Choosing an e-reader and where to buy e-books
This guide helps you understand which criteria to compare before you buy a product. We do not claim to have tested any product, and the guide contains no price or stock information.
Checklist
- Check which e-book stores and formats the device supports (EPUB, PDF, Kindle formats).
- Look for an E-Ink screen with at least 300 ppi for sharp text.
- Check for a warm front light if you read at night.
- Decide whether you need waterproofing for reading in the bath or by the pool.
- Check library lending support (for example Libby/OverDrive) in your country.
- Compare storage, battery life and whether audiobooks are supported.
- Check the language support and the e-book catalogue available in your country.
Before you head to the store
Confirm the exact model number, whether it can be delivered to your address, the final total price, shipping costs, the return period and the seller's reliability directly with the store. For cross-border purchases, taxes, customs and warranty terms may differ.