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Consumer Reports is not currently testing E-book readers. Please see our E-book readers buying guide for more information.

E-book reader Ratings

Take all your books on the go with an e-book reader. With a long battery life and large displays, e-readers give you a virtual library in the palm of your hand.

View our ratings and reviews and browse our buying guide to find the best e-book readers.

E-book readers (15)

Performance varies widely among models, as our ratings show. The best e-book readers make loading and reading books relatively effortless, but the lowest scorers might frustrate even the long-suffering bookworms.

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E-book readers typically have a 5- to 10-inch screen and are primarily designed to display the digitized versions of printed books. They're typically quite light—mostly 8 ounces or so and up—and are about as thin as many smartphones.