Is the Kindle Paperwhite better than reading on an iPad at night?

Usually, yes — a Kindle Paperwhite is often better for reading at night than an iPad.

Why: the Paperwhite uses an E Ink display with front lighting, so it reflects light more like paper and can feel easier on the eyes in a dark room. Modern Paperwhites also have an adjustable warm light, which can make nighttime reading more comfortable.

An iPad can still be fine for night reading, especially if you lower the brightness, enable Night Shift or True Tone, and keep the screen dim. But because it’s a self-illuminated display, it often feels harsher than an E Ink reader for long bedtime sessions.

If your main goal is comfortable, low-distraction reading before sleep, the Kindle Paperwhite is usually the better pick. If you want color, web browsing, comics, magazines, or PDFs, the iPad may be the better choice.