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Kobo Aura H2O

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User ratings:
48
4.2 out of 5
48 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
9
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Pros

  • waterproofing is incredibly robust
  • it can withstand up to 60 minutes under two meters of water
  • It is a great size that can be comfortably held in one hand

Cons

  • Kobo also got rid of the microSD slot
  • The display gets noticeably yellower and warmer as the sun sets
  • There are no physical buttons on the front

Key specs

  • 3000
  • 4GB
  • 233 g
  • yes
  • 6.8 in
  • E Ink Carta
  • 1430, 1080 px
  • 16

Kobo Aura H2O - Pros & Cons

Kobo Aura H2O

Pros

  • waterproofing is incredibly robust
  • it can withstand up to 60 minutes under two meters of water
  • It is a great size that can be comfortably held in one hand
  • keeps things pretty snappy
  • The adjustable brightness feature is also pretty impressive
  • makes navigation pretty easy
  • light and thin that travels well is a plus
  • nice touch on the UI is the visual representation of reading progress
  • slimmer
  • lighter and can be used on vacations
  • ability to change your font a lot better

Cons

  • Kobo also got rid of the microSD slot
  • The display gets noticeably yellower and warmer as the sun sets
  • There are no physical buttons on the front
  • have any kind of cover
  • blue light has a negative impact on sleep
  • at times the colored lighting felt artificial
  • Still a bit large for smaller hands
  • H2O slightly harder to grip than the Paperwhite
  • you lose an inch of screen
  • $180 is still a lot to shell out for an ebook reader
  • the screen glare of these devices

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Kobo Aura H2O - Full Specifications

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Display
Touchscreenyes
ColourN
Screen size6.8 in
Screen technologyE Ink Carta
Screen resolution1430 x 1080 px
Pixel density265.0 ppi
Shades of grey16
Aspect ratio4:3
DPI265.0 dpi
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Design
Colour of productBlack
On/off switchyes
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Audio properties
Speakersno
Audio 3.5mm inputno
Supported audio formatsNot supported
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Connectivity
Wi-Fiyes
Wi-Fi standards
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • Wi-Fi 4
3G (UMTS)no
AC adapter includedno
Bluetoothno
USByes
USB versionUSB 2.0
USB typeMini-USB B
Total USB ports1
USB powered (only mha USB)yes
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Technical details
Book capacity3000
Supported book file formats
  • HTML
  • MOBI
  • PDF
  • RTF
  • TXT
  • EPUB
Supported image formats
  • GIF
  • JPG
  • PNG
  • TIF
Supported video formatsNot supported
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 size512.0 mB
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Dimensions
Height0.38 in
Width7.05 in
Depth5.08 in
Weight8.22 oz
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Features
Operating systemProprietary OS
Input methodMulti-touch
Qwerty keyboard (buttons)no
Qwerty keyboard (screen)yes
Adjustable textyes
Built-In dictionaryyes
Digital library accessyes
Lightingyes
Web browsingyes
Word translationyes
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Battery
Battery typeLi-Ion
Battery life30.0 h
Battery life (page views)1,400
Number of batteries required1
Rechargeable battery (enclosed/integrate)yes

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Kobo Aura H2O Kobo - Editorial Reviews (9)

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Kobo Aura H2O Kobo Aura H2O (2017) review
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Published: 26.05.2017
Kobo Aura H2O (2017) review

The waterproof wannabe Kindle-killer

Kobo Aura H2O Kobo Aura H2O Review and Video Walkthrough
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Kobo Aura H2O Kobo Aura H2O review: A waterproof e-reader for everyone else
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Published: 03.06.2017
Kobo Aura H2O review: A waterproof e-reader for everyone else

MobileSyrup takes a look at Kobo's new Aura H2O e-reader.

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Travel tech worth making room in your carry-on for

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

Kobo Aura H2O Kobo Aura H2O Review
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Published: 16.09.2014
Kobo Aura H2O Review
4.0

Whether it's the sandy shores of Cancun or your bathtub, if you like to read near water, the Kobo Aura H2O is a waterproof ebook reader worthy of your attention.

Kobo Aura H2O Kobo Aura H20 Edition 2 review: A waterproof e-reader worthy of your consideration
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Published: 17.08.2017
Kobo Aura H20 Edition 2 review: A waterproof e-reader worthy of your consideration
3.5

While not indestructible, this Kindle competitor can survive being submerged in water.

Kobo Aura H2O Full Review of the Kobo Aura H2O
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Published: 26.08.2014
Full Review of the Kobo Aura H2O

Kobo has an obsession on what constitutes the perfect e-reading experience and they have been feverishly working towards this ideal. They have slowly been evolving their product line to fall in line with the quintessential five B’s of bookselling; Bath, Backyard, Bedroom, Bus and Beach. The brand new Kobo Aura H2O e-Reader is the most complete device the Toronto based company has ever released. It was designed to be able be completely submerged in five meters of water, for up to fifty minutes, which finally allows users to safely read in the bath and beach. We spoke to Kobo CEO

Kobo Aura H2O Kobo Aura H2O Review: Weather Resistance And A Great Screen Combine For Ultimate E-Reading
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Published: 12.09.2014
Kobo Aura H2O Review: Weather Resistance And A Great Screen Combine For Ultimate E-Reading

Kobo has introduced a new e-reader, and the device offers all your typical generational improvements, including faster page turning and a high-resolution display for crisp text. But it also brings a degree of waterproofing to the device, which means it’s better able to handle a trip to the be…

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