The best e-books of 2020

In this category, models up to 10 thousand rubles are collected, attracting with the optimal ratio of price and quality. Despite the affordable price tag, in the assortment you can find gadgets with different camera sizes on matrices with high brightness and protection against glare in good natural light. As a rule, budget models are deprived of additional modes, functions and a large amount of both operational and internal memory. Do not rely on moisture protection and high network speed. Processors are weak. As you know, we focused solely on the quality of the screens.

Opens the Top 10 e-books model Ritmix RBK-676FL, equipped with a 6-inch monochrome screen technology E-Ink Carta. The display resolution is 758 by 1024 pixels. The amount of RAM is 128 megabytes, and flash memory about 4 gigabytes. The case of the gadget is made of high quality plastic. Light weight provides for the use of the device in different conditions: on the road and at home. At the same time, the device received an advanced modern screen using E-ink Carta technology, which visually practically does not differ from ordinary paper. The device does not glare in the sun. Includes 128 megabytes of RAM and 4 gigabytes of internal. Consequently, you can keep the whole library at hand.

Another good and inexpensive reader with a diagonal of 6 inches based on E-Ink technology. The resolution is 1024 by 758 pixels at a density of 212 PPI. The advantages of the device include high-quality backlight, a memory size of 4 gigabytes, as well as many useful modes for comfortable operation. In the settings of this gadget, you can configure automatic shutdown. According to the description, the gadget supports a huge number of formats, including DOC, TXT, PDF. The device operates on the basis of the Linux operating system. The battery capacity is 1500 mAh, which is enough to read 10 thousand pages with an average speed of viewing text files.

Definitely a good e-book with affordable prices offered by Ritmix - this is the RBK-616. The manufacturer positions this gadget as a real find for people who prefer an active lifestyle. The compact size and clear screen allow you to use the gadget anywhere and anytime. At the same time, this gadget received a chic modern E-ink Carta screen, which corresponds to a premium rather than a budget segment.The internal memory is 32 gigabytes, RAM - 4 gigabytes. The strengths of the device include a convenient location of the function buttons, which allows one-handed operation.

One of the top models of e-books in the budget segment of ONYX is the BOOX James Cook 2 model. The device received a pretty high-quality 6-inch screen based on E Ink Carta with support for the SNOW Field option. Judging by user reviews, the display features a chic, modern MOON Light + backlight with the ability to adjust color temperature. It is worth adding that this gadget is very practical, and does not have an excessive number of auxiliary modes. The reader is designed for users who often use and read a lot without spraying on a variety of functions. Thanks to the adjustable backlight, you can use the device anywhere.

The best low-cost reader in 2020 is the Amazon Kindle 5 with a resolution of 800 by 600 pixels. Naturally, the 6-inch screen is built on eINK technology. Comparing this model with its predecessor, you can notice an increased page refresh rate by as much as 15%, although Kindle 4 did not fail in this regard. In addition, more new fonts were implemented, the developer was able to improve the clarity of the picture. Added support for more colors. The amount of internal memory is still 2 gigabytes. Unfortunately, there is no slot for additional memory, but, in fact, the initial figure should be enough. There is a Wi-Fi module for working with the built-in browser.

In the premium reader segment, the models have higher-quality screens of the latest generation, including E-Ink Carta Plus. They guarantee maximum comfort. Thanks to the large resolution, it is possible to capture more text while reading. Among other things, such solutions are characterized by high performance, have Wi-Fi for networking. At the same time, each of the well-known manufacturers has proprietary technologies, and not useless in contrast to the proposals of little-known companies (some). Therefore, it is worth comparing not only the price, but also branded offers from the brands presented below.

The restrained and practical Bookeen Saga model, made in an ergonomic case with a weight of 320 grams, replenishes the rating of e-books of 2020. The device received high-quality FrontLight technology, thanks to which you can comfortably read your favorite works and informative publications at any time of the day. At the same time, battery life from a fully charged battery is enough for several weeks. Another advantage is the support for smart cover, with which you can immediately go to the last page of the book. The diagonal of the display is 6 inches, and the memory capacity is 8 gigabytes.

This company does not need a presentation, because it is one of the main competitors for Amazon and even surpasses it in certain series in a number of parameters. A very worthy reader is the BOOX Darwin 6 - one of the best electronic readers with an E-Ink Carta Plus screen. The display has a higher resolution, contrast level and SNOW Field function. Special attention should be paid to the integrated backlight system called MOON Light +. Inside is a 4-core processor, paired with 1 gigabytes of RAM. The result is excellent performance. 8 gigabytes of internal memory are available for storing files. The touch screen has received the Multi-touch option, guaranteeing intuitive controls.

For true enthusiasts, PocketBook offers a premium e-book series 632 Touch HD 3. This gadget expands the possibilities for readers who are fond of and completely immersed in the content of text information. The nano-coating of this device protects internal components, and the IPx7 class guarantees protection against moisture. Judging by the manufacturer, this reader can be immersed in water to a depth of 1 meter for up to 30 minutes. The advantages include the multi-touch display E Ink Carta, whose resolution is 1072 by 1448 pixels at a density of 300 DPI. At the same time, the engineers managed to reduce the weight of the structure to 155 grams.

Another flagship electronic reader is the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 10th Gen. Affordable cost does not prevent this reader from making reading digital texts as close as possible to viewing ordinary books. At the same time, the device received an extensive set of useful functions, an advanced screen based on E Ink Carta ink, as well as an ergonomic design. It is worth saying that the resolution of the display is 1072 by 1448 pixels, which ensures excellent clarity of fonts and pictures. Additionally, a protective layer is installed with which users can select a variety of quotes, tables and more. Battery life in this case reaches 6 weeks.

The best e-book of 2020 in the middle price segment is the PocketBook 641 Aqua 2 reader. The world's only 100% sealed reader with full protection against water and dirt. You can read in the bath or at a meal. If it gets dirty - just wash it under the tap! The touch screen of the latest generation E-Ink Carta does not harm the eyes, even if you read from the reader for hours on end. The backlight adjusts to the time of day: a bright white shade during the day, a calming orange - for reading before bedtime. PocketBook Aqua charge lasts for two months. And this is a record among electronic readers. Unlike Amazon devices, PocketBook readers open all e-book formats. Wi-Fi support allows you to download literature through a browser, as well as drop books on a reader from a PC through Dropbox and e-mail. The manufacturer's direct warranty on PocketBook Aqua is 3 years.

Previously, the choice of a reader in the middle price segment implied only a comparison of Amazon's models. However, in the past few years, users are increasingly choosing PocketBook readers, which are officially sold in Russia and are not inferior to Amazon Kindle models in terms of specifications and build quality. In addition, PocketBook open all e-book formats, which Amazon devices cannot boast of.

As for budget models, things are more complicated. If you don’t know how to choose an inexpensive e-book, we recommend that you pay attention to the following options:

1. Screen diagonal - in order not to be mistaken, note that in this type of technology 1 inch is calculated as 2.5 centimeters. The larger the display, the more often the higher the resolution, and you can see more text in one swipe. But the size of the equipment, as well as the battery life, depend on this.
2. Screen resolution - the larger the indicator, the more detailed the image is obtained at the output.
3. operating system - The most popular are Palm OS and OS Lynux. It is on the basis of the latter that Amazon models work.
4. CPU frequency - This parameter is responsible for the performance when scanning files, working on the network and turning pages. If you have good cores, you don’t have to worry much about the amount of RAM.
5. The amount of permanent memory - as practice shows, only inexperienced users consider even 2-3 gigabytes for text files a lot. As a result, you have to buy a new card, and then, if it is provided for by the presence of the necessary slot in the design. It is better to immediately focus on models with 4 or 8 gigabytes.

Thus, it is worth starting from how often you use the reader, how much you read, what options you want to receive. The cost of the device, as well as ease of use, depend on this. If you use periodically for several hours a day with the average reading technique in the “first couple”, you can limit yourself to a budget device. But if you are constantly, completely immersed in the process, you should carefully consider what to buy an e-book. To summarize:

1. Best budget reader - Amazon Kindle 5;
2. In the ratio price / quality - PocketBook 641 Aqua 2;
3. Premium Reader - Amazon Kindle Paperwhite.