It takes longer to read books on a computer or an iPad versus a printed book , a study found . Reading speeds increased by 10 percent on the iPad and 10.7 percent on the Kindle . Some people might shy away from e - readers if further studies prove they affect reading speed .
It takes longer to read books on a Kindle or an iPad versus a printed book , a study found . Reading speeds declined by 6.2 percent on the iPad and 10.7 percent on the Kindle . Some people might shy away from e-readers if further studies prove they affect reading speed .