How do you choose the best e-reader for you?
Choose an e-reader
Every e-reader has specific properties. These properties make the e-reader suitable for specific usage situations. In this article, we'll recommend suitable e-readers based on the following questions:
- Do you like to read in bed?
- Do you often take your e-reader with you on the go?
- Do you often read at home?
- Do you take your e-reader with you on your vacation?
- Do you take a lot of notes?
Do you like to read in bed?
The screen backlight of e-readers is always less bright than that of your smartphone or tablet screen. It's similar to a night light shining on a paper book. If you like ending the day in bed with a good book, choose an e-reader with a blue light filter. The advantage of such an e-reader is that it filters blue light. As a result, the light doesn't affect your sleep as much.
Do you often take your e-reader with you on the go?
If you often take your e-reader on the go, choose a compact e-reader of 6 or 7 inches. These e-readers are the same size or slightly larger than the average smartphone. This allows you to easily hold them with 1 hand. They also won't take up much space in your bag.
Do you read a lot at home?
You like to read your favorite books at home on the couch with a nice cup of tea. If this is the case, it's pleasant to have an e-reader with a large screen of 9 or 10 inches. These e-readers are comparable to the size of the average tablet. You'll have enough room for more text on the screen. You can also easily set a larger font.
Do you take the e-reader with you on vacation?
For many people, vacation is the perfect occasion to read many books. An e-reader holds thousands of e-books, so you'll never be left without books. If you like to read next to the pool or on the beach, you don't want the e-reader to get damaged by splash water. A water-resistant e-reader doesn't get damaged by water, so you don't have to worry about this.
Do you take a lot of notes?
Do you like to take notes next to interesting paragraphs of a book? Or do you like to read and edit your own documents? Choose an e-reader that supports a stylus. This allows you to easily take notes and highlight parts in your documents. These e-readers often have a large size, so you'll have enough screen space.
Help with your decision
You now know which e-reader is the most suitable for every usage situation. Do you need more help choosing? Use our product filter and answer a couple of questions. If you go through the product filter, you'll be recommended a couple of e-readers that are suitable for you.
