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turn on is the go-to solution for those who have chosen to give e-books a try. Although many today still do not decide to abandon traditional books, with that characteristic aroma and their physical pages, others prefer the virtues of digital, or at least coexist with both formats.
Now, although Amazon's product is the best e-book reader for much of the public, that doesn't always mean it's the only one we can recommend. The models of this company stand out for their good compatibility with most current formats, although ePubs continue to resist them.
Therefore, if you are tired of having to convert electronic books from one format to another to read them on your device or if you want to get out of the Amazon universe for a momentyou should repair some of the alternatives to Kindle let's see a continuation.
7 Kindle Alternatives to Read eBooks
Comparative table E-books similar to Kindle
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So in this eBook comparison we start with one of the Woxter teams, the Woxter E-Book Scribe 195. outside of amazon, is among the firms with the best reputation in the segment.
Among its features, we have a 6 inch non-touch screen with 1024 x 758 pixel resolution and E-Ink Pearl technology, which achieves whiter whites. Its dimensions are 14 x 18,8 x 0,3 centimeters and its weight is 170 grams.
It has a storage capacity of 4 GB which can be expanded to 32 GB if you use a microSD card. Yes indeed, without Wi-Fi account.
This ePub reader also has support for DOC, DRM, FB2, HTM, PDF, RTF, TCR and TXT formats. That is, you will not have problems with any electronic book.
Sunstech EBI8
Following in the same price line, around 70 euros, we have the Sunstech EBI8. Repeat 6-inch screen, but in this case with a lower resolution of 800 x 600 pixels. Its dimensions are 11,5 x 17 x 0,9 centimeters, which translates into lower weight.
The absence of WiFi is compensated by the addition of a mini USB port, connection for headphones and initial internal memory of 8 GB. In addition, you can expand its storage with 64 GB with a microSD.
Its screen is also not touch, so you must turn a page using the joystick. Speaking of pages, its 1.500 mAh battery is enough to view up to 2.000 pages.
This lightweight PDF reader is Useful for storing JPG, PNG, or GIF images, MP3, WMA, or WAV audio, and TXT or HTML files. This, to mention just a few accepted formats.
Slim Power HD
many locate the Energy Slim HD as the best eReader among the most basic on the market. It raises a 6-inch screen with a resolution of 212 ppi, higher than the basic Kindle. Likewise, it integrates technology that prevents annoying reflections and glare on the outside.
With dimensions of 11,6 x 16,4 x 0,8 and a weight of 177 grams, it is more compact. We have to turn the page with the side button and, in doing so, a touch screen is missed.
However, it proposes several strong points, such as an original storage of 8 GB that can be carried up to 64 GB with a microSD, or its USB port. If it has WiFi, not like its predecessor.
The manufacturer claims that its battery, with a full charge, ensures 750 hours of use.
koboclara
If we exceed the bar of 100 euros, one of the Kindle-like options is the Kobo Aura. In this case, it competes directly with the Amazon Paperwhite.
We are talking about an eReader with 6 inch touch screen, which has a resolution of 1024 x 758 pixels, with an eye protection system, called ComfortLight PRO.
With dimensions of 11,4 x 15 x 0,8 centimeters, its autonomy is sufficient for 1.500 hours of uninterrupted use. However, his 4GB storage you can go a little short.keep one microUSB port, Bluetooth and, above all, WiFi connection.
You will be able to read contents in PDF, TXT, HTML and ePub formats, to name a few.
- Pearl E Ink Display
- 16-level grayscale
- TypeGenius leak system
- GIF support
BOOX C67 ML eBook
In these figures they begin to look like e-book readers with higher specifications. this one in particular has a 6-inch E-Ink touch screen with 300 ppi, to which we can adjust the light level.
It incorporates a 9 GHz Cortex-A1,2 processor, and can be downloaded from the Google Play Store application thanks to 8 GB memory, expandable to 32 GB via microSD.
It accepts a decade of text formats, as well as other images and videos.
Its battery is 3.000 mAh, and offers microUSB, Bluetooth and WiFi.
BQ Cervantes 4
As its number indicates, it is the fourth generation of this successful Spanish brand. The BQ Cervantes 4 is in line for 180 euros, but it is worth every penny it costs.
Our encounters with one 6-inch screen with 300 ppi and OptimaLight technology, able to adjust its light and brightness to the environment. The E-Ink Carta method improves visualization.
With just 185 grams of weight and dimensions of 11,6 x 16,9 x 0,95, we can expand its initial 8 GB of storage with a microSD.
Its connectivity section is complete, with microUSB, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
- 512 MB RAM
- Resolution 1072 × 1448
- Tone and intensity regulation mechanism.
- Neonode zForce infrared technology
Kobo Aura One
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Looking for the biggest of the biggest? Kobo's Premium eBook, the Aura One, is for you. With a spectacular 7,8-inch screen, you will experience a new sensation when reading e-books wherever you use it.
Touch including a resolution of 300 ppi, its screen adds the technologies ComfortLight PRO and Carta E Ink HD. You can easily underline words, write notes, etc.
It has dimensions of 13,8 x 19,5 x 0,69 and a weight of 230 grams, which is not bad for the size of the panel. Including, you are the few who Posó IPX8 water resistance certification.
With microUSB and WiFi, its battery lasts through a week of activity without any problems.
eReaders for all tastes
From this list, it is clear that there are ebook readers for all class of users. If our questions which is the best alternative to Kindle, It will depend on factors such as what you assume, the screen door, if you require a WiFi connection or you don't care, etc.
If you have never used such a device before, an option like the Kobo Aura would be nice. It meets all the basic requirements, very similar to Kindle, and doesn't represent a huge investment.[no_ads_b30]
