Best cheap e-reader in 2023

In this article, we will see that it is easy to find very good e-book readers for less than $100 to make a nice gift (or to treat yourself) in 2023!

As you will realize, there are not only the flagship e-readers from Amazon (Kindle), Pocketbook and Kobo.

Many manufacturers also have very interesting products in their catalog!

The cheap Kindle e-reader

The basic Kindle has a touch screen and lighting in its new 2022 version. It's an e-reader sold for less than $100 with a 6 inch screen in high definition, but with its 16GB of storage and its lighting, it's still one of the best in its category.

It is therefore an excellent value for money especially since the reader is compatible with Amazon Prime Reading and Kindle Subscription (unlimited reading).

eReader : Kindle

	Kindle
Image
Screen size	6"
Resolution	1448 x 1072 pixels
Backlight	Yes
Waterproof	No
Storage	16 Go
Pen / Stylus	No
SD card	No
Ebook formats	Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, EPUB, MOBI, PRC; HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP
Blue light filter	No
Other	Black or Blue color
Review	Very good ereader at a good price ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Link	Available on Amazon.com

Refurbished Kindle Paperwhite

If buying a refurbished kindle (the box was opened by another customer, but the machine was returned and refurbished by the store or manufacturer), you can try your luck with a cheap refurbished Kindle Paperwhite.

This e-reader has a large 6.8-inch touch and light screen and is linked to the entire Amazon ecosystem.

Warning: there is little stock so if no refurbished kindle is available you can always come back a little later.

eReader : Kindle Paperwhite

	Kindle Paperwhite
Image
Screen size	6.8"
Resolution	1680 x 1264 pixels
Backlight	Yes
Waterproof	Yes
Storage	8 - 32 Go
Pen / Stylus	No
SD card	No
Ebook formats	Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, EPUB (converted), MOBI, PRC; HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP
Blue light filter	Yes
Other
Review	Best value for the money Kindle eReader⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Link	Amazon.com

Kobo Nia e-reader

Launched in July 2020, the Kobo Nia is the most affordable Kobo e-reader in this selection. It is available for less than $100 and you can find it for even less on second hand or during some discounts.

It uses a 6 inch touch screen with lighting that has a higher resolution than the basic Kindle.

It also has a 16GB capacity to store a lot of files.

eReader : Kobo Nia

	Kobo Nia
Image
Screen size	6"
Resolution	1024 x 768 pixels
Backlight	Yes
Waterproof	No
Storage	8 Go
Pen / Stylus	No
SD card	No
Ebook formats	EPUB, EPUB3, PDF, MOBI, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, TIFF, TXT, HTML, RTF, CBZ, CBR
Blue light filter	No
Other
Review	Good affordable Kobo eReader ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Link	Kobo.com

Almost $100 : Pocketbook Touch Lux 5

The Pocketbook Touch Lux 5 is a very good alternative to the Kobo Nia.

I even think it's a better e-reader thanks to its screen which has a blue light filter.

So, even if it's a bit more expensive (more than $100 when not in sale), it's an excellent ebook reading machine.

eReader : Pocketbook Touch Lux 5

	Pocketbook Touch Lux 5
Image
Screen size	6 Inch
Resolution	758 x 1024 pixels
Backlight	Yes
Waterproof	No
Storage	8 GB
Pen / Stylus	No
SD card	microSD memory card slot (up to 32 GB)
Ebook formats	EPUB, PDF, FB2, FB2.ZIP, TXT, DJVU, HTM, HTML, DOC, DOCX, RTF, CHM, TCR, PRC (MOBI), JPEG, BMP, PNG, TIFF
Blue light filter	Yes
Other
Review	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Link