Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 5 vs Kobo Libra 2 Comparison
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- Опубликовано: 30 окт 2021
- The battle of giants! The Kindle Paperwhite 5 2021 vs the Kobo Libra 2 2021
A tale as old as time. Which one is better??
Check out who is the winner... if there even is one!
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5:22 there's a clear difference between the sunken screen and the flush one. Really loving your videos Peter! This is a fantastic comparison. You're the man when it comes to e-ink!
Thanks a lot Peter! You have answered all my questions! I go for Libra 2! I'm a manga reader end I want the best view experience possible. I love high contrast, deep blacks and unifom light on the screen! Thanks again and sorry for my bad english! Bye
You might want to wait for the boox leaf that is going to be released this November. It is also a 7-inch ereader but with an android OS. I was set to get the libra 2 at first but hold off after i heard about the upcoming Leaf.
Same manga reader never read a Manga In My life except Bastard
Phones are totally not for Reading
@@jazminlei Note that BOOX ereaders are a lot more expensier than these, double the price probably
Hi, what's the best format for read Manga in kobo, it's PDF?
@@angeljuan3546 I use cbz
Fantastic overview! Just a small point, I believe you can use the buttons to adjust lighting, rather than tapping and letting go. Tap brightness or warmth in the menu, depending on which you wish to adjust, and tap the top button (oddly) to reduce, and bottom button to increase, either brightness or warmth. The Kobo UI does need a lick of paint.
Gracias. Necesitaba un análisis como este. Me iré a por el Kobo Libra 2 👍
5:17 Thank you for pointing out that a sunken screen looks better than one with flush screen and bezel. I think you're the only one among the tech reviewers who discussed that. As a voracious reader, I have observed that I prefer reading on the Paperwhite 3, Kobo Clara HD and Kobo Libra H2o than the Paperwhite 4 and Oasis. TBH, I think the Paperwhite 3 is my favorite out of all the e-readers I tried. The best reading experience thus far - no newly-released e-readers can even compare.
Hi. So which do you think is better, Kobo or Kindle? I want to use them to read Japanese textbooks and novels, while also taking notes. I don’t want to be limited to Kindle books
I just received my Kobo Libra 2 and I love it so far. 🥰
@8:43 There is a way to navigate within a book on a Kindle device. By using page flip you are able to preview one page at a time or multiple pages, it depends on the reading material.
Great video. I went and purchased the Kobo libra 2. Thank you.
Kobo Libra 2 has the best display I've ever seen on an ereader.
Yes, definitely. That was one of the first things I noticed when I got mine.
A similar video comparing the Libra 2 to the Sage would be great. I know there are more similarities than differences there, but that makes a comprehensive detailing of those differences all the more helpful!
yes for sure
we actually had to hire 2 additional people to help with the wave of devices coming out recently
theres too much !
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.
Actually, there are websites that convert DRM locked library books to EPUB, which then can be converted to MOBI to use on your kindle.
I think the Libra 2 is the clear winner
Well it's more expensive
Please consider the price
@@Jay151 isn't the Kobo display more scratch prune
@@aimanrahman5768 more prone scratches? not sure..i am not going to scratch my kobo to test it out. lol
The comparison should be with oasis not paperwhite lmao
Ordered the Kobo yesterday. So far in the review, no regrets. Waiting for it to arrive next week.
You’ll love it. I’ve had mine since launch day with zero issues whatsoever.
Well, damn. After the video I thought I’d decided on the Kindle. And then I read the comments and now I’m unsure again 😂😂
Great review! Especially the comparison of sunken/flush screen!
We very much appreciate your support :-)
The vertical design of Kobo Libra (and Kindle Oasis) with physical page turning buttons is so much more comfy for long reading sessions. My old Paperwhite feels terribly cumbersome in comparison when I pick it up now.
A long time Kindle Paperwhite user, recently switched to Kobo libra 2. Love Kobo so much more... There is one thing I believe you missed, the sliding on the left side screen, that changes the light...
Why do you prefer the Kobo? Thinking about buying one of the two
You can navigate kindle by opening menu bar and clicking on an icon at the bottom or swiping up while reading. You get fast page turn. It should have been copmared with fast page turn button on kobo.
So much has changed since I last viewed a video on e-readers since 2017
Yes indeed. The industry has become insane. Just about everyone and anybody is using some sort of e-paper nowadays it seems
Thank you!
Hi, I bought the Kobo libra 2 after having several kindles, and i was so happy with the quality and features for 6 months until one day everything went south, the magnets stopped working in my ereader, the screen glitched, portrait mode was locked and i went to kobo and i got THREE WHOLE FULLY REFURBISHED REPLACEMENTS over the span of 1 year and i am very gentle with my products and have cases and had no faults of use, the screen would die like clockwork after 3 months, and im SO disappointed in kobo and its build quality. It CREAKED holding it, all 4 of my kobo libra 2s and the magnets with sleep covers stopped working and auto rotation all the very same issues. Beware if youre buying this device!!!! I ended up selling my latest refurbished one, new and unopened because i just couldnt deal with it dying again if it did in 3 months. I'm off to buy a kindle paperwhite now because of the homogenous production and stability. -.-
Great video. I have narrowed down second e-reader to these two. Deal breaker for us: Is there an audible click when you press the Kobo page-turn buttons? I like the page-turn buttons on my old Kindle Keyboard 3 (silent), but no reviews are mentioning if newer e-readers with page-turn buttons are silent. (Have heard that the Kindle Oasis has noisy buttons.) I read in bed late at night and wife would not appreciate the click....click....click...every time I turn a page.
I got a libra 2 as my first e reader and it's awesome
I got the Kobo Clara HD as my first e reader but just treated myself to the Libra 2...It is really great!
@@nicola4789 Getting my first ereader soon thinking bout Clara, is the Libra2 much better? I don't really need high end specs and functions, just a good 300ppi screen.
@@blueSkies777 You will be very happy with the Clara. Enjoy!
@@nicola4789 should i get forma or libra 2?
@@Chs584 It is a matter of choice. I love my Libra2 and I also love my Kobo Clara HD. I read both in French and in English so I divide my books between those 2 ereaders...one for French books, one for English books.
I gotta say that the storage differences is significant enough to play heavy into the grading of the two. That being said, the 32GB Signature model for an extra $10 brings these back into equal footing. Good contrasting video, thanks for taking the time to put it together.
'the 32GB Signature model for an extra $10 brings these back into equal footing'. Agreed, however apparently they are only going to compare the Signature PW with Kobo Sage, which is kinda odd to me...
Keep in mind, the Libra 2 isn’t supposed to be competing with the Paperwhite. It’s an Oasis challenger. They’re whole different e-book experiences because of the Libra’s physical buttons. The amount of storage isn’t as important as the type of reading experience you’re looking for.
@@Scientist_Salarian tell that to the video poster, it was his comparison. 😬
I prefer Libra2 but it lacks of Dropbox Support.
At this point, it's pretty lame that Kobo is still using Dropbox as a selling point for their higher-end devices. Cloud-based book storage is a common feature for e-readers nowadays.
it’s annoying as the Kobo Forma/Sage/Elipsa has it but they won’t implement it on the lower end Kobos even though it’s clearly possible.
Their business decisions seem incredibly short-sighted.
ok I got a question I can't find on the interne. I'm thinking about buying a PW5 but I read alot of epubs.
The question is "Is there a disadvantage/something bad when converting epubs to azw3 ? like will I lose the arrangement of the page?
Thanks in advance for answering
Kobo Libra 2 ATW. Oh by the way, my Libra 2 doesn't show the option for Kobo Plus under Discover. Does that appear automatically if I subscribe online?
I like Kobo Libra 2 due to higher contrast. I want to read books and kobo is better for this in my opinion. For pdf and magazines I would use a tablet.
The UI in that kindle is the old one, isn’t it? Is the new one coming to Canada?
The huge problem for me as both Kindle and Kobo owner is that the Kobo Libra speed is too slow! I could feel the wake up, change page and whatever is much slower on Kobo to a point I'm just sticking to my Kindle!
my libra 2 doesn't have much warmth adjustment on 1% brightness where my h2o does. the 2 just seems to slowly get less blue and then the last notch jumps to super orange... is that the same on yours?
So many videos are comparing the Paperwhite to the Libra 2, but the Kindle Oasis is the direct competitor to the Libra, not the Paperwhite. I absolutely love my Libra 2. Unless you already have an Amazon e-book library built up, the Libra 2 is the way to go. Aside from the Aluminum case on the Oasis, the Libra 2 is better in every way, and it’s $100 cheaper.
Well, it's not because the Oasis 2/3 it's made back in 2018, and was not one of the two holiday season Q4 releases from each respective company.
So they have to be reviewed and compared as such
@@goodereader but still comparing two devices with one having physical buttons is kind of unfair
Does the Kindle support drag and drop? (Or Dropbox integration?) I only want to copy epub & pdf from my laptop to the ebook reader. No interest in purchasing anything from a store. Thank you.
Finally a review that helps me a lot for choosing my first e-reader. In my case I will choose Kobo. Bc I like the screen more, I would love to read in dark mode as well and I like the storage possibility. But, when I would read graphics (which I don't read) I would definitely choose the Kindle.
hello, I have a question about libra 2. Does the input method still restricted by the system language? In my paperwhite 2, I can input english,chinese,japanese... no mather what system language I set. but previous kobo can not allow more than 2 input method(english with chinese, or english with japanese). Is libra 2 still have this problem? thanks.
I ordered the Kindle PW 16 GB for 179 AU$ whereas the Kobo is sitting on 269 AU$. So for 90 bucks, Kindle is no-brainer for this holiday season even though I really liked Libra 2.
From the reviews I've watched sunken screens are much better than flush ones. Far less glare, and a lot crisper.
Correct, that's the entire reason for the new on cell technology by E Ink
No comparison of the paperwhite signature or Oasis vs the Sage, as you said you'd do near the end?
Even with the slight edge of specs that Kobo has... .In reality, you're not going to be disappointed with either. The choice really depends on which ecosystem you're already entrenched to. If neither, then just pick the one you want to invest your future money into.
highly unlikely that someone, like myself, who has bought ALL their ebooks through Amazon (or Kobo), will switch to something other than an Android ereader.
I was just curious what advantages an android ereader has over something like these 2 models? I've been looking at the Libra 2 so I can read my epubs but if there's any extra perks to the android based ereaders I'd like to know. Also, what model would you you recommend that's in the Libra 2 price range?
Thanks in advance
@@JoshSinnott97 An Android e-reader can support Android's wider ecosystem. You can choose between a range of reading, audio, podcast apps, supported formats, fonts, even game on them. They can be expensive, requiring better hardware, and e-Ink UI can feel clunky. I suggest the PW5 or Libra 2 if you mainly want to use an e-ink display for reading, or if you're on a budget the previous models PW4 or Libra H2O.
Thank you for the reply. I seriously considered an e ink android but every model I found was either way too expensive or had questionable build quality. I also looked into pocketbook, the synchronisation with their app meaning I can continue reading on my phone if I didn't have my ereader with me was a cool feature worth considering (kobo only does this for books that have been bought in the kobo store) but I've heard that pocketbooks quality isn't the best either and aren't built to last.
With all that in consideration, I think the Libra 2 will be the best fit for me. I'm hoping to buy one in a week or two.
It's also reassuring to know that I can buy a kobo from a store in my country rather than dealing with a product that needs to be ordered online
Thanks again for your help!
In many Asian countries, kobo is not even available officially and even if installing the kobo store, there are hardly any books available. Amazon literally dominates in the Asian market
is there enough difference now with the kindle update to warrant a follow up to this comparison?
They are quite on the same line indeed. I'm looking for replacement for my Kobo Aura (first edition bought in 2014), I mean the thing is 7 years old which also speaks for Kobo manufacturing. I'm mostly in doubt about the libraries. Amazon seems to have more than Kobo does and it also works with discounts. Now due to being open format I can decide to buy my ebooks elsewhere for the kobo but not for the kindle.
for Kindle you can use Calible software on windows, to convert and transfer books
Kobo also can toggle brightness 🔆 on the left hand side of screen just scroll up or down.
I prefer Kobo cause that screen really looks like paper to me, although the kindle paperwhite 5 improved a lot from paperwhite 4 in that regard imo (shadows and sharpness). Thing is that in my country the Kobo costs way more than the Kindle and we don't have a good book store for the kobo here. Nowhere near the Amazon experience at least, when it comes to price, promotions, organization, everything. I am from Brazil.
Hi, what format do you use for reading Manga in kobo?
Interesting you mentioned that there's shadows around the bezels on the Kindle and none with the Kobo. Since the Kobo is a sunken screen, it's more prone to shadows due to that lip which I've definitely noticed with my Kobo which is one of my biggest gripes and not as noticeable with the paperwhite IMO.
I also agree. The libra h20 and Clara HD were huge disappointments screen wise. The Clara HD has dark blotches on the bottom 3rd of the screen. The libra h2o usually has a bright lines that runs down the right side of the screen followed by some shadowing or blotches as well.
Just got the new paperwhite 3 days ago and I can vouch the screen is amazing. Even lighting, crystal clear text, no blotches. I've been a diehard kobo fan for over 10 years, tried to avoid buying a Kindle for a few reasons, but I do not regret my recent purchase. The new paperwhite 8gb, is by far the best bang for your buck e reader on the market. Few bucks more than a Clara, larger screen, no shadowing.
@@trevorbochon9464 You just made up my mind
Kobo it is for me. USB-C, 32GB storage, plays nice with more formats and stores, can read in landscape and has physical buttons. Although my Kobo Libra H2O is still fine, I kinda want the extra storage. Anyone in the same boat?
Your kobo libra how long does the battery last for you before you charge it again per usage?
@@ednercarle7837 I read between 30-60 minutes a day. Pretty much lasts me for a couple of weeks with wifi off and brightness mostly around 5%. Nothing to complain. Far better battery life than with the Kindle oasis 3 I used to have for a couple of weeks with similar settings.
No point in getting 32gb until and unless you read lots of manga/graphic novels as well as audiobooks
So ... This is what I did. I got the Kindle Paperwhite 5. Yes, I went straight opposite to the main idea that was implicit on the video. My impressions are these so far:
-the lighting on the Kindle seems a little dimmer, which I find it to be nicer on the eyes.
-The manga experience is out of this world. In fact, I think the Kindle Paperwhite 5 could be the best manga E-reader, of the small size category E-readers. The Contrast isn't that bad at all.
- The responsiveness of this device is on another level. It's almost like a Tablet. Really fast! The fastest I have tried so far.
-The flush screen: this is the point where Peter will say: I told you so. Yes, it seems that a Flush screen does affect the way the eyes perceives the letters on the screen, it's on the tablet/phone side, it doesn't feel bookish like the sunken screens. And that's... Well, that is a pity. I do think it's a great device for comics and manga, I swear it looks freaking awesome. But when you start reading a book... It just doesn't feel the same. So I took a resolution. I would not buy these device if I were to read books(outside of comics and manga). I also want to say that I believe (personal opinion, this whole comment is my personal amateur opinion btw) all flush screens may have this issue. (Sage, Oasis, Elipsa, Lumi...).
-finally, PDF. In short, Peter was also right about this. Hands down the best PDF reader I have tried. On the small size E-readers section. Onyx is probably the best PDF reader, Or Remarkable since it doesn't have a flush screen.
Should i get libra 2 or paperwhite 5 i just want to read manga why do you think flush screen is better for mamga though?
@@Chs584 When it comes to manga, the way a person consumes content is different. Plus the Kindle Paperwhite 5 is very responsive, and has several enhances when it comes to reading manga. Speed navigation and frame to frame full screen view in Comics and manga are unbeatable on the Kindle, I mean for the price and size. The flush screen won't bother you so much. Both are decent manga E-readers, in that regard, is hard to go wrong either way. The Kobo is slower, but it should give you a little bit more "paper like" feel, that I really miss because I read fiction novels where "readability" matters the most.
@@albertogutier ok i want the closest feeling to physical should i get kindle pw5 kobo forma and do you need to zoom in to read the text in your pw 5? Should i get oasis or forma instead cuz they are 8inch?
@@albertogutier Edit: Libra 2 costs 10dollars more for me
@@Chs584 I'd go for the Libra 2. In fact, I wish I could go back and buy it instead of the Kindle.
Thanks 👍🏼
Yay finally!
Which one would be better for language learning and audio?
The text on the Flush screened Voyage still looks amazing, and sharp.
Is libra 2 is better than libra H2O? I've been using Kobo libra H2O for almost a year now, and I really like it.
I prefer Kobo on every e-reader they have, had the chance to try e-readers on both sides and picked Kobo Clara HD, software is better and hardware is also better and more refined 🤷🏽♂️
Do a comparison video between Kobo Libra H2o and Kindle Paperwhite 5 2021....
Hi, I now try to decide between new Kindle and Onyx boox poke 3, I really adore android, but have doubts about screen. My question is if screen on Kindle better or they are pretty much the same? Thanks for your reviews.
kobo and kindle looks much better for Grayscale pictures
I mean the Kobo is a bit more expenssive, at least at europe, so i guess they use something a bit better, but overall for 109e that you can get the paperwhite 5 on sales, you cant ask for more, i really love reading on the device!
i cant decide which ecosystem is better between the kobo, kindle, or nook as most of the books im interested in are anime, while it may not seem to be an issue to most people at first. unfortunately there are quite a few that can be purchased in store physically, it is downright unavailable "legally" in digital format due to licensing issues. For example any of the "Gundam The Origin" or " Gundam Thunderbolt" manga is unavailable anywhere digitally.
If i were to somehow get them in epub or any other format from elsewhere, which e-reader would you all recommend me as i know kindle is out of the question because its amazon only. my budget is $170 but lower would be good too.
Well in terms of straight up availability and amount of content, it's Amazon hands down.
Another significant detail is the Kindle has 10 weeks of battery life vs. Kobo's 6 weeks. This will be significant a few years down the line because the Kobo's battery would have deteriorated more than the Kindle as a result of more frequent recharging. In theory that would make the Kindle more durable. My previous Kindle lasted 10 years and the reason I replaced it was because the battery was no longer holding its charge.
"I think I said buzzing, because it was on the page..."
Good thing you weren't further down...😉
LOL
Oh Jay, you're awesome
thanks for this review, im just hoping that when my libra 2 white arrives, contrast wont be an issue.
also, i have the same problem with PPW4, it felt as if the font is grayish. it hurts my eyes.
I have the Kobo Libra 2 and the Kindle Oasis 3. For some reason I gravitate to the Kobo. I use OverDrive a lot. Why is the Libra 2 sleep cover so hard to find? I got my Kobo on Amazon but they only had H2O covers none for the Libra 2.
Doesn't the front light compensate for the yellowish hue of the screen? I still have the Paperwhite 2 and I always have the the front light turned on even when there is plenty of ambient light because the screen looks... well... witeer. You get better contrast.
It bears repeating once again, the Kindle cannot read EPUB files and uses its own proprietary format.
Just use a online converter . Easy.
@@darkelf1000 It would be even easier if Amazon supported open formats as other e-readers do.
@@WG55 if life does not make it easy for you.....adapt.
@@WG55 All you have to do is drag an EPUB into calibre and it automatically converts it for you. It's like the same amount of steps as sideloading an epub normally to a Kobo.. lol
@@Ryan-iv5fr I'm glad that callibre exists
Sage owners say that libra 2 has a better screen since it is smaller, at the same time, some of them say that receiving a "responsive" sage is like lottery; libra is more responsive and stable according to new comments around the web, is this true? Is Sage a decent pdf ereader?
I can confirm the Libra 2 has a better screen and is a bit more smooth than the Sage. Glad I chose the Libra 2.
I have the Sage and absolutely love it.
pdf ereader? you better choose 10.3 Kobo Elipsa
@@foreverdissenting3675 however libra2 no dropbox support ... it's very lame .
At this point, it's pretty lame that Kobo is still using Dropbox as a selling point for their higher-end devices. Cloud-based book storage is a common feature for e-readers nowadays.
it’s annoying as the Kobo Forma/Sage/Elipsa has it but they won’t implement it on the lower end Kobos even though it’s clearly possible.
Their business decisions seem incredibly short-sighted.
@@takimiyamizu4318 no I just want to read on an eReader more closely sized like a book
Give me the libra screen with the body of the Kindle.
Ultimately it depends where you buy your books.
Bella recensione, c'è da.comparare.a dire il vero anche il supporto al software e il servizio post vendita, quest'ultimo nel caso di Kindle è imbattibile. Leggo spesso che l'assistenza Kobo almeno in Italia sia molto lacunosa.
Wait but you can write on the kobo sage? right?
@14:35, surely you misspoke here. I would think Amazon have a bigger ebook store being a massive company!?
Flipping pages fast on Kindle is done via the Page Flip screen.
Do you prefer black ore white fore reading?
Add the fact that you can patch the kobo fw, install nickelmenu and other stuff, libra 2 wins by a mile
What's nickelmenu? What patches can you add?
I would so love to get a Kobo Libra 2, but the difference is like 90$ instead in Indonesia. I guess I'm getting a Paperwhite 5 instead....
I Have the Kobo Clara Hd for a few weeks now and I love it so much that I want to buy the Kobo Libra 2 for an upgrade I have downloaded 337 Books for Free on the ereader I dont have a Kindle but i choosed kobo because it is easy to send epubs from my computer to my ereader without spending a dime I can get anybook I want from Library z and library Genesis. If you have money to spend and don't mine buying books from amazon go with kindle but If you want thousands of books for free go with kobo libra 2.
Just want to point out that nearly all Kobo model with the newest software actually can do quick page turn.
Just hold the left blank screen on the bottom page and it will do fast page turn.
Thanks a lot but we need also Kobo Libra 2 vs Kobo Libra h20
Unfortunately because those two devices are virtually similar, we are not going to be doing that video
There are so many videos we need to do coming up before the Onyx stuff arrives
I have both. My takeaway is this:
1. The H20’s handle, with it’s hard crease, is definitely more comfy to hold one-handed than the aggressive lip on the Libra 2. The L2 isn’t uncomfortable, but the H20 feels wonderfully good sitting in one hand.
2. The Libra 2’s screen is sharper than the H20. You won’t notice until you compare them side-by-side, but once you see it, you can’t unsee it.
3. The L2 is a good bit heavier than the H20, but it also feels sturdier.
4. The L2’s night-mode is SO, SO, SO nice when reading in the pitch dark. This is a game-changer for me, since I read in bed a lot.
5. The L2’s screen light is more even and natural-looking than the H20. It’s sublime to read on. Not that the H20’s screen is bad by any means, but like the screen sharpness, once you compare the two, you can’t un-notice it.
I love both of them. If you regularly read in complete darkness, go for the Libra 2. If you already have a Libra H20 and you don’t read in complete darkness, there’s honestly not much reason to upgrade, in terms of actual reading experience. If you read one-handed for long periods of time and can’t switch hands for whatever reason, or rest it on something, stick with the H20.
@@Scientist_Salarian thanks a lot, I don't have h2o, it's my first time to get an e-reader, I think from your experience libra h2o will be better than libra 2 for me because comfortable in hand, I don't' consider kindle for that reason. but i had question is libra h2o gets updates and kobo works to improve software like amazon or not ?
@@Scientist_Salarian what about battery life on Libra 2, I read every day about 1 hours/day. I'm using Kindle Oasis 3 so tired to charge the battery twice a week, Should I bought the new Libra to replace the Oasis 3
@@congo2043 definitely switch. I had the libra h2o and the oasis 3 for a couple of weeks. Decided to return the latter because of the battery life. My libra h2o lasted literally twice as long with the same reading time as yours. So with the libra 2 it would even be better.
I checked Kobo Libra 2 price and it is 113 CAD dollars more than Pwt 5… Pwt 5 is on sale now
The texts on the kindle look washout on the left side.
Side question: black or white model? State your reason why...let's discuss! (Note: I've always gone for the black version but am now tempted by the white).
I am also wondering if I should take the black or the white version of the Libra2...
Black would be my usual colour choice and against a black frame, the screen will look whiter than against a real white frame.
On the white version, however, I guess that dust and fingerprints won't be as visible. And it wouldn't be one more black device =D
White is more photogenic and instagrammable. Black however gives a more immersive experience because the black bezels provide contrast with the white page and sucks you in and centers your focus on the screen. At least that is my personal experience... and I love white gadgets as i have a white ps3, ps4, white car even) but for ereaders, black is my go-to color.
@@elvinventucillo4501 Good point elvin. I do have to say that white does look very clean. I usually set the margins very close to the edge, so in essence, the bezel IS the margin. Since regular books all have white margins, maybe a white model wouldn't be too bad. Of course black doesn't show dirt and wear nearly as much.
@@markguox makes sense. However black bezels will provide an optical illusion that renders the page to look whiter than it actually is because of the contrast. The white bezels would seem to have a more gray page because of the white bezels being compared by your eyes to the page. My personal experience is that when i read on a page with white bezels my eyes shift towards outside the page and i notice things outside of the page and with black bezels i do not notice the surrounfing areas. It is really weird but that is my experience. I guess this is also the reason why TVs do not normally have white bezels because immersive viewing is the intended experience for the device.
black because i work in a warehouse...and well..you can get it why white would be bad
If Kindle and Kobo are the mega-giants, who are the regular giants?
Onyx Boox. They make “tablets” that are in the shape of e-readers but they run full-on Android if you’re into that.
@@mpstudies I already have a Likebook Mars, which was more affordable than the equivalent Onyx device. I was mainly questioning the use of the term mega-giant.
Honestly any non-kindle device will work but I think i'll go with Kobo. I just don't want my books to be locked into amazon's ecosystem and have very little flexibility to get books elsewhere. I don't like companies that have locked down ecosystems eliminating pricing competition and consumer choice for their users.
I don't know if its manipulated by purpose or by mistake. I took my paperwhite 3, I downloaded the Naruto Manga (you can have free sample on Amazon) and I opened the same page as on 10:00. On my Kindle everything is super sharp. Much sharper than this paper 5, or even more than kobo from video. As you clearly can see even at the beggining, there is some problem with focus on the left side of screen where paperwhite 5 lays - and at the same time on the very right side of paper 5 screen (and center of video) everything is focused. So, my conclusion, either this review is done like that by purpose, or mistake. But if it's mistake this lack of focus wouldn't be visible by naked eye so the author shoudl know somethin is wrong. So - conclusion is yours folks. For me this channel is done.
40 bucks more for something you are going to use for years seems like a sound investment.
Someone gifted me a kindle paperwhite around 8 years ago and the drawbacks are really noticeable.
I used to read a lot through moonreader in my phone and having to convert every single book to mobi is such an unnecessary chore.
Also the text on the kobo on 12:05 is very interesting.
Kobo is not available in my country , so kindle is easy to get.
I love Kobo, still with my first H20, specially with the format-freedom, regarding to cbr/cbz, however I HATE the sunken screen compared to kindle paperwhite, mine is already scratched and it really sucks... I wish they did a flush screen and hopefully a color version, it’d be way more useful than the buttons.
Me too love my Kobo.
What does sunken screen vs. flush screen have to do with scratches? If anything, a flush screen is more prone to scratches. Put your reader in a nice case. That will solve the problem.
@@jseger9000 sunken screens are more prone to scratches because the external layer that is exposed is thinner than the one on a flush screen, not the other way around. There is even a video here of flush vs sunken screens that mentions that, and from my experience with both kind of devices, I can assure that sunken screens do get damage more easily. And as far as I know you cannot fix a Kobo screen with superficial scratches (I contacted them, and the only option is to buy a new one). If its a device meant to be taken on a trip, take it to the beach, etc, even with a case a bit of sand can end up on the device. So even if its not meant for you, others might find flush screens worth it, even with the increased price.
@@gen_pixel The increased price isn't really a problem as much as the deterioration in quality, People will gripe about it. Listen to people complaining about how the Paperwhite 4 (flush screen) is less sharp than the Paperwhite 3. Or watch this video. I've had both and don't especially care either way. Flush screens make the device look nicer, but the drop in quality is real.
But one of the readers I'm still using is a Nook ST with Glowlight purchased in 2012 and it still goes along, scratch free. And I'm not especially careful with my readers.
The one gripe I have with the Libra 2 is that they changed the grip shape. The Libra H20 is wonderfully comfy to hold with one hand. The Libra 2 is good, but not outstanding. That hard crease on the H20 makes a big difference vs. the edge lip on the Libra 2.
What do you do if you don’t have a Desktop .
14:33 did I hear that right ? Kobo has more books than Amazon ?
Pls, comparison paperwhite 5 vs pocketbook touch hd3
Спасибо за обзор!
7:56 That the buzzing wasn't an impending what?
Can you compare kindle with new boox nova air
Can we use Overdrive on the Paperwhite too like the Kobo to borrow books from the public library?
Or is it available only on the Kobo?
Are advertisements being displayed during reading on Kobo?
no
@@Mexa8253 Thx.
I prefer Kindle.
You should make a comparisson on screen real quality between libra h2o and the libra 2.
I have the h2o. Is it worth the upgrade?
Also, is the sage "just a bigger libra" with the same quality?
much better contrast on EINK Carta1200
I have both. My takeaway is this:
1. The H20’s handle, with it’s hard crease, is definitely more comfy to hold one-handed than the aggressive lip on the Libra 2. The L2 isn’t uncomfortable, but the H20 feels wonderfully good sitting in one hand.
2. The Libra 2’s screen is sharper than the H20. You won’t notice until you compare them side-by-side, but once you see it, you can’t unsee it.
3. The L2 is a good bit heavier than the H20, but it also feels sturdier. Coming from the H20, you will notice the increased weight when reading one-handed. It’s not bad at all, but you’ll notice yourself switching hands more often with the L2.
4. The L2’s night-mode is SO, SO, SO nice when reading in the pitch dark. This is a game-changer for me, since I read in bed a lot.
5. The L2’s screen light is more even and natural-looking than the H20. It’s sublime to read on. Not that the H20’s screen is bad by any means, but like the screen sharpness, once you compare the two, you can’t un-notice it.
I love both of them. If you regularly read in complete darkness, go for the Libra 2. If you already have a Libra H20 and you don’t read in complete darkness, there’s honestly not much reason to upgrade, in terms of actual reading experience. If you read one-handed for long periods of time and can’t switch hands for whatever reason, or rest it on something, stick with the H20.
@@Scientist_Salarian thank you!!!
Which device is best for language learning?
Due to web translation of larger selections (vs individual words), the Kindle wins.
I'm hoping the next Gen of kindles seriously improves the speed and screen. I love reading ebooks but man, does the paper white feel ancient and slow.
Friend. The paperwhite 11 its a very fast e-ink reader.
does the kobo has a built in dictionary?
Yes and it works great from my experience with the Kobo Libra H2O since launch day.
Indeed it does. And you can add words to your vocab list directly from the dictionary entry. It’s one of my favorite features on the Libra 2.
Does Kobo have more books than Kindle now?
No
Paperwhite 5 vs Voyage vs Kobo Clara HD please
i would watch this!