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Kobo Aura Ebook Reader
Kobo Aura
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Kobo Aura Edition 2 Ebook Reader
Kobo Aura Edition 2
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Kobo Forma Ebook Reader
Kobo Forma
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Editiorial reviews
11
3.6 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
75 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
0 %
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0 %
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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
3.8 out of 5
5 user ratings
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20 %
4 stars
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User rating
33
4.3 out of 5
33 user ratings
5 stars
45 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
9 %
2 stars
3 %
1 stars
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48
4.0 out of 5
48 user ratings
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33 %
4 stars
39 %
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2 stars
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57
3.8 out of 5
57 user ratings
5 stars
26 %
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42 %
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2 stars
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Display

Touchscreenyesyesyes
ColourN
N/A
  • N
  • no
Screen size6.0 in6.0 in8.0 in
Screen technologyE Ink Pearl
N/A
E Ink Carta
Screen resolution1014 x 758 px1024 x 768 px1440 x 1920 px
Shades of grey16
N/A
N/A
Aspect ratio16:9
N/A
3:4
DPI211.0 dpi212.0 dpi
N/A

Technical details

Book capacity3000
N/A
6000
Supported book file formats
  • CBR
  • CBZ
  • EPUB
  • HTML
  • MOBI
  • PDF
  • RTF
  • TXT
  • EPUB
  • HTML
  • PDF
  • RTF
  • TXT
  • CBR
  • CBZ
  • HTML
  • MOBI
  • PDF
  • RTF
  • TXT
  • EPUB
Supported image formats
  • GIF
  • JPG
  • PNG
  • TIF
  • BMP
  • GIF
  • JPEG/JPG
  • PNG
  • TIFF
  • BMP
  • GIF
  • JPEG/JPG
  • PNG
  • TIFF
Built-in memoryyesyes
N/A
Memory size4GB
N/A
8GB
Memory card readeryesno
N/A
Compatible memory cards
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
N/A
N/A
Maximum memory card size32
N/A
N/A
Built-in processorY
N/A
Y
Processor speed1000.0 MHz
N/A
N/A
RAM size256.0 mB
N/A
N/A

Design

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

Dimensions

Height5.91 in6.26 in6.3 in
Width4.49 in4.45 in7.0 in
Depth0.32 in0.33 in0.33 in
Weight6.14 oz6.35 oz6.95 oz

Connectivity

Wi-Fiyesyesyes
Wi-Fi standards
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • Wi-Fi 4
N/A
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • Wi-Fi 4
3G (UMTS)nono
N/A
AC adapter includedyesyes
N/A
Headphone outno
N/A
N/A
Bluetoothno
N/A
no
USByesyes
N/A
USB versionUSB 2.0
N/A
N/A
USB typeMicro-USB B
N/A
Micro-USB
Total USB ports1
N/A
N/A
USB powered (only mha USB)yes
N/A
N/A

Battery

Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
Lithium Polymer
Battery life1440.0 h
N/A
N/A
Number of batteries required11
N/A
Rechargeable battery (enclosed/integrate)yesyes
N/A
Battery capacity
N/A
N/A
1200.0 mAh

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