Kindle’s gone missing from Amazon? But we wouldn’t dare let the bookworm in you go hungry. So, we’ve rounded up a list of e-readers that can’t feel like a book, smell like one, or be stacked on a shelf, but they’ll slip into a fanny pack while carrying an entire library. And, you can tweak the font size when your eyes need a breather or adjust the brightness for those dimly lit reading nooks! Read on to check the Kindle alternatives.
Top 5 e-readers: The best Kindle alternatives worth checking out!
E-readers that turn the page on the competition!
1. Kobo Libra 2 | ₹19,999
This device refines the e-reader experience with a pair of physical page-turn buttons and a wider side bezel designed for effortless one-handed use. It has a 7-inch E Ink Carta display with 300ppi resolution and enhanced contrast. With 32GB of storage, you can house a collection of around 24,000 books.
The Libra 2 supports a wide range of fonts and file formats, and it also plays nicely with Kobo Audiobooks via Bluetooth. A USB-C port speeds up charging. Plus, it’s fully waterproof, making it a reliable companion for poolside reading sessions.
The new dark mode flips the script with white text on a black background, while ComfortLight Pro offers customisable illumination to ease eye strain. Though it lacks ambient light sensors, users can manually adjust the LED warmth to suit the time of day.
2. Kobo Libra Colour | ₹19,999
Kobo has fine-tuned the E Ink Kaleido 3 display to deliver an optimal reading experience in both colour and black-and-white. And, if you're keen on scribbling notes or marking up pages, the Libra Colour supports stylus input—though you'll need to pick up the Kobo Stylus 2 separately.
Sporting a 7-inch display, the Libra Colour sticks with Kobo’s signature asymmetric design for easy one-handed use. It’s also a touch lighter than the Libra 2, tipping the scales at 199.5g instead of 215g. With an IPX8 waterproof rating, it can survive an accidental dunk.
Storage won’t be an issue, thanks to 32GB of space, and you get direct access to OverDrive, Pocket, and Kobo Plus. Cloud file transfers via Google Drive and Dropbox make managing your digital library even easier.
3. ReMarkable 2 | ₹43,999
The Remarkable 2 has a 10.3-inch screen. Designed to mimic the feel of paper, its 226ppi panel is ideal for scribbling, signing, and sketching out big ideas. It is also touted as the world’s thinnest tablet, the slate measures 4.7mm and is wrapped in a metal chassis. And, if you want to take full advantage of its digital notebook features, you’ll need to grab the sold-separately Marker, a pressure-sensitive stylus that conveniently snaps onto the side with magnets.
4. Onyx Boox Note Air 2 | $449
Like the Remarkable 2, the Onyx Boox Note Air 2 sports a 10.3-inch paper-style display, offering a natural note-taking experience with a stylus. At 5.8mm it's quite slim and weighs 420g. It has an alloy frame and is designed for one-handed use, with a wider side for better grip.
Unlike the Remarkable’s minimal interface, the Air 2 runs Android 11, giving you access to the Google Play Store—though not every app plays nicely with an E Ink screen. Still, it’s a flexible platform with broad file support and customisation options. Under the hood, an 8-core processor and 4GB of RAM keep things running smoothly.
5. Kobo Clara HD | ₹16,999
The compact 6-inch E Ink display packs 300ppi resolution, while 8GB of storage ensures space for a sizable library. Integrated lighting with adjustable brightness and colour temperature keeps reading comfortable in any setting. Weighing 166 g, it’s portable, and as expected from Kobo, it supports a wide range of file formats.