Weight: 158g
Dimensions: 157.8 x 108.6 x 8.0mm
Screen size: 6.0-inch
Pixels per inch: 300
Storage: 16GB
Battery life: up to six weeks
Connectivity: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
File formats: 6 supported natively & Audible audiobooks
The Amazon Kindle (2022) is the cheapest Kindle and one of the cheapest ereaders from any brand, yet it still has great battery life, plenty of storage, and a superbly stocked ebook store.
It's quite basic though, with no water resistance, a plain – though pleasantly small and light – design, and Amazon's typically restrictive file format support, keeping you reliant on Amazon's services.
For
- Very affordable
- Well-stocked store
- Excellent battery life
Against
- Bland design
- No waterproofing
- Worse file format support
Weight: 171g
Dimensions: 159.02 x 112.05 x 8.66mm
Screen size: 6.0-inch
Pixels per inch: 300
Storage: 16GB
Battery life: weeks
Connectivity: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
File formats: 15 supported natively & Kobo audiobooks
The Kobo Clara 2E is a more expensive alternative to the Kindle (2022), but it's still reasonably affordable, and has some extras the Kindle lacks, such as waterproofing.
It also supports far more file formats, appears to have a better screen, and sports a slightly more interesting design. Just bear in mind that the Kobo Store isn't quite as well stocked as Amazon's ebook store.
For
- Waterproof
- Great screen
- Better design
Against
- More expensive
- Fewer books on its store
- Battery life is inconsistent
