I mostly read on an old iPad mini. The screen is good enough for me that I don't feel like I'm missing out by reading on a non E-ink screen.
But yes, even the first gen iPad Minis were really nice screens and form-factors.
Meanwhile my Kobo Clara is just trucking along with no obvious change in battery life or responsiveness (despite the standard e-reader application processor with its power-sipping weediness).
It becomes very important when you are on a trip and can't easily charge your devices.
(Of course personal circumstances differ.)