Kobo Libra 2 | eReader | 7” Glare Free Touchscreen | Waterproof | Adjustable Brightness and Color Temperature | Blue Light Reduction | eBooks | WiFi | 32GB of Storage | Carta E Ink Technology | Black

I comes from kindle. And the kobo libra 2 just blow my mind. Its so much crispier. After looking at kindle screen for years now up to the latest gen, the kobo libra 2 display is the best one. Text are so crispier and less eyes strain.

I ended up returning this because I could not use Kindle Unlimited or Scribd with it. And apparently their Kobo Plus subscription is not available in the U.S. Otherwise its a great device. I ended up getting an Onyx Boox Leaf 2 instead on Targets website using their store *debit* card for 5% off. The white version is what I got because it has a sunken screen which makes the text sharper. It is an Android e-reader, still e-ink, that has the ability to download the Play Store so I can use Audible, Kindle Unlimited, and Scribd on it. Or whatever app you want to download.

Works great when it works. i got this for library books only. Dislike: *missing books from the librarys catalog (e.g. things i have taken out on libby do not appear on the kobo). *buggy. sometimes typing is incredibly frustating. itll interpret my figure tap as several different keys all over the key pad. *sometimes it synchs with overdrive. sometimes it wont. no idea what to do. wait? come back in a few days? very frustrating. i think ill get rid of it instead. *its kinda annoying how this is set up to push you towards for the kobo store. why do i have to log into walmarts website to set this up? im not going to buy books. i go this for the library books only. but i have to jump through hoops to get there! Likes *good battery power. *i did like the e-reader reading experience more than i thought i would. *way better than reading on a tablet! easier on the eyes Conclusion: this is not for me. i gave the ereader a try. back to books for me! ill check back in a few years hopefully they will figure out how to make this technology work. the concept is promising, but its a clunky buggy piece of hardware that trys to push you to buy books from them. WARNING: amazon wont let you return this. it started acting buggy now and its too late to return. so be careful.

I really like this device... Even though I had to return it. Device is super light and easy to hold. Much lighter than my kindle. However I did have to return it due to the Kobo store not being the best. I thought Id give this a shot even though I knew I cant do without the kindle store, and after going back and forth on whether to keep it, I ultimately decided to return. If you want something that is not a Kindle and does not have a very good store for purchasing books, Id recommend this device. Its easy to use, and very nice to look at.

I love that it has physical page-turn buttons. The slight angle of the bit you hold is very nice, it gives easier access to the buttons and feels more like holding a book. Battery lasts a long time, and does not drain fast on standby. Sometimes the screen ghosts a little bit, but it clears up pretty quick.

This is my first foray into e-readers, I prefer a physical book but physical space is a more limiting than digital storage. I like the anti glare and that reading on it doesnt burn my eyeballs out like reading on my phone. Ive noticed some ebooks dont translate well into it though, even when compared to the mobile kobu app. Also not a huge fan of the glitchy looking transitions when you turn a page even in the e-store. It makes it look like s*** and rankles me. I havent gotten around to trying to get ebooks from other platforms onto it yet but crossing my fingers. Not 100% sure i like it, but it is sufficient and does the job for now.

A month and a half worth of battery, easy on the eyes, wonderful to hold comfortably. Easy to sideload.

after 5 months of light use, the battery can no longer hold a charge. went from 93% to 80% WHILE SLEEPING in just two hours. crashes all the time opening files bigger than 1MB. dont bother with this, and save your money. previous review highlighting differences between this and Kindle Paperwhite: it costs around the same as Kindle Paperwhite signature edition, so heres a comparison thats not a long boring novel: same for both: - 32gb storage - 7 screen - warm lighting functions minus for kobo: - no wireless charging - no automatic light adjustment (honestly who cares) - no automatic translation feature (a game changer on Kindle for anyone reading a book in another language!!) - FREEZES when opening large book files (froze on 100+mb epubs every time) -- very very disappointing. the last thing you want is to buy a book and not be able to read it. - no .doc/.docx support. honestly Kobo, what the cuss. business ppl want to read their files too. minus for Kindle: - no ergonomic BUTTONS for page turning, which is also a huge game changer. Kindle will accidentally go to next/previous pages often due to thin bezel and difficulty holding the device for a long time - no epub file format support. honestly Amazon, what the cuss. its like the most popular ebook format out there tl;dr -- if you dont read foreign/large books/doc files and NEED buttons/epub support, get the kobo. otherwise get the Kindle Paperwhite (pro tip: kids edition has no ads and sometimes have crazy sales), or maybe wait for the oasis update from Kindle. pro tip 2: invert the button so the top one is next page, makes a world of difference when holding one handed

Screen could be more matte for outdoor or bright conditions. Too shiny. Print clarity is good .. slightly off parallel to frame. Does what I want ..

I waited until Black Friday to buy my Kobo, because I thought the original was a bit steep. Now I think of something happened to mine, Id immediately buy it again. Full price. It is THAT good. I dont even think I need to worry because its very sturdy, and I purchased a case to keep it in my bag. The Kobo is amazing, the text is pristine and crisp, and its so comfortable to hold. The buttons are very convenient, too, especially knowing that other brands who offer them, do it for a lot more money. I think the Kobo is currently the best option when it comes to ereaders, so its worth every penny. Edit: its been over a month and Im still in love! I was swayed by the 7 screen and the fact that its waterproof. I have pretty small hands (Im 411), so I was worried itd be too big and uncomfortable to carry everywhere, but its really not! It somehow looks bigger in pictures, but its about the size of a paperback, only a little wider. It is pretty lightweight and I can read while holding it with one hand. You can switch up the button commands very easily, I do it a lot when going from holding with one hand to the other. As I said, I have freakishly small hands and Ive had no issues so far, I think the size and weight are perfect! The only thing is that the cover does add some weight. I dont know how well they fare with bumps and being dropped (mine feels very sturdy but I worry about damaging the screen), but I keep mine in its case when Im not using it because of the weight, and luckily I havent dropped it over since I got it! Its been a joy to have it. I really think you should go ahead and take the plunge!