
On the lowest settings, you can read in the dark while your partner sleeps undisturbed next to you. You can often change the brightness level from barely there to flashlight-bright. But most ebook readers now include edge lighting that lets you see in the dark. On the least expensive models it's not backlit, so you need a light to see the text, just as you would with a printed book. E Ink, or digital ink (often manufactured by the E Ink company), looks a lot like paper, but it's easier on your eyes for reading over long periods. What's the Best eReader Screen Type and Size?īasic ebook readers use monochrome E Ink screens to display text.

