Look Up Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List Mashable @Home In My Bag Safety Net Versus Trending Now Say More Creator Playbook Mashable Selects Getting Technical with Mashable All Series The 10 best e-readers we've ever tested -- including the 2026 Kindles You won't miss the feeling of paper with these e-readers. Samantha Mangino, is an e-reader expert. She's tested all the Kindle and Kobo e-readers, diving into the buzziest models. Her love of reading extends beyond the e-reader beat, covering books and authors, too. In the tech space, she covers tablets, smart rings, and headphones. All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. While trading in a classic book for a digital device may seem sacrilegious, the reading community has wholeheartedly embraced e-readers . Just head over to BookTok, and you'll find a passionate community of Kindle, Kobo, and Boox users. When you think of the best e-readers, your first thought is likely an Amazon Kindle; however, this isn't a list of the best Kindles -- although we do have a list of those, too. While Kindles are great (especially the latest models) -- there's certainly no denying that -- you can find a couple of equally wonderful alternatives. These are the tech, tools, and products -- from laptops to e-readers, from earbuds to robovacs, and more -- that Mashable ranks best in class. So, what is the best e-reader for 2026? I'm regularly testing new e-readers (and tablets) and cycling through different models to stay up to date on the best options available. If you're gearing up to read more books this year, I can recommend a model you'll love. Well, Amazon just released my new favorite e-reader.

My Favorite E-Reader Is on Sale for Prime Day--and It's Not a Kindle If you're over seeing announcements about Amazon's Prime Day sale and Amazon's own on-sale devices, I can't blame you. It's everywhere these days, and every website is trying to replicate the sale. If you're feeling like you want to escape from the Amazon ecosystem grind, though, I've got an idea (and a sale!) for you. One of the biggest markets Amazon has changed is book shopping. If you'd like to get your reading experience away from Amazon, you can put the Kindle deals down and start shopping for a whole different e-reader . There's an excellent option for you that offers a better price for a color screen, comes with page-turner buttons, can double as a digital notebook.