10 Reviews: Best E-Reader for PDF (May 2023)

Let’s begin with Kindle Kids Edition which you can choose if you don’t need a lot of features and are on a budget. It also makes a great gift for kids to foster a habit of reading early on. This e-reader is available in four bright colors, super lightweight, and compact enough to fit a handbag. Your purchase includes access to thousands of books. With this device, your child will read more often than play games.

Love it! This is a reader's kindle. We want our children to read -- not play video games all day. From the moment we received this device as a gift, our kids had immediate access to 55 books that we had purchased through our Amazon account. Now they can carry around a whole library of books. Not to mention all of the free out of copyright material that is available. And on top of that, the Amazon Kindle Unlimited gives them access to all sorts of reading material.

by DT Coughlin

Barnes & Noble may sound familiar to you. Even so, their electronic reader cannot be underestimated. The exterior has a soft-touch finish for easy grip, avoiding all minor accidents due to slipping. It is also equipped with a page-turning button which means you can read faster single-handedly.

I have had my Glowlight 3 for some time now and I am very pleased with it. I have other e-readers but this is my go-to. I love the light feature. It is easy on the eyes and allows me to read at night without disturbing my spouse. I am thinking about a Glowlight Plus simply to take advantage of the larger screen.

by Albany

The Kindle Paperwhite has long been a dream for bookworms. Unlike most e-readers that come in black, this one offers four fun colors, complete with nine cover options. You can access any book on your TMR list without leaving the house. Plus, the waterproof feature lets you read anywhere; even when taking a shower.

I have had my kindle white for about 4 years, it is reliable, easy to read and easily to hold in any position while reading in bed or your big rig. Being able to order and download as much material as you want and not have to worry about disk space is nice,

by Keith Guinn

Kobo is one of the Kindle’s biggest competitors. What makes it superior is that it supports numerous formats so that it doesn’t limit your references. Moreover, the device provides the perfect light no matter where you are. No need to turning on the lights and waking your partner up if you want to read in the middle of the night.

Boughtbhis as a gift for my mother. I have a kobo myself and I love it. The nice thing is you arent just limited to kindle books as you will if you chose a kindle reader. With this you can read pdf, epub format, newspapers, web articles. The glare free screen is REALLY glare free and the battery life is impressive.

by jul

Furthermore, still with Kobo, if you are looking for a device with a bigger screen, then you will love this one. The screen size is 7 inches with its comfortable ergonomic design that makes you read longer than usual. Have we told you about the anti-glare technology? Furthermore, its screen brightness can be adjusted based on your surroundings.

This was my first ereader and I'm super happy with it! Great for reading at the beach in really bright conditions but also easy on the eyes for bedtime reading. I love how small and light it is, so you can hold it with one hand easily and not feel like it's too heavy to hold for a long time. I got caught in a quick rainstorm while reading on the beach and I wasn't worried at all because it's waterproof. Great buy and I'm so glad I bought it.

by Katleya Young-Chin

Kindle Oasis works just like its name: it gives your eyes an oasis of comfort. The large capacity provided, 32 GB, means that you can save tons of your favorite books without worrying about full memory. The coolest feature is, it works with audible. Just switch to listening if you feel bored or don’t have much time to read any.

This is my fourth Kindle and by far the best. I love the warm light, ease of navigation and battary life. It is comfortable to hold and the page turn buttons and great. Once I adjusted the font size and lighting, I settled in for good reading experiences. It is wonderful to travel with as wel

by Jim in Lititz

At number seven we have Kobo Forma. In terms of design, it is almost similar to the previous products. This one has 8 inches screen, page-turn buttons, and landscape reading mode, ideal for reading PDF journals. Kobo Forma features ComfortLight PRO, reducing blue-light exposure so you can continue to do your nighttime reading with peace of mind.

As of June 2019, all issues are resolved and this is absolutely the best, largest and most responsive ereader out there. Fantastic lighting, light weight, large size and screen rotation are amazing. Don't hesitate!

by Glenn MacKenzie

There are two types of people on this earth: One always keeps their books spotless while the rest has no doubt annotating on each page. If you don’t want to write notes but have trouble remembering points, BOOX Note Air 10.3 is the best answer. The sleek and smart design facilitates note-taking or even doodling without destroying your book.

I was previously using another e-ink device, but was looking to upgrade. The Note Air is perfect! It is the perfect size to take with you if you are on the go, and/or to add to your desk. The back light is a game changer, it's very uniform and works well. I also love the browser and it has several useful apps. It is also big enough to split screen which I use all the time. I like the screen protector. I feel it adds to the writing experience, it is difficult to not have bubbles.

by MLZ

Not only does reading PDF a breeze, but you can also open two documents at the same time, thanks to the split-screen feature! Whether you consider jot down or sketch, the whole thing can be done as if it were a physical book. What other features are there? Dictionary, translator, TTS, and web search you can access to enrich your references. What’s more, you can wirelessly mirror your desktop screen on Boox Note2 via specific apps.

Last but not least, BOOX Max Lumi comes with a whopping $900 but you get what you pay for. PDF can open a full page with widescreen support so you can focus on reading rather than zooming in and out of the document. The 13.3 inches screen provides a limitless area for reading, writing, or sketching. The good news is, this device now supports a PowerPoint presentation. What’s not to like, anyway?

... The light is even and and provides excellent contrast with sharp text. In addition, the writing experience is excellent. I returned my Max 3, which did not have a light and I'm glad I did. The Lumi is also more zippy and has a new firmware update. PDFs really shine with this device because you get the full A4 format, which means it sizes the same as an 8.5x11 hard copy (no annoying pinching and zooming needed). Reading my books and newspaper apps is an amazing user experience. Expensive, but absolutely worth it.

by Minipitbull