What are the advantages and disadvantages of e-books and paper books?

Paper books and e-books have their own advantages and disadvantages. The following are their main advantages and disadvantages:

Advantages of paper books:

Sensory experience is good: paper books have the sound of turning pages and the texture of paper, and readers can feel the unique reading atmosphere of paper books. Convenient storage: paper books do not need batteries and do not need to rely on any equipment. They can be stored on the bookshelf. Less irritating to eyes: Compared with e-books, the screen of paper books will not glow, which is less irritating to eyes. Disadvantages of paper books:

Heavy weight: Paper books are relatively large. With the increase of the number of books, it is more and more difficult to carry and store them. Update trouble: paper books need to be updated, and new editions need to be reprinted, which is time-consuming and expensive. Environmental protection: the production of paper books needs to consume a lot of paper and energy, which has caused a certain burden on the environment. Advantages of e-books:

Portable: E-books can be stored on electronic devices, can be carried around and read anytime, anywhere. Easy to update: e-books can be updated through the network, and the update is also very fast and convenient. Environmental protection: e-books don't need to be printed on paper, which can reduce the environmental burden. Disadvantages of e-books:

Need power support: E-books need power support to read. If the battery is low, it will affect the reading experience. Poor sensory experience: Compared with paper books, e-books have no paper texture and sound of turning pages, which reduces the sensory experience of reading. Irritating to eyes: reading e-books for a long time can easily cause eye fatigue and discomfort, especially reading in the dark. None of these advantages and disadvantages are absolute. Everyone has different preferences for paper books and e-books, and the reading methods they choose vary from person to person.