Pushing it further, the text on the H2O 2 appears dull and gray as well. The reason for the bezel almost certainly ties into the Aura H2O’s party piece, which is that it’s waterproof, rated for up to 30 minutes of immersion in clean water as long as the lower port cover is snapped shut. The Aura H2O 2 on the other hand, has a plastic bezel which makes it look inferior to the Aura One. The Kobo Aura H2O measures in at 179 x 129 x 9.7 mm with a carrying weight of 233 grams, which is relatively bulky for an e-reader. Undeniably, it just looks more sophisticated. It provides crisp visuals with the mildly frosted glass screen. On the surface, the original version has a more premium feel with its much larger screen size at 7.8 inches. It has compelling features with just the right amount of tweaks and upgrades to make them exciting. The Aura One is not only better than the Aura H2O Edition 2, it is the best Kobo e-reader, period. Its intuitive software makes allowances for any accidental touching that it won’t automatically turn the page at the wrong time. Its predecessor, the first-gen H2O, had an angled backplate which is already good as it is for holding.Īside from its power/ sleep button, the H20 Edition 2 interface is a touchscreen. You can even adjust the weight and sharpness level of your text for the utmost reading experience.Īnd to ensure that it won’t slip from your hands while you are so engrossed with reading, the backside has been rubberized for more grip. In terms of light distribution, there’s quite a bit less. As beautiful as the Aura HD’s screen one, the H2O manages to step it up. You can choose from 11 fonts in 50 size settings. Kobo Aura H2O on the left, Kindle Paperwhite 2 on the right.
The waterproofing comes largely from a cover on the bottom that keeps the Kobo Aura H2O's ins and outs dry. The H2O 2 is also highly customizable in terms of font type and size. The Kobo Aura H2O isn't water resistant, it is fully waterproof. Your default ebook text is too small? No problem. And it comes with a smaller E-ink screen at 6.8 inches and weighs less at around 7 ounces. So, what’s new with the Aura H2O Edition 2? Kobo Aura One display Kobo H2O displayįor one, it is sold at a cheaper price than the KoboAura One.
The fact that even both devices do not have expandable memory, doesn’t really matter much if you think about it. This may not seem much offhand, but with that amount of space, you can store 6000 ebooks. Internal hardware and software – These Kobo e-readers run on a 1Gz processor and have a storage of 8 GB. You can even adjust the illumination settings manually based on preference. This filter will also help in avoiding a sleepless night. The IPX8 rating is comforting, which allows the device to work even when it is dropped in water that’s two meters deep for an hour.ĬomfortLight Pro – This feature allows these Kobo devices to reduce their blue light to make your night reading comfortable just as you would experience during daytime. Waterproof advantage You can relax in your bathtub or infinity pool while reading your favorite ebook, without worrying it getting wet or worse, soaked in water. Kobo Aura One vs H2O Review Kobo Aura One Kobo H2O
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