Best tablet for reading: 2022 picks | Tech Reddy

When I first started reading digitally, back in the prehistoric days of 2010, I loved how light my ereader was and how I could read very long books with it without carrying too much weight. I still love my Kindle for these reasons, but the dedicated reader has some drawbacks (mostly related to reading with illustrations), so some readers may prefer a tablet for reading, if you’re a heavy reader, for example. of comics and graphic novels. Hence, this review of the best tablet for reading in 2022.

With so many options at different price points, it can be difficult to decide where to start. Some tablets are mainly for designers (I don’t recommend the iPad Pro, for example, if you’re just going to read) and ebook files are so small that you don’t need to use everything. the best tablet with maximum storage.

A lot of this comes down to personal preference — are you an Apple user or an Android user? Are you already hooked on your Kindle library? Would you like to be able to check your email on your tablet too? (Really think about it.) How long will this device last before it needs to be updated again? Read on to see what’s out there before you do. And, once you get a cute new tablet to read on, don’t forget to put it on a book cover!

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1. iPad and iPad mini

iPads seem to be among the usual suspects when it comes to studying. You can download all kinds of learning apps on them and therefore are not locked into the Amazon ecosystem. The iPad 10 now comes in a bunch of fun colors — like yellow! The iPad Mini, as its name suggests, is smaller and fits in one hand, so if you like the size of the Kindle Paperwhite, this could be an upgrade option. The iPad 10 starts at $449, and the iPad Mini starts at $499.

One small caveat: You’ll need to use the iPad browser to download Kindle books, because Amazon doesn’t want to give Apple a portion of Amazon’s in-app purchase revenue.

2. Kindle Fire

I still think of the Kindle Fire as a Kindle reader who does other things, maybe not the way Amazon thinks I am. Kindles use Fire OS, a version of the Android operating system. If you decide to stay within the Kindle ecosystem, keep in mind that Amazon has a trade-in program for your old devices, which saved me $30 off the last time I had to trade in a Kindle (plus I didn’t have to add another device) to all the old electronics in my house and every what kind of box of cords). The best-selling Fire model is the 7-inch tablet, which retails for $59.99 and offers 10 hours of reading time before needing a recharge.

I recently bought a Fire Kids tablet and it’s very easy to use, but I’m a loyal Apple user, so I’m having a lot of trouble figuring out how to get the Disney+ app to show up in the kids section.

3. Kindle Paperwhite

There are a bunch of other versions of Kindle “just books,” but I’m very devoted to my Kindle Paperwhite. I’m on the second one and will use it until the battery dies (which was at least five or six years with my last one) and then I’ll replace it. When it’s time to get serious about reading something, the Paperwhite comes out.

I recently ran into an issue where I tried to connect to the hotel wifi and the experimental browser (somehow still) brought up the hotel login page with the hell language, but I rarely needed to download anything outside of my home. . It’s about as bare bones as possible. The battery lasts for weeks, not hours. I have the ad-supported version, which I also love because it shows me the latest in a werewolf romance, or toilet paper, or sometimes a picture of what I think is an oboe but is actually a pen. You also have the option to get ad-free for a little more money and see the book you’re reading cover to cover in stunning black and white.

4. Samsung Galaxy

If you’re an Android user, you might be after a Galaxy tablet to stay in that ecosystem. The Galaxy uses the Google Play bookstore by default, but you can also use Kindle, Nook, or other reading apps available for Android users. This well-reviewed device offers up to 128GB of storage and is lightweight and easy to carry if you’re studying on the go. Reviews say the base model of the Galaxy tablet performs better than the Kindle Fire when it comes to things like videos and games, which might be overlooked if you’re just looking for a place to store your e-books.

5. Face

Microsoft Surface is compatible with all the usual suspects from reading apps. Accessing something like Libby can be tricky (Libby’s website suggests going to a web address instead of an app), but you can definitely download other reading apps like Nook or Kindle. Online reviews indicate that the battery life is not as good as the iPad or Kindle. The price point is in the middle of the pack here, cheaper than the iPad but more expensive than the standard Kindle. There are several versions of the Surface tablet, including the more expensive “Pro” version, which is more than you’ll need to read e-books.

6. Nokia T20

I’ve never seen one of these in the wild, but it’s an affordable option for a reading tablet. This 10.4-inch tablet has low blue light certification and runs on the Android platform. This online review promises a battery life of up to 15 hours. It has less internal storage than the iPad, but I’ve never thought about how much storage the Kindle has, so you’d be fine. It is currently on sale for $179.99.

The original Nook is still available if that’s what you’re after, but I don’t know how long it will last (there’s a tablet version too now). It might be like the Sony ereader I had in the late 2000s that took a minute to load a page and could only display PDF files.