Both in terms of compact design and the ability to improve the reading experience, these are the top Kindle substitutes. We have picked out these e-readers keeping in mind essential aspects like budget, compact design, and support for a variety of file formats. Besides, we have also highlighted the pros/cons to help you make a more informed decision. So, finding the right e-reader for your reading adventure should be a straightforward task.

1. Kobo Aura Edition 2

If you are looking for a solid Kindle Paperwhite alternative, then the Kobo Aura is a great option. Its hardware compares very well with the Kindle Paperwhite, sporting a 6-inch Carta E Ink touchscreen. It also has 4GB of onboard memory that can hold up to 3, 000 eBooks.

Much like the Kindle Paperwhite, the Kobo Aura Edition 2 supports 14 different file formats natively like EPUB, EPUB3, PDF, MOBI, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, TIFF, and more. There’s also support for a bunch of languages like English, French, Japanese, Turkish, etc. In terms of the connectivity, the Kobo Aura Edition 2 has  Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, and micro USB.

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2. Kobo H20 Edition 2

The new Kindle Paperwhite eBook readers now come with IP certification. Well, if you are looking for a waterproof e-reader, then the Kobo H2O Edition 2 is worth checking out. The original Kobo H2O was a massive hit mainly due to the fact that it was the only ebook reader with IP certification for water-resistance. But the new Kobo H2O Edition 2 is also equally popular.

  • IPX8 certification
  • 8GB onboard internal storage
  • Reduces blue-light exposure
  • Supports 14 different file formats

Cons: 

It has 16GB of internal storage which is good for 10,000 PDF files. Sony also says that it can last for up to a week on a single charge. You can transfer files via USB, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth or use the Digital Paper app that’s available on both Android and iOS.

4. Kobo Forma

If you are looking for an alternative to the newly launched Kindle Oasis ebook reader, then check out the Kobo Forma. It’s one of the newer models from Kobo, and it looks really slick. It’s lightweight, portable, and it comes with an IPX8 certification for water-resistance, which is always a good thing.

  • 8-inch HD Mobius Carta E Ink screen
  • Lightweight yet durable form-factor
  • IPX8 certification
  • 1200 mAh battery

Cons:

If you are looking for a simple and pretty compact Kindle Oasis alternative, give serious consideration to likebook Mars E-Book. The e-reader sports a 7.8″ touchscreen with 300ppi (1404*1872) resolution. It comes with Octa-core ProcessorUse 8 Core 1.5GHz chip and 2GB RAM. Both in terms of speed and efficiency, it seems quite comparable to Kindle.

Another feature that makes Mars E-Book a use e-reader is the anti-glare process and even reduce the reflective light to safeguard your eyes. Priced at $219, it’s an able substitute for Kindle.

Showcasing a modern-looking design, BOOX Note2 has got the profile to catch attention. Note2 features a large 10.3″ screen with 1872×1404 (227dpi) resolution. The screen looks bright and feels pretty responsive to the touch. Equipped with Octa-core 2Ghz Processor and 4G RAM, Note2 is designed to be a powerful alternative to Kindle.

Cons:

  • Quite expensive

  • Feels comparatively heavy

  • Good-looking design

  • 8-inch display

  • 32GB internal storage

  • 1.3GHz quad-core processor

Which e-reader is the Best?

Going by the numbers, Kindle Oasis and Kobo H2O Edition 2 stand out as the best e-readers. They are compact and runs smoothly.

Can you read a Kindle in the Dark?

Yes and no. It depends on the model you have purchased. All the newest Kindles come backlight support, allowing you to read them in the dark. But the older entry-level 6″ Kindles (before the 10th gen), did not ship with backlight; so they cannot be used in the dark.

As of now, there are no rumors about the upcoming iteration of Kindle