Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago
If you're someone who stares at glowing screens all day (like I used to), this might just help. I didn’t plan to fall in love with an e-ink tablet. I actually bought it out of curiosity, thinking it might just be a cool gadget for reading or note-taking. I’m sharing my honest experience of switching from an LCD tablet to an e-ink screen, and how it helps me with my eyesight. If you've ever wondered about e-ink vs regular screens, especially when it comes to eye strain or focus, this might give you a clearer idea of what to expect.
🔗 LINKS
► 6 FREE TEMPLATES: howtotechstuff.com/free-download-5-templates-for-remarkable-paper-pro
► Study "Comparison of oxidative stress response of in vitro retinal cells exposed to blue light from emissive versus reflective displays": sid.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/jsid.1191
🛒 Thinking of getting XPPen Magic Notepad tablet mentioned in the video?
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XPPen Magic Note Pad UK: bit.ly/4jfykDm
Get a 10% discount using the coupon code howtotechstuff10, valid until Jun 30th.
🛒 Thinking of buying REMARKABLE PAPER PRO?
► AMAZON US 🇺🇸: amzn.to/4ivbKXd
► AMAZON EU 🇬🇧🇪🇺: amzn.to/3Ra9RDj
► REMARKABLE STORE: remarkable.com/store/configure/remarkable-paper-pro
🖼️ My digital artwork store: buymeacoffee.com/howtodostuff/extras
⭐️ Support my work via Youtube membership:
youtube.com/channel/UCWb40FwBq3m8JBljAcwu7EA/join
⚡️E-ink reviews:
► youtu.be/SZ7gIGM3DcI
► youtu.be/gRz4_Bo_vig
► youtu.be/buqNwOwGZMk
► youtu.be/pMJ_MXq_wlI
⚙️ My Gear & Favourite Equipment:
Amazon US 🇺🇸: amazon.com/shop/howtodostuff
Amazon UK/EU 🇬🇧🇪🇺: amazon.co.uk/shop/howtodostuff
🎬 CHAPTERS
00:00 Why My Eyes Were Struggling
01:10 The Problem With Regular Screens (LCD, OLED)
01:38 Discovering E-Ink Devices
02:49 E-Ink vs Regular Screen
04:42 E-ink Trade-offs
05:18 Battery life on LEDs vs E-ink
07:52 Writing experience on E-ink vs LEDs
08:51 Focus & Distraction-Free Experience
09:32 What Changed for Me (And Might Help You Too)
If you're someone who stares at glowing screens all day (like I used to), this might just help. I didn’t plan to fall in love with an e-ink tablet. I actually bought it out of curiosity, thinking it might just be a cool gadget for reading or note-taking. I’m sharing my honest experience of switching from an LCD tablet to an e-ink screen, and how it helps me with my eyesight. If you've ever wondered about e-ink vs regular screens, especially when it comes to eye strain or focus, this might give you a clearer idea of what to expect.
🔗 LINKS
► 6 FREE TEMPLATES: howtotechstuff.com/free-download-5-templates-for-remarkable-paper-pro
► Study "Comparison of oxidative stress response of in vitro retinal cells exposed to blue light from emissive versus reflective displays": sid.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/jsid.1191
🛒 Thinking of getting XPPen Magic Notepad tablet mentioned in the video?
XPPen Magic Note Pad DE: bit.ly/3EbW10k
XPPen Magic Note Pad US: bit.ly/4i1MYx3
XPPen Magic Note Pad UK: bit.ly/4jfykDm
Get a 10% discount using the coupon code howtotechstuff10, valid until Jun 30th.
🛒 Thinking of buying REMARKABLE PAPER PRO?
► AMAZON US 🇺🇸: amzn.to/4ivbKXd
► AMAZON EU 🇬🇧🇪🇺: amzn.to/3Ra9RDj
► REMARKABLE STORE: remarkable.com/store/configure/remarkable-paper-pro
🖼️ My digital artwork store: buymeacoffee.com/howtodostuff/extras
⭐️ Support my work via Youtube membership:
youtube.com/channel/UCWb40FwBq3m8JBljAcwu7EA/join
⚡️E-ink reviews:
► youtu.be/SZ7gIGM3DcI
► youtu.be/gRz4_Bo_vig
► youtu.be/buqNwOwGZMk
► youtu.be/pMJ_MXq_wlI
⚙️ My Gear & Favourite Equipment:
Amazon US 🇺🇸: amazon.com/shop/howtodostuff
Amazon UK/EU 🇬🇧🇪🇺: amazon.co.uk/shop/howtodostuff
🎬 CHAPTERS
00:00 Why My Eyes Were Struggling
01:10 The Problem With Regular Screens (LCD, OLED)
01:38 Discovering E-Ink Devices
02:49 E-Ink vs Regular Screen
04:42 E-ink Trade-offs
05:18 Battery life on LEDs vs E-ink
07:52 Writing experience on E-ink vs LEDs
08:51 Focus & Distraction-Free Experience
09:32 What Changed for Me (And Might Help You Too)
