The 10 best e-readers in the UK, from Kindle to Kobo and beyond – tried and tested

In a world where books have to vie with smartphones for attention, a brilliant ebook reader is more necessary than ever

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E-readers have been one of the greatest single-purpose gadgets for almost three decades. They offer an escape from technology and the endless distraction of mobile phones, despite also being tech devices.

However, that is starting to change. Colour ebook readers, for graphic novels, magazines and books, are now fairly common, and there are several models designed for note-taking. Plus, a family of these devices use Android, meaning they can run all of those apps that often distract from reading.

Best e-reader overall:
Kindle Paperwhite