Are E-readers Better Than Phones/Tablets?

Of course! E-readers are better than phones and tablets for avid readers. And here are the reasons why:

E-readers are safer to eyes.

There are e-readers that come with an E Ink screen and adaptive frontlight (warm/cool tone) that are 2-3 times safer for the eyes compared to gadgets with an LCD screen and backlight. We all know that blue light exposure can increase levels of reactive oxidative species (ROS) in the human body. Studies have shown that excessive exposure to blue light can lead to earl puberty in adolescents. So, choosing a warm tone for the screen frontlight can reduce the level of blue light that gadgets like smartphones and tablets emit. So, your eyes won’t be strained and no harm to your body.

Longer battery life.

Since e-readers are designed for prolonged reading, they often come with longer battery life than that in tablets and smartphones.

Distraction-free reading.

When you read on your smartphone or able, it’s easy to be distracted by social media notifications, emails, or other things. But e-readers allow for distraction-free reading because they are meant for book reading only. But it’s worth noting that e-readers are not overly simple. They come with many powerful and impressive features that maximize your reading time and experience. For example, you can tap words in ebooks for their meaning, take notes, set bookmarks, and other capabilities. In addition, Kindle also lets you listen audiobooks; you can read some chapters and switch to audio mode while doing other chores.

But still, a growing number of people read ebooks on their smartphones. It’s a surprise that computers are ahead of smartphones when it comes to reading ebooks. And tablets are as popular as e-readers for digital book reading.

This could be because smartphones serve as an all-in-one device. You can manage other tasks while reading books. So, you don’t need to carry both your smartphone and your e-reader. Also today, mobile phones and gadgets boast high screen resolution and larger screen size, making them suitable for reading for longer hours.

All in all, it’s up to you! Consider how frequently do you read books, are you looking for distraction-free reading, could you carry both devices, etc.

But in our opinion, if you are an avid reader, you should consider buying an e-reader for a comfortable and enjoyable reading experience. Fortunately, you can buy affordable e-readers or manage to grab seasonal or festive deals.

Navkiran Dhaliwal is a seasoned content writer with 10+ years of experience. When she’s not writing, she can be found cooking up a storm or spending time with her dog, Rain.