Independent · sourced · Updated June 2026
Best E Readers (2026)
The cheapest e readers is Kindle (2024) at $109.99. Best by the numbers — Kindle (2024) (lowest price), Kindle Scribe (2024) (newest). This page compares 13 e readers across 3 brands on price and key specs — every figure sourced, updated June 2026.
13 e readers compared on the specs that matter and US price — ranked cheapest-first. Every spec and price links to its source and the date we captured it.
Key takeaways
- Lowest price: Kindle (2024) at $109.99 (Base price with lock-screen ads; $129.99 without ads. US MSRP at launch Oct 2024.).
- Typical price: from $109.99, median $249.99, up to $399.99 — across 13 priced.
- Tracked: 13 products across 3 brands, current through 2026-06-15.
- Compared on: screen in, ppi bw, storage gb, color display, warm light, waterproof.
Best by the numbers
Objective winners — each is the leader on one measured spec, with the figure. No subjective ranking.
- Lowest price: Kindle (2024) ($109.99)
- Newest: Kindle Scribe (2024) (2024-12)
- Highest ppi bw: Kindle (2024) (300 ppi bw)
- Most storage: Boox Palma (128 storage gb)
- Highest battery weeks: Kindle Paperwhite (2024) (12 battery weeks)
Comparison
| # | E Reader | Price | screen in | ppi bw | storage gb | color display | warm light | waterproof | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kindle (2024) | $109.99 | 6 | 300 | 16 | false | false | false | digitaltrends.com |
| 2 | Kobo Clara BW | $129.99 | 6 | 300 | 16 | false | true | true | en.wikipedia.org |
| 3 | Kobo Clara Colour | $149.99 | 6 | 300 | 16 | true | true | true | goodereader.com |
| 4 | Kindle Paperwhite (2024) | $159.99 | 7 | 300 | 16 | false | true | true | digitaltrends.com |
| 5 | Kobo Libra 2 | $179.99 | 7 | 300 | 32 | false | true | true | en.wikipedia.org |
| 6 | Kobo Libra Colour | $219.99 | 7 | 300 | 32 | true | true | true | goodereader.com |
| 7 | Boox Page | $249.99 | 7 | 300 | 32 | false | true | false | shop.boox.com |
| 8 | Boox Palma 2 | $249.99 | 6.13 | 300 | 128 | false | true | false | shop.boox.com |
| 9 | Kobo Sage | $259.99 | 8 | 300 | 32 | false | true | true | en.wikipedia.org |
| 10 | Boox Palma | $279.99 | 6.13 | 300 | 128 | false | true | false | shop.boox.com |
| 11 | Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition (2024) | $279.99 | 7 | 300 | 32 | true | true | true | digitaltrends.com |
| 12 | Kindle Scribe (2024) | $399.99 | 10.2 | 300 | 16 | false | true | false | digitaltrends.com |
| 13 | Kobo Elipsa 2E | $399.99 | 10.3 | 227 | 32 | false | true | false | en.wikipedia.org |
Specs are as published by the manufacturer (or a reputable spec source where the official page was unavailable); prices are US launch MSRP. Full per-product records and all spec columns are in our open dataset.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest e readers?
Kindle (2024) is the cheapest at $109.99 (Base price with lock-screen ads; $129.99 without ads. US MSRP at launch Oct 2024.), as of 2026-06-15.
How much does e readers cost?
Across the 13 e readers with a published price, the median is $249.99, ranging from $109.99 to $399.99, as of 2026-06-15.
Which e readers is best by the numbers?
Lowest price: Kindle (2024) ($109.99). Newest: Kindle Scribe (2024) (2024-12). Highest ppi bw: Kindle (2024) (300 ppi bw).
How many e readers are compared here?
13 e readers across 3 brands, with US price and key specs, current through 2026-06-15.
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How we compiled this
13 notable e-readers compared by buyers in 2026. Specs sourced from manufacturer product pages (BOOX shop.boox.com), Wikipedia device articles, and independent reviews (Digital Trends, GoodEReader, AndroidAuthority). US MSRP / launch price used; where prices changed after launch the launch price is noted. Battery life in weeks reflects manufacturer claim or reviewer-confirmed figure; null where no credible week-count was found. Waterproof = true only for certified IP ratings (IPX8); water-repellent designs = false. Color E Ink panels noted via color_display boolean. accessedAt 2026-06-15.
Last verified 2026-06-15. We re-check published specs and prices on a recurring cadence and update this page when they change.
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