sharp 300ppi text
  • Light and compact
Cons
  • Not waterproof
  • No warm light
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $95
7
Best premium Kobo

Kobo Sage

8.6A dependable pick if the price is right.

The Kobo Sage offers an 8-inch screen, page-turn buttons, stylus support and audiobook playback in a premium waterproof body, a do-it-all reader. The stylus is extra, but the screen and flexibility are excellent.

Screen: 8.8Reading: 9.0Battery: 8.8Value: 8.4
Pros
  • 8" screen with buttons
  • Stylus and audiobook support
  • Waterproof
Cons
  • Stylus extra
  • Pricey
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $260
8
Best big-screen notes

Kobo Elipsa 2E

8.5Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

The Elipsa 2E is a large 10.3-inch reader and notebook with included stylus, great for PDFs, study and handwritten notes in an eco-conscious build. It is bulky for pure reading, but for big-screen notes it is excellent.

Screen: 8.8Reading: 8.8Battery: 8.8Value: 8.4
Pros
  • Large writable screen
  • Stylus included
  • Recycled materials
Cons
  • Bulky for reading
  • Pricey
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $350
9
Best Android e-reader

Onyx Boox Page

8.2A budget-friendly option worth a look.

The Boox Page runs Android so you can install Kindle, Kobo, Libby and more on one device, with buttons and a fast processor for power users. The software is fiddly and battery shorter, but the flexibility is good.

Screen: 8.6Reading: 8.4Battery: 8.0Value: 8.4
Pros
  • Runs any reading app
  • Page-turn buttons
  • Fast processor
Cons
  • Fiddly software
  • Shorter battery life
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $230
10
Best alternative

PocketBook Era

8.1Rounds out our top ten.

The PocketBook Era reads a huge range of formats natively, adds Bluetooth audiobook playback and physical buttons, a versatile Kindle alternative. The store and software are less polished, but for format support it is good.

Screen: 8.4Reading: 8.4Battery: 8.8Value: 8.4
Pros
  • Reads many formats
  • Audiobook support
  • Page-turn buttons
Cons
  • Less polished store
  • Smaller ecosystem
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $180

Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the e-readers in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024), which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Kobo Clara Color and Kobo Libra Color are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best e-readers without overthinking it, the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024) is our top recommendation โ€” it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ $160

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