TOUGH CHOICE! Kindle Paperwhite or Kobo Libra 2?

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  • Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024

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  • @Maneetpaul
    @Maneetpaul  2 года назад +52

    Hey all! I made a mistake in the video, the Libra 2 comes in black OR white. Not just black!

  • @chrisconnors7418
    @chrisconnors7418 2 года назад +37

    Really leaning towards Libra now. Crisper display, more ergonomic, lighting shortcut, direct library downloads; all other books I can sideload so the ecosystem isn't a concern. Also, I don't think I've ever run the battery out on my current Kindle (down to 20% once) because after I've read 5-8 books, I plug it back into my computer to load more books so the battery recharges while I decide what books I'm in the mood to transfer and read.
    Thank you for all your ereader videos (I've been binging on yours). They've made it much easier for me to make a decision.

    • @Maneetpaul
      @Maneetpaul  2 года назад +2

      The Kobo is definitely a great option if you aren't stuck in Amazon's ecosystem (or care about exporting highlights). Reading on the Libra 2 is such a wonderful experience, that crispy screen is something else!
      Thank you for watching and commenting, Chris!

    • @chrisconnors7418
      @chrisconnors7418 2 года назад

      @@Maneetpaul I was in the store tonight looking at them. Have decided I will get one, but will wait till there's a Boxing Day sale (or earlier sale).

  • @jackwong3626
    @jackwong3626 2 года назад +36

    Prefer the Libra 2, crisp display really makes reading more comfortable to my eyes

    • @dentReviews
      @dentReviews 2 года назад +1

      same

    • @dentReviews
      @dentReviews 2 года назад

      at 1% brightness do you have much warmth adjustment st the far right? mine goes from very orange to noticeably bluer with one click...

    • @agamenonmarques4448
      @agamenonmarques4448 2 года назад

      I Live in Brazil. The price is a minimum wage now in Brazil 260.00 dollars

    • @denilsonsousa4586
      @denilsonsousa4586 2 года назад

      @@agamenonmarques4448 no ebay vc consegue ele por 195 dólares. Estou na dúvida se pego ou não

  • @ivanvelascoc
    @ivanvelascoc 2 года назад +32

    My wife has this kindle (6.8") and I have the Kobo pound 2 (7"). I recommend the Kobo libra 2, for the main reason that the screen has more CONTRAST, that is, the letters make greater contrast with the background of the screen, which helps a lot to rest when reading. In addition, the Kobo has many more reading options: 1. The margins of the pages can be reduced to zero, on the Kindle there are always margins and sometimes they are very large. 2. There are many sizes of line spacing, Kindle only offers three. 3. There are many more font sizes and many more bold options. All these options make reading more comfortable, which ultimately is what is important. Ahh well and it supports the EPUB format. The Kindle only beats the Kobo in that it's smoother (faster clicking) which isn't relevant to reading.

    • @Maneetpaul
      @Maneetpaul  2 года назад +4

      These are all very great points. Thanks so much for sharing Ivan!

    • @МаксФлури
      @МаксФлури 2 года назад

      Kindle has crop and contrast options for pdfs which do not work as good as they could

    • @classicappetite
      @classicappetite Год назад +3

      Kobo extremely slow clicking is a problem for me though. I ended up getting the Paperwhite. Wish the Kobo is snappier to same level as PW then definitely I will buy it!

    • @orangemc9358
      @orangemc9358 5 месяцев назад

      Anything that influences your reading experience IS worth factoring in, button page turners included. It may not matter to you, but it ABSOLUTELY does to a lot.

  • @hobbes3012
    @hobbes3012 2 года назад +11

    After googling up the difference between kindle paper white and Kobo Libra 2, I also ended up buying Libra 2 due to overdrive! I can borrow books from my library without physically heading down and borrow and returning. No regret getting Libra 2 for me. I wanted to buy kindle paper white but I was thinking, i already have the Kindle Basic so might as well try Kobo.

  • @oldman3830
    @oldman3830 2 года назад +28

    Libre 2 offers the better value. If exporting notes is important (for me, it isn't) then the Paperwhite would be the better choice. Enjoyed the review.

    • @Maneetpaul
      @Maneetpaul  2 года назад

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts and watching!

    • @bigdexter7213
      @bigdexter7213 2 года назад +3

      It's possible to export notes from Kobo devices with Calibre.

  • @sanjithechef
    @sanjithechef 2 года назад +6

    Kobo in Canada (library access through overdrive) is 1000% why I will continue to stick with kobo. Note taking and other functions, even comic reading, I have my iPad. For reading novels and non fiction books, kobo all the way.

    • @Maneetpaul
      @Maneetpaul  2 года назад

      OverDrive support on Kobo is hard to beat!

  • @peachiepao942
    @peachiepao942 2 года назад +12

    I got the white Kobo Libra 2 recently and I love it so much. I personally haven't had any button issues, so I'm glad about that. This is my first eReader, so I can't really say how it is compared to other ones, but I definitely recommend it too!

    • @Allaluca
      @Allaluca 2 года назад +1

      Hi peachie, how's the battery life on the Libra 2? Does the processor ever lag when you turn pages or apply certain functions? Thanks.

    • @peachiepao942
      @peachiepao942 2 года назад +1

      @@Allaluca I can't say how long the battery lasts since it hasn't died on me yet. I have used it for maybe around 12 hours?
      I haven't experienced any lagging! 😊

    • @Allaluca
      @Allaluca 2 года назад +1

      @@peachiepao942 good to hear, because apparently the battery life isn't too great on the Sage, and since it doesn't lag on the Libra 2, I don't need to go for the faster processor and the writing function on the Sage that I don't really need 😄.....I'll be going for a white Libra 2 as well 😎 thanks peachie 🙌❤️

    • @peachiepao942
      @peachiepao942 2 года назад +1

      @@Allaluca Oh, yes! I've heard the Sage battery life is horrible (I was considering getting that one until I discovered that issue!)
      I hope you enjoy it as much as I do 😊

    • @Allaluca
      @Allaluca 2 года назад +1

      @@peachiepao942 yes, then they come up with a charging cover for the Sage that's selling for USD84 here in Taiwan 🤦 bad battery life alone is enough for me to choose Libra 2 over the Sage 😎

  • @nhusna
    @nhusna 2 года назад +8

    I upgraded from Kindle PW 4 to Libra 2 and boyyyy...... I looove my Libra 2. The library management is AWESOME I don't think I can ever go back to Amazon ever again

    • @Maneetpaul
      @Maneetpaul  2 года назад

      That's so interesting to hear!! What about the library management makes it easier for you?

    • @nhusna
      @nhusna 2 года назад

      @@Maneetpaul I like that it groups the series automatically. In Kindle, series is put in the title

    • @raskarl
      @raskarl 2 года назад

      @@nhusna my kindle has started to group series together.

    • @nhusna
      @nhusna 2 года назад

      @@raskarl in my pw, they're grouped together because they're in alphabetical order or manually put in the same collection. Kobo's series and collection features are miles ahead

  • @lewis9950
    @lewis9950 2 года назад +5

    Really liking the new Paperwhite so far, though I’m having to adjust to the bigger size while laying on my back in bed, can’t wait for my blue leather case to come this weekend. Speaking of cases, how is yours holding up so far? 🤔

    • @thefury4815
      @thefury4815 2 года назад +1

      Why pay more for fake leather?

    • @Maneetpaul
      @Maneetpaul  2 года назад

      It's holding up great! I use the fabric one on my everyday Kindle, but I also purchased the other cases, so I can review them. The Cork one is the most interesting!

  • @amraa23
    @amraa23 2 года назад +5

    White Libra 2 is gorgeous. Black color is too boring imo. I ordered one and waiting for it to arrive :)

    • @jazminlei
      @jazminlei 2 года назад +1

      Got the white one as well, it's so pretty 😍

    • @woodoo4
      @woodoo4 2 года назад +2

      I prefer the black because I read a lot in dark mode, the overall look is badass :-)

    • @peachiepao942
      @peachiepao942 2 года назад +1

      I got the white one very recently, and it's super pretty 🤍

  • @TruthAdv
    @TruthAdv 2 года назад +2

    Already own the Kindle Paperwhite (5th edition). It's still running strong, so I bought the Kobo Libra 2. Best of both worlds!

  • @neros100
    @neros100 2 года назад +1

    Also the battery on the kindle is way better - what does not sound like that in your review higlighting the better "advertisment" of the battery life for the kobo.

  • @Connieisland0
    @Connieisland0 2 года назад +3

    I got into a dilemma between libra 2 and paperwhite 11th...
    I side with libra 2 due to the impression of a more open ecosystem with sideloading...and due to the many comparisons about the screen which seems to be prettier on libra 2..are my impressions correct?

    • @Maneetpaul
      @Maneetpaul  2 года назад +1

      The screen is definitely sharper. The ecosystem is also more open, but Amazon owns most of the market so it really depends on your personal preference!

    • @Connieisland0
      @Connieisland0 2 года назад

      @@Maneetpaul I ultimately went for the libra 2 as a birthday present for my lady and after some tweakings I managed to find the source for the endless supply of books (free)...thats awesome...i also found that libra 2 has a browser (sluggish though, but works perfectly)
      Does the paperwhite 5 have also access to a browser?
      I am considering buying an ereader for myself also...so I'm still in the battle between getting kindle or another kobo libra 2.

    • @Connieisland0
      @Connieisland0 2 года назад

      I'm also planning to install koreader on the kobo libra 2 as I read it drastically speeds up the overall ereader experience (as I find the libra 2 default software slightly sluggish on the menu side)

    • @Eric-no2rh
      @Eric-no2rh 2 года назад +1

      @@Connieisland0 hi, could you say which source with endless supply of books for free did you find?

  • @mohd.inaamulhasan295
    @mohd.inaamulhasan295 2 года назад +1

    I live in Hyderabad India, want to purchase Kobo Libra 2 how to do that?

  • @martanarvaez8078
    @martanarvaez8078 2 года назад +11

    The Libra 2 is also available in white, black is not the only option :)

    • @Maneetpaul
      @Maneetpaul  2 года назад +6

      Ah, you're right! I was getting confused with the Sage. Too many devices to keep track of!

    • @martanarvaez8078
      @martanarvaez8078 2 года назад

      ​@@Maneetpaul No problem!! Keep up the good work! 💪

  • @christinax8575
    @christinax8575 2 года назад +1

    I have black libra 2, even the white one is more prettier. but I think its more comfortable for reading long time with black libra 2. 😃

  • @bitteralmonds666
    @bitteralmonds666 2 года назад +5

    I gotta new Libra 2 with a 20% discount ($143.25). That was my deciding factor 🧐🤔
    However, there aren’t any Libra 2 covers! 🙈💦

    • @vagabondsteve
      @vagabondsteve 2 года назад +5

      How were you able to get the 20% discount?

    • @amraa23
      @amraa23 2 года назад +1

      There are! Basic sleep cover and origami sleep cover.

    • @lionintu
      @lionintu 2 года назад +3

      How u get a discount??

  • @DavidThomas005
    @DavidThomas005 4 месяца назад

    Amazon has the ads because their goal was to off load some of the price by getting paid by advertisers but at the end of the day they are a huge corporation and could just be lying about it. 20 dollars feels like you’re gonna need a HUGE amount of time spent on the device to be worth 20 dollars to the advertisers

  • @emz8348
    @emz8348 2 года назад +1

    Hi!! Does your kindle has like ghost lines on the screen that you could see vaguely??. Im not sure if its normal.. I got mine just a week ago.

    • @Maneetpaul
      @Maneetpaul  2 года назад

      The ghosting is normal. If you go to Settings > Reading Options, you can turn on page refresh. This will help reduce the ghosting, but will take up some battery.

  • @hola-zs9ry
    @hola-zs9ry 2 года назад +3

    Tough choice indeed. I had the opportunity to try both and Libra wins hands down in the screen category.
    However, Paperwhite is prettier (for me) and zippier, especially for pdf, manga and system navigation and the O.S. works better overall. It is also cheaper...

  • @flytheskymyway
    @flytheskymyway 2 года назад +1

    Power Bu-En. ☺️

  • @ChiaDai
    @ChiaDai 2 года назад +4

    Hi Maneetpaul, curious if you have a video somewhere that compares these two against a regular printed paper side by side. This will help people a lot in visualizing their display difference (and establish a common baseline).

  • @jazminlei
    @jazminlei 2 года назад +5

    I ordered the kindle kids version during black friday sale, comparing it to the libra 2, the latter has far better display. The text are sharper and crispier on the libra 2 while the kindle looks washout and more of a gray color than black. The kindle also takes time to wake up when you lift the case cover, but i like that i am able to transfer books wirelessly. Im keeping them both, coz i need a separate reader for manga and novels but if i am to keep only one, i'll choose the libra 2 handsdown.

    • @comedyman112
      @comedyman112 2 года назад

      kindle kids is the same as kindle paperwhite 5 (gen 11 launched in 2021) ? what are the differences?

    • @jazminlei
      @jazminlei 2 года назад +1

      @@comedyman112 no difference, it is the same device as the standard PW5

    • @emmyr1987
      @emmyr1987 2 года назад

      Hi. Is the PPW5 not enough for reading manga? Can you share your thoughts?

    • @jazminlei
      @jazminlei 2 года назад +1

      @@emmyr1987 it is enough, however you need to connect it to your pc/laptop if you want to load manga as email transfer has a limit of only 25MB. Unlike libra 2, you can integrate your dropbox if you have nicklemenu & koreader installed. Kindle also does not support .cbz file format so you will need to convert your manga into .mobi file using KCC software.

  • @fduniho
    @fduniho 2 года назад +1

    I was considering both, and I ended up ordering the new Paperwhite, because the Kids version went on sale for a much lower price than I expected the Libra 2 to sell for, most of my ebooks are Kindle books anyway, and I prefer the Kindle store to the Kobo store. Other than those considerations, the Libra 2 does seem like it could be better in important respects.

  • @fxaman
    @fxaman 2 года назад +4

    Considering supported formats which is the most important thing Kindle could never win me over. I had two of them and god it was horrible. I’m so happy ever since I switched to Pocketbook.

  • @Αλέξιος-ο5φ
    @Αλέξιος-ο5φ 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you my indian friend, who speak normal english.

  • @andrewjao3336
    @andrewjao3336 2 года назад +1

    7:44 why? kindle why? :)

  • @Qasibr
    @Qasibr 7 месяцев назад

    How’s the Libra 2 dark mode, in the dark?
    Im wondering which device has the better dark mode

  • @HenryCabotHenhouse3
    @HenryCabotHenhouse3 Год назад

    So ... would it change your mind in any way if Amazon offered the Kindle at a base price and then offered a $20 discount if you accepted advertisements? The prices would end up exactly the same, just the wording would be different. Gives one a new perspective, doesn't it.

  • @borispradel1037
    @borispradel1037 Год назад

    In my country the KOBO Libra 2 goes for around US$282 and the PapwerWhite 6.8" for just US$176. If I buy the KOBO overseas I'd have to pay US$244 (import fees included). That makes it way more expensive than the PW.

  • @ivanmarinov1636
    @ivanmarinov1636 6 месяцев назад

    Both are great. I don't like DRM in Kobo which doesn't allow me to read PDF. Otherwise Kobo's screen is brighter and the physical buttons are great.

    • @sukantsharma3533
      @sukantsharma3533 3 месяца назад

      Please explain, kobo doesn’t allow PDF. But I have lot of PDF content.

  • @meowzic
    @meowzic 9 месяцев назад

    Did libra ever give you the option with a software update to export your highlights like the Kindle?

  • @ichbins173
    @ichbins173 2 года назад

    I don't get the argument at all that they charge to put ads away. It's more that you can choose to pay less and watch ads. I think it's a nice way to make products cheaper and more widely accesible. Although they would be annoying to me I know a lot of people that don't mind and will gladly pay the cheaper price in exchange for ads.

  • @raskarl
    @raskarl 2 года назад +1

    Really thinking of getting one of these devices...i already own a kindle Oasis and a kobo Clara...which would you recommend?

    • @Maneetpaul
      @Maneetpaul  2 года назад +1

      I like the Kindle Paperwhite, but that's mainly because I'm sucked into Amazon's ecosystem, and also really use the Readwise integration, which is not available on Kobo.

    • @raskarl
      @raskarl 2 года назад

      @@Maneetpaul I bought a Kobo Libra 2 as well now...lol

  • @pajamaguru5315
    @pajamaguru5315 Год назад

    Is the highlighting performance on the Libra 2 equivalent to a Clara 2E? Because I was really unimpressed with the highlightong on the Clara 2E, and thought the new Paperwhite had great highlighting responses. I noticed you included highlighting in the Clara 2E video, but not in this one, which is why I ask. Great review!

  • @lauriebrovold1240
    @lauriebrovold1240 Год назад

    Excellent video! Very insightful! Thanks!

  • @denisepinet9472
    @denisepinet9472 2 года назад +1

    Kindle handles fonts that you add to device better than Kobo.

    • @Maneetpaul
      @Maneetpaul  2 года назад +1

      I'll need to look into this more, thanks for letting me know!

  • @lechild4354
    @lechild4354 2 года назад

    In the UAE the kobo is actually aproximatliy 200 dhs or 54.5 dollars more expensive than the kindle so do you think it’s worth it??

  • @Buddhakingpen
    @Buddhakingpen 2 года назад +2

    if you dont want ads on the kindle,you dont have to pay. Just ask customer service to remove them. They'll give you some bullshit about how you're a valued customer and that they're saving you $20, but it's really minimal effort and they dont even need convincing. Just ask

  • @camiloserranodamha
    @camiloserranodamha 2 года назад +1

    FYI: Readwise now works with Kobo eReaders too.

    • @Maneetpaul
      @Maneetpaul  2 года назад +1

      This is huge!! Thanks so much for letting me know! Seems like there are some limitations and conditions, but I can’t wait to try this!

  • @fr0d0scious
    @fr0d0scious Год назад

    So no actual comparison of battery life?

  • @kikobunny0102
    @kikobunny0102 Год назад

    Thank you for the helpful review! Love how honest and concise you are and that you speak from personal experience!

  • @ThatGuyJoss
    @ThatGuyJoss Год назад

    Have you considered making a video on the different E reader environments in software competitors

  • @Chs584
    @Chs584 2 года назад

    Im in dillema between libra 2 and forma i want to read manga but forma is way expensiver

  • @aaryaanand73
    @aaryaanand73 2 года назад +1

    I got 8 weeks of battery life for kindle

    • @Maneetpaul
      @Maneetpaul  2 года назад

      That's awesome

    • @sheena3
      @sheena3 Год назад

      I find this hard to believe .. as i have a kindle too.. paperwhite 5 .. and just searching for my next book to read I’ll lose like 2 percent lol
      I’m charging at least once a week. But I’m an avid reader so not sure if that makes a difference.

  • @artco77
    @artco77 2 года назад

    Does the rubber back attract fungus?

  • @CharlieJohnson963
    @CharlieJohnson963 2 года назад

    I had a Paperwhite 10th gen but have it away because I was constantly hitting the power button while reading.
    So annoying.
    I have the Oasis now but am eying the Kobo Libra 2

    • @Veneros
      @Veneros Год назад

      How though? Isn't the button at the bottom whereas don't most hold the book on the left hand or right hand side of the E-reader?

  • @meowzic
    @meowzic 9 месяцев назад

    Does it have colors for magazines and photos?

    • @deepderp8483
      @deepderp8483 7 месяцев назад

      No. Colored ones are considered premium gadgets, and those are the budget ones. Also the colored readers are much slower than the black&white ones

  • @mowtoll
    @mowtoll 2 года назад

    I have buy a Libra 2, but the new paperwhite 5 is a nice device also

  • @lloyd4445
    @lloyd4445 2 года назад +1

    I ordered a libra 2 in white?

  • @zsoltdudinszky2900
    @zsoltdudinszky2900 6 месяцев назад

    Thx bro!

  • @dragon_1333
    @dragon_1333 2 года назад

    Does anyone know how the footnotes in the kobo work? Do they work well?

  • @muzikjay
    @muzikjay 2 года назад +3

    You make the best reviews!! Thank you!

  • @rodrigocalisto8025
    @rodrigocalisto8025 2 года назад

    Libra 2!!

  • @thomasmann6416
    @thomasmann6416 2 года назад +3

    The new Paperwhite has also a Carta 1200 display...

    • @Netjerett
      @Netjerett 2 года назад +1

      Was this officially confirmed by Amazon? I was looking at the technical details before purchasing but I didn't see anything about it.

    • @Maneetpaul
      @Maneetpaul  2 года назад +3

      If it does, Amazon is not advertising it. There is also a noticeable difference between the two devices. At first, I thought it was because of the flush display on the PW vs no flush display on the Libra. (extra layer of glass might degrade quality). But even when compared to the Kobo Sage (review on that coming soon, the Sage has a flush glass display too), the Kobo STILL has a better display. So it can't be that, either.

    • @Minwalin
      @Minwalin 2 года назад

      Yes is confirme by Amazon, Kindle paperwhite 2021 has carta 1200

    • @fduniho
      @fduniho 2 года назад

      @@Netjerett Goodereader has reported that Amazon confirmed this.

  • @chiaraluoni7635
    @chiaraluoni7635 2 года назад +5

    I’m team paperwhite.
    I just don’t like the weird shape with the buttons on the side (I tried it, I own both Oasis and Forma). It’s uncomfortable, and when you want to change the hand you’re holding the device with, you have to turn the whole ereader and wait for the words to rotate too. It takes a few seconds and It’s VERY annoying; it interrupts your reading a lot.
    I’m not team buttons either, but I can stand them if they are at the bottom (like pocketbook touch HD 3 for example). Side buttons are a nono for me.

    • @quintym7090
      @quintym7090 2 года назад

      that's why I am also considering the paper white, the ecosystem is a con for me and probably the kobo would be a better fit. But my only two must for an ereader are no buttons and is has to be waterproof. the kindle paper white is the best fit for me considering my requirements.

  • @nerdisaur246
    @nerdisaur246 2 года назад +1

    Still watching these videos from my Kindle Keyboard ;)

    • @systemsbuster9539
      @systemsbuster9539 2 года назад +2

      Seriously? You're watching videos on that?!

    • @nerdisaur246
      @nerdisaur246 2 года назад +2

      @@systemsbuster9539 no, i mean, I still read books on it ;;;)

  • @kch4900
    @kch4900 2 года назад +1

    How’s the battery life after weeks of testing? :)

    • @Maneetpaul
      @Maneetpaul  2 года назад

      It's been holding up very well!

  • @treyclou5396
    @treyclou5396 2 года назад +1

    Hi. Thanks for your great explanation. I own Kindle Paperwhite 3. I would like to ask you what's the differences between new Kindle Paperwhite 5 and older Paperwhite 3 regarding the display? Is the font on both of these readers equally sharp, is it the same contrast? Or is it worse with the new model? I want to be sure that I will make I good choice with new Kindle against Kobo Libra 2 with his significant better display. Thank you.

    • @玻璃肝
      @玻璃肝 2 года назад +1

      I can tell you that my paperwhite 2 screen is better then 5. Regret to get the 5. Still using 2 now.

    • @treyclou5396
      @treyclou5396 2 года назад

      ​@@玻璃肝 Please, could you be specific more?

    • @玻璃肝
      @玻璃肝 2 года назад +1

      @@treyclou5396 paperwhite put extra layer over the e-ink screen. a thin layer make huge difference for eyes. Kind of like a condom, very thin, but make huge difference.

    • @玻璃肝
      @玻璃肝 2 года назад +1

      @@treyclou5396 my eye just feel weird looking at 5's screen. hard to describe. I would suggest try to actually put it side by side to compare before you buy, if possible. I already sold my 5 to others(due to some reason can not return it to amazon.)

    • @treyclou5396
      @treyclou5396 2 года назад

      @@玻璃肝 Thanks for your help ;).

  • @rivubardhan6376
    @rivubardhan6376 2 года назад +3

    Why would you love that....kindle comes unprotected in a flimsy manner

    • @Maneetpaul
      @Maneetpaul  2 года назад +4

      Less packaging = better for the environment. It is still protected just fine for shipping.