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Kobo Aura One

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Pros

  • beautiful
  • small
  • and thin

Cons

  • Hardcover books can be heavy
  • s a multi-step process that involves logging in to the Overdrive web site
  • it weighs 25g more than the Kindle Paperwhite

Key specs

  • 6000
  • 8GB
  • 230 g
  • yes
  • 7.8 in
  • E Ink Carta
  • 1872, 1404 px
  • 16

Kobo Aura One - Pros & Cons

Kobo Aura One

Pros

  • beautiful
  • small
  • and thin
  • Kobo s typography quite good
  • They are easier to read on for hours at a time
  • it almost looks better outside than it does indoors
  • Switching between tabs is very robust
  • The design is really good and the build quality is high
  • Kobo software was intuitive and easy to use

Cons

  • Hardcover books can be heavy
  • s a multi-step process that involves logging in to the Overdrive web site
  • it weighs 25g more than the Kindle Paperwhite
  • difficult to call a device convenient when it requires its own charger
  • people that want an e-reader with a large screen
  • the Aura ONE has no support for any kind of audiobook or even Bluetooth or a headphone jack
  • as sharp and it lacks adaptive lighting
  • not all libraries support OverDrive
  • no microSD card slot
  • there is no microSD card slot
  • the edges of the screen show a very slight darkening

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Kobo Aura One - Full Specifications

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Display
Touchscreenyes
Screen size7.8 in
Screen technologyE Ink Carta
Screen resolution1872 x 1404 px
Shades of grey16
Aspect ratio16:9
DPI300.0 dpi
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Design
Colour of productBlack
On/off switchyes
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Audio properties
Speakersno
Audio 3.5mm inputno
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Connectivity
Wi-Fiyes
Wi-Fi standards
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • Wi-Fi 4
3G (UMTS)no
AC adapter includedno
Headphone outno
Bluetoothno
USByes
USB versionUSB 2.0
USB typeMicro-USB
Total USB ports1
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Technical details
Book capacity6000
Supported book file formats
  • CBR
  • CBZ
  • HTML
  • MOBI
  • PDF
  • RTF
  • TXT
  • EPUB
Supported image formats
  • BMP
  • GIF
  • MJPEG
  • PNG
Built-in memoryyes
Memory size8GB
Memory card readerno
Compatible memory cardsNot supported
Built-in processorY
Processor speed1000.0 MHz
RAM size512.0 mB
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Dimensions
Height7.68 in
Width5.45 in
Depth0.27 in
Weight8.11 oz
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Features
Menu languages
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • POR
  • TUR
Operating systemProprietary OS
Qwerty keyboard (buttons)no
Qwerty keyboard (screen)yes
Lightingyes
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Battery
Battery typeLi-Ion
Number of batteries required1
Rechargeable battery (enclosed/integrate)yes

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Kobo Aura One Kobo - Editorial Reviews (18)

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Kobo Aura One Rakuten Kobo Aura One Limited Edition Review: Keeping up with the Kindles isn’t easy
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Published: 02.01.2018
Rakuten Kobo Aura One Limited Edition Review: Keeping up with the Kindles isn’t easy
3.5

Rakuten Kobo’s Aura One Limited Edition e-reader wants to compete with the Kindle Oasis, with 32GB of storage and a few new software tricks up its sleeve. While it isn’t quite up to the task, it still has a lot to offer certain readers.

Kobo Aura One Kobo Aura One Review - 2016
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Good e-Reader
Published: 31.08.2016
Kobo Aura One Review - 2016
4.3

The Kobo Aura One is the culmination of everything Kobo has done in the e-reader arena since 2010. They expanded upon all of their critical commercial success and released an e-reader that is unlike anything else. Hardware The Aura One features the largest E-Ink screen that Kobo has ever produced. It is 7.8 inches and the resolution is 1872 by 1404, which works out to a crisp 300 pixels per inch. The screen is completely flush with the bezel, which gives you a wider area to turn pages in e-books or pinch and zoom PDF files. The front-lit display is

Kobo Aura One Review: Kobo Aura One is a waterproof “hardcover” ebook reader
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Six Colors
Published: 27.09.2016
Review: Kobo Aura One is a waterproof “hardcover” ebook reader

The Amazon Kindle Oasis (left) with the Kobo Aura One. The ebook reader market is funny. After an initial flurry of excitement, we seem to have settled in on the idea that paper books and ebooks ar…

Kobo Aura One Kobo goes big with its 7.8-inch Aura One e-reader
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TechCrunch
Published: 17.08.2016
Kobo goes big with its 7.8-inch Aura One e-reader

The Canadian company has never been afraid to take risks with the often-boring world of e-readers, and for that reason alone it is a welcoming presence. Without Kobo pushing the boundaries of screen size, build quality and features like waterproofing, it’s hard to imagine much innovation occurring in the Amazon-dominated space. With the Aura One,

Kobo Aura One Kobo Aura One Review: A big e-reader full of big ideas
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Good Gear Guide
Published: 23.11.2016
Kobo Aura One Review: A big e-reader full of big ideas

The latest Kobo is a waterproof, feature-packed monster.

Kobo Aura One Review: Kobo Aura One goes easier on the eyes | WhatsYourTech.ca
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Review: Kobo Aura One goes easier on the eyes | WhatsYourTech.ca

Kobo Aura One Kobo Aura One vs. Kindle Oasis: Perfect opposites
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MobileSyrup
Published: 17.09.2016
Kobo Aura One vs. Kindle Oasis: Perfect opposites

In a battle between two completely disparate devices, can either one be ideal?

Kobo Aura One Kobo Aura ONE review: A large waterproof eReader with OverDrive support
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Techaeris
Published: 05.02.2017
Kobo Aura ONE review: A large waterproof eReader with OverDrive support

Our Kobo Aura ONE review takes a look at the newest eReader from Kobo, one that was developed using extensive feedback from their "most passionate customers."

Kobo Aura One Kobo Aura One E-Reader Review
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Tom's Guide
Published: 17.08.2016
Kobo Aura One E-Reader Review
4.0

The Kobo Aura One is a waterproof, 7.8-inch e-reader that offers excellent ambient lighting, but could be faster.

Kobo Aura One Kobo expects stock shortages for Aura One e-reader due to high demand
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MobileSyrup
Published: 15.09.2016
Kobo expects stock shortages for Aura One e-reader due to high demand

"It’s safe to say that the enthusiasm we are seeing for Aura ONE has happily surpassed expectations.”

Kobo Aura One Kobo Aura ONE e-reader review - larger screen and water resistant
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Tech Guide
Published: 30.10.2016
Kobo Aura ONE e-reader review - larger screen and water resistant

What better group of people can you ask for to help design your next product than your most passionate customers. That’s exactly what Kobo did when developing its latest e-reader – the Aura ONE. They say your users are your best engineers and Kobo turned to its most avid readers to ask them what they

Kobo Aura One A big-screen waterproof e-reader with access to your local library
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CNET
Published: 07.11.2016
A big-screen waterproof e-reader with access to your local library

It's hard to beat Amazon's e-readers, but Kobo's latest has at least four features that Kindle devices do not have.

Kobo Aura One Kobo Aura One Review
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PCMAG
Published: 17.08.2016
Kobo Aura One Review
4.0

The Kobo Aura One is a solid waterproof ebook reader with an extra large display.

Kobo Aura One Kobo Aura One Review: A big e-reader full of big ideas
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Published: 23.11.2016
Kobo Aura One Review: A big e-reader full of big ideas
4.0

The latest Kobo is a waterproof, feature-packed monster.

Kobo Aura One Kobo Aura One review: A great Kindle alternative
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Expert Reviews
Published: 20.08.2016
Kobo Aura One review: A great Kindle alternative
4.0

With its massive display and excellent blue light filter, the Kobo Aura One is the perfect eReader for reading at night

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