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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 Aura H2O Ebook Reader
Kobo Aura H2O
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Kobo Glo HD Ebook Reader
Kobo Glo HD
Editiorial reviews
11
3.6 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
75 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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 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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16
4.3 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
50 %
4 stars
50 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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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
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 %
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0 %
52
3.9 out of 5
52 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
34 %
3 stars
17 %
2 stars
5 %
1 stars
5 %

Display

Touchscreenyesyesyesyes
ColourN
N/A
NN
Screen size6.0 in6.0 in6.8 in6.0 in
Screen technologyE Ink Pearl
N/A
E Ink Carta
N/A
Screen resolution1014 x 758 px1024 x 768 px1430 x 1080 px1448 x 1072 px
Shades of grey16
N/A
1616
Aspect ratio16:9
N/A
4:3
N/A
DPI211.0 dpi212.0 dpi265.0 dpi300.0 dpi
Pixel density
N/A
N/A
265.0 ppi300.0 ppi

Technical details

Book capacity3000
N/A
30003000
Supported book file formats
  • CBR
  • CBZ
  • EPUB
  • HTML
  • MOBI
  • PDF
  • RTF
  • TXT
  • EPUB
  • HTML
  • PDF
  • RTF
  • TXT
  • HTML
  • MOBI
  • PDF
  • RTF
  • TXT
  • EPUB
  • CBR
  • CBZ
  • EPUB
  • HTML
  • MOBI
  • PDF
  • RTF
  • TIFF
  • TXT
Supported image formats
  • GIF
  • JPG
  • PNG
  • TIF
  • BMP
  • GIF
  • JPEG/JPG
  • PNG
  • TIFF
  • GIF
  • JPG
  • PNG
  • TIF
  • BMP
  • GIF
  • JPEG/JPG
  • PNG
  • TIFF
  • JPEG/JPG
  • JPEG/JPG
Built-in memoryyesyesyesyes
Memory size4GB
N/A
4GB
  • 4GB
  • 4GB
Memory card readeryesnoyesno
Compatible memory cards
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
N/A
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
Not supported
Maximum memory card size32
N/A
32
N/A
Built-in processorY
N/A
Y
N/A
Processor speed1000.0 MHz
N/A
1000.0 MHz1000.0 MHz
RAM size256.0 mB
N/A
512.0 mB
N/A
Supported video formats
N/A
N/A
Not supportedNot supported

Dimensions

Height5.91 in6.26 in0.38 in6.18 in
Width4.49 in4.45 in7.05 in4.53 in
Depth0.32 in0.33 in5.08 in0.35 in
Weight6.14 oz6.35 oz8.22 oz6.35 oz

Audio properties

Speakersnononono
Audio 3.5mm inputnononono
Supported audio formats
N/A
N/A
Not supportedBMP

Features

Menu languages
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • POR
N/A
N/A
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • POR
Operating systemProprietary OSProprietary OSProprietary OSProprietary OS
Input methodMulti-touch
N/A
Multi-touchMulti-touch
Qwerty keyboard (buttons)nononono
Qwerty keyboard (screen)yesyesyesyes
Adjustable textyes
N/A
yesyes
Built-In dictionaryyes
N/A
yesyes
Lightingyesyesyesyes
Web browsingyes
N/A
yes
N/A
Digital library access
N/A
N/A
yesyes
Word translation
N/A
N/A
yes
N/A

Connectivity

Wi-Fiyesyesyesyes
Wi-Fi standards
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • Wi-Fi 4
N/A
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • Wi-Fi 4
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • Wi-Fi 4
3G (UMTS)nononono
AC adapter includedyesyesnono
Headphone outno
N/A
N/A
N/A
Bluetoothno
N/A
nono
USByesyesyesyes
USB versionUSB 2.0
N/A
USB 2.0
N/A
USB typeMicro-USB B
N/A
Mini-USB BMicro-USB
Total USB ports1
N/A
11
USB powered (only mha USB)yes
N/A
yesyes

Battery

Battery typeLi-IonLi-IonLi-IonLi-polymer
Battery life1440.0 h
N/A
30.0 h30.0 h
Number of batteries required111
N/A
Rechargeable battery (enclosed/integrate)yesyesyesyes
Battery life (page views)
N/A
N/A
1,400
N/A

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