Which Kobo is best for you? (Kobo Comparison)
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- Опубліковано 8 сер 2021
- In this video, we compare each Kobo to see which one is best for you!
Kobo Nia: us.kobobooks.com/collections/...
Kobo Clara HD: us.kobobooks.com/collections/...
Kobo Libra H2O: us.kobobooks.com/collections/...
Kobo Forma: us.kobobooks.com/products/kob...
Kobo Elipsa: us.kobobooks.com/products/kob...
Kobo Clara HD vs Kindle Paperwhite: • Kindle Paperwhite vs K...
Kobo Libra H2O Review: • Kobo Libra H2O Review ...
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Hey everyone! This video does not include the new Kobo Libra 2 and the new Kobo Sage. I have videos on both of those devices, if you're interested:
Kobo Libra 2 - ua-cam.com/video/7b1Gwk4Jfk4/v-deo.html
Kobo Sage - ua-cam.com/video/oYNHiS4wZqQ/v-deo.html
Hi there. Can you download books straight from a Web?
I mean from the libra
Could you do a video on the best eReader for those who read graphic novels or Manga? Thanks for all the info, your channel has really helped me.
The most important advantage of Kobo over Kindle is FREEDOM. Kindle is basically tethered with a titanium cable to Amazon, whilst Kobo can support 15 different file formats, which means you can get a book from basically anywhere that isn't Amazon.
Literally just found your channel abt 30 min ago searching for a kindle vs kobo review and went down the rabbit hole… and now you post this! Amazing! Keep it up, you’ve got a new subscriber! ☺️
This comment made my day! Thank you so much 🥰🙌🏽
My thoughts too. Found him yesterday re: kindles, and now have viewed a few of his videos, so subscribed just now.
I love how concise your videos are. I usually skip through videos to get to the important information but didn't have to do that with you
Thanks so much for the kind words!
I like your honest reviewing. Not being afraid to point out the less good parts of a product is something I often miss in reviews.
Brilliant! I've been looking at the website for half an hour trying to decipher each's benefits, but ended up nowhere. Short, snappy, direct - perfect. Thank you, lad!
Another outstanding review, can’t wait to see you become one of the biggest tech and ereader authorities on UA-cam !
Thank you so much!
Exactly what I needed! Thank you for all your hard work and research 😊
Thanks for watching!
My man !!! What a wonderful review. Thanks a bunch.
Never watched this channel before but finally someone who just gets on with it. Love your work!
Thank you!
I absolutely love my Libra. My last e-reader was the Kindle Voyage, but I switched over to Kobo, and I'm so glad I did! The Forma is tempting though. Maybe I'll upgrade if the refresh gets USB type C.
I'm also thinking of switching from Kindle to Kobo, is there any major inconvenience you've experienced in the change?
It is two years after your comment and I'm here with a Voyage looking at possible upgrades. Page turn buttons of some sort are important to me.
Thank you for being super clear and to the point!
Thank you so much. Based on this review I omitted what I shouldn't consider buying from the list!
For my old eyes, 9-9.5 inch physical books are most preferred. I wish either Kindle or Kobo will release an e-reader in that size.
Love my kobo clara. It has warm light. Overdrive for library books and kobo plus (like kindle unlimited), I love the kobo system a lot better. Kobo is more accessible and I can get books from just about anywhere unlike kindle
Doesn't it boter you that authors are always sorted by first name first and then last name?
I had an e-reader where it was always the other way round, which is way more logical: Montefiore Santa instead of Santa Montefiore.
@@Jorindeify wait it does? Is there an option to sort it out the other way?
@@Vaitria Alas. Kobo keeps sorting the books like this: even if you chose to select books by author and you select "by last name", the first name will always come first.
With the Tolino it was way more straightforward.
@@anniewauters7379 what if you let's say put them all in collections/folders. Can you choose what collection comes first?
Thanks for the comparison. May I know (1) Does the page flip buttons on Forma give the same problem as those on Libra H2O? (2) You mentioned that the impact of lower PPI on Elipsa is significant for note taking. How about reading? Thanks again 🙂
Thanks for this incredibly helpful video!
I love my Libra, don't have issues with the page turn buttons 😊
I have a feeling my unit is defective! I've gotten a lot of comments about the page turn buttons being fine for other people. I'll need to contact their support.
Same ! Fresh Libra (bought it last week) and buttons work great 👍
Same here, you probably have some nicer devices to compare the button with so you know it's not as good. But for me as well, I never have a problem with these buttons.
Had it for 2 years, read 15 books and not protected it in anyways, straight in the backpack :) no issues. Even opened the unit multiple times just for fun.
@@Maneetpaul it 100% is. I have 3 kobo kibre h20 because my first had a lose backplate so I asked for a replacement and that one had SUPER mushy buttons and a horrible screen that's less bright, super uneven etc so I called again and got another one and the new one has clicky buttons just like the first one, the screen was slightly less bright and with a slight yellowish green tint compared to my first one, but the screen was pretty clean other than that... But then I noticed it too has a loose backplate not as bad as the first one but its loose. So I had the opportunity to compare 3 of them and the buttons definitely are supposed to be very nice and clicky / tactile. But man the screen differences and quality control seem to be horrible
So now I'm about to call a third time asking for yet another replacement lol... Normally I wouldn't be so ocd about this stuff but the lose backplate really annoys me and also means it's probably not ipx8 anymore
Wish me luck, I'm not sure if they will go for it a third time. (p.s obviously I'm supposed to send them back except the one I'm keeping, but at this moment before I have sent any of them back I have 3 of them)
Another great feature about the kobos is the built-in overdrive and dictionary features.
Absolutely right!
I got the Libra 2 and I didn't know it had that feature until I tried to use it. I highlighted a word and it popped up with the definition. That is just incredibly useful and I use it probably twenty times a session. Before I was having to look words up on my phone constantly and that sucked. I have used the crap out of this thing since I bought it. Best purchase in so long.
Thank you for posting.. thinking of moving up from my old old kindle. So Kindle Signature or Kobo Forma. now to watch your kindle vs Kobo video :)
Great review! Thanks! I've made my decision. The Auro will do for me. I have the Kobo-Glo. I love it.
I was so close to buy a Kindle. Until I saw this video. Thanks for the reviews man! Going for a Clara HD! :)
Page turn buttons are great. I have never had an issue with mine. I think your device has an issue. Being able to flip and switch hands with the buttons is the biggest + for me. I also use a kindle paperwhite and I miss this.
Hey there. Awesome review. I am looking for my first eReader and I feel like with the Kindle you're kind of stuck with that whole system. I'm curious to see what you think about the like book series e readers? I'm hoping that you could let me know what you think about them and which one would be the best in order to get more out of the device thank you so much keep up the good work
Your video helped me so much. Thank you!! You are amazing! Greetings from Romania!
Wow. Nice review. Thank you sir! Im on a budget so Clara is already good for me.
I have an Oasis and bought the Forma just to try it out. I now use the Forma 90% of the time. The screen size is perfect.
Nice!! The screen size is wonderful. Not too large, but still large enough to make you say wow.
i have the oasis and i am planning to buy the forma too. how it is going for you?
thanks for this video!! i can tell that you put in a lot of effort to make em. hope you have a great day :D
Thank you very much!
TYSM! Comprehensive yet concise
Thank you for watching!
Great review. I am put off by devices that still use micro usb chargers. But I guess the lower price makes it bearable for some people.
Kobo Clara hd ❤️
CONS:
-can't search/organize by file name.
-highlighting is clumsy.
-touch response a little clumsy but no biggie(though i have no kindle experience to compare)
PROS:
- nice clear display with good lighting flexibility.
-looks and feels great with a case(magnetic auto sleep when closed cover)+hand strap and kickstand.
-8GB is WAY more than I need. It could probably hold 2000+ epubs.
-good battery life, maybe 1-2 weeks for me.
-has a secret sketching app in the beta settings.
-has Overdrive/libby internally.
-no amazon ecosystem. Easy to sideload epubs.
-inspires a non reader like me to read more instead of getting pissed and depressed by internet comments sections 😂
-goes on sale for $89.99, regularly $119.99.
are you from Canada?
@@tabletdoodlewithtomtdt6679 the US.
@@pappysheart6710 you are lucky. here in canada kindle cant borrow overdrive library books. Canadian public libraries are owned by Kobo
@@tabletdoodlewithtomtdt6679 oh so you're a kindle user? I got the kobo mostly because of the ease of use for epubs (I had a bunch of epubs compiled over the years).
@@pappysheart6710 kindle can handle epubs too. Yes i prefer kindle but here it does not work for overdrive
i was thinking of switching from kindle to kobo, especially because my library has a lot of ebooks but they don't work on kindle :') so this is really helpful for me!
Manneetpaul, you rock that beard :)
Love your presentation on the Kobos
I used to have a Kobo Touch and loved it until I went to a Kindle
I got the NIa but that darn thing didn't want to stay connected or connected long enough to my PC to transfer my EPUBs. I had to return it and stayed with my Kindle Paperwhite.
I do want to go back to Kobo.
I am not tied to any ecosystem as I can make the DRM disapear on either Kindle or Kobo.
I own the kobo glo hd which is the ancestor of the clara HD and I love it more than the clara, it's way more comfy... I don't know why they don't sell it anymore 😢
Kobo Clara HD user hereee! And so in love with this device!
Such a solid device!
That was a good video comparing them all. Thanks
Thank you! You helped me a lot!
Glad I could help!
Great video. Thank you so much!
Hi, Maneetpaul! I am from Venezuela and I was wondering which new Kobo would be most useful for me since I have had one for over a decade and, sadly, it is no longer recognized by my computer so it is time to update it to keep reading.
I wasn't sure which one to choose but thanks to your excellent video I made a decision, thank you so much for your video and your excellent content! Congratulations, and a big hug from Caracas.
Thank you so much for the kind words! I hope you enjoy your new Kobo, and please reach out if you ever have any questions. Happy reading!
I love your channel. If you please I would like to see your take on the various Boox Er-Ink tablets as far as the reading part. I have the 2020 Boox Nova 2 and it is pretty good as an E-Reader albeit a little heavy.
Your video is greatly appreciated! 👍🙂
Love my kobo libra. Page turning buttons are awesome.
That was a super helpful review. I came here cause I was gonna buy kobo libra h2o cause of the buttons specifically with other features as well, but your review about the buttons being annoying seriously saved my money literally. Great amusing helpful videos ❤
Thanks so much for watching! Really appreciate the kind words!
I just ordered Libra h20 for the buttons… my issue is what’s the alternative? I don’t want to spend more money for the next model up. Been using an old kindle paperwhite for ages and I just want a simple button haha
@@farmpunk_danheck out the Nook Glowlight 4. 6" screen with page turn buttons and the Glowlight+ model for the larger 7.8" screen
Thanks you so much for this awesome presentation
Thank you for your time and effort making this video
Thanks. Hope i can have the elipsa. For studying, chemistry, calculus, physics, and other kind of books.
Thank you for your instructive video.
Great video! You forgot to mention about difference between Forma and Libra is flush screen vs non-flush screen.
i had to rewind to check. does the flush or sunken screen affect the device's overall experience for you?
@@annesp.3874 sorry but i don't have either of them at the moment. i ordered Libra . I think flush screen looks so neat but don't think its gonna affect someone's reading experience at all. Forma is expensive. You can get same experience with Libra for $100 cheaper. If an inch and flash screen aren't big deal for you.
If all somebody needs is the specs of the clara, but feels like the Libra 2 would be more comfortable to hold for hours on end, do you think it's worth the price jump and sacrificing the pocketability?
I’ve never had a problem with my kobo Libra buttons. I didn’t even know this was a thing and I read so much!
Very informative review Manpreet! What is the difference between clara hd and clara 2e
great review ! i just have a question : do they have a dictionnary with which you can click on words you don't understand and immediatly get the definition/translation ? it seems to be a great tool for when you wanna read in other languages than your mothertongue
Very good review. Thanks.
Thank 😊 you great review 👍 and recommendations 👏 👍
Thanks for watching!
Love the Forma. Hate the power button! Thank you for mentioning it.
One of my biggest annoyances, for sure!
Thanks veere. Crisp to the point explanation.
Thank you for that review ! I am new to this. I came to your review because i am looking for something to read music score without paper. Is this can read any PDF files. The one interesting me is the Elipsa because you can right stuff on the sheet. What do you think ?
Thanks for your excellent review. I am in Canada and I remember when the Kindle first came out. I really wanted one but we couldn't get them, so Kobo was my go-to. When I bought the first Kobo many years ago, I couldn't figure out how to use it, and so I never did. Is it still usable at all? I don't really want to invest in a new one, so can I upgrade my model? I admit I still prefer print versions of books to eReaders but now I'm looking for my Kobo again because I have a few books I want to obtain from the States.
Kobo is wonderful. I prefer it in a lot of ways over the Kindle. Definitely give it another try!
You might find this video useful: ua-cam.com/video/gOWbpt075R0/v-deo.html
Very informative video. Thanks
I still have my kobo mini, and I love it. Though it's getting old and it has a few repairs haha
Really useful video. Thank you.
thank you, another great video!
My pleasure!
Awe, I DID want it for the page turning buttons. Had a Nook many years ago, but re thinking electronic. Can you buy books from anywhere?
Great video. Very helpful. Thank you. You have a new subscriber.
Do you have a recomendation for someone who wants an ereader with good page turn buttons? Does the Forma have bad buttons too? Or is it just the Libra??
I got a Nia before watching this. Walmart only had the Nia and the HD one on the shelf I just bought the cheaper one I didn't realize there were so many
Hi great video I love how it broke the differences out. I’m in Canada can I borrow books from the library on the kobo?
Yes I borrow books from the library all the time through overdrive!
You have a great review!!! I dream to have Kobo Libra H2o! But too but I can't afford one. I'm from the Philippines and It's my dream to have one. I just dont know how.
Hi maneetpaull, thanks for your global reviews about the kobo ereaders. Could you make a review for the kobo libra 2 ?
Forget about it, I didnt see the link you shared 4 days ago. Thanks
This video made me decide on the libra h2o! Thank you so much 👍
Thank you for this great video.
I'll just yank my books on kindle over to kobo. Great video bud. Thank you.
Thanks for the great overview.. One query is about Overdrive.. apparently it is being discontinued in 2023.. is there any news about what Kobo will do then for borrowing from libraries?
Libby is replacing Overdrive
I have no issues with the buttons on the Libra H20. It would be better to say "I'm having an issue with mine but I don't know if it's a widespread issue" (as an example). That way you avoid generalizing like your "don't buy this for the page buttons" comment
Great review, thx
Thanks for watching!
Why would the put such a low display on their biggest device?
PS
Love your videos, i personally have Libra, and don't have problems with buttons.
I really liked Kobo Forma, But being here in India I am tied to Amazon echo system, ... Kobo won't be giving me ebooks like on Kabir, Mira and Rumi and as cheap as 50 INR. I am waiting for Amazon to launch new Kindle in 2022 something beyond 7 inch. Currently I have 7th gen paperwhite and even that hurts my eyes and from 6 inch to 7 inch oasis is NOT a good choice considering price difference is HUGE.
"You may want to get a case to avoid the power button," (about 6:50 of the video). What does a case do for the difficulty of getting the (edit: Forma's) power button to work, if anything? You're talking about a case from Kobo?
It’s a sleep cover that will wake up the display automatically when you open the cover from the screen. Then put it to sleep when you close it
@@Maneetpaul Thank you and a thumbs up.
Excellent review
I think KOBO LIBRA H2O 7" EREADER is the best for reader… I have this and is very good for me.
I don't have problems with page turn buttons on Libra H2O. In the video, you seemed to press the buttons in the ends where the two buttons meet. You should press on the farthest ends of the buttons.
☝️ this
When it comes to page turn buttons, it shouldn't matter where I press them. On my Oasis and Forma, I can press the button on any part and it will work. It's only with the Libra I need to press it in a certain position :/
@@Maneetpaul You are right. But I pressed the buttons various ways on my Libra and found no problem. I also watched quite a few other reviews on this device and none mentioned problem with these buttons. This leads me to suspect you have a defective device. Anyway keep up the good work. I really enjoyed your videos. :)
@@HHuynh-DP i also have no problem, perhaps our host is a buttonphobia :)
@@HHuynh-DP I've read a few other reviews online reporting the same problem. Perhaps the issue is that the Libra is inconsistent or something, which, either way, would lead me away from selecting it as the Kobo for me. But - super glad yours works! Hope you're enjoying it 🤗
Hello, againe! How are you? Perfect?! Pff, brilliant! I bought a Kobo Forma but I have a big problem. I don't have the icon ''Aa'' for font size. I spoke with somebody from kobo forma and he told me the reason why I don't have this icon is because I download books from internet and not from kobo store. I don't know, is true? Because I have few hundred books in pdf format and I would don't like to buy anothers. THX!
great video!
I love my Clara HD but i am currently looking for 8inches display ereader so i can read manga.
Which device you suggest comparing to Elipsa,
My requirement:
Good Book reading experience, PDF.
Need Stylus.
Note takes, by hand, less latency, paper and Pen.
What I don't like about Kobo is that you can't sideload books without a PC.. unlike Kindle and pocketbook where you can sideload books via email... I don't understand why Kobo refuses to adapt this kind of technology... You cannot have a PC with you all the time..
Some of the kobo ereaders support dropbox
but you still can sideload with a wire, can't you? sorry, I'm just asking because I'm choosing an ereader and this option is very important for me. That's why I'm aftraid of kindles
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huh? you can and you just dont know how
Well done! Thank you sir
i love my libra h2o...no problem in page turn button.....Its spacious than clara hd....
So glad you're enjoying it! I'm also glad the buttons work well for you. I wonder why mine are so bad.
What are the weights for all the kobos? I am thinking to buy one cuz my eyes cannot stand small words on books anymore.
I cannot find a comparison video of the Forma and the Sage.
Wow thank you! Very helpful in my next Kobo purchase.
Hi! I would like to get a Kobo in the next few days. The question is: Can I underline, thicken or color or even change the size of words? If I liked something from what I read for example I would like to emphasize.
If you can help me ... I'd like to get a 8-inch Kobo Forma. If I buy a separate pen would it work?
@@despreoricesioricine5012 The pen won't work, but you can highlight and change the size of the words. Pen will work with an Elipsa though
Yes, you can mark text
Sardar Jee - I’m torn between Forma and Elipsa. I only read PDFs and don’t take notes. Which one do you recommend for PDFs? Thank you for the overview of all the devices.
If you don’t take notes then get the Forma!
@@Maneetpaul Thank you!
Nice review, bro i think if you put time stamps it would be good
Great video thumbnail👍
Thanks 😁
Do eReaders have memory card capability?
can't make up my mind, Kobo Forma or Elipsa? I want to read mangas and for that I belive the Forma is the go-to but I also want to read academicals and large PDFs and for that I think Elipsa is the go-to, but it doesn't have those 300ppi.
That's a tough one, Luis. Very opposite ends of the spectrum. I personally don't read large PDFs on e-readers. That's better suited for an iPad or computer. But I don't read those very often, my opinion is biased. Maybe consider the Sage? It has note-taking features like the Elipsa, but the 300ppi of the Forma.
@@Maneetpaul I've considered it, but they say the battery is really bad. Thank you for the suggestion, though
I have the Kobo Aura one and unfortunately it does not seem like they make this one anymore even though it seems better than all of these models
Yeah, they don't make that one anymore. What do you like about it so much?
@@Maneetpaul I think the form factor is perfect, narrow enough to fit in a jacket pocket considering the 7.8 inch screen even with the cover, without a sidebar making it needlessly wider, no irrelevant buttons on a sidebar when we can tap or swipe the screen, a nice easy press button on the back that is also inbuilt to the cover, and an all round simpler but slicker design, i think ill be sticking with this one for a long while yet.
The new ones almost look like an older fashioned design like a step back.
Thanks for the reply
When will Forma 3 release?
I wish I could grow a beard as thick as that one. Thanks for the guide kind sir, I know what to get myself for my bday-