What are the best e-ink ebook readers under $100?

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Best e-ink ebook readers under $100	Price	epub support	Release Date
-- Kobo Glo	$69.99	yes	-
-- Kindle Paperwhite 7th gen	$79.99	-	-
-- Onyx BOOX AfterGlow 2	-	yes	-
-- Kindle	$59.99	-	July 7, 2016
-- Inkbook Classic 2	$79	-	-

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Kobo Glo

Top Pro

Compatible with most e-book formats

The Kobo Glo is compatible with virtually every popular format. See More

Top Con

Restricts users from sharing books with each other

The Kobo Glo gives users no way to share their favorite passages or books with friends or family. See More

Specs

epub support:yes

Top Pro

Memory can be expanded by micro SD slot

The Kobo Glo comes with only 2gb of memory, but can be expanded by up to 32gb with the use of a micro SD card. See More

Top Pro

Supports sudoku, chess, a sketch pad, and web browser

The Kobo Glo does more than just display ebooks. Non reading activities like sudoku, chess, sketch pad, and web browser can be used as well. See More

Top Pro

Extremely bright backlight

The optional backlight shines more than twice as bright as close competition. See More

Top Pro

Displays reading stats

When the center of the screen is touched, a popup appears that shows the user stats regarding progress. See More

Top Pro

Excellent Battery Life

If the Kobo Glo is used with the light activated for 30 minutes per day at a pace of one page per minute, the battery will last approximately one month. See More

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Kindle Paperwhite 7th gen

Top Pro

Waterproof

Its waterproofing makes it perfect for reading on the side of a pool. See More

Top Con

No physical buttons for turning pages

You have to use the touchscreen to turn the current page. See More

Top Pro

Audible support

It has support for audiobooks. See More

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Onyx BOOX AfterGlow 2

score 3 · Answer 4

Kindle

Top Pro

1 Month battery life

On average, with 30 minutes of use per day, the Kindle's battery will last about one month. A full charge takes about 3 hours. See More

Top Con

Ad-free version costs $20 more

When the screen is turned off, a "special offer" is displayed. This feature can be removed for $20. See More

Firas Fraxnet's Experience

Excellent clarity for reading at day light, very long battery life, connected with the cloud and Amazon store. See More

Specs

Release Date:July 7, 2016

Top Pro

Cheaper than the Paperwhite and Voyage

The basic Kindle costs only $79, as opposed to $199 for the Voyage and $119 for the Paperwhite. See More

Top Con

Downloads are sometimes limited to some countries

content can't be downloaded or even purchased for many countries. See More

Top Pro

4GB of storage for thousands of books

Top Con

167 PPI resolution

The basic Kindle has a 167 PPI resolution, as compared to the Voyage which has 300 PPI. See More

Top Pro

Downloads can be done over WiFi

While the basic Kindle doesn't have a browser or a 3G cellular option, books and other media can be downloaded through Amazon's store via WiFi. See More

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Inkbook Classic 2

Top Pro

Readability enhancements

The touchscreen can be turned on/off to prevent accidental page swiping. It has a special font for dyslectics and a high contrast mode for people that have vision problems. See More

Top Con

Battery does not last as long as the manufacturer claims

Several reviews have noted that despite the fact that the battery is supposed to last for weeks, it usually lasts for about 2-3 days. See More

Top Pro

SD card slot for side loading

You can load your ebooks on the SD card, and it will be much faster than transferring them through the cable. See More

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Barnes & Noble Nook Glowlight Plus eReader

Top Pro

Glare-free screen

It has a high-resolution 300-dpi screen with built-in glare-resistance, scratch-resistance and fingerprint resistance. See More

Top Con

Capacity restriction

Half of its capacity is restricted to B&N ebooks, which is a problem if you're outside of the US, where B&N won't sell ebooks. See More

Specs

EPUB Support:Yes

Screen Size:6"+

Top Pro

Waterproof AND dustproof

It's made of aluminum and it's sealing is a quality one. See More

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score 1 · Answer 7

Boox Note air

MerryMwari's Experience

Convenient, Flexible, and powerful. See More

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7 Options Considered

My Recommendation for Kobo Glo

My Recommendation for Kobo Glo

Compatible with most e-book formats

Restricts users from sharing books with each other

Memory can be expanded by micro SD slot

Supports sudoku, chess, a sketch pad, and web browser

Extremely bright backlight

Displays reading stats

Excellent Battery Life

My Recommendation for Kindle Paperwhite 7th gen

My Recommendation for Kindle Paperwhite 7th gen

Waterproof

No physical buttons for turning pages

Audible support

My Recommendation for Onyx BOOX AfterGlow 2

My Recommendation for Onyx BOOX AfterGlow 2

My Recommendation for Kindle

My Recommendation for Kindle

1 Month battery life

Ad-free version costs $20 more

Cheaper than the Paperwhite and Voyage

Downloads are sometimes limited to some countries

4GB of storage for thousands of books

167 PPI resolution

Downloads can be done over WiFi

My Recommendation for Inkbook Classic 2

My Recommendation for Inkbook Classic 2

Readability enhancements

Battery does not last as long as the manufacturer claims

SD card slot for side loading

My Recommendation for Barnes & Noble Nook Glowlight Plus eReader

My Recommendation for Barnes & Noble Nook Glowlight Plus eReader

Glare-free screen

Capacity restriction

Waterproof AND dustproof

My Recommendation for Boox Note air

My Recommendation for Boox Note air

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My Recommendation for Barnes & Noble NOOK Books

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