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¹Institute for Research in Open-, Distance- and eLearning, Swiss Distance University of Applied Sciences, Brig, Switzerland. eva.siegenthaler@ffhs.ch

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Reading on modern electronic paper (e-Ink) and liquid-crystal displays (LCD) is comparable. Display image quality, not technology, is key for comfortable extended reading on digital devices.

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Area of Science:

Human-Computer Interaction
Display Technology
Reading Science

Background:

Mobile reading devices with high-resolution displays (e-Ink and LCD) are increasingly popular for various applications.
Adaptable font sizes on these devices may benefit individuals with visual impairments.
Previous research indicated slower reading speeds and increased visual fatigue on electronic displays compared to paper.

Purpose of the Study:

To experimentally compare reading behavior and visual strain between e-Ink and LCD display technologies over extended reading periods.
To investigate the suitability of modern e-Ink and LCD displays for prolonged reading sessions.

Main Methods:

Participants engaged in several hours of reading on either e-Ink or LCD devices.
Measures included subjective visual fatigue, a letter search task, reading speed, oculomotor behavior, and pupillary light reflex.

Main Results:

Reading performance and visual strain were found to be highly similar across both e-Ink and LCD display types.
No significant differences were observed in subjective or objective measures between the two display technologies.

Conclusions:

The crucial factor for comfortable and efficient reading is image quality, rather than the specific display technology (e-Ink vs. LCD).
Recent electronic displays offer good and comfortable reading experiences, even for extended durations, surpassing older display units.