Name: Aura Edition 2
Brand: Kobo
SKU: 77166
Rating: 4.0 (48 reviews)

3.5

based on all reviews

improved design
more memory and an improved integrated lighting scheme
an entry level device and very affordable

the bezel around its display is atypically shallow
it will be harder to load in your own collections
though is lagging behind the times for such a big company

Weight: 180 g
Touchscreen: yes
Screen size: 6 in
Screen resolution: 1024, 768 px

Kobo Aura Edition 2 - Pros & Cons

improved design
more memory and an improved integrated lighting scheme
an entry level device and very affordable
lower resolution screen text looks fine and is easily readable
It is a great size that can be comfortably held in one hand
good build
lighter weight
the great ComfortLight technology
textured back gives it a solid grip to add to a nice finish
It s quick and easy to join
it can withstand up to 60 minutes under two meters of water
waterproofing is incredibly robust
Kobo software was intuitive and easy to use

the bezel around its display is atypically shallow
it will be harder to load in your own collections
though is lagging behind the times for such a big company
a sunken screen and not an edge to edge display
Edition 2 does not have the customized Overdrive e-Ink App
It will only be available in select markets for the official launch
there s no microSD card slot
no microSD card slot
doesn't have a memory card slot like the original
Lower resolution screen not as sharp
a premium design and a flush glass screen
it has nothing new to set it apart from existing and older Kobo models
no reset button
no physical light button
emit blue light can affect the way a user sleeps
rather not wear your reading glasses then you can simply pump up the font size
text tends to become murky or blurry on higher brightness settings
Amazon s store still comes out on top
PDFs are notoriously difficult to handle on an eBook reader
url
available for Kindle Australia users
reflective glare and back-lighting
Headphone jacks are becoming increasingly rare on e-ink e-readers
lack of headphone jacks in the latest range of e-readers
at times the colored lighting felt artificial
blue light has a negative impact on sleep
have any kind of cover
nor Microsoft is interested in correcting the connectivity issues
Pro on the Aura One was a little finicky when auto-adjusting

Kobo - Video Reviews (6)

This is the new Kobo Aura Edition 2 e-reader

Kobo Aura Edition 2 - Full Specifications

Touchscreen	yes
Screen size	6.0 in
Screen resolution	1024 x 768 px
DPI	212.0 dpi

Colour of product	Black Blue Red

Speakers	no
Audio 3.5mm input	no

Wi-Fi	yes
3G (UMTS)	no
AC adapter included	yes
USB	yes

Supported book file formats	EPUB HTML PDF RTF TXT
Supported image formats	BMP GIF JPEG/JPG PNG TIFF
Built-in memory	yes
Memory card reader	no

Height	6.26 in
Width	4.45 in
Depth	0.33 in
Weight	6.35 oz

Operating system	Proprietary OS
Qwerty keyboard (buttons)	no
Qwerty keyboard (screen)	yes
Lighting	yes

Battery type	Li-Ion
Number of batteries required	1
Rechargeable battery (enclosed/integrate)	yes

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Kobo Aura Edition 2 Kobo - Editorial Reviews (7)

3.0

Based on 7 reviews

Kobo Aura Edition 2 Kobo Aura H2O (2017) review

TechRadar

Published: 26.05.2017

Kobo Aura H2O (2017) review

3.5

The waterproof wannabe Kindle-killer

Kobo Aura Edition 2 Kobo Aura Edition 2 review: It’s better than Amazon’s baseline Kindle, but it’s a lot more expensive

pcworld.com_techhive.com

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 Edition 2 Aura H20 Edition 2 is Kobo's improved waterproof Kindle rival

CNET

Published: 04.05.2017

Aura H20 Edition 2 is Kobo's improved waterproof Kindle rival

Kobo has updated its 6.8-inch waterproof e-reader with an improved design, more memory and an improved integrated lighting scheme.

Kobo Aura Edition 2 Kobo Aura Edition 2 Review

Good e-Reader

Published: 01.09.2016

Kobo Aura Edition 2 Review

The Kobo Aura Edition 2 is the latest e-reader to hit the market and it is closer to the Kobo Glo HD than a true spiritual successor to the Aura. It is an entry level device and very affordable. Hardware The Kobo Aura that was released in 2013 featured several improvements to its immediate predecessor, the Kobo Glo. The screen had a flat plastic panel, featuring an 'edge to edge' display without a raised border found in predecessors. The Kobo Aura Edition 2 on the other hand has a sunken screen and not an edge to edge display. The Edition

PC World

Kobo Aura Edition 2 review: It’s better than Amazon’s baseline Kindle, but it’s a lot more expensive - ebook reader - PC World

Kobo Aura Edition 2 Kobo Aura Edition 2 Review and Video Walkthrough | The eBook Reader Blog

The eBook Reader Blog | The eBook Reader Blog keeps you updated on the latest ereader and tablet news, reviews, and tutorials.

Published: 02.10.2016

Kobo Aura Edition 2 Review and Video Walkthrough | The eBook Reader Blog

Review Date: October 2016 - Review unit purchased from Chapters.Indigo Overview The awkwardly named Kobo Aura Edition 2 is the second generation model to the original Kobo Aura, not to be confused with the Kobo Aura One, Kobo's new 7.8-inch model. The Kobo Aura 2 was released in September 2016 at the same time as

Kobo Aura Edition 2 Kobo AURA H2O Edition 2 review - waterproof ereader you can take anywhere

Tech Guide

Published: 28.08.2017

Kobo AURA H2O Edition 2 review - waterproof ereader you can take anywhere

Kobo has released its latest ereader – the AURA H2O Edition 2 – which has a number of improvements so you can keep reading at any time of the day or night. And it’s still waterproof so you can also read anywhere. The refreshed ereader has a 6.8-inch anti-glare E Ink display so reading in […]