Ranking of the best e-books for 2022

Book lovers will always prefer paper books. At the same time, it cannot be denied that the electronic version of printed publications is very popular. They can be read from the phone screen of a tablet or computer monitor, which makes them more mobile and accessible, as they are always at hand. For reading electronic versions of books, there is a special device, based on its purpose, also called, or also called a book reader.

What is an e-book, why is it needed and how to choose it?

Like any electronic gadget, "readers", and that is how they are called in everyday life, differ from each other not only in appearance, but also in the presence of various functions and parameters. Therefore, the book lover should know what to look for when choosing, and which models are in trend.

Intending to make a purchase, a person should pay attention to the following nuances:

Display type and size

The screen of the book reader is not the same as in the LCD monitor or smartphone. The display of the device was invented using the technology of the so-called electronic ink - black and white microcapsules with a positive and negative charge, which, under the influence of a magnetic field, are able to replace each other and, passing through the substrate, which is placed under the display glass, draw a given image under the action of an eclectic current .

The screen is the main element of the "reader" and, unlike LCD displays, it has reflective properties, which gives it an advantage over a telephone or LCD TV, since reading information from this device does not strain the eyes and does not harm vision.

More than 50 years have passed since the creation of electronic ink and paper technology. During this time, devices have improved. Therefore, at the moment, the following generations of monochrome displays are distinguished:

1. VizPlex. The technology was used in the first devices and has a resolution of 800×600. The image quality was comparable to material printed in a 1970s newspaper. Currently outdated.

2 Modern matrices include 3 subtypes:

• Pearl - 800x600, had 16 shades of gray and a contrast ratio of 10:1;
• Pearl HD - 1024×758, 16 shades of gray and contrast reached 12:1;
• Carta - up to 1080x1440, 16 shades of grey. The contrast has reached a value of 15:1.

Contrast is the ratio of black to white. The greater the numerical value it has, the richer the picture on the screen of the reader looks. The size of the display allows you to place more information on it, and the expansion of the screen is responsible for the clarity of the image. The most widespread variant is Pearl and its HD variety. At the moment, the Carta type is considered the best.

In the third generation of book readers, a color picture was realized, but such displays are not in special demand because of their high cost and reduced contrast compared to the result of a black and white image.

Supported formats

The more of them, the better, since it will not be necessary to master software that converts from an unrecognized file type to one that is available to the reader.

Additional modules and functions

A variety of options and modules will expand the functionality of the device and make the reading process more comfortable. These include backlight, WI-FI, bluetooth, memory card slot.

• Backlight. Allows you to read around the clock without additional light sources at night or in a dark place. Advanced backlight options allow you to adjust the intensity of lighting, as well as adjust the color temperature of the screen for day and night use.
• Memory card slot. Allows you to install an SD card, which can have a capacity of up to 32 GB. This will significantly increase the size of e-book storage.
• The presence of Wi-Fi allows you to download books from the Internet or cloud storage, and Bluetooth allows you to connect headphones or speakers to the book to listen to audio books or music.

OS and software used

In book readers, the use of Linux and Android operating systems is common. Each of them requires getting used to and has its own set of programs.

Battery capacity

It is one of the main parameters of the reader Despite the fact that the device consumes battery power only when a page is formed, this parameter allows you to ensure the operation of the device without recharging. Spending energy resources only on drawing a page allows the book reader to save a charge, if you do not use data transfer via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, on average up to a month and a half.

If you periodically turn on data transfer and search for and download books on the Internet, then the life of the reader can be reduced to 3-4 days.

Dimensions and weight

Allows you to hold an e-book in one hand without fatigue and discomfort.

Top eBook Rankings of 2022

The rating should acquaint the person who decides to purchase a reader with the models recognized as the best and most popular in 2022. The information will allow you to decide what criteria he will be guided by when choosing a book in order to get the most out of reading.

The best e-books under 10,000 rubles.

Digma K1

An e-reader of compact size is suitable for those who prefer to take a "reader" on travel. Miniature dimensions and light weight add to the ease of use. The traditional e-book screen has 16 shades of gray, which makes the image better.

The control is mechanical, the screen is not touch-sensitive, there is no backlight.

The presence of its own built-in memory of 4 GB, as well as support for a memory card up to 32 GB, allows you to store a large number of files and books in the device.

The book supports a large number of text formats, including PDF, ePub, TXT, HTML, FB2, RTF, mobipocket, CHM, PDB, DOC. Support for additional formats is implemented by updating the firmware.

All characteristics of Digma K1:

Key Feature	Description
Brand and type of screen generation	E-ink HD Pearl
Screen size and resolution	Size - 6 inches, 1024x758
Memory	RAM - 128 MB, built-in memory - 4 GB, memory card: micro SDHC 32GB
Video playback	Not supported.
Audio playback	Not supported.
Extensions of recognized text content	PDF, ePub, TXT, HTML, FB2, RTF, mobipocket, CHM, PDB, DOC
Supported Image Types	PNG, GIF, BMP, JPG.
Protection against environmental factors and damage	No data.
Control	Buttons on the case
Dimensions	116x164x9.8 mm
Weight, g	150
Charger	Micro USB.

• Compact dimensions;
• Reads most formats;
• Eyes do not get tired;
• Long work of the book after a full charge.

• Difficulties with opening pdf files;
• No case included.

DIGMA R656E-Ink

The book with a 6-inch screen, designed in a plastic case, comes with a protective cover. Among the available "book" formats are txt, pdf, epub, djvu, html, rtf, htm, chm, zip, mobi, doc, fb2, pdb, the device also supports graphic formats such as jpg, bmp, png, gif. 16 shades of gray allow you to get a high-quality image. Management is mechanical.

Among the available functionality, one can also note the presence of a calendar and support for games.

The work is provided by a lithium-polymer battery with a capacity of 1500 mAh.

The cost of the book is 9000 rubles.

Technical parameters of DIGMA R656E-Ink:

Key Feature	Description
Brand and type of screen generation	e-ink card
Screen size and resolution	Size - 6 inches, 600x800
Memory	RAM - 128 MB, built-in memory - 4 GB, memory card: micro SDHC 32GB
Video playback	Not supported.
Audio playback	Not supported.
Extensions of recognized text content	txt, pdf, epub, djvu, html, rtf, htm, chm, zip, mobi, doc, fb2, pdb
Supported Image Types	PNG, GIF, BMP, JPG.
Backlight	There is
Protection against environmental factors and damage	No data
Control	Buttons on the case
Dimensions	165x118x12 mm
Weight, g	188
Charger	Micro USB.

• The presence of a cover;
• Compact dimensions and light weight;
• Screen backlight;
• Responsive buttons;
• Large number of supported formats.

• dim screen;
• There are freezes.

Ritmix RBK-677FL

The book is light weight, compact size, and soft backlit. The latter provides comfortable reading, despite the lighting in the room.

The 6-inch E-ink Pearl screen is very similar in appearance to ordinary paper, it does not glare in the sun, and also consumes little energy.

As for the memory of the device, it allows you to save about 5,000 books in a book. This is the "merit" of its own internal memory of 4 GB, as well as the ability to install a memory card of 32 GB.

Among the useful functionality, it is worth noting auto-scrolling, choosing a font and its size, bookmarks, position memorization, scaling, screen rotation, and so on.

The cost of the book is from 9900 rubles.

Characteristics of Ritmix RBK-677FL:

Key Feature	Description
Brand and type of screen generation	E-Ink Pearl
Screen size and resolution	Size - 6 inches, 1024x758
Memory	RAM - 128 MB, built-in memory - 4 GB, memory card: micro SDHC 32GB
Video playback	Not supported.
Audio playback	Not supported.
Extensions of recognized text content	CHM, DOC, EPUB, FB2, HTML, MOBI, PDB, PDF, RTF, TXT
Supported Image Types	GIF, BMP, JPG.
Backlight	There is
Protection against environmental factors and damage	No data
Control	9 buttons
Dimensions	113x169x9 mm
Weight, g	180
Charger	Micro USB.

• Good screen resolution;
• Long work from one charge;
• A large number of readable formats;
• Nice backlight.

• The reading history disappears;
• Incorrect work with PDF files;
• There are hangups.

TOP of the best e-books worth from 10,000 to 20,000 rubles.

Amazon Kindle 10 2020

The book is available in various color variations - blue, green, brown, red, orange, pink, blue, purple, black. The set includes a magnetic flip case, a choice of colors: black/blue, black/green, black/brown, black/red, black/orange, black/pink, black/blue, black/purple, black.

The screen of this gadget is touch-sensitive, 6-inch, equipped with a built-in backlight.

The gadget allows you to read books in the traditional way or use audio versions. To do this, the device has the ability to pair the reader with Bluetooth headphones and speakers.

The device has a significant amount of its own built-in memory, but memory cards are not supported.

The cost of the reader from Amazon is from 13,000 rubles.

Amazon Kindle 10 2020 Specs:

Key Feature	Description
Brand and type of screen generation	E-Ink Pearl
Screen size and resolution	Size - 6 inches, 800x600
Memory	RAM - 512 MB, built-in memory - 8 GB.
Video playback	Not supported.
Audio playback	Supported by pairing with headset or speakers
Extensions of recognized text content	DOC, HTML, PDF, TXT, AZW, PRC, MOBI, DOCX
Supported Image Types	PNG, GIF, BMP, JPG.
Backlight	Yes, built-in
Protection against environmental factors and damage	No data
Control	touch
Dimensions	113x160x9 mm
Weight, g	174
Charger	Micro USB.

• Touch capacitive screen;
• The presence of built-in lighting;
• Large amount of built-in memory;
• A large number of readable files;
• Ability to listen to audio books (by pairing with a headset);
• Long working time after one charge;
• Light weight and compact dimensions;
• Cover-cover with the function of automatically turning off the screen when closed.

• Does not support memory cards;
• Does not read EPUB, FB2 formats.

ONYX BOOX Darwin 8

The e-book is equipped with a 6-inch screen with a resolution of 1448x1072, the display type is Carta Plus. Built-in backlight and touch type makes handling the gadget comfortable, regardless of ambient lighting. Among the useful features, it is worth noting the possibility of adjusting the color shade and the absence of flicker. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules allow you to transfer files from other devices.

A nice bonus for those who prefer audio books is the presence of an audio jack.

The model is based on Android 4.4, which allows you to use some third-party applications. The device differs from cheaper options by a decent amount of RAM (1 GB).Built-in memory size - 8 GB. Plus, the device supports microSD, microSDHC memory cards.

Autonomy of work is provided by a battery with a capacity of 3000 mAh.

The cost of the book is from 19,900 rubles.

Characteristics of ONYX BOOX Darwin 8:

Key Feature	Description
Brand and type of screen generation	E-Ink Pearl
Screen size and resolution	Size - 6 inches, 1448x1072
Memory	RAM - 1024 MB, built-in memory - 8 GB, support for memory cards
Video playback	Not supported.
Audio playback	stereo jack
Extensions of recognized text content	CHM, DOC, HTML, FB2, PDF, TXT, EPub, DJVU, RTF
Types of supported media formats	PNG, BMP, MP3, GIF
Backlight	Yes, built-in
Protection against environmental factors and damage	No data
Control	touch
Dimensions	170x9x117 mm
Weight, g	182
Charger	USB Type-C interface

• Multi-touch function;
• Built-in backlight with the ability to change the color temperature;
• Paging buttons;
• Own OS;
• The presence of a stereo output;
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules;
• Good memory performance;
• Support for memory cards.

• Android is outdated;
• The Bluetooth connection is not stable.

Amazon Kindle Paper White

The device on the reader market is not new, it is the 2018 version. However, for several years now, the product has not lost its popularity, even though it does not stand out among analogues with a large number of readable formats. The merit is a high-quality display that allows you to read books in any light without compromising your vision. The display diagonal is 6 inches, its resolution is 1440x1080, the number of pixels per inch is 300 ppi.The screen is touch, equipped with a built-in backlight and is protected from moisture.

The device does not require the installation of a memory card, but the amount of internal storage is enough to form a decent library.

The cost of the device: from 16,000 rubles.

Specifications of Amazon Kindle Paperwhite:

Key Feature	Description
Brand and type of screen generation	e-ink card
Screen size and resolution	Size - 6 inches, 1440x1080
Memory	Built-in memory - 32 GB.
Video playback	Not supported.
Audio playback	AAX format
Extensions of recognized text content	DOC, HTML, PDF, TXT
Types of supported media formats	JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF
Backlight	Yes, built-in
Protection against environmental factors and damage	Moisture protection
Control	touch
Dimensions	167x8x116 mm
Weight, g	182
Charger	USB interface

• Built-in screen backlight
• Touchscreen;
• Moisture resistant case;
• High resolution display;
• The presence of a voice recorder;
• A light weight;
• Holds a charge for a long time;
• Large amount of built-in memory.

• Version with advertising;
• Without registering the device, most of the functionality is not available.

The best e-books worth over 20,000 rubles.

ONYX BOOX Kon-Tiki 2

An excellent choice for those who are not ready to sacrifice convenience for compactness. The display of this device has a comfortable reading diagonal of 7.8 inches and high resolution, which, coupled with the built-in two-color flicker-free backlight, allows you to read comfortably and without harm to your eyesight in any light.

The performance of the device is provided by an 8-core processor and 3 GB of RAM. The reader allows the installation of third-party applications, since the ONYX BOOX Kon-Tiki 2 has Android 10 installed.

The book does not provide for the installation of a memory card, but the amount of internal memory of 32 GB is enough to form a full-fledged library. You can download books and documents both in the standard way and via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

The cost of ONYX BOOX Kon-Tiki 2 is from 29,900 rubles.

Features of the e-book:

Key Feature	Description
Brand and type of screen generation	E-Ink Carta Plus
Screen size and resolution	Size - 7.8 inches, 1872x1404
Memory	Built-in memory - 32 GB.
Video playback	Not supported.
Extensions of recognized text content	CHM, DOC, HTML, FB2, PDF, TXT, EPub, DJVU, RTF
Types of supported media formats	JPEG, PNG, BMP, MP3, ZIP, GIF
Backlight	Yes, built-in, two-color
Protection against environmental factors and damage	Not
Control	touch
Dimensions	197x8x137 mm
Weight, g	265
Charger	USB Type-C interface with OTG support

• High screen resolution;
• Two-color backlight without flicker;
• 8-core processor;
• High memory performance;
• Android 10;
• Wireless services Wi-Fi, Bluetooth;
• Touchscreen;
• Many readable formats;
• Asahi protective glass;
• Impressive autonomy of work;
• USB Type-C interface with OTG support.

• No moisture protection;
• Difficulty in settings.

ONYX BOOX Lomonosov

Enough dimensional e-reader with a touch screen diagonal of 10.01 inches. Own internal memory is enough to form a full-fledged library. Working with files and books is convenient thanks to high resolution and the presence of a built-in flicker-free backlight, as well as a responsive touchscreen.

The price of the device is formed not only by a paper-like screen, but also by a modern functional "stuffing".These include the ergonomic cover that comes with the kit, as well as a USB-C port with OTG support, Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi b/g/n/ac modules, built-in ASAHI protective glass, a microphone and two speakers, and Android 10 operating system.

The cost of ONYX BOOX Lomonosov is from 43,500 rubles.

Features of the e-book:

Key Feature	Description
Brand and type of screen generation	e-ink card
Screen size and resolution	Size - 10.01 inches, 1600x1200
Memory	Built-in memory - 32 GB, operational - 3 GB.
Video playback	Not supported.
Extensions of recognized text content	CHM, DOC, HTML, FB2, PDF, TXT, EPub, DJVU, RTF, PalmDOC
Types of supported media formats	JPEG, PNG, BMP, MP3, ZIP, GIF
Backlight	Yes, built-in, two-color, flicker-free
Protection against environmental factors and damage	Has a protective screen
Control	touch
Dimensions	239x7x168 mm
Weight, g	420
Charger	USB Type-C interface with OTG support

• Paper-like screen;
• Flicker-free backlight;
• Functional touchscreen;
• Wireless services;
• Built-in protective glass ASAHI;
• Android 10;
• Lots of readable formats.

• There are no critical ones.

Amazon Kindle Oasis 2019 8 Gb

The reader display is framed on 3 sides. It draws attention. On the right side of the book reader are two buttons for turning pages. The only difference between Oasis and its predecessor is the ability to adjust the color temperature of the backlight. The model is equipped with a 7-inch display with a resolution of 1440 × 1080, which allows you to read even small print from the socks of any reference book without magnification.The reader is protected from dust and moisture according to the IPX8 certificate, which indicates that it can be at a depth of 3 m in fresh water for about half an hour, and remain in working order. The battery of the device can withstand a week of intensive reading without recharging. Kindle Oasis has eight or thirty-two gigabytes of its own memory.

If this is not enough, then the owner of the device can always purchase a 32 GB SD card. The reader supports all common formats of text and graphic files, works without freezes and does not create situations in which a reboot is required. The price of this device is about 37,000 rubles.

Key Feature	Description
Brand and type of screen generation	e-ink, card.
Screen size and resolution	Size -7 inches, 1448x1072, resolution - 257 dpi.
Memory	8-32 GB. SD card is not supported.
Video playback	Not supported.
Audio playback	AAX.
Extensions of recognized text content	PDF, TXT, DOC Text files from Kindle version 8 (AZW3) and Kindle standard text files (AZW), non-copy protected MOBI, original PRC.
Supported Image Types	PNG, GIF, BMP, JPEG.
Recognition of web pages and archives	HTML.
Data transfer	WiFi.
Protection against environmental factors and damage	IPX8. Moisture resistant.
Control	Touch, 2 page turning buttons
Backlight	There is. 25 diodes, with the ability to adjust the intensity. Yellow color.
Dimensions	141x159x8 mm.
Weight, g	194.
Charger	Micro USB.

• Screen 7 inches;
• Extended adjustment of the backlight of the gadget, which allows you to choose the intensity of the glow and the shade of the background.

• Not found. Conclusion

These models may not be brand new and most of them came out neither in 2022, but in 2019 and earlier, but since their introduction they have gained a good reputation among users for:

• Functional;
• Durability and wear resistance;
• Ease of use of both the gadget itself and the software interface.

The choice of a reader must be made with the help of one's own opinion, and not with the words of the seller, and it must be done based on the needs of the buyer. The purchased e-book should give satisfaction from use, and not inconvenience from the errors of its work.