Photo: James Day | They use the same basic screen technology, but not all e-readers are created equal.
Kindle Paperwhite | $ 120
Best for: Those willing to sacrifice some screen quality for a more portable device and a better bookstore.
E-reader screens Are not backlit, they’re side-lit, and the LEDs That illuminate the Paperwhite’s screen cause tiny, notice able “blooms” of light to form on the south side of its face. Also, the settings do not allow for much fine-tuning beyond some basic tweaks. The Kindle, however, is cheaper, thinner, and much lighter. Besides, it’s what’s in the cloud That really counts: Amazon’s enormous bookstore, Prime membership benefits, and Kindle exclusives.
Kobo Aura HD | $ 170
Best for: Fans of indie bookstores who want the Sharpest screen with the best lighting.
It’s chunkier and pricier than a Paperwhite, but the Aura’s HD 265-pixel-per-inch screen is noticeably crisper than the 212-ppi display on the Kindle. And while both use similar methods to distribute light, the Kobo’s screen glows more evenly. You also get better controls for dialing in brightness and Choosing fonts. Kobo’s book selection isn’ta as deep as Amazon’s, but readers can moonrise load titles from indie authors, smaller bookstores, and almost any digital source.
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