Kobo Sage vs Kobo Libra 2
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- Опубликовано: 13 июл 2024
- Howdy, folks.
I spent the last month with the Kobo Sage and Kobo Libra. Needless to say, I did a lot of reading. But I also did a deep dive into what separates these two eReaders.
Including whether they can go in the shower...
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00:00 - Intro
00:21 - Price difference
00:41 - Build & design
02:04 - Software & Overdrive
02:52 - Kobo Plus subscription service
04:20 - Audiobook support
06:12 - Kobo Sage pros & cons
09:07 - Kobo Libra 2 pros & cons
10:02 - Graphic novels & manga
10:57 - Extra features
11:44 - Conclusion
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Great comparison, A+ for being so thorough and honest about the pros and cons. It's those little details like the mentioned necessary eye movements and reading distance adjustment that made the difference for me, thank you.
Well, damn. Someone who reviews ereader as an actual reader, paying attention to little but important details. Thank you, sir!
I've only started researching ereaders in the last few days but have watched a fair few videos. Yours has been hands down the best and most comprehensive review and has changed my opinion of the libra 2 from thinking its too expensive and premium for my meagre needs to thinking that it's a bargain and incredible value. Cheers
@John Smith Great to hear another glowing review of the Libra!
The biggest things for me are having a top notch display that is larger than 6" and being waterproof. And I had been recommended the PaperWhite by my boss, but then I realised that the Australian libraries have staggering amounts of books in epub format. Good to hear that you and many others feel that the Kobo is superior in almost everyway as a few days ago I was almost begrudging about the idea of having to spend more to get access to epub files however I now realise that is going to save me a lot of money in the long run. I just hope that the user experience is as enjoyable for me as others find it and I get a good few years out of the device.
@@protractman Glad to hear that the review was helpful! Let us know your thoughts about the e-reader you end up going with! - Chris
@@mobilesyrup I went with the libra 2. Incredibly easy to use with sideloading and overdrive. I'm really loving the asymmetric design which makes it very pleasant to hold, even with the sleepover on. Also the 7" screen I feel is a great size' better than a 6 at mimicking the size and experience of a book whilst not sacrificing much on portability. I've also been reading more too, though I've only had the device a week, that's what it's all about. Thanks again for helping me come to an informed decision!!
Have both. In fact I got the Sage despite its (manageable!) limitations: the battery needs to be recharged more often, I get about 15 hours reading time rather than 20-25 on the Libra 2. But the screen is bigger and I often takes notes while reading for my job.
The Libra 2 (in white) is just a little bit smaller. I got it for my wife who has better eyesight than me and don’t take notes.
At the beach I had to stop reading because the black finish makes the reader hot real fast while the white Libra 2 has not heat issue il under the sun.
Moral of story: next time I’ll get the Sage again in white! 😜
Love this perspective! Glad to hear both are working well for you. -- Chris
just bought a Libra 2 and was about to exchange it for a Sage just because of the dropbox feature. Thanks for the video, saved me a trip and a headache. I'll stick to the Libra 2 for now.
You can regulate the margins in your Kobo devices, so just make them wider, so the reading surface is smaller, if that is more comfortable. Not a big con. For note taking, it is more convenient to have 8 inches (or more), so it is a nice middle ground to be able to do both: note-taking and e-reading.
Adjusting the margins is a great tip for users to make reading more comfortable. That's something I'll keep in mind for the future! And yes, if you're going to be taking notes, the Sage is definitely the way to go! - Chris
I got the older generation of the libra a while ago and it’s genuinely one of the best purchases I’ve made
The images from the mangas look so crispy! Neat video and product
Great review. I have the Kobo Sage and love the bigger screen. I am reading everyday for at least one hour and charging the Kobo Sage every 3 Weeks. I am absolut fine with it.
That's what I love to hear! - Chris
Only just bought my Libra 2 thanks to your review. I don’t mark up my books other than highlights so I’m ok with the lack of stylus. The battery life is nice. I love it. Thanks for the review again.
Straight the right point and I lovely respect this review.
Fantastic watch! Based on your solid review, I have placed an order for the Kobo Libra 2. I was this close to buying the Sage but your review absolutely addressed all my queries and the final decision.
Look forward to more of your awesome work.
& oh, I am now one happy subscriber of your channel.
Really happy to hear that this helped! I hope you love it - Chris
It was great sharing video as I am hesitating buying whether sage or libra2 (tend to sage before the video). You successfully convince me to buy the Lbra2. Thanks for the precious experience sharing. :)
awesome review! covered the points i was interested in! thanks
Honest review. Thank you!
Wow dude u have the best review for this devices by far. I was looking for one video which also includes manga reading. So thx for that.
Wow! Excelente video, muchas gracias.
Yes, to the bath tub... Reading while bath is just so relaxing...
This is the comment I was waiting for. I'll need to test it extensively next time. - Chris
Thanks. I just ordered the Libra 2 this morning, will arrive tomorrow, I was just "let me check if I've made the best decision", and I guess I did.
I'm close to a year late, but thank you so much for this. I was torn between both models and ended up going with the Sage due to what you said about graphic novels
I'm glad it helped! Which graphic novels are you reading? Any recommendations? - Chris
@@mobilesyrup I'm rotating between Y: The Last Man, Crossed, Saga, Fire Punch and Gundam Thunderbolt.
Great review
This was super helpful! My neighbour has sage and I'm borrowing an old Kobo from a friend and turned out I love it. I held her sage and felt like it was too big. I feel Libra or Clara maybe best for me. I like theres more place to hold the reader on Libra.
Thank you for the overview!
Canadians always get the short end of the stick for everything. Good to see Kobo focusing on us for once.
This has been one of the best comparison video ever.. You should be a RUclips star!!!?
Kobo Plus... Yes, I read 8 books out of a 10-book series on it, and the last 2 were not on Kobo PLUS, even though the whole series was completed in the mid-90s 😞
Paperback books are actually over 10" in size. The issue isn't the size of the Sage, the issue is the size of the bezels and the incorrect aspect ratio of the display itself, and the fact that you cannot hold the Sage's page margins like you do with a real book. What I'm actually looking for is a 10.1" trade paperback sized e-ink reader with the same aspect ratio as those real books... and here's the kicker: no bezels.
If there was an e-ink reader on the market that size with no bezels and where you in fact hold onto the page itself people would love it. It would mirror the experience of reading a real book. That's the experience I'm after. And there are ways to add page turning such as swipes and pressure sensitive squeeze gesture along the margin of the page to turn the page. That's the product I want. Mirror the real reading experience as close as possible.
Thanks for sharing your Kobo experience. Was wondering if you can highlight text to notes and export them? I like to capture quotes and review books. Also, I have books in PDFs I'd like to do this with, but heard somewhere that it can't capture PDFs like Kindles... Is this correct?
Hello, have same question about Sage and its note capacity on PDF. Did you find out ? Is it possible to highlight or take notes in PDF ? (mine are free from right as academics one) Thank you for your help !
I bought my Sage last month. the battery is an issue, but the pen support is insane. It has no peer when it comes to reading books and marking them up as you go: my favorite way to read.
Is the battery still problematic?
@@BatrisyiaHalims It is, but I also got the power cover which doubles the physical battery size and is a great cover. So not much of an issue anymore.
Love this perspective. It's something I'll have to try in the future. - Chris
I have Boox nova pro, it is a 8" and I only read comics on it. I don't have good experience with it at all, especially battery life. I had to charge everyday, it's annoying that I must check battery everytime going out with it. So...if the ereader with bad battery life, I have to think carefully to buy.
I got the Kobo Libra 2 as my first e-reader ever recently and can still return it if I want. I am really content with it so far, but I am considering returning it to get the Sage. Note-taking and dropbox support are nice features but no necessity, and shorter battery life is not a problem for me.
What I really wonder about is whether the bigger screen makes a big impact on the eyes while reading. I am on my phone quite a bit and so I was wondering if having a larger screen to read on, might be easier and less straining on the eyes. Does the screen size matter when it comes to ease of reading, or is the distance to the face and letter size really more important in this regard? Anyone's input would be appreciated.
Sorry for the late reply! Glad you're liking the Libra 2 so far. The extra screen space is great on the Sage, but because you can change the text size and spacing on both the Libra and Sage, it's really up to personal preference. If you're going to be using it for taking notes though, that would be a reason to jump up to the Sage. Otherwise, the Libra 2 is just as comfortable for reading! - Chris
I bought the Kobo sage for the 8" screen size and LOVE it. I wish there was more options for 8" e ink readers. The smaller screens require more page turns and seems to jolt me out of my reading trance which is why I'm no longer on my paperwhite or oasis. The weight on the Sage is fine and not an issue. The battery life is good and with the USB C, I can easily charge up if I need to. I use my Sage for reading and not note-taking (since I can do that on an iPad or phone) so there is no noticeable battery decline and after a day of use, I'm still around 75%. I know I'm not going to get the kindle battery life of six weeks, but don't need that since I always have a USB C available to top it off.
So glad to hear that you're having a solid experience with the Sage! It has one of the best screens I've seen on an e-ink screen, so without the battery issues, it would be a top pick! - Chris
Flush screen? No. All else doesn't matter, because this kills it.
Top work!
Did they ever fix the sage battery life?
I have had my kobo touch since 2011, it is so well loved and still running but I am thinking of switching to smth new. I have been eyeing the forma and libra. Not sure if sage is worth it tbh. The design is gorgeous though. Do you have any comments on forma? It seems there’s no much difference between those two.
I haven't had the chance to test out the Forma personally, but from the specs, it sounds very similar to the Libra 2. It might be a good pick if you aren't interested in the Bluetooth features of the Libra! - Chris
I love my 7.8" Aura One, and will probably stick with it. It certainly lasts longer on battery than what you were getting on the Sage.
Almost 12 months on from your comment and I still see very little reason to change from my Aura One either.
@@Vimes. What's the battery life of yours?
@@gusfring96 Wi-Fi always on. Light on Auto. 1 to 2 hours of reading each day. Around two weeks before I think about charging it, usually charging not because it is very low but more because I happen to notice its lowish level.
Wi-Fi not really being used tho.
Great reviews! How is the battery life on the Libra? My Aura H2O doesn’t support OverDrive so it’s time upgrade and I have no idea which Kobo to buy. Another question.., are they all waterproof like the H2O? TIA
My Libra 2 still lasts about a month if I'm using it regularly. The battery life has been great! I don't know about all models, but both the Sage and Libra 2 are waterproof! - Chris
Is there a current Kobo ebook reader that has external storage?
Does the Libra 2 screen support large font for reading? Or is the screen too small to make it work? I have an Aura one that won't take a charge and need to replace
The Libra 2 supports large fonts! And even better, you can adjust the line height so that even with a large font size, you can still fit a good chunk of text on each page. I hope this helps! - Chris
The sage apparently has more battery life than stated. This was fixed by Kobo.
Word?
Please explain?
0:22 📊 The Kobo Sage retails for 299 Canadian, while the Libra 2 is priced at 219 Canadian.
0:42 🛠 Both the Kobo Sage and Libra 2 feature the latest design improvements, ergonomic curved design, and HD ink card screens.
2:04 📚 Kobo e-readers support various file formats, making them ideal for readers who enjoy side-loading content or borrowing from libraries.
9:08 🎯 The Kobo Libra 2, priced at 80 less than the Sage, offers almost all the same features in a more comfortable package.
10:02 🖼 The Sage's larger screen makes it preferable for reading graphic novels and manga, offering a better viewing experience for such content.
I use the sage daily. The battery lasts long enough for me. Plus I got the power cover to extend it. Best reader I've ever owned. I read souch more often.
We may have had a faulty unit. The power cover is a great addition to compensate too! So glad you're loving it! - Chris
Glad I got the libra 2.
Have the kindle oasis too.
And in old school. I still use my kindle 2. AndMy kindle Paperwhite 3.
Have you considered a "Battle of the Buttons" between Libra 2 and Pocketbook Verse Pro?
Thanks for your review. Do you know if the SAGE has still the battery issue?
Hey, sorry for the delayed reply! I haven't been able to get my hands on another Sage to test it out personally, but from the chatter online it seems to still be an issue. Not everyone is reporting the battery drain issue, so it might be a QA issue. If that's the case, you might luck out and get a unit that lasts as long as it's supposed to. Or you might have a device like mine that drains in a single day.
The latest firmware hasn't been able to fix the issue on my unit. I'm still going through a full charge in a few hours of use.
If you end up getting an eReader, let us know which one you went with! I'd love to hear your thoughts!
- Chris
do you think libra 2 is good enough for manga? original japanese manga volumes are usually about 6.8 inches the english ones are 8inch.. so should i get libra or sage. heard battery life is horrible on sage and idk if a extra inch is worth 100 dollars....
Sorry for the late reply. I use the Libra 2 as my daily eReader for both books and manga. I love it for both. There have been a few instances where the text size has been too small, but in those case I just switch the orientation of the screen to zoom in. I hope you find an eReader that works for you! - Chris
as for the "too big for books" issue - i usually set my margins quite big when reading a book on my forma - but for manga and pdfs, having 8 inches is perfect.
Also, I use KOReader for the vastly improved UI and options.
It's a BIT of a compromise, but in turn you get the best of both worlds - usable for novels as well as pdf and manga, while not being a huge 11 inch honker.
Also, with being able to remove 'dead areas' from PDFs with KOReader, the actual content is not that much smaller than in 'real life' - even with most A4 sized books.
Same here, I adjust the margins and I feel like something smaller than 8 inches is too small for me, especially when I need to read with PDFs.
Do you think I would be able to use the Tachiyomi application on this reader?
@@JehuIslas I don't think so, the kobo doesn't have android
Great video thanks!! Have a L2 coming… I’m upgrading from the older model
sage does have a charging cover that you can get for it, to increase the battery life. It also has notebooks that you can write in and save. And you can also highlight and put notes in your books when you’re reading. These are features that are available on the Elissa.
is the Libra still decent for reading comics/manga on if not quite as good as the bigger Sage screen?
I use the Libra as my main reader for manga these days because I have it on me at all times. It's a bit smaller, so you occasionally need to zoom in if there are a lot of panels, but the images are still crisp. I'd still recommend it. -- Chris
Does kobo offer read and listen like some kindle books? I like to read along with audiobooks. I'm also wondering if kobo allows you to save all your highlights and transfer them to Evernote.
This is a great question. We're looking at doing an updated look at the Kobo series of e-readers and this would definitely be something to check. - Chris
Have libra 2....battery lasts for weeks with great display quality in terms of sharpness and clearity....
How many hours a day do you read/use your kobo?
Mine to i read around 2 hours a day, i read a 767 pages book from 100% to 30-40% around 3 weeks
thanks for the fantastic video
Thanks for watching! - Chris
Which is a better colour - white or black?
After the latest firmware update, my Libra won't turn on if the wi-fi is off. Has anyone else experienced this issue?
So I’m looking to get my bf a kobo he’s into manga and graphic novels.. sounds like the sage would be better but not so good battery life. I’m not sure if I should get the sage or Libra
We haven't been able to test another model, but from the sounds of it, Kobo has fixed a lot of the issues with the battery life on the Sage. The larger screen is really nice for reading manga and graphic novels. The Libra 2 is a safe bet though. Either way you go, I'm sure he'll love it. Super thoughtful gift! - Chris
Sage has powerful Quad Core Processor which makes general interactions smooth and responsive, Wi-Fi 5GHz which is much faster & consistent than regular 2.4ghz, note taking layer which can come handy and Dropbox support for easy file sharing. Yes, these all features drain down the smaller battery faster but you get far better overall usage experience than libra2. My sage lasts 5 days on single charge with moderate use. i have own and used both and personally I prefer Sage over libra 2. Also, maybe you got a faulty unit for miserable battery life.
It seems like people are having much better experiences with the Sage's battery now. It's a great device. Glad you're having such a positive experience with it! - Chris
hm, everything you said is true but the Sage does NOT have 5GHz wifi. Kobo's website states that all of their devices are limited to 2.4GHz
I was hoping you'd sell me on the libra neing ok for manga. The sage is so pricy for something with so many problems but my main focus is on manga. Does libra have double tap zoom?
There isn't double tap to zoom, but you can zoom in by switching the screen orientation. I've had a great time reading manga on the Libra 2. It's still a great screen! - Chris
did you end up getting it? thinking about getting one
@@mobilesyrup I’m doing double tap to zoom reading chainsaw man on my libra 2 as I’m typing this message?
Sir, how do I address you?
Thank you so much for this video! I`ve been struggling with choise between this to for some time and today I almost bought a Sage.
Very good-structured and informative video, appreciate it! You helped a lot! 🙌🏼✨
would you reccommend the libra 2 or the kindle paperwhite for manga and book reading?
That's an excellent question. I'm hoping to get my hands on a Paperwhite to compare them. There have been some great e-readers that have come out since I made this video. Hopefully I'll be making a new comparison video soon! - Chris
Is the storage of 32GB enough.
I haven't used a e-reader before and I'm not sure if this is enough storage.
One big advantage of an e-reader is to be able to carry many books around, so do you think it would be better to get more storage or is it totally enough?
Hey! 32GB should be more than enough. Ebooks rarely go beyond 2-3MB, so if you're just reading, you won't ever have to worry about storage.
Graphic novels will be a little larger, but you can always delete them and download them again if needed. Your info, such as which page you are on, will be saved to the cloud.
If you'll be using your Kobo to listen to audio books, then you might eventually run out of space, depending on how many you want on the device at any one time.
For most people though, 32GB is plenty of storage! I hope this helps. - Chris
@@mobilesyrup thank you, yeah that helped alot 👍🏼
Hi I saw that the sage is better than the libra 2 for reading mangas but I would also like to know if the libra 2 can read well despite not being the same size, because after this review I want to get the libra2
Hey! Great question. The Libra 2 has remained my main eReader since this video came out, so I can comfortably say it's great for reading on all fronts -- including manga. Hope this helps! - Chris
Would you suggest upgrading to a Libra 2 over my Libra H2O?
Have bout Sage and Libra 2, and i like bout, Sage mostly at home, Libra 2 anywhere, agree on the poor battery life on Sage, i gess its the quad core CPU whats drain it so fast. on the oder hand Libra 2 could probely benefit from a sligtly faster CPU, maybe dual core...
Maybe I missed it, but I don't think you even mentioned the Sage's ability to annotate with a stylus (sold separately).
Unfortunately, I didn't have access to the stylus at the time of creating this video. That is definitely one of the best features about the Sage though. We might need to do a video on the best e-readers for taking notes in the future! Thanks for bringing this up! - Chris
i wish i saw your video before. i had the sage and loved it for manga and overdrive books. but just 13+months in, i accidentally sat lightly (not my full weight) on it WITH cover on my sofa - there was an immediate crack sound and the damage was done....broke into four pieces, with 2 still showing the pages. couldnt find anyone who have the replacement screen for something this size and this new... planning to get a libra 2 soon
That sucks! I leave my Kobo on the couch all the time, so I guess I should consider myself lucky that hasn't happened yet. Hopefully the Libra 2 is a good fit for you!
Another benefit of kobo is that if you want to alter the config beyond the original rom you can load various community kobopatches that add functions or alter the UI
Sounds interesting. Could you suggest where to look that up? Is it possible to mod the OS/UI like other Linux systems?
These were exactly the two e-readers I was looking into and you covered everything I needed to know. Now I know which one to get. Thank you!
Glad it helped! I hope you love your new e-reader. - Chris
don't you think that larger screen size will make texts larger which is good for readers with Specs ? I see you use specs yet still prefer the 7" screen size.. any advice on this ? thanks
The larger screen size is definitely great for reading. Both models of the Kobo have adjustable text sizes though, so I found both very comfortable to read. The extra size is a good investment if you prefer more text on the page or if you have trouble reading without your specs on. Hope this helps! - Chris
@@mobilesyrup thanks a lot for the valuable advice.
How does the Libra 2 handle manga?
I’m looking at getting a Kobo as I struggle to hold larger manga (like hardcovers and omnibus) and it would be great to be able to take them with me without the extra weight and risk of damaging pages during travel.
The weight of the Sage and the poor battery life aren’t ideal so I’m wondering if the Libra 2 is still a good choice for manga despite being a little smaller?
Do you have any issues reading manga on it? Are there any downsides other than it being a little smaller than the ideal size?
Great question! I use the Libra 2 for reading manga all the time, so it's definitely a good device for it. There are some downsides though.
Small text and details can be difficult to read if looking at a full page, so you'll probably need to zoom in occasionally. And depending on the format of the manga (epub, PDF, etc) the quality and ease of use can vary.
With that being said, aside from the more detailed images and ease of zooming on a phone, I'd much rather read manga in my Libra than a smartphone. It feels more natural and it looks great. Not to mention there are plenty of great manga resources out there for e-readers! Check out the Internet Archive (archive dot org) for plenty of light novels and manga.
It won't replace the feeling of reading manga on the page, but to me, it's the next best thing! Hope this helps! - Chris
@@mobilesyrup thank you so much for the info!
I’ll definitely look at getting one then 😄
I’m trialing a kobo from the library atm, though it’s quite small (it has a 5 inch screen) and doesn’t have any manga on it, I do really like the look and feel of it. I can tell it would be a big upgrade from reading on a small, bright phone screen.
I use the Kobo app on my phone for audiobooks
Thank you for paying attention to the little reader user experiences! Subbed!
I am interested to know if take highlights is easy or is a problem, I own one kobo aura one and is quite difficult to take highlights and I don´t know if is because is old and slow or is the kobo system, because my partner owns a kindle paperwithe from 2021 and is very easy to make highlights.
If anyone could answer to me I will be very grateful.
I had the same problem on my Aura model. They've smoothed that out on both the Sage and Libra 2. Highlighting is a breeze. Hope this helps! - Chris
bro can you tell how can i transfer downloaded free books to kobo libra 2 s it didn’t have google drive option
Best video on the topic ever! You confirmed exactly what I thought. I immediately skipped the sage option because 8" is too big for me. Now I'm considering the Libra 2, but the question is: since I own a Kobo Aura HD I'm totally happy with, would such an upgrade make sense?
Hard to tell. Personally I always liked the libre a ton plus the better backlight and water proofing are nice. That said, the compact size and elegant simplicity make the aura really good too
I have a libra 1 and I'm tempted to buy a libra 2 on the side as a backup and also I think the upgrade will be worth it. Libra 2 has faster page turns, and better contrast than the libra 1. It's also more responsibr. On my libra 1 annotations / highlights work OK but it's often slower than I'd like. I don't think it will make a massive difference on libra 2 vut still..libra 2 also supports audio books but I'd never use that tbh..
That said 8" is actually the perfect home size to me. It would be comparable to a decent size book page. When the libra 1/2 are slightly smaller than a medium size book.
I'd take the libra with me and have the sage at home. Only problem is that the sage has horrendous battery life apparently. Otherwise I'd buy it without a second thought
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thanks
One thing to note is that you can still sideload on kindles pretty easily actually. You don't even have to convert it to kindles format
One of these days I need to do a follow up video about the latest Kindles! I've heard a lot has changed. Is there a model you prefer? - Chris
@@mobilesyrup I haven't used that many e-readers, but personally it's between the new kindle paper white and kobo libra 2 for me. They both seem fairly comparable options for someone who is serious about getting into reading without sacrificing on things like battery life or portability. Kindle does win out in the battery life department, but imo kobo is still the better option with overdrive support and just how customizable it is!
Really helpful comparison, thanks! And the Canadian perspective is critical. (Subscribed!) The Kobo is so much better for us than Kindle. Still hesitating a bit on my purchase though because the ebooks on the kobo website seem to be quite a bit more expensive than Kindle...
It's a tough choice. You really can't go wrong with either Kindle or Kobo. I will say, unless I'm buying a book right when it releases, being able to add a book to my wishlist and get notified when it goes on sale on my Kobo has saved me a lot of money. I haven't noticed much of a difference in pricing between the two stores, but I don't compare prices regularly enough to know for sure. If you're seeing a really big difference though, I'd check to make sure that you're on the Canadian store for Kindle -- I've made this mistake many times. Let me know which direction you end up going! And thanks for subscribing! - Chris
@@mobilesyrup Thanks so much for your feedback, and tips! I've since heard that Kobo will do a price match (credited to your account if there is a difference), so that's good to know. I"m definitely leaning toward Kobo. It's Canadian, a quality product, and the ability to borrow library books here is huge - important to know you can't do that in Canada with a kindle.
I saw Fuka.
When I had Audible sub, it was only one book a month.
do any of these support google drive?
The Sage should support Google Drive. I generally get my files from the Kobo store, Overdrive, or from my PC via USB-C, so I'm not sure how difficult Google Drive is to set up, but you can find the steps on the Kobo site! Just keep in mind that it won't work if your files have DRM protection. Hope this helps! - Chris
I think audible access is probably not necessary? I think people these days all have smartphones and tablets? I am guessing that it is rare that people will have an ereader only and nothing else. I use my iPad for my audibles. Only thing I can think of is if you read a lot outdoors then an ereader may be good due to no glare BUT ipads have a better screen now where glare is not much of an issue anymore. I have first generation Libre and the Sage as well as Kindle Paperwhite Special Edition and the Oasis. I also have the new pink B&N reader. I have oddly large hands for a woman so I think the Sage is a good size for me also if you want a good note taking experience 8" seems to be better option ( more scribble room). The battery on the Sage lasts longer if you only read and do normal highlights. It seems writing with a stylus is the big battery drainer. Its not a deal breaker for I am charging my tablets and watches all the time anyways, might as well charge this. Over all The Sage is the nicest ereader I own. I always wanted an 8" and got tired of waiting on Kindle to come out with one. I also have the 7.8" Nook but The Sage just has a much better screen, better lighting.
The Name Of The Wind 🙌🏼
The Kingkiller Chronicles is one of my favourite series! I'm working on a time machine as we speak to skip ahead to the release of the third book. - Chris
@@mobilesyrup haha. If only!
Made the big switch to Kobo Sage after being on Kindle Oasis for a few years. Loved the fact that it supports all types of formats, but man, the buttons on the Sage is just mushy & I’m not a fan of it AT ALL.
That's actually a really good point. The tactile feeling of the buttons is really important when you're pressing them thousands of times. I'll keep this in mind for the next one! - Chris
I have the Forma and can’t justify switching to the Sage, it seems like a downgrade. The battery lasts 2-3 weeks and it does in fact have Dropbox support. The only change is the build quality and I’ve held the Sage before and personally feel the Forma has a nicer build quality. The Sage has a faster device processor but that isn’t a very necessary feature for an ereader. Finally I have no use for the pen (iPad’s purpose) and I don’t use audiobooks.
The Forma seems like another great model. For most people, I imagine the audiobook and pen features aren't necessary like you said, so the Forma could be the perfect mid-range model. I appreciate the insights! - Chris
i thought about getting a Sage to replace my Libra H2O specifically for manga, but when i heard about the battery life... yuck. ill stick with my slightly small 2-page spreads over yet another device i have to charge daily
It's too bad about the battery issues because it's a great device otherwise. I've seen users online reporting that the battery has been fixed, but I haven't had the chance to get my hands on a new model yet to test it out.
Which manga are you reading these days? Any recommendations? - Chris
@@mobilesyrup oh, pretty much all just mainstream stuff lol. maybe one day ill branch out, but for now ill stick to my spy family, chainsaw man and such :)
So that means I can't win on this one since I want to mostly read Manga and I am concerned about battery life on the sage .. --'
The good news is that you can't go wrong with either. The Libra 2 is my everyday reader -- I've really come to love its size -- but from what I've heard, the Sage's battery issues have been resolved by this point. I hope you love whichever one you go with!
Any manga recommendations? - Chris
@@mobilesyrup thanks :) Yeah, I haven't really read any Manga yet lol. Just watching anime, mostly the classic ones and some new hyped ones, I'm sure you know already like AoT, Hunter x Hunter, Vinland Saga, Chainsaw Man, One Punch Man, Code Geass Lelouch Launch of the Rebellion (something like that it was called), Cowboy Bebop etc. The well known ones.
I would like to read their Manga equivalent now.
Who keeps their ebook without a cover! 😅
I’m sorry for this off-topic comment but has someone ever told you that you look like that guy on Netflix series “YOU” ?
I'm hoping that's in the "he has curly hair" way and not the "he looks like a psychopath" way! I do love books though... - Chris
@@mobilesyrup no, not the psychopath one :D
Why can't they make Kobo Sage also in white. I prefer white.
I love my libra h20 (1) so much. I want to upgrade to a slightly larger screen. 8 / 9" seem perfect. But the price difference for that single inch is insane. Not to mention all these devices come with a host of problems. And it's really frustrating that these very expensive devices are nothing more than decade old mobile chips that were outdated then, plastered on some plastic with a e-ink screen, sd card and a lamp. It cannot be that hard to fill the actual cover with a battery, have a modern mobile CPU that is much more power efficient and snappy. Have at least 50gb storage. We're in 2024 and it really feels like ereaders are stuck in 2005. I get that the main thing with ereaders is the screen right, but why does everything around it have to be so slow and outdated.
But those manga`s on Sage tho... 😅
I definitely need to focus more on literature, that applying to my competence at work, so it might be a distraction.
P.S. Oh, it`s Chris, I`m sorry!
Man, I loved the video, but please ease it down with the background music. It is so loud that it was very hard for me to understand what you're saying.
6:52 I totaly disagree that the screen of Kobo Sage is too big! For me Kobo Libra is too small.
Love this perspective. Hopefully we can get some future models that fit the size of the Sage with the sturdier build of the Libra. - Chris
So, which did you like best? I missed your recommendation.
I assumed that he preferred the Libra 2 due to its smaller size,and better battery life.
@@ShawnDawson I got the same impression. But I understand that the Sage allows note taking which is a desirable functionality. Libra is solely a reader, a point he repeatedly made.
@@anastasiahopkinson5676 The Sage is flawed for it's purpose from what i gather. iPad is far superior for note taking, highlighting, and multitasking between documents.
@@anastasiahopkinson5676 I only want it to read books, for me, being able to read comics better or taking notes are kind of irrelevant features. Buying a device with a lot of features you'll rarely use is kind of a common mistake that I have made way too many times. He can't tell you what device fits your particular needs better.
Is there “ Send to KoBo” function 😂? I am too lazy… 😊
As a fellow lazy person, I completely get that. There are a few ways to send books to your Kobo! There's Google Drive, OverDrive, and Dropbox. All of them allow you to send your books directly to your e-reader. I hope that helps! - Chris
❤️❤️😘
I’m actually hoping for a Kobo Clara 2 for Christmas my old e reader that I had the Nia wasn’t the greatest and it’s definitely old from the time I spilt milk on it once yeah not my greatest moment
The milk incident sounds exactly like something I'd do... I hope you get the Clara 2 for Christmas! - Chris
Has anyone compared the Kobo Sage vs the Boox Page?
I've heard so many people talking about Boox e-readers lately. I definitely want to check them out and do a comparison. Are you considering getting a Page? - Chris
@@mobilesyrup yes I’m torn between Kobo and Boox. It seems difficult to find anything on these two brands against each other so I’m not sure what to go with!
Actual comparison starts at 6:13
Spoiler - libra wins.
that is because english novels are small in size, for other languages, sage might be a better choice
This is a great insight! I'll need to look into this for future videos. - Chris