The Best EReaders for 2023

Ereaders, with their E Ink displays, offer a more comfortable reading experience compared to tablets and smartphones. While Kindles have been the dominant force in the US, other companies are offering compelling alternatives to Amazon’s devices. Our top pick is the Kobo Clara 2E, a well-designed ereader with a great reading experience and helpful features like easy library borrowing and a responsive touch screen.

E-Ink’s Color Displays: A Microscopic Look

Color e-ink displays are becoming increasingly common in e-readers and tablets, offering the ability to display thousands of different colors. Zack Nelson from JerryRigEverything took a closer look at the technology under a microscope, revealing the unique structure of the display and its limitations compared to traditional smartphone panels. Despite the lower color count, these displays remain energy efficient and are suitable for graphic novels and colored comics.

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