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Kobo Aura Edition 2 vs Kobo Aura HD

4.45 in
6.26 in
Kobo Aura Edition 2 Ebook Reader
Kobo Aura Edition 2
0.46 in
6.92 in
Kobo Aura HD Ebook Reader
Kobo Aura HD
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
6
6 editorial reviews
The waterproof wannabe Kindle-killerRead more
This e-reader just doesn’t deliver enough bang for the buck.Read more
Kobo has updated its 6.8-inch waterproof e-reader with an improved design, more memory and an improved integrated lighting scheme.Read more
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5
5 editorial reviews
Kobo strikes gold with the well-designed Aura HD, a premium ebook reader with high-quality edge lighting and a super-sharp display.Read more
The Kobo Aura HD was only announced yesterday and will not be available to purchase until the end of the month. Good e-Reader is proud to give you the first exclusive review of this new electronic reader. One of the big hyping factors behind this new model is that it is 6.8 inches, which buckles the trend of your standard six inch reader. The resolution is also the best in the business, putting the Nook HD and Kindle Fire HD 7 to shame. Hardware The Kobo Aura HD features a 6.8 inch touchscreen with a resolution of 1440×1080 with 265Read more
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.Read more
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User rating
48
4.0 out of 5
48 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
39 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
6 %
1 stars
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33
4.0 out of 5
33 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
39 %
3 stars
27 %
2 stars
3 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Display

Kobo Aura Edition 2Kobo Aura Edition 2
Kobo Aura HDKobo Aura HD
Touchscreenyesyes
Screen size6.0 in6.8 in
Screen resolution1024 x 768 px1440 x 1080 px
DPI212.0 dpi265.0 dpi

Technical details

Kobo Aura Edition 2Kobo Aura Edition 2
Kobo Aura HDKobo Aura HD
Supported book file formats
  • EPUB
  • HTML
  • PDF
  • RTF
  • TXT
  • CBR
  • CBZ
  • EPUB
  • HTML
  • MOBI
  • PDF
  • RTF
  • TXT
Supported image formats
  • BMP
  • GIF
  • JPEG/JPG
  • PNG
  • TIFF
  • GIF
  • JPG
  • PNG
  • TIF
Built-in memoryyesyes
Memory card readernoyes

Design

Kobo Aura Edition 2Kobo Aura Edition 2
Kobo Aura HDKobo Aura HD
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Red
White

Dimensions

Kobo Aura Edition 2Kobo Aura Edition 2
Kobo Aura HDKobo Aura HD
Height6.26 in6.92 in
Width4.45 in0.46 in
Depth0.33 in5.05 in
Weight6.35 oz8.47 oz

Audio properties

Kobo Aura Edition 2Kobo Aura Edition 2
Kobo Aura HDKobo Aura HD
Speakersnono
Audio 3.5mm inputnono

Features

Kobo Aura Edition 2Kobo Aura Edition 2
Kobo Aura HDKobo Aura HD
Operating systemProprietary OSProprietary OS
Qwerty keyboard (buttons)nono
Qwerty keyboard (screen)yesyes
Lightingyesyes

Connectivity

Kobo Aura Edition 2Kobo Aura Edition 2
Kobo Aura HDKobo Aura HD
Wi-Fiyesyes
3G (UMTS)nono
AC adapter includedyesyes
USByesyes

Battery

Kobo Aura Edition 2Kobo Aura Edition 2
Kobo Aura HDKobo Aura HD
Number of batteries required11
Rechargeable battery (enclosed/integrate)yesyes

Pros & Cons

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