| Brand | Kobo |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kobo |
| Place of Business | Irvine, CA 92612, USA |
| Model | N873-KU-BK-K-EP |
| Model Name | Kobo Libra H2O |
| Part Number | N873-KU-BK-K-EP |
| RAM | 8 |
| Memory storage capacity | 8 GB |
| Ram Memory Installed Size | 8 GB |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 8 GB |
| Graphics Description | Integrated |
| Mounting Hardware | Kobo Libra H2O |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Display Technology | E Ink |
| Standing screen display size | 7 |
| Display type | LCD |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 |
| Display Resolution | 1680x1264 |
| Batteries included | Yes |
| Batteries Required | Yes |
| Battery Cell Composition | Lithium Ion |
| Connector Type | Wi-Fi, HDMI |
| Human Interface Input | Touchscreen |
| Does it contain liquid? | No |
| Includes rechargable battery | No |
| Supports Bluetooth Technology | No |
| Manufacturer | Kobo |
| Item model number | N873-KU-BK-K-EP |
| Product Dimensions | 14.4 x 15.9 x 0.5 cm; 192 g |
| ASIN | B07Y34KS9F |
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From the manufacturer
With a comfortable ergonomic design Kobo Libra H2O makes it easy to read longer, while page-turn buttons and landscape/portrait mode allow you to read
With a comfortable ergonomic design, Kobo Libra H2O makes it easy to read longer, while page-turn buttons and landscape/portrait mode allow you to read exactly how you choose to.
Read without any glare
Unlike your tablet or smartphone, Kobo Libra H2O's 7" screen is glare-free - which means you can read in direct sunlight, just like real paper.
Enjoy reading by the water.
Borrow public library books without leaving home With built-in public library borrowing, you can borrow, place a hold, or return library books right from your eReader.**
**OverDrive available only in select countries. eBook availability varies by library location.
Accessorize your eReader
Complete the look with a SleepCover, available in Black, Grey, Rose or Aqua.
The Kobo Libra H2O SleepCover conveniently folds to let your story stands on its own.
The perfect light, day or night -- Battery life
Battery Life
ComfortLight PRO allows you to adjust the brightness or temperature of your screen. As the day goes on, it gradually reduces blue light which limits eyestrain, so you can read before bed without affecting your sleep.
Battery life that lasts for weeks*
Uninterrupted reading on a single charge.
*Dependent on individual usage
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Overpromised battery life but overall a good e-reader
I'm Canadian and decided to buy a Kobo after I found out they have Overdrive library access built in. Unlike Kindle which forces you to buy books if you are outside the US, Kobo is made to help you save money from borrowing and downloading open source books in all different formats.I wanted to try a bigger e-reader screen so I went with Libra instead of Clara. I always felt my 6" Kindle Paperwhite (2012) screen was just a tad too small. However I found that the size difference isn't actually that significant and I prefer the dimensions of 6" e-readers (Libra feels a bit too wide to me). I would save $50 and get the Clara unless you like buttons, need to read extra large text, or want to read articles with images, comics, or manga.Pros:- Matte, rubbery texture is easy and comfortable to hold- Light and easy to hold with one hand for hours- Ink text is crisp and clear- Good refresh speed and response speed for an e-reader- Built in access to Overdrive for borrowing from participating libraries (the reason I chose Kobo) and Pocket for reading articles- Accepts many more file formats than Kindle so you can access free and open source books- Screen size is good for reading articles with images and comfortable for books- Buttons are satisfying to click- Waterproof so you don't need to worry about accidentally spilling water on it or reading near water.Cons:- Overall just doesn't feel as high quality as a Kindle, kind of has plastic toy vibes even though it's expensive- The rubbery exterior picks up and shows fingerprints and grease easily - if you have sweaty hands go for the white version. The screen also picks up fingerprints more readily than my Kindle- Battery life is overstated and probably based on people who read less than 30 mins a day. Reading ~1-3 hours a day at 50% brightness it will last around 5-7 days. I'd estimate the battery life for this usage to be 10-15 hours.- The colour of the screen light is uneven, this is especially obvious if you use the yellow light option for night reading. The screen is a cooler, lighter white closer to the spine, which is a disappointing flaw for a $200 product- Kobo store doesn't have nearly as much variety as Amazon (but you can read for free from libraries and open source books so there is plenty of variety there)- Hard to find a good case - the curved shape is difficult to accomodate
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I'm Canadian and decided to buy a Kobo after I found out they have Overdrive library access built in. Unlike Kindle which forces you to buy books if you are outside the US, Kobo is made to help you save money from borrowing and downloading open source books in all different formats.
I wanted to try a bigger e-reader screen so I went with Libra instead of Clara. I always felt my 6" Kindle Paperwhite (2012) screen was just a tad too small. However I found that the size difference isn't actually that significant and I prefer the dimensions of 6" e-readers (Libra feels a bit too wide to me). I would save $50 and get the Clara unless you like buttons, need to read extra large text, or want to read articles with images, comics, or manga.
Pros:
- Matte, rubbery texture is easy and comfortable to hold
- Light and easy to hold with one hand for hours
- Ink text is crisp and clear
- Good refresh speed and response speed for an e-reader
- Built in access to Overdrive for borrowing from participating libraries (the reason I chose Kobo) and Pocket for reading articles
- Accepts many more file formats than Kindle so you can access free and open source books
- Screen size is good for reading articles with images and comfortable for books
- Buttons are satisfying to click
- Waterproof so you don't need to worry about accidentally spilling water on it or reading near water.
Cons:
- Overall just doesn't feel as high quality as a Kindle, kind of has plastic toy vibes even though it's expensive
- The rubbery exterior picks up and shows fingerprints and grease easily - if you have sweaty hands go for the white version. The screen also picks up fingerprints more readily than my Kindle
- Battery life is overstated and probably based on people who read less than 30 mins a day. Reading ~1-3 hours a day at 50% brightness it will last around 5-7 days. I'd estimate the battery life for this usage to be 10-15 hours.
- The colour of the screen light is uneven, this is especially obvious if you use the yellow light option for night reading. The screen is a cooler, lighter white closer to the spine, which is a disappointing flaw for a $200 product
- Kobo store doesn't have nearly as much variety as Amazon (but you can read for free from libraries and open source books so there is plenty of variety there)
- Hard to find a good case - the curved shape is difficult to accomodate
I wanted to try a bigger e-reader screen so I went with Libra instead of Clara. I always felt my 6" Kindle Paperwhite (2012) screen was just a tad too small. However I found that the size difference isn't actually that significant and I prefer the dimensions of 6" e-readers (Libra feels a bit too wide to me). I would save $50 and get the Clara unless you like buttons, need to read extra large text, or want to read articles with images, comics, or manga.
Pros:
- Matte, rubbery texture is easy and comfortable to hold
- Light and easy to hold with one hand for hours
- Ink text is crisp and clear
- Good refresh speed and response speed for an e-reader
- Built in access to Overdrive for borrowing from participating libraries (the reason I chose Kobo) and Pocket for reading articles
- Accepts many more file formats than Kindle so you can access free and open source books
- Screen size is good for reading articles with images and comfortable for books
- Buttons are satisfying to click
- Waterproof so you don't need to worry about accidentally spilling water on it or reading near water.
Cons:
- Overall just doesn't feel as high quality as a Kindle, kind of has plastic toy vibes even though it's expensive
- The rubbery exterior picks up and shows fingerprints and grease easily - if you have sweaty hands go for the white version. The screen also picks up fingerprints more readily than my Kindle
- Battery life is overstated and probably based on people who read less than 30 mins a day. Reading ~1-3 hours a day at 50% brightness it will last around 5-7 days. I'd estimate the battery life for this usage to be 10-15 hours.
- The colour of the screen light is uneven, this is especially obvious if you use the yellow light option for night reading. The screen is a cooler, lighter white closer to the spine, which is a disappointing flaw for a $200 product
- Kobo store doesn't have nearly as much variety as Amazon (but you can read for free from libraries and open source books so there is plenty of variety there)
- Hard to find a good case - the curved shape is difficult to accomodate
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