Storytel Reader

Name: Storytel Reader
Brand: Storytel
SKU: 886213
Price: 99 EUR
Availability: SoldOut
Rating: 8 (161 reviews)

Review is 8,0 out of 10, based on 161 reviews.
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An active Storytel subscription is required to use this e-reader. You can use your regular login details if you are currently subscribed to Storytel. New Storytel users first have to visit the Storytel website to create an account and activate the subscription.

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Key specs

	Screen size	6 inches
	Water-resistant
	Memory card reader
	Built-in WiFi
	Total storage capacity	8 GB
	Sharpness	HD Ready (720p)
	Web browser
	Internal RAM	512 MB

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Pros and cons

According to our e-reader expert

You can stream your books and e-books from the Storytel app on your Storytel Reader.
Download your books and read or listen in places without WiFi as well.
The small size of this e-reader allows you to easily read while on the go, for example on the train.
This e-reader is relatively small, so it's less comfortable to read than with a larger model.
Audio books require more energy than e-books, so a fully charged battery only lasts a few days instead of a few weeks.

Description

Note: you need a Storytel subscription to use the e-reader.

Devour your favorite books and audiobooks with the Storytel Reader. The e-reader remembers where you left off, so you can easily switch between reading and listening. You can use the same Storytel account on different devices. That means you can easily alternate between your e-reader, tablet, and smartphone. With your Storytel subscription, you have access to hundreds of thousands of books in Dutch and English. If you have an active Storytel subscription, you can even upload your own .epub files. You can read and listen to files offline and online. The 8GB storage offer space for about 3000 e-books or 35 audiobooks for offline use. This is convenient in places without WiFi. For example, if you're on the go or at the beach. The e-reader is comfortable to hold with one hand while you leaf through your book with the buttons on the side of the device. Thanks to the built-in screen backlight, the screen is clearly readable with little or a lot of ambient light.

Tips for using this product

Included by default

Manual
Charger
USB-C cable

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Our expert review

Read and listen books with one device.

Alternating between reading and listening
Connect headphones via bluetooth
Convenient Hibernation Mode
E-reader is sometimes a bit slow

With the Storytel Reader I read and listen to all my favorite books. I take the e-reader with me on the road without any problems, because it is a compact device.

E-ink screen I can easily and quickly find the titles I want to read via the search function. I also find it useful that there are special lists, with top titles, new books and books classified by genre. That way I also discover titles that I hadn't thought of myself. I download the titles I like at the touch of a button. They then appear on my bookshelf. The e-ink screen is easy on the eyes. As a result, I read the e-books in enough light just like a paper book. I do think that the e-reader responds a bit slowly to touches on the touchscreen. Fortunately, I also browse books using the physical buttons on the device. That goes a lot faster.

Alternating reading and listening A very nice feature of this e-reader is that I can alternate between reading and listening without any problems. When I download both the reading and audiobooks, I can switch at the touch of a button. The audiobook then starts where I stopped reading. This is ideal if I want to continue with the book, for example when I'm on my bike. That is also why it is extra handy that the device is nice and compact. I connect wireless headphones via bluetooth, so I don't have to worry about wires. The e-reader also has a headphone jack, so I may use wired earphones. In the evening in bed I find listening instead of reading ideal. I then set it to sleep so that the reader stops reading after a certain time. The audiobooks that have been recorded especially for Storytel are made extra lively by the added sound effects. This gives a different experience of the story.

Read through the app I also downloaded the Storytel app on my phone. This comes in handy when I don't have an e-reader with me, but still want to read. The synchronization also comes in handy now. The book on my app opens to the page where I left off. So I read always and everywhere. I do find a disadvantage that I only use the e-reader when I have a subscription. When I read less for a while, it is annoying that the subscription continues. I can cancel it at any time, but then my device will not be useful for a while.

Review by:
Megan. E-reader specialist.
Date:
28 February 2022
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 8,0 out of 10.

Good purchase

listen and ebooks, great!
you can upload your own ebooks
screen is very bright
is a bit on the small side

I'm super happy with it, have been using storytel on my phone for years and love that I can now listen to books on the ereader and read storytel books too! can also be expanded with your own e-books, which is fantastic. Reacts slowly and switching between listening and reading does not always go smoothly. Hopefully with next updates this will be solved, there is also little memory on it so although you can put your own e-books on it, the memory fills up too quickly. I had a kobo H20 ereader before (I still have) and it is larger in size and water resistant. There is room for improvement, but I am very happy with it!

Review by:
Julia
Date:
16 July 2021
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 6,8 out of 10.

Nice, but I'm waiting for the next version

small
lightweight
looks nice
battery runs out quickly

yes: small and handy, very promising. But: The points for improvement weigh more heavily, so I'd like to wait for the next version.

Review by:
Jeanne van Maasakkers
Date:
16 August 2021
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Insure your e-reader

Coolblue takes care of everything, from taking out an insurance to repairs
For almost all accidents
More coverage in case of damage than your standard warranty
No deductible

How do I insure my e-reader?

First, add your e-reader to your shopping cart. On the next page, choose one of the Protection Plans below. You always have a 30-day return window and pay no deductible in case of damage or theft.

2-year Protection Plan
16,99
one-time
2-year Protection Plan with theft cover
19,99
one-time
Protection Plan - Monthly cancelable
0,99
per month
Protection Plan with theft cover - Monthly cancelable
1,99
per month

Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	886213
	Manufacturer code	7314790000403
	Brand	Storytel
	Processing of your defect	Via Coolblue
	Old product returned for free

Screen

Screen
	Screen type	Electronic Ink
	Type E-ink panel	Carta
	Sharpness	HD Ready (720p)
	Blue light filter
	Resolution height	758 pixels
	Resolution width	1024 pixels
	Color screen
	Screen size	6 inches
	Touchscreen
	Backlit screen
	Pixel density	212 ppi

Memory

Memory
	Total storage capacity	8 GB
	Memory card reader
	Internal RAM	512 MB

General properties

General properties
	Operating system language	Dutch, English
	eBook store integrated
	Text file format	DOC, FB2, HTML, PDF, ePub
	Supported and protected file formats	ePub
	Text-to-Speech function
	Dictionary
	Web browser
	Plays music

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Weight	195 g
	Color	White
	Controls	Physical buttons, Touchscreen
	Width	11,7 cm
	Depth	0,87 cm
	Height	17 cm
	Material	Plastic
	Water-resistant

Bluetooth and WiFi

Bluetooth and WiFi
	Built-in WiFi
	WiFi standards	Wireless B, Wireless G, Wireless N
	Bluetooth
	Bluetooth version	4.1

USB connectors

USB connectors
	USB port
	Type of USB port	USB-C

Battery

Battery
	Battery/battery capacity	3000 Ah
	Charger adapter included

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