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Kobo Aura Edition 2 Ebook Reader
Kobo Aura Edition 2
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Kobo Glo Ebook Reader
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Kobo Mini Ebook Reader
Kobo Mini
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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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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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8 editorial reviews
PC Magazine is your complete guide to computers, phones, tablets, peripherals and more. We test and review the latest gadgets, products and services, report technology news and trends, and provide shopping advice and price comparisons.Read more
The affordable Kobo Mini is a likable touch-screen e-ink e-reader that's a bit of an in-betweener -- too small for some and not quite small enough for others.Read more
A small e-ink e-reader with Wi-Fi, customised type and EPUB side-loadingRead 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
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 %
39
4.1 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
41 %
4 stars
33 %
3 stars
23 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %

Display

Touchscreenyesyesyes
Screen size6.0 in6.0 in5.0 in
Screen resolution1024 x 768 px1024 x 758 px800 x 600 px
DPI212.0 dpi213.0 dpi200.0 dpi
Colour
N/A
  • Black
  • N
N
Screen technology
N/A
E Ink PearlE Ink VizPlex
Shades of grey
N/A
1616
Aspect ratio
N/A
4:3
N/A

Technical details

Supported book file formats
  • EPUB
  • HTML
  • PDF
  • RTF
  • TXT
  • CBZ
  • EPUB
  • HTML
  • PDF
  • RTF
  • CBZ
  • EPUB
  • HTML
  • PDF
  • RTF
  • TXT
Supported image formats
  • BMP
  • GIF
  • JPEG/JPG
  • PNG
  • TIFF
  • GIF
  • JPG
  • PNG
  • TIF
  • GIF
  • JPG
  • PNG
Built-in memoryyesyes
N/A
Memory card readernoyesno
Book capacity
N/A
10001000
Supported video formats
N/A
Not supported
N/A
Memory size
N/A
2GB2GB
Compatible memory cards
N/A
microSD
N/A
Maximum memory card size
N/A
32
N/A
Processor speed
N/A
1000.0 MHz800.0 MHz

Design

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

Dimensions

Height6.26 in0.39 in5.24 in
Width4.45 in4.49 in4.02 in
Depth0.33 in6.18 in0.39 in
Weight6.35 oz6.53 oz4.73 oz

Audio properties

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

Features

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

Connectivity

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

Battery

Battery typeLi-Ion
N/A
N/A
Number of batteries required111
Rechargeable battery (enclosed/integrate)yesyesyes
Battery life
N/A
55.0 h16.0 h
Battery life, music
N/A
70.0 h
N/A

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