![]() The Paperwhite 5 sports a whole new design that is accentuated by slimmer bezels along all sides save for the bottom. So, the Kobo seems to have a slight edge here compared to the Kindle. For the record, the Paperwhite has a smaller reading area, 6.8-inch compared to the 7-inch display of the Libra 2. For the Paperwhite 5, the resolution stands at 1430 x 1080 pixels which too makes for a pixel density of 300 PPI. That way, the Libra 2 display has a resolution of 1680 x 1264, which when spread over its 7-inch display allows for a pixel density of 300 PPI. For that, the Libra 2 features an E Ink Carta 1200 display while the Paperwhite 5 series makes do with the E Ink Carta HD. Now, both the Libra 2 and the Paperwhite 5 come across as handy devices that have been designed for the primary purpose of reading digital content. Here we are going to discuss how the new Kobo Libra 2 fares against the Kindle Paperwhite 5 base model as well as the Signature Edition. Both are aiming at the same market segment, which would make it extremely interesting to find out how one stacks up against the other. Close on the heels of Amazon launching its new Kindle Paperwhite 5 series has been Kobo that introduced its new generation Kobo Libra 2 (and Sage) eReader devices. The Paperwhite may lack page-turn buttons but it has a glass front and a faster processor – if you go for the more expensive Paperwhite Signature Edition you’ll also get wireless charging and an auto-adjusting display.There has suddenly been a spurt in activity in the eReader segment. It’s also got a very slightly larger display. The Libra 2 is good value with no confusing options, more storage by default and a better ergonomic design. Kobo Libra 2 vs Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2021) ereader takeawayīoth of these ereaders are upgrades on the mid-range ereaders they replace, but which one is best? Both have front lights, both are waterproof and both have a ‘dark mode’. ![]() For the Libra 2 there’s an optional Kobo Stylus ($39.99/£39.99/AU$129) for writing and drawing on the page while reading. Kobo’s eBookstore has over 7.5 million titles and freely supports all kinds of file formats from EPUB and MOBI to PDF and CBZ and CBR Comic Book formats. The Paperwhite also has some comprehensive digital note-taking features. It primarily supports Kindle Format 8 (AZW3) and Kindle (AZW), and though it’s possible to convert and transfer other formats onto it, that’s a time-consuming process. The Paperwhite can access over five million books via the Kindle store and offers unlimited reading to Prime members. These two ereaders are most easily separated by their stores. Neither have wireless charging (unless you opt for the Paperwhite Signature Edition). They also come equipped with Bluetooth so that wireless earphones can be attached for listening to audiobooks. Kobo Libra 2 vs Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2021) ereader connectivity and battery lifeĪs you might expect, both ereaders have a USB-C connection for recharging and syncing files. The Libra 2 comes in either black or white while the Paperwhite is sold only in black. They can also cope with 25cm of seawater for up to three minutes. That’s helpful if you like to read in a bath/hot tub/pool. The two are also identical when it comes to handling water.īoth are IPX8-certified, which means they can be immersed in up to two meters of freshwater for 60 minutes. The Paperwhite also has a front light that’s manually adjustable on both brightness and color.īoth of these ereaders have a ‘dark mode’, which has white text appear on a black background. Amazon doesn’t state what display is inside the Paperwhite, but we know both displays are 300dpi, so look very similar in terms of detail.
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