Most E Ink readers in the past had 6-inch screens, but the panel sizes are slowly growing: The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite and the Kobo Libra 2 have 7-inch displays, the Kindle Scribe has a 10.2-inch screen, and Onyx sells larger-format models up to 13.3 inches. In all cases, E Ink is much easier to read in bright sunlight, while glossy color touch screens on tablets tend to wash out and show distracting reflections. On the lowest settings, you can read in the dark while your partner sleeps undisturbed next to you.

You can often change the brightness level from barely there to flashlight-bright. But most ebook readers now include edge lighting that lets you see in the dark. On the least expensive models it's not backlit, so you need a light to see the text, just as you would with a printed book. E Ink, or digital ink (often manufactured by the E Ink company), looks a lot like paper, but it's easier on your eyes for reading over long periods. What's the Best eReader Screen Type and Size?īasic ebook readers use monochrome E Ink screens to display text. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.

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