Barnes & Noble Nook Simple Touch
Score: 66/100
Amazon Kindle
Score: 72/100Rankings
The newest Kindle 16 GB offers a compact 6-inch E-Ink screen with fast page turns and up to six weeks of battery life. Its lightweight design comes without water resistance or warm lighting, and ads appear on the lock screen by default. Best suited for budget-conscious users seeking maximum portability.
The Nook Simple Touch is a 6-inch E-Ink reader with infrared touchscreen and expandable microSD storage, delivering up to two months of battery life. It runs an outdated Android 2.1 OS and lacks built-in front lighting, limiting its modern appeal. It works well for travelers who value long battery life and expandable storage.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
6 inchesbest | 6 inchesbest | |
1,440 hoursbest | 1,008 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 361.9 gbest | — |
2 GB | 16 GBbest | |
32 GBbest | — |
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Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 1440 hours | 1008 hours |
Display(1) | ||
Panel Type | E Ink Pearl | E Ink |
Storage(1) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 2 GB | 16 GB |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the Nook Simple Touch for its feather-light build, intuitive infrared touchscreen, and impressive battery endurance that lives up to the advertised claims. However, they point out the device's modest internal storage, outdated Android 2.1 platform, and the absence of built-in front lighting on the standard model as notable drawbacks.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the device's portability, long battery life, and the convenience of free in-store Wi-Fi, noting that it feels comfortable to hold for extended periods. Recurring complaints focus on the limited usable internal storage and the infrared touchscreen's need for precise interaction, with many users relying on a microSD card to expand capacity.
Professional reviewers highlight the Kindle's exceptional value and portability, noting that its core reading features match higher-end models while its battery life remains impressive. However, they criticize the missing water resistance, the cooler-only front light and the basic build quality, recommending Paperwhite or Oasis for users who need premium lighting or durability.
Everyday users consistently praise the compact 6-inch form factor, long battery endurance and ample 16 GB storage for e-books. Recurring complaints focus on the harsh blue-toned light at night, the absence of water resistance and the perception of a cheaper feel, especially when ads appear on the lock screen.
