The benefits of using an E Ink tablet over an iPad

E Ink excels for tasks like reading and note-taking. The benefits of using an E Ink tablet over an iPad. News Mobile Tablets The benefits of using an E Ink tablet over an iPad If your needs are simple, an E Ink tablet might be the device for you.

Unlike the OLED or LCD displays on most of our other devices, an E Ink display doesn’t pack a built-in light source or even require power to keep displaying an image once it’s on-screen. Instead, millions of tiny physical particles are charged and oriented whenever an image needs to be changed. E Ink displays look remarkably paper-like, consume little power, and can be more comfortable to use than conventional displays for long periods of time.

Ereaders were the first major devices to rely on these displays, but several E Ink tablets and smartphones have hit the market of late. Despite some major advancements in E Ink technology, however, these displays aren’t ideal in every scenario. And if you’re in the market for a new tablet, you may want to consider a few factors before picking one with an E Ink display over an iPad.

E Ink tablets make the most sense when reading and drawing are your primary goals.