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How to kit out a bedroom for less

Our tips for setting up for sweet dreams, plus the affordable products that top our tests.

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Last updated: 12 August 2022

Even if you're a night owl, chances are you spend a huge proportion of your time in your bedroom relaxing or catching some zzzs. A comfy environment can set the scene for a solid sleep and serious downtime, so getting your bedroom right is worth the effort. 

But with mattress prices running into the thousands of dollars and a seemingly endless array of pillow types on the market, how can you tell if what you spend will add up to a good night's sleep?

With living costs rising, we're all looking for more affordable alternatives. If the price of bedroom products is keeping you awake at night, we can help. 

Here are our expert tips for choosing the right bedroom products, plus the best products that won't break the bank. 

Warning: following all of these tips may lead to having a bedroom so good that you never want to leave. 

How much do you need to spend on a good mattress?

Unless you're the titular character in The Princess and the Pea, you don't necessarily need to spend a fortune to get a good night's sleep. 

While many people assume that there's a connection between price and comfort, our results don't bear that out. In fact, the most expensive mattress in our most recent test didn't even make the top 10!

When you're shopping for a mattress, it's always worth asking for a better price. "You should never pay full price for a mattress – don't be afraid to haggle," says CHOICE mattress expert Peter Zaluzny.

You should never pay full price for a mattress – don't be afraid to haggle

Peter Zaluzny, CHOICE mattress expert

In the most recent batch of mattresses CHOICE bought for testing, we managed to get a cheaper price on almost half the mattresses we bought, in one case paying almost half the RRP. 

"CHOICE has been buying mattresses for years for our tests and we've found many retailers have a lot of room to move when it comes to price," says Zaluzny. 

"You can usually shave a decent amount off the price tag by haggling. Even if you're not usually one to ask for a discount, it's as simple as asking 'what's the best price you can do?' and going from there."

And if you're kitting out more than one bedroom or buying bedroom furniture as well, you might be able to negotiate an even bigger discount – it can't hurt to ask. 

Buying the comfiest mattress

When we test mattresses, we measure them for comfort, both when they're brand new and after a simulated eight years' use – so you can tell whether they'll still be comfy years down the track. 

But comfort can be very subjective – and the wrong mattress can leave you feeling exhausted and sore. And spending two minutes lying on a mattress in store isn't a great indicator for how they'll feel once you get them home. 

Fortunately, mattress retailers are starting to recognise this and many offer trial periods so you can spend some quality time with a mattress before committing. Some mattresses can also be adjusted with extra layers, so it's worth giving that a try too to find your perfect mattress configuration. 

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CHOICE expert Chris Barnes conducting the 'fold test' on a pillow.

Pillow talk

A good pillow can mean the difference between sleeping like the proverbial baby and tossing and turning all night. But before you buy a new pillow, there are a few things you should consider. 

"Don't just look for the cheapest pillow – first, work out the right type of pillow to suit you," says CHOICE expert Chris Barnes"Then look for budget-priced versions of that type, or look for them on sale."

Don't just look for the cheapest pillow – first, work out the right type of pillow to suit you

Chris Barnes, CHOICE expert

And don't forget that it's what's inside that counts. Chris says, "Some pricier types of pillow (such as memory foam and latex) also tend to last longer or have longer warranties, so they may be cheaper in the long run than buying cheap pillows that need replacing more frequently."

The fold test

If you're not sure whether your pillow is on the way out, do the fold test:

  1. Put your pillow on a flat surface and fold it in half.
  2. Hold it down for 30 seconds to a minute.
  3. Let go. If your pillow bounces back into its original shape, then your pillow is still good. 
  4. If it doesn't spring back, then it's probably time to buy a new one.

You should test roughly every six months to make sure your pillow is still in good shape.

The pillow fold test

Does your pillow need replacing? Try this simple test to find out.

Keeping cool

When things get too hot in the bedroom (no, not in that way!), it can be difficult to get to sleep – so investing in ways to cool down is worth the spend. 

An air-conditioned bedroom is something most of us can only dream about due to the upfront expense, but there are cheaper ways to keep your cool in summer. 

While a ceiling fan won't actually lower the mercury, it will make your body feel cooler – and unlike a pedestal fan, it will direct the air flow straight onto your body on the bed. 

"Ceiling fans make your body feel cool and so the effect is very immediate, focused, efficient and cost-effective," says CHOICE expert Denis Gallagher

"Pedestal fans are the least effective option – but at times are unavoidable, particularly for renters on those unbearable days."

"Ceiling fans make your body feel cool and so the effect is very immediate, focused, efficient and cost-effective

Denis Gallagher, CHOICE expert

The good news is that pedestal fans are cheap to run: we calculated that running a fan 24/7 over summer will only cost about $30. And you can move them around the house as needed, which of course you can't do with a ceiling fan. 

Lower energy use that air con

If you're trying to cut down on your cooling costs, fans are the way to go: a 2022 study found that they use 75% less energy than air conditioners and can increase the upper temperature threshold at which air conditioning needs to be turned on. The humble fan can help move cool air around more effectively so you won't need to crank the AC right up to get some relief. 

And ceiling fans aren't just for summer – read on to find out how they can help keep your bedroom warm in winter, and which ones deliver the best breeze for your buck. 

Staying warm

Whether you're sleeping, reading or getting dressed, the bedroom is one place you don't want to be freezing. Home heating is one of the biggest contributors to your electricity bill, so it makes sense to find cheaper and more efficient ways to keep your bedroom warm. 

It might seem counterintuitive, but air conditioning is the best way to heat your home – it's more efficient than electric or gas heating, so it'll cost you less to run. Plus, you can use it to stay cool in summer, too. 

But the upfront cost puts it firmly out of the budget for many of us. So what other ways can you warm your room without burning through your budget?

Electric heaters

Think you need to buy the most expensive heater to get the best heating performance? Think again. In our electric heater review, six of the nine top-scoring products cost less than $150. 

And forget what you think you know about which heater type is best for your bedroom. 

"For heating, many people assume that a column heater is the best and cheapest option for a bedroom, but our tests show this isn't necessarily the case," says Barnes.

"Column heaters aren't always cheaper to run, but they can be a good choice for other reasons: their surfaces don't usually get as hot as on other types of electric heaters, so leaving them on all night is usually safer than for other types."

Using a timer

Using a timer on your heater is another way to save money: set it up so it switches off just before your usual bedtime and switches back on an hour or so before you usually wake up. 

Whatever you do, don't leave heaters with exposed elements on unattended overnight. 

Be a fan

Fans for winter? Yes, really. Not only can they help keep your home warmer, but they can also reduce your heating costs. 

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Hot air from the heater rises up to the ceiling.

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When using a heater in combination with a fan, the warm air is distributed evenly throughout the room.

In normal 'summer' mode, ceiling fans spin anti-clockwise, generating a downward breeze that cools the skin and helps evaporate perspiration. But many of them have a 'reverse' or 'winter' mode too, which changes the spin to clockwise.

When you use a heater, the hot air rises up to the ceiling, leaving the air at ground level cooler – not great news for your toes! 

"Reversing the direction of the fan pulls the cooler air up and pushes the warm air off the ceiling and down the side of the room into the living area," explains Gallagher.

"Otherwise the hot air remains up near the ceiling which, unless you're Lionel Ritchie, won't be any good at keeping you warm."

And while it may sound like running two appliances at once will push your energy bills up, you'll actually use less electricity, as your heater won't have to work as hard to maintain a constant temperature. 

Not convinced? We've crunched the numbers to show how ceiling fans can slash your heating bills

Turn up the heat in bed

The feeling of getting into a toasty warm bed is hard to beat, and an electric blanket is an affordable way to stay warm in a cold bedroom, as they're cheaper to run than a heater. 

Some electric blankets aren't cheap – we've tested ones that cost up to $400 – but our experts have found plenty of affordable models that do the job just as well as the pricey ones. 

An electric blanket is an affordable way to stay warm in a cold bedroom, as they're cheaper to run than a heater

Just keep safety front of mind if you're considering an electric blanket: check that it meets Australian safety standards, and check it before using it the first time, and then every winter before you start using it again. While it might be tempting to leave it on all night for a cosy sleep, we advise against all-night use.

Our electric blanket buying guide has everything you need to know about using electric blankets safely, plus advice on what to look for and running costs. 

Do the DIY

Making sure your bedroom is thermally efficient is the best way to keep the chill out. 

Put down a rug, use door snakes and check any windows or external doors for draughts around the edges. A window sealing kit can cost you less than $10, and it'll more than pay for itself in lower energy bills and a warmer bedroom. 

Here are our some tips to keep your house warmer in winter

person reading ereader in bed

Many of the latest e-readers have a background light that you can adjust, depending on where and when you're using it.

The little luxuries

Harnessing the power of technology in the bedroom can give you extra entertainment and convenience. They may not be necessities, but things such as TVs, speakers, smart lighting and e-readers can take your nightly routine to the next level. 

Smart lights

You can set up smart-light routines to change colour and brightness at a particular time to prepare you for a good night's sleep, or design a specific setting for watching TV or reading. And the best part about smart lights is not having to get out of bed to switch off the light when it's time to go to sleep. 

Smart speakers

Smart speakers can act as an alarm clock ("Hey Google, wake me up at 6am") and help you plan your day ("Alexa, is it going to rain today?"). A small speaker setup – smart or otherwise – is nice to have in the bedroom to listen to music, a podcast or (say) guided meditation before bed.

E-readers

Using screens before bed isn't ideal, but many of the latest e-readers have a background light that can be altered to reduce blue light so you'll be able to fall asleep easier. 

Bedroom TV

If you're thinking of buying a TV for your bedroom, now is not the time to think big: the bigger the screen, the further away from it you'll need to sit for a good viewing experience. Unless your room is the size of a football field, a smaller TV will do the trick. 

Small smart TVs will most likely have all the streaming apps you'll need (Netflix, Stan, Prime, etc) and you can use voice commands to turn them off, or set them to turn off after a certain time so they aren't left on while you sleep. 

If you want some of these bedroom nice-to-haves, we've listed the most affordable high achievers below.

Buying second-hand

When you're on a budget, buying second-hand can really make your money go further. And it's better for the planet, as you're helping reduce the amount of furniture going to landfill and minimising emissions from the manufacture of new products. 

No matter how tight your budget is, there are some things that just aren't worth buying second-hand, either for safety reasons or just the yuck factor. We recommend that you buy these things new where possible:

  • Pillows
  • Mattresses
  • Heaters (especially gas heaters)
  • Electric blankets

But buying some bedroom items second-hand will mean you can get better quality than if you were buying new – and you might even pick up some unique pieces. As with buying any used items, be careful about what you're buying and from whom – you won't be covered by consumer law if you're buying privately. 

Some products you can consider buying second-hand:

  • Bed frame
  • TV
  • Lamps
  • Bedside tables
  • Speakers
  • Tablets and e-readers

If you do decide to buy electric appliances or electronics second-hand, make sure that all the electrical connections work and that they're safe. For things like heaters, it's a good idea to have them checked over by a licensed electrician before plugging them in – any dodgy wiring or damaged components could cause a fire. 

"If you're buying a second-hand electric heater, check that it wasn't subject to a recall via www.recalls.gov.au and check it over for any signs of rust, a loose power cord, exposed wiring and dust build-up," says Barnes. "If in doubt, don't risk it."

If you were to buy a second-hand gas heater, you'd need to have it professionally serviced before using it, which might negate the savings you made in buying it. We recommend that you don't buy gas heaters second-hand. 

Tips for buying second-hand

  • Check whether the specific model you're buying hasn't been recalled for safety reasons. 
  • Check our reviews to see how it performs, and whether we've noted any safety issues. 
  • Ask the seller about the history of the item – has it been damaged in any way, and how has it been cared for?
  • Ask to see the item in person before buying, and if it's an electrical item, check that it works before you buy it. 
  • If the price seems too good to be true, it probably is – trust your instincts. There are dodgy sellers out there, so be cautious. 
person shopping for pillows in store

Don't just go by price when choosing a pillow – think about which type is right for you.

What are the best, most affordable bedroom products?

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Art & Science Silver mattress.

Best value mattresses

We've reviewed 47 mattresses, ranging in price from $249 to $6000. This mattress offers the best balance between cost and performance. 

Art & Science Silver

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 76%
  • Price: $569

Worth considering

These mattresses didn't quite make the cut-off for being recommended, but as they score above 70%, they still perform quite well and are definitely worth considering if you're on a budget. They're all priced below $1000. 

Deep Dream Charcoal Infused Pocket Spring Mattress

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 74%
  • Price: $549

Bedgear M2

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 73%
  • Price: $999

Ikea Morgedal

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 71%
  • Price: $799

Sommuto Mattress

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 71%
  • Price: $949

Ikea Hövåg

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 70%
  • Price: $449

Sealy Posture Sense Miami Deluxe

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 70%
  • Price: $999

Our mattresses review has detailed testing data on each mattress, including information about how they fare over time. 

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Ikea Rosenskarm pillow.

Best-value pillows

There are plenty of pillows on the market retailing for $100-plus. But if you're not keen on spending a fortune to sort out your sleeping situation, these are the cheapest pillows that performed the best in our tests. 

Ikea Rosenskarm

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 85%
  • Price: $25
  • Construction: Memory foam and polyurethane foam

Worth considering

These pillows aren't recommended by our experts, but they still performed well and have a reasonable price tag. They're worth considering. 

Ikea Klubbesporre

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 82%
  • Price: $59
  • Construction: Memory foam

Tontine Goodnight Easy Wash Medium Pillow 2pk

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 79%
  • Price: $29
  • Construction: Polyester

Jaspa Black All Seasons Australian Wool Blend Pillow

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 77%
  • Price: $55
  • Construction: 50% wool, 50% polyester

To find your perfect pillow, check our pillows review.

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Sunbeam Sleep Express Electric Blanket BE4851.

Best-value electric blankets

You can spend as little as $45 or as much as $399 on an electric blanket – but how much do you need to spend to sleep well at night? 

This Sunbeam electric blanket is a quarter of the price of some electric blankets we've tested, but more than holds its own against the expensive models. It's recommended by our experts. 

Sunbeam Sleep Express Electric Blanket BE4851

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 85%
  • Price: $109
  • Running cost per winter: $5.75

Worth considering

These electric blankets just missed out on being recommended by our experts – but they still score well and at less than $100, they deliver great performance for a reasonable price.

Target Home Fleece Top Fitted Electric Blanket Queen

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 83%
  • Price: $79
  • Running cost per winter: $7.30

Dimplex Dreameasy Electric Blanket

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 82%
  • Price: $80
  • Running cost per winter: $9.49

Kmart Anko Fleecy Electric Blanket

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 81%
  • Price: $55
  • Running cost per winter: $9.51

Target Multi-Zone Temperature Control Electric Blanket

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 81%
  • Price: $89
  • Running cost per winter: $9.18

Giselle Bedding Heating Blanket

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 80%
  • Price: $90
  • Running cost per winter: $12.62

Heller Queen Fitted Electric Blanket

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 80%
  • Price: $80
  • Running cost per winter: $10.60

Want to know more? Read our electric blankets review

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Dimplex DHCERA20E fan electric heater.

Best-value electric heaters

Bedroom heating can push your power bills up, so it makes sense that you might not want to spend a fortune on buying a heater. Just bear in mind that some heaters chew through electricity, so even if something seems cheap upfront it may not be in the long run. 

Both of the heaters listed below are recommended by our experts. They'll warm your room without burning a hole in your hip pocket. 

Dimplex DHCERA20E fan electric heater

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 70% (Recommended)
  • Price: $110
  • Running costs in winter: $308*

*Based on 500 hours of use during a winter (about six hours a day for three months). This uses peak pricing at 30c/kWh.

Goldair GPCH230 fan electric heater

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 70%
  • Price: $80
  • Running costs in winter: $298

Worth considering

These heaters aren't recommended by our experts, but they scored reasonably well so they're worth a look. 

Click CPN2500 convection electric heater

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 71%
  • Price: $99
  • Running costs in winter: $313

Arlec CH227 convection electric heater

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 70%
  • Price: $62
  • Running costs in winter: $270
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Mitsubishi makes a wide range of air conditioners.

Best-value small air conditioners

Air con isn't cheap upfront but is the most energy-efficient way to heat your home – and it'll keep you cooler in summer. 

This air conditioner is the only small model that's recommended by our experts – and at $1400 the price is right, too. 

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries SRK20ZSXA-W high wall unit

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 85% 
  • Price: $1400
  • Yearly running cost: $306*
  • Rated cooling/heating capacity: 2kW/2.7kW

*An estimate of how much the air conditioner costs to run, based on a set amount of cooling and heating per year, including standby power, based on an electricity cost of 30 cents/kWh. Your actual running costs will vary depending on how much you use the air conditioner, how well-insulated your home is, and more. 

Worth considering

These air conditioners didn't quite make the cut-off to be recommended by our experts, but they still score well and they're a good price. 

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries SRK25ZSXA-W high wall unit

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 79%
  • Price: $1500
  • Yearly running cost: $326
  • Rated cooling/heating capacity: 2.5kW/3.2kW

Samsung F-AR09TXEABWK1 high wall unit

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 77%
  • Price: $1299
  • Yearly running cost: $355
  • Rated cooling/heating capacity: 2.5kW/3.2kW

Check our air conditioners review for more information. 

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Hunter Pacific Polar DC ceiling fan.

Best-value ceiling fans

If air conditioning isn't in your budget, a ceiling fan is a great solution to keep your room comfortable in summer – and it's much cheaper to run than an air conditioner. 

You can also use a ceiling fan in combination with a heater to distribute warm air more effectively through the room. Turn it to 'winter mode', which will switch it to turn clockwise, pushing the warm air back down to the lower part of the room where it's needed. 

These are the top-performing fans under $300 that we've tested. 

Hunter Pacific Polar DC

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 87%
  • Price: $299
  • Yearly running costs: $11*

*Running cost based on eight hours' use per day for six months of the year, used in summer to keep cool and part of winter to help move warm air down to the living area. Calculated using an electricity price of 30 cents/kWh. 

Eglo Stradbroke

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 86%
  • Price: $289
  • Yearly running costs: $12

Arlec Madrid DC

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 84%
  • Price: $219
  • Yearly running costs: $9

Brilliant Tempo DC

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 83%
  • Price: $299
  • Yearly running costs: $10

Mercator City

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 83%
  • Price: $299
  • Yearly running costs: $13

Claro Summer DC

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 82%
  • Price: $249
  • Yearly running costs: $11

Fanco Eco Motion

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 82%
  • Price: $199
  • Yearly running costs: $16

HPM CF12H4

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 82%
  • Price: $115
  • Yearly running costs: $25

Mercator Manly

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 82%
  • Price: $299
  • Yearly running costs: $14

Early Settler Madeira

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 80%
  • Price: $299
  • Yearly running costs: $17

Fanco ECO Silent

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 80%
  • Price: $299
  • Yearly running costs: $12

Check our ceiling fans review to see how each model performs. 

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Samsung UA32T5300AW 32-inch TV.

Best-value small TVs

Unless your bedroom is the size of most people's living rooms, you only need a small TV for watching telly in bed. A TV in the range of 32–43 inches will be more than enough. 

Here are the petite screens that our experts recommend that won't strain your budget or your eyesight. 

Samsung UA32T5300AW

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 77%
  • Price: $545
  • Size: 32 inches

Samsung QA32LS03TBW

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 75%
  • Price: $795
  • Size: 32 inches

Worth considering

These TVs didn't quite make the cut for our experts to recommend them, but they're still good performers for the price. 

LG 43NANO75SQA

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 77%
  • Price: $945
  • Size: 43 inches

Hisense 43A7HAU

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 76%
  • Price: $640
  • Size: 43 inches
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Google Nest Audio speaker.

Best-value wireless speakers

Want to chill with some tunes or listen to a podcast before bed? A wireless speaker is great for a small space like a bedroom. 

Prices for wireless speakers can run into the hundreds of dollars, but if you're on a budget you can still get great sound for less cash. These are the best models under $250. They're all recommended by our experts. 

Google Nest Audio

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 87%
  • Price: $149

Polk Audio Assist

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 87%
  • Price: $249

JBL Charge 5

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 83%
  • Price: $199

JBL Charge 4

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 79%
  • Price: $149

Amazon Echo (4th Gen)

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 77%
  • Price: $149

Check our wireless speakers review for detailed information about how each product performs. 

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LIFX Mini White smart globe.

Best-value smart lights

Smart lights are a great way to dip your toes into the world of home automation without the commitment of a full-blown smart home. 

These smart lights are an affordable way to get started. They're all recommended by our experts. 

LIFX Mini White

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 82%
  • Price: $30
  • Type: White bulb

IKEA Tradfri LED 600lm E14 Colour

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 80%
  • Price: $30
  • Type: Adjustable colour bulb

IKEA Tradfri LED 470lm

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 79%
  • Price: $20
  • Type: Adjustable white bulb

Wiz Connected Light Filament White

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 78%
  • Price: $25
  • Type: Adjustable white bulb

Arlec Grid Connect Smart Home Smart LED Globe

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 77%
  • Price: $19
  • Type: Adjustable white bulb

Arlec Grid Connect Smart Home Smart LED Globe R80

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 77%
  • Price: $27
  • Type: Adjustable white bulb

Arlec Grid Connect Smart LED Globe

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 77%
  • Price: $15
  • Type: White bulb

Arlec Grid Connect Smart LED Globe Fancy Round

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 77%
  • Price: $16
  • Type: White bulb

TP-Link Kasa Filament Smart Bulb

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 77%
  • Price: $28
  • Type: White bulb

Check our smart lights review for details of each product. 

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Kindle (10th gen) e-reader.

Best-value e-readers

If you're after something lightweight and portable instead of a heavy tome, an e-reader is a great alternative. The latest e-reachers deliver improved processing speeds and faster touchscreen performance with less lag, as well as a more 'booky' look and feel. 

Some e-readers are priced at $500-plus, but you can pick up an excellent model for less than $200. These affordable e-readers are all recommended by our experts. 

Kindle (10th gen)

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 83%
  • Price: $99

Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen)

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 83%
  • Price: $199

Kobo Clara HD

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 81%
  • Price: $189

Kobo Nia

  • CHOICE Expert Rating: 81%
  • Price: $149

Check our e-reader reviews for detailed information on each model. 

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