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E-reader trends

How e-readers changed year by year — medians of the key specs and the share of models with each feature, from the whole catalog.

updated Oct 21, 2026
Median

Key specs by year

Screen size7″−7% since 2021Pixel density300 ppi±0 since 2021Storage32 GB±0 since 2021Battery capacity3,150 mAh+57% since 2022Weight219 g+2% since 2021Typical price≈ $310±0 since 2021
Share of models

Features by year

Colour screen39%+29 pp since 2021Warm light (adjustable colour temperature)78%−11 pp since 2021Physical page-turn buttons24%−14 pp since 2021Pen support (handwriting)37%−3 pp since 2021USB-C100%±0 since 2021Memory card slot47%+47 pp since 2021Google Play apps39%+28 pp since 2021
Market share

Screen technology: share by year

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E Ink CartaE Ink Kaleido 3E Ink Carta 1200E Ink PearlE Ink Gallery 3
0%25%50%75%100%202120222023202420252026
Market share

Built-in bookstore: share by year

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Google Play Books (app)Amazon Kindle StorePocketBook StoreRakuten Kobo StoreTolino (Thalia, Hugendubel, Weltbild…)
0%25%50%75%100%202120222023202420252026
Market share

Platform: share by year

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AndroidOwn Linux-based system
0%25%50%75%100%202120222023202420252026
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