I like to read in bed before I nod off to sleep. Though I enjoy the feel and texture of a good, old-fashioned printed book, I typically turn to ebooks because they're easier on the eyes. And what do I use as a reader? No, not a Kindle, but my trusty iPad mini.

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I've tried a couple of Kindles in the past but didn't quite take to them. For me, the iPad mini is a more versatile device that offers certain advantages over a Kindle. First, though, I'm going to discuss the ways in which the Kindle beats an iPad mini. Yep, I'm playing devil's advocate to start.

4 ways Kindle beats iPad mini for reading

To start, there's the price. Kindles come in different sizes, formats, and price tags. But even the most expensive Kindle, the64GB Kindle Scribe , retails for$449. Other models are considerably less, starting with theKindle Basic at$110. Compare that with the latestiPad mini 7th generation , which starts at$489.

Then there's the display. Kindles use e-ink technology to deliver a crisp, sharp look that suits longer reading sessions. In contrast, the iPad mini sports a traditional LCD screen, which looks great but could strain the eyes after a while.

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Another item in the Kindle's favor is size and weight. The basic Kindle with a 6-inch screen measures 6.2"