
The folks at Wirecutter described the benefits of e-readers well: “Nonreflective, electronic-ink displays give you a more paperlike visual experience (including enjoyable reading outdoors and less eye strain compared with an LCD screen), plus lighter weight and a significantly longer battery life. No more push notifications derailing your attention span. Read in a distraction-free environment.Put it on airplane mode to last even longer. Charge your e-reader for a few hours and you’re good for weeks. Battery life on e-ink devices is incredible.Built-in backlights don’t keep you awake but still allow you to read in bed or on a plane without fumbling with a bulky book light.E-ink screens are glare-free, which is way better for reading outdoors than reading on a phone or tablet.You can travel with a virtually unlimited number of books.

Plus, an e-reader is an easy way to reduce your carbon footprint. While many people still prefer reading from print books, the pure convenience of digital books on an e-reader is hard to beat.Į-readers give you the ability to carry around unlimited books, have a built-in backlight that allows you to read at night without disturbing a partner, and might even encourage you to read more. We’re highlighting the best Amazon alternatives for those with ethical, moral, or environmental qualms with the trillion-dollar company. This article is a part of an ongoing series on how to minimize or eliminate Amazon use from our lives.
