Kobo devices also can read more file types, including the popular ePub format that Kindle can't handle natively. IPX8 waterproofing rounds up its physical characteristics.Īdding to its value-for-money outlook is the fact that, in several regions, you can borrow books from a local library that supports OverDrive, saving you the cost of having to buy new ebooks. And the 7-inch screen is the sweet spot in our books – not too small, not too big and perfectly portable. These kinds of ereaders are really comfortable to hold and use in one hand, making the likes of the Kobo Libra 2 perfect for the daily commute. We also love the asymmetric design with the page-turn buttons. The screen refreshes super fast, and the huge battery lasts weeks on end. You get tons more storage as the default is 32GB here, something most other mainstream ereaders don't offer. While the snappy and super responsive E Ink Carta 1200 screen is now available on several ereaders, including the next-best Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, the Libra 2 performs better than the competition. It's a fantastic all-around champion that should be your first port of call when buying an ereader. We gave the Kobo Libra 2 full marks in our review, which should really say all you need to know, and we haven't changed our minds since testing it in 2021. There is hope, however, with a new display called E Ink Gallery 3 set to debut on the PocketBook Viva some time soon and this, according to both E Ink and PocketBook, should allow colors to be more saturated.įrom there, you need to consider if you want an ereader that can take a dip in the bath or a pool, such as the Kobo Libra 2 and Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, and whether you want a reader with physical page-turn buttons.ĭespite newer models on the market, the Kobo Libra 2 is still the best overall ereader you can get because it offers great bang for your buck. While color ereaders exist, they're hard to recommend with the E Ink Kaleido screen technology as colors are still muted. Whatever your needs are, all ereaders use similar E Ink technology which, at the time of writing, is usually the Carta 1200 screen, so they all display crisp text and fonts that look better on a grayscale screen.

Are you a student or a researcher? You could considering a note-taking ereader. Have a vast collection of EPUBs or prefer to borrow from your local library? Perhaps Kobo is the way to go if you live outside the US. Love comics and graphic novels? You'll want a color ereader.

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