The holiday season is just around the corner, and every year you ask yourself the same question: Which books should you take on vacation, to the beach, and on hiking breaks? Which reading material will entertain the kids? It's a tough decision, especially since luggage space is limited on flights or train journeys. Taking your entire home library isn't an option. Or is it? Here, we introduce you to the latest e-readers, perfect for any adventure, including the top-rated and best value picks from Stiftung Warentest.

PocketBook Verse – The Smart Choice for Minimalists and Light Travelers

For those who don’t need a color display but want a compact e-reader, the PocketBook Verse is the perfect vacation companion. The Stiftung Warentest best value pick fits into almost any pocket with its eye-friendly 6-inch E-Ink Carta™ display. The SMARTlight feature allows you to read in all lighting conditions. Its 8 GB internal storage can be expanded by up to 128 GB with a microSD card, and the pre-installed Onleihe app provides access to numerous additional contents (library access required). Price: 129 euros.

More information about the Verse can be found here.

PocketBook Era Color – For Children's Books, Comics, and Audiobook Fans

The PocketBook Era Color stands out with its 7-inch display equipped with the latest E Ink Kaleido™ 3 color display, capable of showing 4,096 colors. Like all PocketBook e-readers, the screen is designed to be easy on the eyes and glare-free. The SMARTlight technology allows you to adjust the reading light (cool daylight or warm light with a blue light filter in the evening). Reading by the pool is no problem with the Era Color, thanks to its IPX8 water protection – it can withstand being submerged in freshwater up to two meters deep for up to an hour. If you don't feel like reading, you can listen to audiobooks via built-in speakers or Bluetooth headphones. Price: 259 euros.

More information about the Era Color can be found here.

PocketBook InkPad 4 – The Top-Rated Model with a Large Screen for Big Adventures

The PocketBook InkPad 4 is another device that foregoes color but impresses with its 7.8-inch E-Ink Carta™ 1200 screen and excellent battery life. The reflection-free display with improved scratch resistance offers the comfort of a printed book, combined with the eye-friendly SMARTlight technology and IPX8 water protection. Thanks to the built-in speaker and Bluetooth function, you can also enjoy audiobooks. Like all other PocketBook devices, the InkPad 4 supports 21 common book formats, 6 audio formats, and 4 image formats without conversion. Even Amazon books without DRM can be read. Price: 289 euros.

More information about the InkPad 4 can be found here.

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PocketBook InkPad Eo – For Creative Minds on Vacation

The PocketBook InkPad Eo is both an e-reader and an e-note device: You can make handwritten notes in books, pictures, and photos with a stylus pen. The device features a 10.3-inch E Ink Kaleido™ 3 color display, a built-in camera, stereo speakers, SMARTlight, and a powerful 8-core processor. Audiobook fans will appreciate the built-in speakers and the ability to pair Bluetooth devices. The PocketBook InkPad Eo is currently available for pre-order and is expected to be available in mid-May 2024. Price: 569 euros.

More information about the InkPad Eo can be found here.

PocketBook InkPad Color 3 – For Vibrant Color Moments

The PocketBook InkPad Color 3 features an E Ink Kaleido™ 3 color display and can display 4,096 colors. With its 7.8-inch display, it is sized between the Era Color and the InkPad Eo and also has built-in speakers and Bluetooth. In addition to SMARTlight for adjusting light color and brightness, individual book pages can also be displayed in DARKmode. The inverted colors make evening reading even easier on the eyes. Control buttons and customizable button configurations ensure comfortable operation for both left- and right-handed users. Price: 319 euros.

More details about the InkPad Color 3 can be found here.