电子阅读器已成为许多人阅读的首选，但面对市场上琳琅满目的产品，如何选择最适合自己的呢？本文探讨了电子阅读器的优势，并对Kindle、Kobo等热门品牌进行了比较，同时也考虑了iPad作为阅读设备的可能性。文章着重于价格、功能、防水、便携性等方面，帮助读者根据自身需求选择合适的电子阅读器，例如是否需要触摸屏、是否需要防水功能、是否需要笔记功能等，最终目标是找到最符合个人阅读习惯的设备，提升阅读体验。

📖**电子阅读器便捷性：**相较于纸质书，电子阅读器拥有便携性、存储容量大等优势，可以轻松携带整个图书馆，满足不同阅读需求。

📱**Kindle并非唯一选择：**虽然Kindle占据市场主导地位，但Kobo、Nook等品牌也提供了优秀的电子阅读器，消费者可以根据自身需求和喜好选择。

💧**防水和便携性：**选择电子阅读器时，需要考虑防水功能和便携性，例如是否需要在浴室或泳池边阅读，以及设备的重量和尺寸。

📝**特殊功能：**不同的电子阅读器拥有不同的特殊功能，例如是否支持手写笔记、是否兼容特定阅读应用等，用户需要根据自己的使用习惯进行选择。

🍎**iPad也能胜任阅读：**iPad凭借其强大的功能和丰富的应用生态，也可以作为优秀的阅读设备，特别是iPad Mini的尺寸更适合阅读纸质书籍。

Listen, I, too, tried to be loyal to physical books. While you can't replace the feel of paper, the beauty of bound hardcovers, and the ritual of turning the page, an e-reader brings convenience and portability that, yes, a book can't beat. Sure, you can throw a book in your tote bag, but what about an entire library?

When you think of e-readers, your first thought is likely an Amazon Kindle, and while it wasn't the first e-reader to hit the market, it is indeed the one to dominate the market. While Kindles are great — there's certainly no denying that — there is a whole world of e-readers that are equally wonderful.

And if you're looking to buy, there is no better time than Black Friday 2024. Even during Prime Day, Amazon tends to deliver lackluster sales on Kindles. This year, however, the deals on Kindles and e-readers are strong. Not to mention, the Kobo Libra Colour is under $200.

Which e-reader is the best?

Choosing the right e-reader is a decision based on price, the need for special features, and where you get your books from. For instance, most e-readers are easily compatible with Libby but maybe you also want to take advantage of programs like Kindle Unlimited.

To decide what kind of e-reader is right for you, consider the overall design that best suits you. Is a touchscreen okay, or do you need buttons? If you want to take your e-reader near water, whether it be a bathtub or a pool, you'll also need to make sure you have a waterproof device.

Plus, it's worth considering special features. Are you an annotator who wants to write in the margins of your e-book? Or are you sick of multiple devices and need a tablet that you can read and stream on? All of these questions help you determine which e-reader or tablet will blend into your habits.

Can you read on an iPad?

Yes, you can read on an iPad, and as an iPad reader, I highly recommend it. iPads come with the Apple Books app. However, other reading apps, including Libby and the Kindle app, give access to the world of books.

For this reason, I included an iPad in my testing. The iPad Mini made my list because it is the perfect size to feel like you're reading a paperback novel versus larger iPad models like the 9th generation (pictured above), which feel like reading a clunky magazine.