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Kobo Aura

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3.9
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User ratings:
33
4.3 out of 5
33 user ratings
5 stars
45 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
9 %
2 stars
3 %
1 stars
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Consumer ratings:
3.7 / 5
Editorial reviews:
11
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3.6 out of 5
4 user ratings
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Pros

  • It looks great and it feels even better in your hands
  • Feels very thin and lightweight
  • it almost looks better outside than it does indoors

Cons

  • no thick bezels that dip around the screen
  • Hardcover books can be heavy
  • s a multi-step process that involves logging in to the Overdrive web site

Key specs

  • 3000
  • 4GB
  • 174 g
  • yes
  • 6 in
  • E Ink Pearl
  • 1014, 758 px
  • 16

Kobo Aura - Pros & Cons

Kobo Aura

Pros

  • It looks great and it feels even better in your hands
  • Feels very thin and lightweight
  • it almost looks better outside than it does indoors
  • overall design slightly better
  • Aura competes well with the Kindle Paperweight
  • waterproof design proved very welcome
  • Kobo s typography quite good
  • beautiful
  • small
  • and thin
  • The design is really good and the build quality is high

Cons

  • no thick bezels that dip around the screen
  • Hardcover books can be heavy
  • s a multi-step process that involves logging in to the Overdrive web site
  • lack of a button labeled Store
  • slow to respond and the function was too jumpy and sensitive
  • it does not replace the Kobo Glo
  • more ghosting than usual with partial refresh turned on
  • The screen is noticeably darker than previous Kobo ereaders
  • light leakage is visible around the outside edges of the frame
  • very jerky and difficult to use
  • no built-in web browser

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Kobo Aura - Full Specifications

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Display
Touchscreenyes
ColourN
Screen size6.0 in
Screen technologyE Ink Pearl
Screen resolution1014 x 758 px
Shades of grey16
Aspect ratio16:9
DPI211.0 dpi
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Audio properties
Speakersno
Audio 3.5mm inputno
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Connectivity
Wi-Fiyes
Wi-Fi standards
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • Wi-Fi 4
3G (UMTS)no
AC adapter includedyes
Headphone outno
Bluetoothno
USByes
USB versionUSB 2.0
USB typeMicro-USB B
Total USB ports1
USB powered (only mha USB)yes
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Technical details
Book capacity3000
Supported book file formats
  • CBR
  • CBZ
  • EPUB
  • HTML
  • MOBI
  • PDF
  • RTF
  • TXT
Supported image formats
  • GIF
  • JPG
  • PNG
  • TIF
Built-in memoryyes
Memory size4GB
Memory card readeryes
Compatible memory cards
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
Maximum memory card size32
Built-in processorY
Processor speed1000.0 MHz
RAM size256.0 mB
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Dimensions
Height5.91 in
Width4.49 in
Depth0.32 in
Weight6.14 oz
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Features
Menu languages
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • POR
Operating systemProprietary OS
Input methodMulti-touch
Qwerty keyboard (buttons)no
Qwerty keyboard (screen)yes
Adjustable textyes
Built-In dictionaryyes
Lightingyes
Web browsingyes
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Battery
Battery typeLi-Ion
Battery life1440.0 h
Number of batteries required1
Rechargeable battery (enclosed/integrate)yes

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Kobo Aura Kobo - Editorial Reviews (11)

3.6
Based on 11 reviews
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Kobo Aura Kobo Aura Edition 2 review: It’s better than Amazon’s baseline Kindle, but it’s a lot more expensive
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Published: 23.11.2016
Kobo Aura Edition 2 review: It’s better than Amazon’s baseline Kindle, but it’s a lot more expensive
2.5

This e-reader just doesn’t deliver enough bang for the buck.

Kobo Aura Rakuten Kobo Aura One Limited Edition Review: Keeping up with the Kindles isn’t easy
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Published: 02.01.2018
Rakuten Kobo Aura One Limited Edition Review: Keeping up with the Kindles isn’t easy
3.5

Rakuten Kobo’s Aura One Limited Edition e-reader wants to compete with the Kindle Oasis, with 32GB of storage and a few new software tricks up its sleeve. While it isn’t quite up to the task, it still has a lot to offer certain readers.

Kobo Aura Kobo Aura One review
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TechRadar
Published: 24.10.2016
Kobo Aura One review

An ereader to rival the top-end Kindles

Kobo Aura Kobo Aura One E-Reader Review
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Tom's Guide
Published: 17.08.2016
Kobo Aura One E-Reader Review

The Kobo Aura One is a waterproof, 7.8-inch e-reader that offers excellent ambient lighting, but could be faster.

Kobo Aura Kobo Aura One review | Stuff
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Kobo Aura One review | Stuff

The best replacement yet for your tired old paperbacks

Kobo Aura Kobo Aura One Review
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PCMAG
Published: 17.08.2016
Kobo Aura One Review
4.0

The Kobo Aura One is a solid waterproof ebook reader with an extra large display.

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Published: 18.10.2013
Kobo Aura Review | The eBook Reader Blog

Review Date: October 2013 - Review unit purchased from Kobo.com Overview The Kobo Aura is the latest ebook reader from Kobo. It has a 6" E Ink Pearl screen and is the little brother to the 6.8-inch Kobo Aura HD that was released earlier in the year. The Kobo Aura is a new addition to

Kobo Aura Kobo Aura One Review - 2016
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Published: 31.08.2016
Kobo Aura One Review - 2016
4.3

The Kobo Aura One is the culmination of everything Kobo has done in the e-reader arena since 2010. They expanded upon all of their critical commercial success and released an e-reader that is unlike anything else. Hardware The Aura One features the largest E-Ink screen that Kobo has ever produced. It is 7.8 inches and the resolution is 1872 by 1404, which works out to a crisp 300 pixels per inch. The screen is completely flush with the bezel, which gives you a wider area to turn pages in e-books or pinch and zoom PDF files. The front-lit display is

Kobo Aura Review: Kobo Aura One is a waterproof “hardcover” ebook reader
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Six Colors
Published: 27.09.2016
Review: Kobo Aura One is a waterproof “hardcover” ebook reader

The Amazon Kindle Oasis (left) with the Kobo Aura One. The ebook reader market is funny. After an initial flurry of excitement, we seem to have settled in on the idea that paper books and ebooks ar…

Kobo Aura Kobo Aura ONE review: A large waterproof eReader with OverDrive support
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Techaeris
Published: 05.02.2017
Kobo Aura ONE review: A large waterproof eReader with OverDrive support

Our Kobo Aura ONE review takes a look at the newest eReader from Kobo, one that was developed using extensive feedback from their "most passionate customers."

Kobo Aura A Kindle competitor with a classy design
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CNET
Published: 18.10.2013
A Kindle competitor with a classy design

Kobo has done a nice job with the design of its $149.99 Kobo Aura e-reader, but the display quality and built-in light don't quite measure up to the Kindle competition.

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