KOBO SAGE Review: 1 Month Later | Kindle Killer?
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- čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
- The $260 Kobo Sage by Rakuten is a big, beautiful e-reader and is the successor of the 8-inch Kobo Forma. The Sage's design is asymmetric, with a larger bezel on one side-the one with the page-turn buttons-to aid in gripping the device. It’s the same approach Amazon takes with the Kindle Oasis.
Check out my review of the the Kobo Sage after using it for a month! Is it a Kindle Killer? Find out!
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:15 Hardware
1:38 Display
2:56 Audiobooks
4:03 Software
5:20 Reading Experience
6:56 Verdict: Is it worth it?
8:04 Disclaimer for Kindle Users
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These types of reviews aren't actual reviews. Youre jus mtansplaining what the company has told you, with a few tidbits and some polished script. Show the device, talk about what you dont like. This is eithwr a play to make money of views or just a sponsored review becuse they sent you a free ereader.
Oh no, 😢 mtansplaining!
Thanks Faiz, like others I had been awaiting this review . It was worth the wait!!! It was a great review. I guess your final words said it all for me. Like you I am heavily invested in Kindle with over a thousand books. The one thing Kobo has that would be on my Kindle wish list is the simplicity to download from Your Overdrive account. At this point I will wait for the Oasis upgrade hopefully at a minimum we will get the 8” screen.
Thank you so much Jon! I’m so glad you liked the review. It genuinely means a lot :)
so good review but it sounds like you never used it for a month...just a review..
Was literally waiting for this review for the longest time, and you nailed it! This Kobo is a great device for sure, but I’m big into the Amazon ecosystem and have no issues with my kindle. Great video!
Thank you!!
@@FaizAly no visual here. U need to show clips and videos of the kobo. What u say can be just read from kobo websites.
True. You certainly don’t want to buy the Sage if that is the case because it will spoil the Kindle for you. It’s that much better.
what is the comparison of battery life in kindle paperwhite and kobo sage? does kobo sage have sd memory card slot?
Thanks for the review, was looking for an ereader for manga and this looks perfect
Glad you enjoyed the review! Be sure to subscribe :)
Hope you are having a good time.
I have recently purchased Kobo Sage 8 plus it`s pen (Kobo Stylus). but the problem is that I can`t add any note in that note sign section that pops up along the line that you want to add some note. I have seen that people easily do that in review videos on CZcams but I really can`t do it.
plus people will easily highlight anything they want quite easily with a very clean and sharped highlighting ability but mine is like using shade brush, I don`t know what is exactly wrong with it.
I`d be grateful if you could help me out.
Btw I am sure that the pen is quite alright
Thanks for this review, it was AWESOME!!!! And yes, I just recently purchased the Kobo Sage and Libra 2 because they are just fine readers. I am also hooked into the Amazon Kindle system but that doesn't stop me from wanting the Kobo which allows the use of Libraries and downloads in different formats.....So thanks for confirming that I made the right decision.....
You’re most welcome! Just be sure to subscribe and stay tuned for more exciting content :)
The Libra has 7 inch as opposed to 8 inch display? How would you compare the two in terms of reading experience? I have an old 6 inch Kindle Oasis and one of my main reasons for wanting a replacement is a larger display to fit more text without sacrificing font size.
Enjoyed the review!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Outstanding thank-you
Thanks for video. How can I send my ePub files to Kobo Sage ?
00:00 👋 Introduction to the review of the Kobo Sage after a month of use.
00:16 🖐 The Kobo Sage has a plastic but well-constructed build, with a textured back for better grip.
00:39 📏 The device is large, which may be cumbersome for one-handed reading but has an excellent 8-inch display.
01:46 🖋 The E Ink Carta 1200 display provides improved response time and contrast, enhancing readability and stylus performance.
02:56 🎧 The Kobo Sage supports audiobooks via Kobo's subscription service, though sideloading audiobooks is not possible.
04:04 🖥 The software is Linux-based, user-friendly, and offers various lighting adjustments but lacks a light sensor.
05:20 📚 Kobo Sage supports a wide range of file formats, making it versatile for different types of digital content.
06:57 🌟 The Kobo Sage is a premium e-reader with extensive features, suitable for both new and advanced users.
08:05 📚 Kindle users heavily invested in Amazon's ecosystem might prefer to stick with Kindle devices for compatibility reasons.
Would you recommend this as a new purchase over the Oasis? In the market for my first eReader and torn between the 2
I definitely prefer this over the Oasis
@@FaizAly thanks for the response
Does the flush design compromise the quality of the screen? I returned the new kindle paper white and got the libra 2, never looked back bc of the screen!
Hi Anne, the quality of the screen is fantastic and the flush design doesn't compromise it. Only thing the flush design brings is a tad bit more glare than a sunken-in screen
@@FaizAly yeah! It’s the tiny bit of glare that really bugs me :( I’m glad they kept the sunken design for the libra 2 because I needed an upgrade from 2012 paperwhite. They prob won’t keep the sunken design for long :(.
Also! Great videos!
Thank you Anne! Be sure to subscribe :)
I really love that kobo but even tho they have some models available in my country this one isn't :(
Your videos are getting really professional!
Appreciate it!
I’m thinking of getting a Kobo Sage to replace my Oasis. I’m thinking I could use calibre to transfer the files. Have you tried this? If not, I’ll need to find out what the return policy is for a kobo before I buy.
Calibre supports file transfer in the Kobo, yes
Thanks for this review. I am heavily invested in the Amazon ecosystem but I am extremely unhappy with the newest UI update to my Oasis. I have had nothing but issues with it for the last week. 🙁
Thank you Laura! I’ll be doing a video shortly going over the UI update. Stay tuned!
I would like to know your opinion about the pen and the note taking.
I might get pen soon to review it for taking notes on it!
Can i take notes on pdf or any kind ebooks on kobo sage ? Faiz Ali please answer
Yes you can take notes
Thanks,
If I will buy kobo for studying and reading elips or sage? Faiz Aly
I want to get my first Kindle, when I read I use my finger as a visual pacer. Which Kindle version will be best for me ?
I think you can't go wrong with the Kindle Paperwhite, it's my fav Kindle!
If you are new to eReaders get the 2019 Kindle basic it is half the cost of the Kindle Paperwhite and with the backlighting on it the reading experience is just as good as the Kindle Paperwhite. There is no need to spend the extra money for the Paperwhite.
@@JesusSavesSinners There is no warm light on the basic Kindle and the screen is smaller so if you have only one Kindle I would recommend the Paperwhite. I do have a basic Kindle 2022: it's super cute with its denim color, very light and compact (perfect if you have small hands, great for kids) but at home I prefer using my Oasis with its warm light and larger screen.
6.3×7.1 with an 8 inch screen?
Cant you get all Your kindle books on the Kobo with calibre?
yes
so for someone, like me, who is starting his ebook experience which will last probably lifetime, i should start and go with kobo over kindle?
I think when it comes to starting off, Kindle should be a great route. Especially if you have an Amazon account already
Great review. :)
It seems to me that this has two major target markets:
1) People who are already heavily invested in ePub e-books.
2) People who want to write or draw on their devices.
Even though I have a Paperwhite Signature Edition, I would love to have a device like this to take notes with. I'm going to have to wait for the price to come down, though. That's too rich for my blood.
This was a great video! Like you, I'm invested in the Kindle ecosystem, and would lose a huge amount of reading material if I switched.
Thank you!! I agree, ecosystem definitely matters!
i google free ebook get 3 billion result
Can't you convert your Amazon ebooks to a format supported by Kobo using Caliber?
After my Oasis 2 no longer receives update, Kobo could be my next ereader.
I'm still using a Voyage. I really want page turn buttons.
every kindle book can be read on the kobo as well, but take in mind that you need to convert and put in on the device manually which takes away some comfort.
I'm pretty sure it's also illegal as it removes the Amazon's DRM.
Not that i care personally, just letting know.
Thanks you for the reviews. Did you encouter some batterie issue with the Kobo Sage?
Thank you! Be sure to subscribe :) I did not find any battery issues with the Kobo Sage
Battery lasts for reading the same that kobo elipsa. I have both now
10 hours
Hope Kobo can adapt the technology of Kindle & Pocketbook where one can sideload books by sending them through email.. that's the only thing I dislike about Kobo...
Hi has anyone compared this with pocket book era?….i am leaving not towards that because of its 1700mah battery compared to kobo sage 1200mah battery and overall its looking good…any comments in that anyone…
Thanks
just get Libra 2
@@sgtpepper91 scribe 👍🏻and it works great with loads of features after update…excellent battery life and pen works phenomenally well
I had mine for a week now and love it! it is glitchy tho. It did not save my book marks at 80% in a book it just erased all my book marks and reversed to the 30% mark. Sometimes my notes do not save. Battery life sucks. After an hour of reading it was 20% down. I charge it almost every other day
Most glitches went away after it updated again
@@heidis2330 how about now ?
@@ugurdzk7032 i had it about 5 months now and it is not glitchy and has better battery life. i suppose some updates must have addressed it
@@heidis2330 Thank you !
@@heidis2330 Do you keep the brightness down or even zero?
Don't know about this kobo sage or Libra 2.
I had to online bully him for this video smh. We finally got it!! Let's go!!!
See told you I’d drop it Sunday! ☺️
Kindle has a better dictionary if you like to read in different language. Fast and reliable. Dictionaries on Kobo ereaders are a little bit slow.
Now I really want to see what Amazon does to compete with this!
The 2021 Kindle Paperwhite is superior to this. This device is a cheap knock off of the Kindle Oasis. There is no need for an 8 inch screen or a pen to write notes all that is unnecessary. The Kobo is way too bulky. I love the 6 inch screen it is my favorite size. The new 6.8 inch screen with the 2021 Paperwhite is nice but it doesn't give a better reading experience than my Kindle basic which I paid $80.00 for. I think the Kindle basic 2019 that has backlighting is the best eReader ever made. It is not worth upgrading to the 2021 Paperwhite (I have the 2018 32G Paperwhite. The 2019 8G Kindle basic and the 2021 6.8 inch 32G Kindle Paperwhite.) because the reading experience is not better than the 2019 Kindle basic. If you want the 32G than yes get the 2021 Paperwhite. There is no better eReader than the Kindle line up. Kobos are inferior to Kindle's. People who are using Kobo's and like the Kobo experience and store will stick with it. No chance a Kindle user will switch to use an inferior Kobo device with terrible battery life. The Kobo is too big and bulky. An 8 inch screen is of no benefit for an eReader it makes the device too large and bulky to use and carry around.
I disagree....I own a kobo Libra (Not sage) Nook and Kindle Paperwhite.....ereading experience hands down goes to Kobo....and the new paperwhite weighs alot. Hard to read in bedcor with one hand....no buttons either.
@@JesusSavesSinners the UI freeking sucks and you can't just load in books without them blocking it half the time
There are lots of reviews of buyers say it has battery issues. Just 4 hrs of battery life! Is that true?
I can confirm the battery life is not the best, but it lasts much longer than 4 hours. Most people will not be reading consecutively for 4 hours with the the screen on max brightness
@@FaizAly does Sage battery life last for about 2-3 weeks?
@@FreyaVal 2 weeks for sure. Sometimes 3. Just depends on how much you read
10 hours reading. Same than elipsa. Light 12%
2:30 that's hearsay. (Too much AHvsJD)
Great video really useful, but you said the weight in ounces, have we gone back to the 1960's?
Thank you! My mind definitely went to the 60s while filming this haha!
What the heck is ounces?
Kobo is vastly superior to Kindle.
There is no comparison.
Kindle is irrelevant.
No sideloading of audiobooks is a huge letdown for me as I pirate everything.
My only complain is that it has no colours. And i read coloured comics in some occasions.
people really need to stop with this is kindle a kobo killer or is kobo a kindle killer. Because of the fact it doesnt matter if one device is bigger or has better specs than the other that still doesnt make it a killer of the other device. Here is why I think that there not killers of each other one is not better than the other even if it has better specs in canada kindle can not do library books and kobo can and in united states its the opposite the kindle can do library books and the kobo cant. so there for it doesnt matter if the specs of one is better than the other specs being better one and not the other doesnt make it a killer. So sick of people going about these reading devices saying this one is better because its more storage or its bigger or it has page buttons so what. that still doesnt mean its a killer of the other besides the platforms are way different on kindle you can save your margins, line spacing, font type, font size as a theme but on kobo there is no way to do that so if you like a font size and what not and then you change your mind and want to chang it then you say no i want it first way you cant go back to the first way because no font themse to save no way to save the settings of this. meaning you have to waste so much time twiking the settings to get it how you like and for people with ocd that could take hours. no thanks on that.
this video you had im sorry but i dont think that any device for reading is a killer because of better than another in specs because there each different and what not and they do things differently.
Watched: 2023-03-22-12-10
Nah, not with that battery life.
Battery is normal for reading. 10 hours. Same Elipsa. I have both
you should show the product instead of your face smh
Just so everyone knows this eReader costs $260.00 right now on Amazon and $300.00 at other places. The Kindle Signature 32G Paperwhite costs $190.00 right now. Any honest person will tell you that the Kobo eReaders are inferior to Kindle eReaders. The reviews for this Kobo eReader are mixed. The major complaints: Actual battery life is 8 to 12 hours. You do not get 3 weeks of battery life that is a Lie. Too heavy, very cumbersome. The interface is slow, switching between functions is very slow. No way is this a better eReader than any of the Kindle eReaders made since 2018. It is not worth $70.00 more than the 2021 Kindle Paperwhite Singuture Edition.
One e-reader “better / worse” than the other? It depends on what you wish for. I have both the Kindle Oasis (2017) and this Kobo Sage. Both have their up/downsides. I don’t understand the weight complaint for the Sage. It’s a larger device, so you know it’s going to weigh more. Also, it hardly weighs more than the Kindle Oasis, which is much smaller (!!). Battery life depends on what you do with the Sage. It’s terrible if you’re using your stylus, but with reading I have no complaints. It’s not great, but the Oasis isn’t great either in terms of battery life. I’d say the response time for interface and pageturns could definately improve. This is where Kindle wins, and always has won. But here’s a “but” too: a larger screen always needs more refresh time, so page turns as a result will always be slower. The thing that doesn’t get mentioned a lot about the Kobo Sage: the pageturn buttons. I hate them. They’re not ‘clicky’ enough and too level with the screen. Quite often I have to press again to make a pageturn happen. The interface: I don’t mind about either of them. Both have functionality that the other one doesn’t have, so it’s up to your personal preference. Anyway… I don’t feel one is “better” than the other. Just different. I use them both: Kobo Sage for indoor reading (it’s just not very portable), and Kindle Oasis for on-the-go. For a reasonable comparison, I feel screen sizes should be identical as well, and Kindle just doesn’t have one with the same size.
@@christopher1800 I trier the Sage in a shop and did find it a bit heavy, plus I didn't like the buttons either. In a perfect world I would have both Kindles and Kobos but the Libra 2 would probably be my choice.