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Kobo Aura Edition 2 Ebook Reader
Kobo Aura Edition 2
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Kobo Aura H2O Ebook Reader
Kobo Aura H2O
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Kobo Glo Ebook Reader
Kobo Glo
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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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8
8 editorial reviews
The waterproof wannabe Kindle-killerRead more
MobileSyrup takes a look at Kobo's new Aura H2O e-reader.Read more
Travel tech worth making room in your carry-on forRead more
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26
4.1 out of 5
11 user ratings
5 stars
27 %
4 stars
72 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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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
0 %
48
4.2 out of 5
48 user ratings
5 stars
41 %
4 stars
45 %
3 stars
6 %
2 stars
6 %
1 stars
0 %
44
4.3 out of 5
44 user ratings
5 stars
43 %
4 stars
40 %
3 stars
13 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %

Display

Touchscreenyesyesyes
Screen size6.0 in6.8 in6.0 in
Screen resolution1024 x 768 px1430 x 1080 px1024 x 758 px
DPI212.0 dpi265.0 dpi213.0 dpi
Colour
N/A
N
  • Black
  • N
Screen technology
N/A
E Ink CartaE Ink Pearl
Pixel density
N/A
265.0 ppi
N/A
Shades of grey
N/A
1616
Aspect ratio
N/A
4:34:3

Technical details

Supported book file formats
  • EPUB
  • HTML
  • PDF
  • RTF
  • TXT
  • HTML
  • MOBI
  • PDF
  • RTF
  • TXT
  • EPUB
  • CBZ
  • EPUB
  • HTML
  • PDF
  • RTF
Supported image formats
  • BMP
  • GIF
  • JPEG/JPG
  • PNG
  • TIFF
  • GIF
  • JPG
  • PNG
  • TIF
  • GIF
  • JPG
  • PNG
  • TIF
Built-in memoryyesyesyes
Memory card readernoyesyes
Book capacity
N/A
30001000
Supported video formats
N/A
Not supportedNot supported
Memory size
N/A
4GB2GB
Compatible memory cards
N/A
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
microSD
Maximum memory card size
N/A
3232
Built-in processor
N/A
Y
N/A
Processor speed
N/A
1000.0 MHz1000.0 MHz
RAM size
N/A
512.0 mB
N/A

Design

Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Red
Black
  • Black
  • Blue
On/off switch
N/A
yesyes

Dimensions

Height6.26 in0.38 in0.39 in
Width4.45 in7.05 in4.49 in
Depth0.33 in5.08 in6.18 in
Weight6.35 oz8.22 oz6.53 oz

Audio properties

Speakersnonono
Audio 3.5mm inputnonono
Supported audio formats
N/A
Not supportedNot supported

Features

Operating systemProprietary OSProprietary OSProprietary OS
Qwerty keyboard (buttons)nonono
Qwerty keyboard (screen)yesyesyes
Lightingyesyesyes
Input method
N/A
Multi-touchMulti-touch
Adjustable text
N/A
yesyes
Built-In dictionary
N/A
yesyes
Digital library access
N/A
yesyes
Web browsing
N/A
yesyes
Word translation
N/A
yes
N/A
Rotating
N/A
N/A
no

Connectivity

Wi-Fiyesyesyes
3G (UMTS)nonono
AC adapter includedyesnoyes
USByesyesyes
Wi-Fi standards
N/A
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • Wi-Fi 4
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth
N/A
nono
USB version
N/A
USB 2.0USB 2.0
USB type
N/A
Mini-USB BMicro-USB B
Total USB ports
N/A
11
USB powered (only mha USB)
N/A
yesyes
Headphone out
N/A
N/A
no

Battery

Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
N/A
Number of batteries required111
Rechargeable battery (enclosed/integrate)yesyesyes
Battery life
N/A
30.0 h55.0 h
Battery life (page views)
N/A
1,400
N/A
Battery life, music
N/A
N/A
70.0 h

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