3 inches deep, which is the maximum thickness of the Libra H2O on the more substantial left side of the device. There is no thickness gradation in this Kindle competitor. While it’s much closer in size with the Kobo Clara, the Paperwhite is about 1 inch taller and 1.65 inches less wide than the Libra H2O. It’s also waterproof to the same rating and offers the same desirable 300ppi resolution. The Kindle Paperwhite is probably the closest match to the Kobo Libra H2O. It would be impossible to talk about e-readers without mentioning Amazon Kindle counterparts.

Paying less than $200 for the chance to store up to 6,000 titles on your device could be the compromise you’ve been looking for-and well worth the initial investment. In the grand scheme of things, the cost of buying books and making room for them could be more costly or inconvenient. But if you’re in the market for an e-reader, chances are you’re interested in book content. The higher price tags also come with assets like more memory, larger screens, and more bells and whistles. Many of the top e-readers start around or just below $100 and go as high as $280. The Kobo Libra H2O has a list price of about $170. Price: Not cheap, but it could solve your space dilemmas If you’re a regular Pocket user, though, this could be a way to seamlessly transition from articles to the titles you want to read without reaching for multiple devices or physical books. I tried this out without any issues, but found this to be less exciting than book content. Another possible content bonus is the Pocket integration, which allows you to access any saved articles in a Pocket-enabled browser or the Pocket mobile app directly on the e-reader. Borrowing library books is easy and very fast (titles downloaded in a matter of seconds) and doesn’t require a visit to your library website. And library books from your local library won’t require them either, thanks to OverDrive integration built right into the Kobo Libra H2O.

Most titles from the Kobo e-book store won’t need these extra steps. There are multiple ways to sign in and initiate the device setup if you don’t have a Kobo account, but you will probably want one if you think you’ll be using the Kobo mobile app or purchasing e-books on the device itself.īorrowing library books is easy and very fast and doesn’t require a visit to your library website. All I had to do was power up the Libra H2O, sign in with my Kobo account, and set up a Wi-Fi connection. The only other hardware is the micro USB cord used for charging the device and connecting it to a computer for file transferring. The Kobo Libra H2O was basically ready to use right out of the box. I found this much more comfortable than reaching to the bottom or the left edge of the device, which is what you’ll find on other Kobo e-readers. I also give kudos to the intuitive placement of the power button, which is located at the back right bottom corner of the device and requires little effort to engage.

While it can’t fit in your pocket at 6.25 inches wide and 5.66 inches tall, you’ll have no trouble finding room for it in your everyday bag or carry-on. These multiple holding and page command options offer some flexibility for reading comfort based on personal preference. If you’re just considering dabbling in the e-book world, the Kobo Libra H2O is more than enough for what you’re looking for.

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