Tablet and E-Reader Gift Guide: 8 Best Sellers to Give

Buyers praise the crisp 11-inch Liquid Retina display and the speedy A16 chip, which makes this feel like a premium present for someone who draws, edits photos or streams shows. The blue finish and pairing with Apple Pencil add a personal touch under the tree. A few reviewers mention crashes after about a month, so keep the receipt handy.

This budget-friendly tablet suits a family gift list, with a 10.1-inch Full HD screen and a long battery for video. Buyers say setup takes only minutes, and Amazon Kids parental controls make it a thoughtful present for a younger family member. It is listed as a refurbished Like-New unit that may arrive in a generic Amazon box, and speed reports are mixed.

A renewed iPad is a way to give a full-size Apple tablet without paying for a brand-new device, and many buyers say it looks and acts like new. Battery drain and occasional stability problems come up often, so this suits light use. The familiar Touch ID home button and Lightning connector keep the learning curve low.

Reviewers love how compact this Kindle is and how easily it sits in one hand, and the color options, especially blue and purple, make it feel personal to open. The redesign is thinner and lighter than before, and the glare-free screen works in bright sunlight. Battery life and screen light draw complaints, so set expectations.

The aluminum body feels like a premium present, and buyers praise the crisp display and physical page-turn buttons. Waterproofing and the auto-adjusting front light make it a relaxed companion for baths, pools and bedtime. Responsiveness and weight get mixed feedback, so it fits a planned gift better than an impulse buy.

This renewed iPad from the 8th generation pairs a Retina display with the A12 Bionic chip and is listed with up to 10 hours of battery per charge. Buyers say it looks like new, but several mention fast battery drain, scratched screens and general disappointment with overall quality. It works best as a basic, low-cost gift.

Among the renewed iPads on this list, this one offers 64GB of storage, leaving room for games, apps and photos. Buyers say they are having a blast with it and consider it excellent value. Battery life and dents on the back come up, and durability reports vary from solid to failing after a year.

Buyers say this Paperwhite is easy to set up and slips into a purse, which makes it an ideal travel gift. The adjustable light moves from white to amber, so it works in sunlight and at bedtime, and the battery lasts for weeks on a charge. A few buyers express disappointment, though most praise its value.