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The best reading tablets of 2025 for poolside reading and more


We rounded up the best reading tablets of the year for sunny beach days, poolside lounging, and late-nights on the patio.

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite tech specs: Display: 7-inch 300 ppi e-ink screen | Storage: 16 GB | Colors: Black, raspberry, jade | Weight: 7.4 ounces | Dimensions: 7 x 5 x .30 inches | Connections: USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Battery life: Up to 12 weeks It has the same functions you've come to know and love in a Kindle (like a 300 ppi glare-free screen, weeks of battery life, and adjustable warm light), but it's also compatible with Amazon's Basic or Premium Pen, so you can take handwritten notes or underline important quotations in the book you're reading. You can easily find an e-reader or tablet within your desired price range that serves your reading purposes and offers large memory, long-lasting battery life, and a lightweight feel for ultimate portability.

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