Barnes & Noble has just released the NOOK Reading Tablet 8.7, a subtle reminder that e-readers are still very much a thing. This latest device, available in Seafoam Green and priced at $150, provides a clean Android experience geared to the activities you want to do on it, such as read books, periodicals, comics, or listen to audiobooks. With its cooperation with Lenovo, the new NOOK feels more like a companion for readers than a general-purpose tablet.
The 8.7-inch display is a properly sized IPS LCD with a resolution of 1340 x 800 pixels. The screen is bright enough for even the brightest rooms at up to 480 nits, and it has an oleophobic coating to keep fingerprints to a minimum. TÜV Rheinland certification assures that it emits low enough blue light to not cause eye strain. You may switch to grayscale for text-heavy content, which feels more like actual e-ink, and you can even view comics or periodicals in full color.
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Performance is provided by a MediaTek Helio G85 eight-core processor paired with 4GB of RAM; common chores such as flicking across pages, browsing the NOOK store, and streaming audiobooks all go smoothly. Storage starts at 64GB but can be expanded up to 1TB via a microSD card slot, providing ample space for a huge library or downloaded content. The tablet is powered by Android 15 and features a bespoke NOOK interface that places all of the books and reading apps right where you need them while still allowing you to access everything the Google Play Store has to offer.
The battery capacity is a reasonable 5,100mAh, and Barnes & Noble claims it can last up to 16.5 hours. It also supports 15W quick charging over USB-C. Stereo speakers calibrated for Dolby Atmos are positioned on either side, allowing for clear audiobook playback, while a 3.5mm headphone port remains for wired listening. Bluetooth 5.1 supports wireless earbuds and speakers. The cameras are quite standard, with an 8MP rear device with autofocus and a 2MP front-facing unit for video calls.
