TechRadar names Kobo Libra Colour as top Kindle alternative as Amazon faces reader backlash

Amazon has introduced tougher digital rights management and closed a book-borrowing loophole, sparking complaints. TechRadar notes that the outrage over DRM may not be fully justified, with the site's Lance saying 'writers gotta get paid.' But it describes the April decision to end support for Kindles made in 2012 or earlier as harder to justify, since those devices would lose access to the Kindle Store and become completely defunct after a factory reset.

The guide highlights Kobo as the key rival, with the Libra Colour called the best e-reader tested from any brand. The Kobo Clara Colour and budget-friendly Clara BW are also recommended. Onyx Boox devices run on Android for versatility, including the phone-sized Palma 2 and Palma 2 Pro. For note-taking, the reMarkable Paper Pure and ViWoods AiPaper are praised but excluded from the main list.

TechRadar's roundup reflects a market that has opened up beyond Amazon, giving readers multiple alternatives.