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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 HD Ebook Reader
Kobo Aura HD
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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 %
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0 %
1 stars
0 %
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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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5
5 editorial reviews
Kobo strikes gold with the well-designed Aura HD, a premium ebook reader with high-quality edge lighting and a super-sharp display.Read more
The Kobo Aura HD was only announced yesterday and will not be available to purchase until the end of the month. Good e-Reader is proud to give you the first exclusive review of this new electronic reader. One of the big hyping factors behind this new model is that it is 6.8 inches, which buckles the trend of your standard six inch reader. The resolution is also the best in the business, putting the Nook HD and Kindle Fire HD 7 to shame. Hardware The Kobo Aura HD features a 6.8 inch touchscreen with a resolution of 1440×1080 with 265Read more
Kobo has done a nice job with the design of its $149.99 Kobo Aura e-reader, but the display quality and built-in light don't quite measure up to the Kindle competition.Read more
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16
4.3 out of 5
6 user ratings
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User rating
33
4.3 out of 5
33 user ratings
5 stars
45 %
4 stars
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3 stars
9 %
2 stars
3 %
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4.0 out of 5
48 user ratings
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4 stars
39 %
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4.0 out of 5
33 user ratings
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3 stars
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3 %
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52
3.9 out of 5
52 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
34 %
3 stars
17 %
2 stars
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Display

Touchscreenyesyesyesyes
ColourN
N/A
NN
Screen size6.0 in6.0 in6.8 in6.0 in
Screen technologyE Ink Pearl
N/A
E Ink
N/A
Screen resolution1014 x 758 px1024 x 768 px1440 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
  • CBR
  • CBZ
  • EPUB
  • HTML
  • MOBI
  • PDF
  • RTF
  • TXT
  • 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
Not supported
Maximum memory card size32
N/A
32
N/A
Built-in processorY
N/A
N/A
N/A
Processor speed1000.0 MHz
N/A
1000.0 MHz1000.0 MHz
RAM size256.0 mB
N/A
1024.0 mB
N/A
Supported video formats
N/A
N/A
Not supportedNot supported

Dimensions

Height5.91 in6.26 in6.92 in6.18 in
Width4.49 in4.45 in0.46 in4.53 in
Depth0.32 in0.33 in5.05 in0.35 in
Weight6.14 oz6.35 oz8.47 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
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • POR
  • 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
MP3 Player
N/A
N/A
no
N/A
Rotating
N/A
N/A
no
N/A
Digital library access
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes

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 includedyesyesyesno
Headphone outno
N/A
no
N/A
Bluetoothno
N/A
nono
USByesyesyesyes
USB versionUSB 2.0
N/A
USB 2.0
N/A
USB typeMicro-USB B
N/A
Micro-USB BMicro-USB
Total USB ports1
N/A
11
USB powered (only mha USB)yes
N/A
yesyes

Battery

Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
N/A
Li-polymer
Battery life1440.0 h
N/A
30.0 h30.0 h
Number of batteries required111
N/A
Rechargeable battery (enclosed/integrate)yesyesyesyes

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Often compared with Kobo Aura Edition 2

Often compared with Kobo Aura HD

Often compared with Kobo Glo HD