The KT Score
Every device on KoboldTouch gets a single, transparent score out of 100. It is an editorial composite — not a marketing number and never influenced by affiliate commissions.
01 Screen quality
Resolution (ppi), contrast, front-light evenness and colour accuracy where relevant.
02 Reading & writing feel
Page-turn speed, pen latency and friction, ghosting and refresh behaviour in real use.
03 Features
Waterproofing, physical buttons, storage, audio, stylus support and note-taking tools.
04 Ecosystem & software
Store size, supported formats, library integration (Libby/OverDrive), sync and export options.
05 Recency
How current the hardware is — newer panels and chips score higher.
06 Value
Price against everything above. A great device at a fair price beats a slightly better one that costs double.
How we test
We buy or borrow the hardware, use it for everyday reading and note-taking, and cross-check specs against the manufacturers' official figures. Rankings are never sold, and an affiliate link never changes a verdict. When a device is refreshed, its score is revisited.
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