Green Reading: Top E-Book Readers as Reviewed by Stiftung Warentest
Top-ranking e-book readers according to Warentest
Looking for a sustainable way to read your favorite novels? According to Stiftung Warentest's latest tests, these eco-friendly e-book readers will suit your needs, whether you prefer a device without a stylus or one with a color display.
E-Book Readers Without a Stylus
Find it on Amazon The Queen of E-Book Readers Without a Stylus: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2025) boasts a quality rating of 1.4 and an average price of 180 euros. The testers loved its brilliant image quality, strong processing capabilities, robust build, and tremendous battery life. Handling was also found to be a breeze.
The Pocketbook Inkpad 4 (288 euros) and the Tolino Epos 3 (262 euros) follow closely behind, with each device receiving a similar overall quality rating of 1.5. Both offer good handling, and the Inkpad 4 even received excellent ratings for image quality. Although Tolino Epos 3 offers satisfactory robustness and processing, its battery life stands out.
For budget-conscious readers, the Pocketbook Basic Lux 4 (115 euros) and the Tolino Shine (Gen. 5) (119 euros) are great, cost-effective options. Although they received a slightly lower overall quality rating of 2.0 and 1.8, respectively, their remarkable displays, good handling, and decent battery life make them more than sufficient for eco-friendly reading.
E-Book Readers With a Stylus
The Amazon Kindle Scribe (2025) (335 euros) currently holds the top spot in the stylus-equipped e-book reader category, with a quality rating of 1.9. Testers loved its robustness, processing, and image quality, though they thought the stylus could be better. The device's battery life, however, scores highly.
E-Book Readers With a Color Display
If you're after a color e-book reader, the Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition (235 euros) takes the lead, despite only offering a good display. Stiftung Warentest specifically evaluates the quality of the black and white representation for this device.
For those seeking a color e-book reader with an outstanding screen, consider the Kobo Clara Colour (178 euros) and the Tolino Shine Color (149 euros). Although they provide only a good battery life, buyers can expect a very good screen and audiobook support.
In short, the Kindle Paperwhite (2025) stands as the perfect e-book reader for those looking for a standard device without a stylus. The Kobo Elipsa 2E, with its large 10.3-inch screen and stylus support, is the top-pick for those seeking stylus functionality. The Tolino Epos 3, featuring an 8-inch display, is ideal for readers desiring a larger-screen device.
Sources: ntv.de, kwe
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- To ensure sustainable reading practices, consider the 'Community policy' on e-book readers, particularly focusing on the electronic waste and energy consumption aspects when replacing devices.
- While exploring vocational training opportunities, one could consider tech-oriented courses in 'gadgets' and 'technology', such as e-book reader repair and maintenance, to reduce reliance on new purchases and extend the lifespan of e-book readers.
