5 Best e-Readers including Kindle and Kobo
Best Kindle and e-Book Readers for Manga and Novels
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For extensive readers who love reading novels or bookworms who are obsessed with comic books and manga, carrying their bookshelves filled with their favorite books was just a dream. However, it has become a reality (or just common sense) due to the high technology. What makes it possible is e-readers (e-book readers).
Here, I’d introduce big advantages of e-readers and the best e-readers to choose now. There are various options for e-readers, and you may wonder which is the best. This e-book device guide compares price, size, storage and usability of each device. Meet your best e-reader!
| 1. Kindle Paperwhite | 2. Kindle | 3. Kindle Oasis | 4. Kobo Libra | 5. Kobo Forma | |
| Size | 6.6” x 4.6” x 0.3” | 6.3” x 4.5” x 0.34” | 6.3” x 5.6” x 0.13-.33” | 157.0 x 111.0 x 8.3 mm | 177.7 x 160.0 x 4.2 – 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 6.4 oz | 6.1 oz | 6.6 oz | 5.86 oz | 6.95 oz |
| Storage | 8/32GB | 4GB | 8/32GB | 8GB | 32GB |
| Price | $129.99/159.99 | $89.99 | $249.99/279.99 | $119.99 | $249.99 |
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Why should you read books on e-readers?
You don’t need to ensure a large space for bookshelves to store a mass of books. This may be the biggest advantage of e-readers for those who like novels, comic books and manga. An e-reader, which is slightly larger than a palm, can store hundreds or thousands of books.
You can buy e-books online stores like Amazon, which allows you to avoid the trouble of having to going to book stores. It lets you start reading the book here and now. Of course, e-books never run out of stock.
In nearly every case, e-books are cheaper than physical books (novels and manga are no exception). With subscription services for e-book readers like Kindle Unlimited by Amazon, you can get all-you-can-read deals at an affordable price.
Best e-Readers to Buy Now
1. Kindle Paperwhite
Kindle Paperwhite, the middle class Kindle device, is exclusively focused on users who want to concentrate on reading. If you hesitate to have an e-reader to read manga and novels, Kindle Paperwhite is highly recommended since the beauty of fonts on the 300 ppi glare-free display with the e-ink makes you feel as if you read a paper book.
The waterproof Kindle allows you to read books anywhere including on the beach, by the pool and in the bath. There are two types of storage amount: 8 GB can store about 130 manga and comic books and 32 GB can house about 650 manga or thousands of novels. The built-in battery will last for an hour for a few week on a single charge. The current model of Kindle Paperwhite offers 4 types of body color options: black, plum, sage and twilight blue.
If you decide to buy Kindle Paperwhite on Amazon, you can take a free-trial Kindle Unlimited for three months now.
Size: 6.6” x 4.6” x 0.3” ( 167 x 116 x 8.18 mm)
Weight: 6.4 oz (182 g)
On-Device Storage: 8 GB or 32 GB
Cloud Storage: Available
Battery life: 6 weeks based on 30 mins of reading per day. Battery life depends on light settings and wireless usage.
Price (8 GB): $129.99/¥13,980 (As of June, 2020)
Price (32 GB): $159.99/¥15,980 (As of June, 2020)
2. Kindle
Kindle is the basic model of the Kindle devices and the cheapest e-book readers that Amazon offers. With Special Offer on Amazon (ads are displayed at the bottom of the home screen), you can buy Kindle under $90 (¥9,000). The storage amount is 4GB, which means it can store thousands of books. For manga lovers, it may be too small since the device storage will be filled with only about 50-60 volumes while you can also use the cloud storage service.
Kindle has a built-in front light as well as top-end Kindle devices, which enables you to read books in a dark place. Carry around the lightest Kindle wherever you go. Amazon offers two color options black or white. 3 months free Kindle Unlimited is available when you buy this now.
Size: 6.3” x 4.5” x 0.34” ( 160 x 113 x 8.7 mm).
Weight: 6.1 oz (174 g)
On-Device Storage: 4 GB (8GB available on Amazon Japan)
Cloud Storage: Available
Battery life: 4 weeks based on 30 mins of reading per day. Battery life depends on light settings and wireless usage.
Price: $89.99/¥8,980 (As of June, 2020)
3. Kindle Oasis
The top-end e-reader Kindle Oasis has the largest glare-free display (7 inches) with the cutting-edge e-ink. The wide screen enables you to not only enjoy reading novels or other kinds of books comfortably but also even read manga as facing pages. You can smoothly turn pages fast with page turning buttons on the device and can skip until your favorite part as if you read a physical book. Of course, you can enjoy reading in the bath and on the beach with the IPX8 waterproof e-reader.
If you read novels or normal types of book, 8 GB device storage will be enough since it can store thousands of books. For those who like manga and comic books, 32 GB will be recommended to choose. The luxury Kindle offers two body color options: graphite or champagne gold. Don’t miss the chance to try Kindle Unlimited for free for 3 months free if you purchase this e-reader right away!
Size: 6.3” x 5.6” x 0.13-.33” (159 x 141 x 3.4-8.4 mm)
Weight: 6.6 oz (188 g)
On-Device Storage: 8 GB/32 GB
Cloud Storage: Available
Battery life: 6 weeks based on 30 mins of reading per day. Battery life depends on light settings and wireless usage.
Price (8 GB): $249.99/¥29,980 (As of June, 2020)
Price (32 GB): $279.99/¥32,980 (As of June, 2020)
4. Kobo Clara
Kobo is one of the most famous and popular e-reader brands as well as Kindle, which is made by Rakuten Kobo Inc. in Toronto. Kobo Clara has the 300 ppi high-definition display although it is the cheapest basic model of Kobo. You can hold about 6,000 books or 150 manga in the 8 GB storage e-reader. The featured function ComfortLight PRO is easy on your eyes reducing blue-light exposure. Please be noted that Kobo Clara is not waterproof.
Size: 157.0 x 111.0 x 8.3 mm
Weight: 5.86 oz (166 g)
On-Device Storage: 8 GB
Cloud Storage: Available
Battery life: A few weeks based on 30 mins of reading with wireless and no light per day.
Price: $119.99/¥15,180 (As of June, 2020)
5. Kobo Forma
Kobo Forma is the highest class of Kobo e-book reader with the widest 8 inches screen. The luxury device is also made with the latest technology including e-ink, ComfortLight PRO, page-turn buttons and an ergonomic design that allows you to read with Kobo Forma in one hand. The 32 GB e-reader has capacity for storing no less than 28,000 books or 700 manga. You can also using the waterproof e-book reader in the bath, on the beach and by the pool.
Size: 177.7 x 160.0 x 4.2 – 8.5 mm
Weight: 6.95 oz (197 g)
On-Device Storage: 32 GB
Cloud Storage: Available
Battery life: A few weeks based on 30 mins of reading with wireless and no light per day.
Price: $249.99/¥34,980 (As of June, 2020)
How to Purchase Kindles with the Best Deal for You
The prices of Kindle e-readers depend on some options such as storage amount and ads displayed. If you never mind ads displayed at the bottom of the screen, you can buy a Kindle at the cheapest rate by choosing “With Special Offers” like the red-circled point above. For those who are interested in unlimited books experiences Kindle Unlimited, get the free 3-month trial selecting “With 3 Months Kindle Unlimited” like the blue-circled point above.
For more info about Kindle Unlimited, check the official website of the service here!
What to read on e-Readers? Check the recommended manga to read on Kindle!
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