iPad vs Kindle | Which is Better for Reading Books? 

I have my iPad set to go into Reading mode as soon as I open Apple Books, so that it is automatically in do not disturb mode. No distractions or notifications.

I just put my phone on do not disturb when I’m reading and a screen protector that doesn’t reflect of the light basically turning your phone or iPad into a kindle 😊

Anyone can shut off notifications and reminders in their settings!

Try reading in the sun with an iPad. E-ink displays are just a different technology that can't be compared to LCD or OLED. They reflect ambient light like paper and only use energy to change the screen. If you already have the tablet and never read outside, keep the tablet, otherwise get an e-reader.

The Kindle is definitely much better for reading. Waterproof and glareproof with no distractions and e-ink technology. I read on my tablet and it gave me headaches from the blue light. Kindle emits very little blue light, so its best to read before bed.

I have both ipad mini 6 and kindle paperwhite 10th Gen. Tried reading on ipad mini since I left my kindle when travelling for a week. I can't read for longer hours, besides that it hurts my eyes, I get easily distracted. The kindle is lighter than the ipad mini, it's easier to read lying down than holding the ipad mini. Also take note on the battery. My kindle last me weeks even month of reading. While in ipad you need to charge everyday (depends on your use). I used my ipad mini for 2 hrs of reading (100% to 70%)

I'm a fan of the ipad mini as an e-reader. It's funny to that we focus so much on reading the ipad in the sun. I've read hundreds of books over many years on the ipad and this is never an issue for me. Because you do what humans do, and you angle the ipad or your body position until you can read easily. The ipad really is a no-brainer because it, and other tablets, offer so much more than e-readers.

This is my friend's second Kindle. ru-vid.comUgkxOnUR4NaproSbBbD2sdI4XcDZ58Jz8GOx The first one which is about 5 or 6 years old quit charging because the bottom connector went bad. When I saw they upgraded to a USB C connector I knew it was time. I think the old USB Micro connectors are a PIA. Her new one is great. It synced right out of the box and connected to WiFi immediately. The thing is perfect! Sooo mine will arrive tomorrow. (Been reading off an old Fire) What bugs me are the reviewers that give this product one star because it didn't work out of the box or they were too dumb to figure it out. If it doesn't work send it back and get another one. It couldn't be easier with Amazon. Giving it one star because it didn't work says nothing about a good one that does work. I bet a bad one is one in a thousand or more. Give it a break...just get another one.

I’ve been playing around with both tablets and e-readers for years. A smaller iPad is the best choice for me because it’s more versatile. My favorite is the 11 inch iPad Pro from 2018. I managed to get a 1TB device brand new at a major discount. It’s my go-to device, but I also have a Kindle Oasis. The Oasis is a bit overkill for my needs, but it’s great as a pure e-reader.

The video was nicely done. I’ve read books on a Kindle Paperwhite for a few years since 2018. It’s screen is perfect for me and no distractions. When I go to a lake near my house to sit on the beach, look at the water, and lose myself in a book, it’s Kindle all the way. I don’t have to worry about sun glare on the screen, getting it wet or damaged by tossing it it in my beach bag. Yes I do have a case on it which helps. My first point is that for reading it’s best to use a device whose sole purpose is to read. Faiz made my last point. For anything else I need it’s smartphone all the way. I have tried to read on my older iPad Pro but the device is too big and bright to me for just text. Comics and other reading formats it’s fine. Thanks Faiz!

Nicely done video, Faiz!

Currently stuck at this point too. Monetarily iPad mini 6 I’m considering is x3 the price of the paperwhite 5 but it’s just that versatility it brings that draws me to it. Have an iPhone already, still trying to see any other core justification to get the kindle as I started getting into audiobooks a lot of late that I buy from the apple book store but I’m not sure how I’d be able to log into my account & listen to it on the kindle.

The aesthetic of your library is on point. Loved it!

Exactly the video I was looking for from you! Brilliantly done 👌🏼

Thank you, that’s a great nonaligned comparison!

Great video, although I totally disagree. My choice is either Kindle ereader or Amazon Fire tablet. Why? Because in my opinion, the iPad is way too expensive. I paid $80 for a Fire HD 8 and it does everything I need. And, when I want to listen to a story, I can have Alexa read to me, or turn on Speech Recognition and have the Fire read to me. Plus, I listen to audiobooks on it. I also play games, watch movies, look at email, oh, and watch RU-vid videos. Just my thoughts!

I can't believe how big a fan I've become of the iPad, a bit of hardware I thought I'd never own or need. It's not quite the future I envisioned as a kid, but the fact that I can (and do ) carry a copy of a fourth of the books I own with me at all times, and can access books I want in a minute is amazing. I may get a dedicated reader for just that, but the fact that some books, particularly books for educational purposes have audio files makes iPad the winner for me.

I think iPad is a better option if you are reading a textbook because u can annotate, highlight, and take notes very easily on an iPad unlike Kindle devices.

I love your video, Faiz. I’ve been using kindles for many years, last being the Oasis. I am buying a couple of ipads pro (changing to Apple ecosystem) and will see how I read on it. Surprisingly, the XDR screen of the Mac pro is extremely gentle with my eyes (reading kindle books). For that reason I will try the 12.9 ipad: I prioritize screen amenability over portability. Crazy, huh? In any case I already use a kindle and will try the ipad world. When the mini has XDR or AMOLED display in the future… then the kindle may be dead to me… or maybe after a few months the nostalgia of the e-ink will point its true value against other displays… but we have more options every year! I commend you for your videos and as a fellow reader I appreciate how you are helping anyone right now on the verge of a purchasing decision to choose better. Personal experience at the end is the last test, but your informed opinions should be always welcomed.

I am going to buy an e reader in 11 or 10.3” which has landscape mode facilities. Which is the best option to choice to me. Please guide me.

So which one to choose if you want to read ebooks with coloured photos?

If Kindle came in color it would be absolutely perfect

Can we save PDF through cable in kindle storage and read ???

I am a mathematician and data scientist. Technical books often won’t load into an e-reader. Books with color graphics come out in shades of gray on an e-reader (if they load into the device). Magazines frequently look lousy on a e-reader. Pdf’s won’t load into an e-reader. So, for these reasons, an e-reader doesn’t cut it. An iPad is extremely versatile and the above issues are solved. Text-only books (with no equations) look great on an e-reader, and this is how I use one.

Both would be nice, I think.

Hi, I am considering buying a Kindle for reading….but after seeing your videos, I am also thinking of including the i pad mini in my options. But, as I work almost 10 to 12 hour daily in front of a computer, eye strain is a big factor that I must consider. So, keeping this in mind, will the Kindle be better because of its e-ink display or the i pad?

I read on my 3rd gen iPad Pro 12.9. I love it!!

Reading on e-ink is really different. I don't hate reading on an OLEd phone with white text on black.... Not overly bright, with a high refresh rate. Some people are so sensitive to screens.... That even that isn't a totally pleasant experience for long periods.

Great stubble, keep it up

The same reason why I invest in IEM and hifi mp3, i bought Kobo reader for reading. I get to keep my focus doing one single thing. I doubt people can finish reading a book using the same device they use for watching movies & p*rn and taking notes. Those are solid distractions for reading

Great review, I disagree on the durability side. Having both in many trips, the screen of an e-reader is its weakest point; a small stone can make the screen unusable if it is hit in the right place. The Ipad screen is much more resilient.

I read on my iPad Mini 6 but I used to have a NOOK when e-readers started becoming popular& I liked it, now I want a Kindle but not sure if it’s a necessary purpose because I use my iPad for reading. I like the that the screen is e-ink but I honestly mainly read at home in my bed, I don’t read outside. I read on the kindle app in dark mode with my brightness down, so I don’t know 😅

Big LIKE for your background. Your background looks so amazing!

They're different devices, whoever clicks on this video is looking for a reading device, Not a gaming or video streaming device. There are e-ink tablets in the market that are more versatile than a Kindle and much better for reading than an iPad

Thanks bud 🤜🏻🤛🏻

Thanks!

Both are way different from each other. For reading, Ipad comes not even close to the kindle paperwhite.

I like have a e-reader device but i like to read some comics too that only Available in Instagram or only available on unofficial websites. 😅 Every one talk about night time reading what do you mean by that ? Turning off your light then reading or keeping your lights on ?? I think no matter what you are reading you should have minimum light around you that don't make you get your books or device to close your face.

iPad mini is great for reading magazines, news articles, and browsing the web. But I definitely gravitate to my Kindle for that hour or two of a good book. The iPad mini is great for occasional book reading in the Kindle app (whispersync is amazing) but I wouldn’t want to read for anymore than 30 minutes on the iPads display. I feel like your eyes eventually pickup the flicker or something. The Kindle is noticeably easier on your eyes.

I have both, i used my ipad for my colored photography books and kindle for not. It depends on how you will use it but 90% of my reading is from my kindle paperwhite.

Hi Ally! What a nice video! Since I already have an Ipad I will not buy a Kindle or a Kubo. If I find that the Ipad is not suitable, only then will I go for a Kindle Oasis or a Kubo. Your video was most helpful and saved me about $300 since I won't be buying a Kindle but instead using my Ipad. Congrats for your video! Sad thing is when you are buying an Ipad, the Apple people don't inform you about all its features. I was kept in the dark all these years but I didn't have this simple knowledge that an Ipad does the job of an Ereader. Not blaming anyone.

I mean a Kindle Paperwhite isn't very expensive at all and you can't really read outside in the sun with an iPad. If you can afford an iPad but also love to read id say get both.

Mostly I read on my iPad Pro although it is too heavy to carry with me. So I have an iPad mini 6 for that. I also have a Kindle paper white 11th gen but for some reason I prefer the iPad. One bonus for the iPad is that I buy books from Apple, Amazon and Kobo and so all of them are on that device as opposed to only Amazon books on the Kindle. I have a definite preference for reading on the iPad too since it is so responsive. The Kindle, although better nowadays, is still laggy in comparison and searching your library is so slow and cumbersome.

I’ve had a new Kindle aft having one for 11 years, but now I’m considering getting an iPad mini to use with the Kindle reader app.

You can use a kindle for over 20 years without the need to update the software or upgrade the device but iPads will become obsolete and slow after a couple of years.

Thanks for sharing, I want to buy an ipad air5 later.

For me, Kindle e reader is ❤️

I don’t see the point of a getting an e-reader over an iPad or any other tablet. It’s like buying a car that can only go to 1 destination

I have a lot of audible companions so I use my iPad mini 6 for that

Love your background

iPad for reading. I’ve had both the android version of nook and the older generations of the nook in the past. I would say the iPad since I use three different apps for my reading.

If u have a lot of scanned pdf books , then kindle is not the choice.

but you can read PDFs and word files on the kindle!

iPad for comics, Kindle for books.

If you are going to read for long hours, kindle is kind for your eyes. Period.

First to comment here😀😃

When point #1 dropped, i thought i got a text message! lol

Kindle Paperwhite: 100€ (on Prime Day) iPad Mini: starts at 550€

Well, this is easy. The e reader is better for reading books. The iPad is better for everything a tablet does. In much the same way that a car is better for driving on roads than a surfboard. Right tool for the job.

can you recommend me a powerful kindle model?

Kindle is best for books iPad is best for magazines, technical manuals or colorful comics.

ALL that and I still cant not understand why kindles etc are bought, just buy the iPad so you can read an do other stuff geez...

Kindle is so light.

essentially, if you use an iPad, get a charger and turn on airplane mode

iPad all day every day

The best thing to read a book is: A BOOK itself... Secondly, You could choose an Ink ebook reader. Ipad is not good to read at all sorry about. If you want a device not designed to read, go and buy a MacBook Air/pro. The screen light is much comfortable than Ipad or any other tablet available...

Are the books all yours? Did you actually read them? If so, you're quite the reader because they're different genres

I would prefer books for reading than than ipad or kindle.

the books on the shelves are typical for a person with a low outlook

If u don't wanna get regret about spending money, go for an ipad....

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Kindle is terrible. It’s like reading off a chalk.

326 pixel density of the ipad mini kicks the rest of the ipads, kindle, and amazon fire hd10 out of the water. He's wrong about numerous things. He claimed an e-reader (such as kindle) can't read pdf's. LOL. PDF's can be imported into one's kindle. Also, he said reading an ipad at night can be difficult on the eyes, being too bright. Not if one chooses inverted mode and adjust the then white text against a nicely dark background. It's concerning that reviewers like him didn't do their homework fully, and therefore misinform viewers.

There is a variety of tablets available... NOT ONLY I-PAD... the world goes beyond Mac products.

kindle. is e-ink. bye.

gAmInG oN a TaBlEt....

awesome video! I see The Wife Between Us on the shelf. would you recommend it? it sounds great to me, but the reviews are super mixed. thank you man! 🤍