The Best Tablets

Why we like it:Although it says “Kids” in the name, the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids is the best ebook reader for people of all ages. It isn’t a multipurpose tablet with an app store or even a fully functional web browser, but it’s the best choice if you just want to read books on a device that’s easy to use and free of distractions. Its 6.8-inch screen is sharp enough to be indistinguishable from paper, and its adaptive backlight is gentler and easier on the eyes than an LCD screen. And while most of the tablets on our list can go a couple of days between charges at most, you probably won’t need to charge the Paperwhite more than once a month. Amazon has also made the Paperwhite IPX8 waterproof, making it great for reading in the bath or at the beach.