You can read e-books using different devices - phones, tablets and even laptops or PCs. But the best reading option still remains e-books, specially intended for long-term use without harmful effects on vision. The technologies of "electronic ink" allow the eyes much less to get tired, and the battery is longer working. Therefore, the popularity of such readers remains high enough. And in order to choose a suitable model, it is worth getting dead to get acquainted with 10 best options in 2021.
Onyx Booox Nova 3 (32 GB)
Model with a large enough screen and high resolution for an electronic book. Among its features is the use of modern technology E Ink Carta Plus and Moon Light 2 backlight, which allows to provide high resolution and contrast simultaneously with a large working duration.
The e-book received 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB ROM, which is enough for quick work and storage more than 10,000 books. It is possible to play almost all book formats, audio and images. The Android 10.0 operating system supports the installation of additional software, and the battery capacity of 3150 mAh provides long-lasting reader. All of these features are quite compensated by a high price of 33 thousand rubles.
- optimal screen diagonal and high resolution;
- a good hardware that provides high speed of the reader with documents of any size and a decent amount of memory;
- OTG support with the ability to connect external drives;
- Not bad autonomy due to the large capacity of the battery;
- Modern Android 10.0 operating system and the possibility of installing additional software;
- Many pre-installed useful programs - to read documents of different formats, translation, sending mail and use of the Internet.
- Lack of Russian-speaking literature in the corporate store;
- Very high cost.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2018 (8GB)
A model from a well-known American company, among whose features is an affordable price, reliable protection against ingestion moisture and dust and high-quality E-Ink Carta screen. In addition, the owner of the reader can establish a protective code on it, protecting information from foreign one.
The weight of the electronic book is small, autonomy is enough more than a week of work. But there are several serious disadvantages - including the lack of support from the popular FB2 expansion users and audio users. Moreover, the audiobook will not be able to simply convert to AAX format - it will have to be purchased in a special online store.
- Not bad for this price category of built-in memory;
- good high resolution screen;
- relatively affordable cost;
- Protection against moisture - although it is not recommended to lower the e-book under the water;
- The possibility of installing a PIN code is the functionality that is missing for most readers.
- lack of support for FB2 format;
- the need to transcine documents into supported formats before writing to the e-book;
- The inability to use third-party audiobooks is allowed only to buy them in the Audible service.
ONYX BOOX POKE 3 (32 GB)
E-book, the cost of which begins with 20 thousand rubles. And this amount is quite justified by a large volume of operational and permanent memory (2 and 32 GB, respectively), high screen clarity and support for connecting external drives - including USB flash drives.
There is the possibility of playing almost all book formats and even audio with permission not only mp3, but also WAV. Although, thanks to the use of the Android operating system, the number of supported file types can be enlarged. Among the characteristics of the model is the support of the Moon Light 2 illumination, the presence of protective glass and a durable thin case.
- high screen resolution and presence of protective glass;
- powerful processor, large volume of operational and permanent memory;
- weight is only 150 g and compact sizes;
- Support more than 20 file formats, including text and musical;
- Modern operating system with the ability to install new reading programs.
- relatively small battery capacity;
- The presence of only English-language books in the corporate store;
- Minimum equipment - there is no even charger in the set.
Onyx Boox Volta (8 GB)
Compact and relatively inexpensive e-book, which enabled the reading of most book formats and decent autonomy. Screen resolution is not too high, but the screen is made according to modern technology E-INK
Carta with a backlit Moon Light 2. The presence of a 4-nuclear processor allows you to open documents for almost any size, and the Android operating system allows you to install additional software. Although the platform is obsolete and supports not all programs.
- Ink Carta technology with improved image quality without increasing energy consumption;
- Large battery capacity;
- the ability to install a plurality of third-party applications;
- a good scope and support card support;
- Many supported formats.
- The old version of the Android OS, which has no Google Play support;
- Relatively small resolution.
ONYX BOOX LIVINGSTONE (8 GB)
Electronic book with high screen clarity and multiple settings. The user can set indents, fonts and key destination. And, if necessary, even translate readable text - both using Google Translator and through the use of built-in dictionaries.
It is possible to download books from OPDS catalogs, starting a huge amount of formats and expanding memory using microSD cards. The use of good in terms of performance, but economical in terms of consumption of energy processor allows you to work with documents of any volume and charge the battery no more than 1 time per week.
- High quality and screen resolution;
- decent autonomy of work due to the battery capacity of 3000 mAh;
- High brightness of the backlight due to Moon Light 2 technology, although with the maximum value of the parameter, the operation time is noticeably reduced;
- support for memory cards;
- translation of text when reading;
- A large number of supported formats and even the ability to open Zip archives.
- Lack of default Google Play Store - Although it can be installed separately;
- A long battery charge time - up to 4 hours to get 100%.
Amazon Kindle Oasis 2017 3G (32GB)
The average high-resolution reader, moisture protection and 32 GB drive. Such an amount is quite enough for most users to compensate for the lack of support for memory cards.
Moreover, in addition to the standard Wi-Fi wireless module, this model also has 3G support, which allows you to connect to the Internet anywhere. The built-in battery is enough for several tens of hours, the backlight is comfortable for the eyes, and there is even a voice recorder in the list of functions. On the other hand, the FB2 format is not supported by this model, and for listening to audiobooks they will have to buy them.
- large screen with high clarity, contrast and resolution;
- Conveniently adjustable backlight;
- high level of moisture protection;
- large scope;
- 3G support for connecting the device to the mobile Internet;
- Legal access to Amazon libraries, USA and Canada.
- lack of memory card support;
- low maintainability;
- The inability to read books in FB2 format and running MP3 files.
PocketBook 1040 Inkpad X
Reader with one of the largest screens, although with the most affordable price. Among its capabilities is support for not only book formats, but also MP3, and even drawing programs, which is very convenient to use if there is such a diagonal.
The list of features of the model there are as many as 32 GB of permanent memory, which even without the ability to use memory cards. The capacity of the built-in accumulator is enough for 10-15 thousand pages.
- Aluminum and magnesium alloy housing, which almost does not increase the weight of the e-book;
- Huge work time - up to 15,000 pages;
- support for a large number of document formats;
- screen with 10.3-inch diagonal and high clarity;
- Large integrated memory.
- relatively high cost;
- The lack of memory expansion and installation of additional software.
Onyx Booox Darwin 6 (8 GB)
A device with a clear 6-inch screen that has received a good resolution and high contrast. Among the features of Onyx Booox Darwin 6 is the launch of all popular book formats, an expansion of memory using MicroSD cards and installing additional software for Android.
A powerful battery is enough for dozens of reading hours, and books can be downloaded from OPDS directories. Another feature of the model is the presence of a high-quality cover with a soft layer to protect the screen and a special sensor to translate an electronic book to sleep mode.
- good and clear screen;
- illumination with the possibility of selecting gradation;
- good quality cover included;
- support for memory expansion using microSD cards;
- Android system with the possibility of installing new applications.
- lack of support for online store Google Play;
- Lack of Bluetooth.
PocketBook 740 Inkpad 3 Pro
The model whose popularity remains at a high level, despite the cost of 20 thousand rubles and the lack of support for memory cards. The price of an electronic book is compensated by the screen with a diagonal of 7.8 inches, protection against water and the possibility of playing a set of formats, including MP3, translation to the text to the voice and small for this size weighing.
And also - protection against water and battery, the capacity of which is enough to view 15,000 pages. The inability to expand memory cannot be called a serious disadvantage due to the presence of 16 GB, which are enough for the storage of thousands of books.
- Large screen with high clarity and good backlight;
- the ability to connect to the cloud storage;
- moisture protection;
- Support for playing audio in MP3 format and text transformation into voice;
- Saving multiple profiles;
- quite large amount of drive.
- the inability to expand memory;
- Lack of operating system and the possibility of installing a new software.
PocketBook 641 Aqua 2 (8 GB)
One of the most affordable models with moisture protection and the battery, the capacity of which is enough for 1.5-2 weeks of use with an average level of load.
The model memory cannot be increased due to the lack of a microSD card slot, but most users will have enough and built-in 8 gigabytes. Moreover, there is no possibility of playing the audiobook of this model - with speakers and headphone connector to the manufacturer had to be sacrificed to enhance the protection against moisture. Among the features of PocketBook 641 AQUA 2 is a quick reaction to pressing fingers, excellent font quality, low weight and thickness.
The main advantages of the model:
- Touch screen with support for modern technology E-INK CARTA;
- high level of protection against moisture and dust according to IP57 standard;
- The possibility of simultaneously reading several books;
- Large drive - 8 GB ROM allows you to download several thousand books;
- Convenient menu and "Dictionary" function.
Several minuses of Reader:
- lack of a memory card connector and wired headset;
- lack of cover in the configuration;
- Fixed set of programs.
Summarizing
According to the results of the review, it is possible not only to make certain conclusions about the features of readers, but also to make recommendations about their purchase. So, if the main task is to get an inexpensive and sufficiently protected from external influences e-book, it is worth paying attention to PocketBook 641 AQUA 2. To play the maximum number of formats, including MP3, and readings on a 10-inch screen It is worth choosing a model PocketBook 1040 Inkpad X. And an excellent option for those who need the translation of the readable text will be the Onyx Booox Livingstone reader.