Kindle, Tolino & Co.: Stiftung Warentest selects the best e-book readers

E-book readers are particularly useful on vacation: With them, travelers can read lots of stories without having to lug around heavy books. But the selection is large: The best known are probably the e-readers from Amazon, whose Kindle series is constantly growing. In addition to Amazon, there are also manufacturers such as Tolino or Pocketbook. The latter even offers devices that display comics and images in color.

Stiftung Warentest tested a total of eight e-readers in the 5/2022 issue. The result shows: A good e-reader does not have to be expensive – and there is not much to complain about in any of the tested models. The worst rating given is “satisfactory”. All other devices perform “well”. Five devices shared first place with a grade of 1.7.

The following table gives you an overview of the test winners. You can read the detailed test results for a fee at Stiftung Warentest. In the following chapter we present the test winner from our e-book reader test.

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Our experts in the test center also regularly examine the latest e-readers. Our best list currently consists of 15 e-readers.

The first place is taken by Amazon Kindle Oasis (2019). It got “very good” (grade 1.3) in our test and convinces with a sharp display including color temperature control, strong performance and great features. You can read the detailed test report here.

One disadvantage of the Amazon devices, which Stiftung Warentest also expresses: Those who choose the Amazon system are less flexible, according to “test”. Because the Kindle devices from Amazon could not open the Epub format in the test, which public libraries often use. The selection of shops and libraries is significantly larger with Tolino, Kobo or Pocketbook. Users can borrow e-books – for example via the Onleihe or Overdrive platforms.

In the following overview we will show you where you can buy our e-reader test winner cheaply. If you’re not sure whether the Kindle Oasis is the right device for you, we also offer an easy-to-use advisor that will guide you through a few questions to find the right e-reader for you.

Below you will also find an excerpt of the e-reader best list – so you can compare the Amazon Kindle Oasis with devices from other manufacturers at a glance.

Note: Prices can change at any time and at short notice.

With just a few clicks to the perfect e-book reader

The Amazon Kindle Oasis does not meet your expectations? Then try our product finder. For the following questions, simply click on the answer that best suits you. The product finder then shows you a reader along with alternatives that are worth a closer look.

Note: The product finder only uses e-book readers that we have actually tested.

The 5 best ebook readers in the test can be found in the following list. All tested ebook readers can be found in our complete list of the best.