Today\u2019s best e-readers come pretty close to matching (and even beating) the print book experience. They offer screens with crisp, clean text, batteries that last for weeks, and benefits that print books can never match, like integrated backlights, waterproofing, and a nearly infinite library in your pocket. And with the latest wave of e-readers pushing technology farther than ever, there\u2019s never been a better time to give one a shot. Even if we\u2019re still working on replicating the perfect new book smell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Amazon has long dominated the e-reader game with the Kindle Paperwhite, which marries the high-resolution display and built-in light of Amazon\u2019s top-of-the-line readers with the lightweight, pocketable design of the company\u2019s base model Kindle. Even before the latest update, Amazon said that the Paperwhite was its best selling model, and for good reason – it\u2019s a nearly perfect mix of functionality and price point for an e-reader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 2018 Paperwhite – the first major update in years – advances things even further, adding waterproofing, support for listening to Audible audiobooks over Bluetooth, and improved design with a flush display. The screen is a 6-inch 300ppi E Ink panel that\u2019s crisp even for tiny font sizes, the integrated light lets you read in the dark, and the hardware is still small and thin enough to slide into the back pocket of my jeans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n