Kindle vs Kobo
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- čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
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Welcome to my channel! Thank you to my new subscribers. I've recently picked up a Kobo and here's my review and comparison of the Kobo vs Kindle. Which do you prefer?
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An interesting comparison between the Kindle and Kobo e-readers. I have both too, and I'm also a convert from Kindle to Kobo. My Kobo is very slightly slower than the Kindle but I prefer the interface with out the Ads. Thanks for sharing your video!
Thanks for watching. Yes, not have ads has actually been a huge plus. I never knew I was so bothered by it. I’m slowly building up my library of books on Kobo.
The reason why the kobo book selection is smaller is because Amazon scams authors into being exclusive with them, for a semi decent (but not really) pay. With Kobo I feel more sure about my favorite authors actually getting payed :) That’s why I would never choose to buy in the amazon store :)
Oooh, I did not know that. Thank you for sharing.
Great video you’ve earned yourself another sub,keep up the great work
Yay! Thank you for supporting the channel. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Great video! I appreciate the walkthrough sections :) about to get my first ereader soon
Thanks for watching. What are you picking up?
Decided to get a Kobo clara 2E bcs I mainly read epubs & bcs of the size factor. Hopefully its good @@ravenclawreads3177
I have a Paperwhite but I'm really liking the features of Kobo and the design. Also, I love the sticker on the back of your Kobo. 😄
Thanks! I love placing stickers on all my devices lol. Yes, the kobo’s functionality is seamless but the book selection seems limited.
love your video! you have such good energy!!
Thank you for watching and thanks for the compliment. I hope you enjoy my other content as well 🤗
Thanks for this comparison. I have been researching a new device after using Kindle since the very first one, in an attempt to detach myself from Amazon's ecosystem. I ultimately settled on Pocketbook Era between Kobo and PB. I was really tempted by the Paperwhite signature, no buttons was a deal breaker for me though lol. I'll miss having goodreads as a feature.
Yes, the kobo Libra 2 is a great option if it matches your budget. I think the Kobo is a stellar device and could inch out over the kindle, however, I need to have Kobo Plus for it to make sense for me as the main e-reader. Good luck on your search and thanks for watching.
hi! i really enjoyed watching your video! I have pocketbook 615plus so it's kinda old and i want to buy a new one. I think im about to get kindle!
Thanks for watching. It really depends on where you want to buy the majority of your books and location. I love my kobo but the book selection is not as good for me. Good luck on a new purchase!
I have a Kobo and absolutely love it. Haven’t found many books that aren’t available in the Kobo store that are in the Kindle store - except for the fact that Kindle tends to trap authors into exclusivity deals which I really hate. There’s a few books that friends of friends have written and I’d love to support them but they’re only available on Kindle and I just hate that so much I refuse to buy them 😂 as an Aussie I have no issues with the amount of books available, Kobo Plus is a decent price, I have their audiobook subscription and enjoy that too. I love the freedom of the Kobo compared to the Kindle which is much more locked down (and I say that as an Apple user - just for the irony 😂)
Thanks for sharing. It’s not the first time I’ve heard your point of view regarding the availability of books on the kobo. I’m so sucked into the Kindle ecosystem but I do love my kobo. I don’t regret it at all.
I’m wanting to order me kobo ereader because I started up kobo plus. I’m so excited they just released it to the USA and the United Kingdom I have kindle paper white and ku but I love having more options
Wait, kobo plus is in the US now?!? I have to look into this! I love the kobo but I’m so tied into Amazon. Thanks for watching.
@@ravenclawreads3177 yes I was so excited I found some new authors from over there xx
I just got a kobo libra 2, and while I’m debating if I should send it back and get a Kindle paperwhite, I think I might end up keeping the kobo for a few reasons.Full pocket integration is amazing because I read a lot of blogs and online articles. This feature is killer and works natively. The ergonomics is another reason, the side lip makes it easier to hold the kobo for me. I love that you can slide the screen to adjust the brightness, I love that you can easily tinker with patches (export highlights to a local file), etc.
The reason I’m thinking of returning it for a kindle is because the kindle can translate phrases whereas the kobo only translates a word at a time. I just dont know if I can sacrifice all the other things i like about the kobo for this one feature.
What a great list of pros for the Kobo. I mean honestly they are both great, if you can swing it, I say keep the Kobo and get the kindle when there is a sale. It also depends on where you buy most of your digital books from. For me, most of books live with Amazon so I use the Kobo only occasionally whereas if you're just starting your digital book journey you can begin with Kobo, or if most of your books are in the Kobo system, it makes sense. Whew, they are both just too good.
@@ravenclawreads3177 See my comment on your other video about putting Amazon books onto the Kobo.
@@muskndusk ooh which video of hers did you mention this?
I do like the option of being able to mark if I'm reading a book or not on Kindle for my Goodreads though the auto add is annoying at times especially if I'm not ready to add the book to my Goodreads currently reading list. I like that the Kobo doesn't have ads. My Nook doesn't have ads either. I considered getting a Kobo e-reader but decided not to for now anyways.
Yes, the pressure I feel with the currently reading going on Goodreads is large and unreasonable lol. Yes the Kobo is really good. I recommend it, I wish there were book options and I look forward to Kobo Plus coming to the US (fingers crossed). Thanks for watching.
@@ravenclawreads3177 Understandable that the pressure would be annoying. I'm glad you're enjoying the Kobo. I considered getting the Kobo Clara 2E as it's waterproof and made from mostly recycled plastic but decided to hold off for the time being. I hope that Kobo Plus comes to the U.S. as well! You're welcome, I enjoyed watching the video :) .
I have the Kobo because it came out through Wal-Mart and they did have cards for it. I can find most of my favorite authors on it and I love overdrive. Wal-Mart doesn't really carry them anymore so I may have to purchase a Kindle if this one goes out.
Yes, I love the connection with library books. It’s the best way for me to use it since I’m not in Canada or someplace that actively supports the platform. Both Kindle and Kobo are great, it’s like Apple vs Android it boils down to whichever ecosystem you’re in. Thanks for watching.
like you i have the kindle paper white but i've been wanting that white kobo worth the buttons bc i sometimes hit the kindle screen.. n kobo aesthetic is more my vibe
It is a great device! It boils down to reader eco system. I wish I grabbed my kobo more than I do but it’s a great device.
I’ve always had kindles but I just ordered the kobo libra colour, I just really wanted a different option then anazon, I love my kindle but imma test this kobo colour out when it arrives
Thanks for watching and check out my Kobo Colour videos. It is a snazzy device. I’m struggling to find ways to integrate it with my Kindle.
I I’ve video. I have the Kindle Oasis 3 and kindle paperwhite 5. I’ve been thinking about getting the kobo Libra 2. Is the display fonts crisper on the kobo?i the contrast darker?
Thanks for watching. I don’t think it’s crisper necessarily but it’s a nice read. One thing that maybe I didn’t mention is that the font is still crisp when you increase or decrease the font on the kobo.
I put my stickers inside the clear case so they aren’t actually stuck to my kindle bc I like to switch stickers regularly. And my stickers are never used.
Thanks for watching! Yes, I’ve seen people do that too. I feel like I’ll
Love my stickers forever lol
Great video in explaining both ereaders. Will get the kindle. ❤
Thanks so much for watching!
Nice! Thank you for this video. I got a Kindle from Gen. 5 and haven´t used it really (20 pages or so) because the lack of light. Now i think about buying me one that´s new and with light and so on. My GF got a Tolino Vision 6 and it´s the same as the Kobo you have but faster processor but less memory (just 16GB). This Kobo, the Vision 6 or the Pocketbook Era. I can´t decide yet ^^ One question. What is this little computer to the right on your desk? Looks funny =D
I haven’t heard of the Tolino Vision 6. I have to look that up. I highly recommend any e reader with a light. Prime day is happening next week, there are sure to be sales! The little computer is a Bluetooth speaker. Thanks for watching.
@@ravenclawreads3177 Thanks for answering =) I don´t know if the Tolino is a German (or European) thing but from the "body" they are the same =) Oh a speaker, nice.
Not a fan of the Kobo store, but I quite like sideloading free epubs from other stores, and sideloading them to my Kobo device has worked great. In the last couple of weeks, it has acted up, and got increasingly slow and unresponsive and I've started looking for a replacement, but it lasted 8 years, so don't feel I can complain too much.
Oooh tell me more about the side loading websites. I honestly haven’t touched my kobo in a while ☹️ glad it lasted long though. Do you think your next e reader will be a kobo or a kindle?
Are the dark modes similar?
I wonder if either reader has a less bright screen for night reading
Great question, let me check and get back to you.
Hello! 🌻Does the Kobo Nia and the Kindle Basic fit into the same case?
I don’t have either of those devices but my instinct would be to say no-just thinking about the overall capitalization of making more by creating different cut outs in cases.
Does the thinner bezel cause you to accidentally change page?
The thinner bezel on the paperwhite for sure cause my finger to slip when I don’t want it to. I love the “handle” on the Kobo and the Oasis.
You had me at Ravenclaw 😂. I’m on my 6th kindle and looking at getting a kobo 😂
That’s what I’m talking about! Thanks for watching! Yes the kobo is a great device, I am very sucked into the Amazon echo system with books tho 😬
@@ravenclawreads3177 I’m trying to get back into reading and I think it would be a great treat for myself 😂
I have an early Kindle, I love it but I really wish it had a backlight for reading at night or lowlight.
Yes, the back light is everything. So worth it. Thanks for watching.
@@ravenclawreads3177 Is it not rather a frontlight on ereaders?
I have never used an E-reader, but know several people who have and have wanted to myself for years, but now looking to purchase. Is there a way to link your Amazon account to your kindle account? For example if you bought a book through Amazon, to get it through to your kindle as well? If not that would be helpful though ha! I really appreciate this video, it’s so helpful! Thank you
Thanks for watching and I say, get the kindle! lol. The kindle is automatically linked to
Your Amazon account so yes, buying the ebook on Amazon will auto deliver to your kindle
@@ravenclawreads3177 Yes that makes total sense, and am definitely leaning that direction, thank you!
On the kindle, you CAN get books connected from your library? (I keep hearing you can only do that form the Kobo so I’m trying to find out the facts because this would make a big difference for choosing between them for me. )So I appreciate your in depth review!
Yes, you can get books from the Libby app to
Your kindle. But, you have to use the app on your phone or a kindle fire. Then, you can have the library book on your kindle.
@@ravenclawreads3177 ohhh okay that clears it up! Thank you so much!
If you haven’t purchased one yet, check out the Kobo Sage. I have had several Kindles and will always use them but no chance the kindle e readers compare to the Sage.
I thought that netgalley ebooks would be easier to use on kindle because there’s a button to send to kindle, or is it not that simple?
It is easier to send the netgalley books to kindle. For me, I didn’t like the look aesthetically of unfinished netgalley books on my kindle Home Screen. Totally preference not any easier
@@ravenclawreads3177 netgalley ebooks make me feel the pressure of finishing so i always finished reading and then deleted it coz its cover indeed looks ugly. I don’t request netgalley ebooks that often, though
@@FreyaVal yeah I was excited to be getting approvals and that wore off lol so now I don’t request anymore.
I like Kobo better, I have both and I started with a Kindle but the lack of personalization features and overall limitations of the kindle even put me off reading some times. And I hated the freaking adds, Kobo isn't nearly as intrusive with the adds.
I completely agree with the invasive ads that Kindle has. How long did you have the kindle before making the switch? I just have so many books on my kindle and kindle unlimited. I’d be interested to know how it works out for you.
@@ravenclawreads3177 like 3 years starting with a Paperwhite, I never used kindle unlimited as most of the included books didn't catch my eye. My fiance gifted me a Kobo Libra 2 because I wanted a upgrade. At the beginning I wasn't sure because I already have many books in the kindle but in the Kobo it was so easy side load them and I could actually organize everything by author, series and number to my taste. You can even add your own tags like language or genre using calibre. And the Kobo has black mode and automatic yellow light which is lovely because I read a lot at night. I have read so much more in the Kobo since I got it, and sideload my favorite fanfiction to it is also soo easy and I can even read articles/websites using pocket so I can use even as a recipe book and to do other stuff that I really never got around with the kindle because the kindle just do not make it easy.
Wow, thanks for sharing-proof that the switch is doable 🙂
@@annerb1531 How do you do all that, do you have a tutorial you watched?
@@aruna394 there's some tutorials on CZcams but they are too old. I usually look how to do on the subreddit of Kobo in Reddit. I learned how to sideload books, fanfiction and manga, add organize by language, edit/add covers and even how to unlock the games from the developer mode.
Can you change the font on the Kobo? I have an old Kindle and i like that i can change the font to a more enjoyable easy to read font. However, I really would prefer to get out of the Amazon ecosystem and go with a Kobo.
Yes, you can change the font on the Kobo. Just as you would on the Kindle. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions 😌
* nice video
Thanks for the visit
I remain attached to physical books. I want to reduce the bulk and cost of what I buy. How much reading do YOU accomplish regularly? And do I understand that Kobo makes it easy to download books from non-kinfdle sources, such as Guttenberg?
Hi Gregory, thank you for watching. I too LOVE physical books but cost and space has made me love e-readers more and more. The books on Kindle and Kobo are cheaper than physical books. I have committed to buying e books for everything except Fantasy, middle grade, and books I can’t get through on my Kindle that are worth reading ( it sounds like a lot but honestly it has cut down what I bring home a lot). Yes, the Kobo can receive downloaded books with the plug in and the adobe digital app on the computer. I’ve only used it for epub files from NetGalley so I’m not sure about sources such as Guttenberg. I hope this helps a bit.
@@ravenclawreads3177 What are your favorite sources to get books for your kobo?
@@greggi47 so far I’ve only used NetGalley and the Kobo store.
@@ravenclawreads3177 GThanks. That's udefu,l
I have a Kindle Paperwhite and a Fire love my Paperwhite just a little more than my Fire
Yes, I have a kindle fire too and I go back and forth. The paper white is my favorite if I had to pick but I appreciate the fire and have to have one.
How come everyone talks about ads in Kindle but I don't have ads in my two paperwhites
It really depends on how you purchase it. There is an option from the start to purchase with or without ads. There is a $20 difference in price. Now I’ve removed ads from all my devices, I can’t go back lol
Is there a text to speech feature?
It’s my understanding that you can do text to speech with the kindle paper white but you’ll have to connect the kindle to a Bluetooth speaker to hear it. The kindle fire does have text to speech, that video is coming up next.
Hi,
First, thank you so very much for sharing your insights. To say the least, your content was extremely helpful.
In terms of context, I am doing my research for the purposes of buying my first ereader. I am weighing the pros and cons of the Kindle Paperwhite and the Kobo Libra 2. And I am a Canadian who spends most of my time in Canada.
So I am wondering, if you were in my shoes, where would you land: Kindle or Kobo? Why?
Thanks so much for watching. If I lived in amazing Canada I would purchase a Kobo. I also think you have to determine if you're invested in the Amazon Eco system. If you have no attachment to Amazon, Kobo is by far the superior device. For me, kindle has my heart solely because I have so many books on Kindle already. I didn't want to purchase from two platforms. I hope this helps, I would love to hear what you decide.
Thanks again. I really appreciate your help. I am also very grateful that you actually responded because not everyone does.
I am going to begin my ereader journey with the Kobo Libre 2, however, I am going to leave the door open to a possible Kindle purchase at some point. Why? Quite simply, books are food for the soul and I would never restrict myself to one restaurant. So while I fully recognize the cons that come with a Kindle purchase and the costs associated with concurrent living within both platforms, the bottom line is that this decision is about me and I firmly believe that I’m worth it. To be sure, I’ve spent more on harder to justify purchases.
I will get back to you in a while with an update on my ereader journey.
Thanks again. Thank you so very much!
@@John-zb2kw so excited for you! Yea, I mean obviously I have multiple ereaders with zero regrets. Yes, it’s all about you and what you love and enjoy. I hope to hear more about your journey. The Kobo Libre 2 is a great place to start. I’m glad I could help a little bit. That’s my intent with these reviews and comparisons. 😊
Hi again,
Just to let you know, I went ahead and bought the Paperwhite and Libra 2 and I’m not disappointed. Your insights were oh so helpful!
I like the depth and breadth of the Paperwhite ‘ecosystem’ and so I think the monthly Lindle Unlimited approach is going to work for me.
I think the interface on the Libra is better than the Kindle. As compared to the Kindle it’s far easier to see what page you’re on and information about chapters. And connecting to my local library was oh so easy.
I bought sturdy covers for both plus well padded zippered sleeves for protection against drops and other such occurrences.
As compared to physical books, reading with either of these devices is much easier. I suspect I will never go back to physical books as I am so pleased at my ereading experience thus far.
Thanks again and take care.
I use Libby all the time to get books for my kobo. Libby is a product of overdrive. You have the option of not getting kindle books in Libby. It is easy to change it.
Thanks so much for watching. Yes. Now that I’ve played more with the Kobo, I’ve figured it out. I do love Libby and the Kobo 🙌🏽
Why would you have more than one reading device?
Why not?! I have a problem lol and I’m good with it 🙌🏽
@@ravenclawreads3177 Just wondering.
Merci pour cette vidéo. Kindle est un système trop fermé donc trop limité. Kobo est compatible avec d’avantages de formats. On peut emprunter des livres dans les bibliothèques avec Kobo, pas avec Kindle.
Thanks for watching! Yes the Kobo is more international for sure.
I still use my fire 😂 but I use all my ereaders , kobo & kindle
Me too! I’m always cycling them in. Thanks for watching.
You can compare until the cows come home but in Canada only Kobo let's you borrow from a library....thats a Kindle killer
Very true! And on the flip side, I haven’t used my kobo too much being in the US.
Idk but my Kobo Clara 2E is much more clearer and faster than my Kindle Paperwhite 4 ❤
Yes, the only thing the Kobo is missing for me is the book selection right now….
this is the thing that annoys me the most. I love the features of the kobo but the book selection is seriously lacking.
@@courtney7996 Yes! That's my issue too. I literally won't get a Kindle Oasis because of the Kobo and I love it, but where are all the books?! I even got Kobo Plus and I still can't find a comparative number of books to the Kindle selection.
I think kobo is the worst everytime I type in author they never got it I stick with kindle
I hear that, the kobo book selection is a bit limited. I’m trying the Kobo Plus trial to see if it’s any better 🤷🏽♀️
2:26 "I have smaller hands"
_Proceeds to hold kindle paperwhite with one hand_
Haha, proof that the kindle fits small hands 🙌🏽 that’s a selling point ☝🏽🤣