Kobo Libra 2 Review - 2021 2nd Generation H2O
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- čas přidán 24. 10. 2021
- The main selling points of the Kobo Libra 2 are the high resolution display which are great for reading ebooks. It is also using a new E INK Carta 1200 panel, which increases page turn speed. This is the first Kobo e-reader to have audiobook support and has a new audiobook store in the Kobo bookstore.
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For Sage and Libra 2, It has been discovered that mp3 audio files can be sideloaded as zipped file renamed as .mp3z files. Each file is treated as a chapter.
Can we expect a manga test for the Libra 2 (or Sage)? They both boast of the newer E INK Carta 1200, plus a new CPU for the Sage. And that Kobo JP is pushing hard for manga in their promotions.
Decent review. I really enjoy your channel. Who knew that e-readers were so interesting? I have just ordered a Libra 2 as an upgrade to my Clara HD.
Thanks for the review. Just got one as a gift for my birthday.
Thanks very much for your review it was very informative. One thing I would be interested to find out about is the relative performance of the searching capability between different ereader makes. I think I prefer Kobo (I have Kobo Libra H2)) to Amazon ereaders but I think their searching capability is not as good. Sometimes I eventually find a book on Kobo but I have to try several different search methods and combining terms seems to confuse it.
Great video. I have narrowed down second e-reader to this and the Kindle Paperwhite 11. Deal breaker for us: Is there an audible click when you press the Kobo page-turn buttons? I like the page-turn buttons on my old Kindle Keyboard 3 (silent), but no reviews are mentioning if newer e-readers with page-turn buttons are silent. (Have heard that the Kindle Oasis has noisy buttons.) I read in bed late at night and wife would not appreciate the click....click....click...every time I turn a page.
Will definitely be entering the contest...Kobo is the best...as your channel is the best for reviews.
Hi Peter, is there any shadowing at the edges of the screen? That is my biggest issue with my current H2O.
I noticed that your Libra 2's screen seemed to have a damage on the bottom part of the screen (with the handle on the right) which a dot of light seems to peek from under the screen.
I have right now a Kobo Aura, but I was thinking to upgrade to Libra H2O or Libra 2. Should I keep my old Aura or it would worth buy a Kobo Libra?
I am debating upgrading from. My Kindle Voyage... Really want physical buttons and gentler night light, my voyage either seems too dim or seems to strain my eyes in dark rooms.
Great and informative video! Still have my 1st gen and it doesn't look like there's any major changes that would justify the purchasing the Libra 2
Could you test if you can connect with a type-c ear buds to play audiobooks? I don't have a Bluetooth buds but hold a type-c buds comes with my Samsung phone as an accessory.
It does work
Hi Peter, I wonder if Kobo will upgrade the audiobook feature to play overdrive audiobooks. I know it can only play Kobo books now but I would be more likely to buy it if an upgrade in the future is possible. What do you think will they allow such an upgrade or will I have to buy a new e-reader again 🤔. Thanks for your thoughts.
Does the old version have the same software update as the new version?
Got it but there's no stock in my retailer. Waiting for the stock to come back and will then have it in my hands
Edit: got my kobo. At first glance it's much faster than the h20. I'm loving it. Great job kobo
does it have speech to text, to read text files out loud?
When changing settings, tap the button on the slide control, then use the physical page up/down buttons to move the slider.
Mulling between getting this or just get the InkPad Colour; or wait for either the Kobo or Sony e-ink colour device.
I am going to enter the contest! I love ereaders, and Kobo is great!
It would be nice to have a comparison between sage and libra 2 for manga, is 7 inches enough for you to read them without zooming in?
Just got my Libra 2 and I'm satisfied with the screen size in order to read the manga
can it show the percentage read of the book on the footer ?
These have just gone on sale in the UK at Kobo's online store. £129 brand new, £119 for a refurbished unit. I've just picked one up as my very first e-reader.
USB-C is what sold me, although the sunken screen is also a massive plus. But so are the 7" screen, Kobo's lax and welcoming e-book formats, bigger battery, warm light, etc.
did you end up getting it? thinking of buying one. not sure if I want the h20 or libra 2 (h20 refurbished for only £119 seems so cheap!)
You are so lucky. It is so expensive now 🥲
I found the H2o at $120dls should i buy it? Or the New carta screen on the Libra 2 worth the extra money ?
Can you show a bit more of the audiobook features? Will it let you switch between listening and reading and keep the audiobook and the reading book synced to the same location like you can on Kindle?
No. Im very disaponted with that issues. There is not any kind of sinc with book and audio. The worst is that you cant read along while listenning. The time you skip the audio after play, the audio stops automatically.
Sorry for my English
Dear friend, I bught a Kobo libra h2o, but I want to have the audiobook alternative. It is a way to introduce that option in my Kono ereader
The Kobo iPhone app appears to limit modification of font type and size to only books purchased through kobo. Side loaded books stay with the tiny publisher font. Does the Libra 2 have that same weird limitation? If so, that is an ultimate deal breaker. The entire point of an ereader is to be able to manipulate the fonts (imo).
It doesn't limit it with either the original kobo touch or clara so I wouldn't think it does on the libra 2 either
I read sideloaded epubs with sideloaded high legibility fonts and all the settings are available.
Can I use Kindle app with Kobo Libra 2?
I'm sure this comparison review is coming but, just to be sure, please do a "libra 2 vs. PW Signature" video since they're at the same price point with similar screen size, storage, etc. I'm trying to decide between the two (for the inevitable black friday sales). Thanks in advance!
what I don't like about the kindle is that when I put my own books on there it only tells me only the location of the book I like to know what page i'm on so I have ordered the Kobo libra 2, its not important to everyone but it is to me lol
Struggling to work out which e-reader to get? I need one for library books, so Overdrive /libby compatible. (Not Kindle). All I need is: - easy on the eyes, - able to change font size, 6" seems too small, 7" probably about right? (not too heavy), don't need document editing features. Will listen to some audio but mainly for reading ebooks from my library & light browsing. Thankyou anyone!!
i just got the libra h20 used and i love it. came from old kindle and kobo glo. Libby intergration is a no brainer that will save you money and time in the long run. The physical buttons are amazing as well, i cant see myself going back to non buttons now.
Which would you say has the better screen overall - Libra 2 or Sage? In particular sharper font, darker blacks, and more even frontlight? Trying to decide between the two and that’s my key metric 😊
Kobo libra 2 is better with e ink carta 1200
@@Minwalin they both have the same ink - The Libra will be very slightly better lighted as smaller and doesn't have the notetaking layer for the pen
@@nimblegoat Kobo libra 2 have the New e-ink type, is carta 1200, Kobo libra H20 is carta 1000 is e-ink in both, but the Kobo libra 2 screen is a New type.
@@Minwalin Hi Bryan - she was talking about Sage vs Libra 2 - they both use the new ink - Yes the Libra H2O uses the old
I have an H2O and don't see a compelling reason, other than USB C, to upgrade. Not into audiobooks. Am I missing something?
Better dark mode is a killer feature for me.
@@TimByatt OK, I am thinking the Libra 2 might not be worth it, BUT I am probably going get a Sage for the larger screen. Do not need it for note taking.
I received my Libra 2 a couple days ago. Booted it up, added my account info & read a book for awhile. Powered it off. Later, powered it back up and it froze during the boot up process. Tried doing a manual reset per Kobo and was still locked up. Contacted Kobo support via online chat. They agreed to replace it. Very cumbersome process for me the paying customer. I still haven’t received the email with the return label I need to print & then to add insult on top of injury, the return shipping cost is on me & they require you to provide a tracking number. They won’t send me out a replacement until my defective unit is back in their hands. And they say it can be 15 days before it’s processed! Excuse me, this was not an inexpensive device and now I’ll be without it for 2-3 weeks or more??
I kept trying to do the hard reset and finally it worked. Booted up & I went Thru the whole process again of adding my account info, updating software and downloading books. Turned it off and same thing happened. Eventually got the hard reset to work and now it’s in sleep mode, I notice it seems to barely use any battery in sleep mode so I’m tempted to just keep it and leave it in sleep mode when I’m not using it, kind of like my Kindle Signature edition.
Kobo ‘s “customer service” leaves much to be desired! If this were my Kindle, I’d have a replacement within 2 days, if my Nook , just a simple trip to B&N and I’d have my replacement but Kobo? Takes weeks and at you’re expense. Unacceptable! The think is, I love the Libra 2 . It’s got some great features.
Great review, now we wait for Sage also, not easy to chose Libra or Sage, the 8" screen is temting, but am have no need for audio or take notes so sense tells Libra 2, but sligtly to smal for my taste, when i have a portable Clara HD allredy..
This would've been a sweet replacement for my original kobo aura h2o
(2:10) It takes up the whole top row if the user has more than 2 recently read books.
You only forgot a new feature. The sage and the libra 2 also have a new feature. Dark mode
Does the system come on a replaceable/upgradable SD card?
Nope
it has an sdcard, but it remains to be known if the card can be removed or if it is somehow glued in the slot.
Nice review bro
Would I be able to connect Kobo Libra 2 with Apple Airpods Pro?
Yes
Great video!
Please compare it with Paperwhite 2021
If not the Sage, Kobo Libra 2 seem nice too for me to use!
Perhaps it's my imagination but i've got the impression that the Libra 2 is just a tad less responsive than the H20. Just been re-watching your original 2019 review of the Libra H2O and I think that the H2O seems to respond just a smidgeon faster. Or am I imagining things ?
The Libra 2 from the video seems faster than my H2O (but it's brand new and mine's been used for a couple of years)
Sorry, I just don't get the need for this device if listening to audiobooks. Why not just use your phone? What am I missing?
I am going to enter the contest.
Thanks!
Entering the contest. Subscribed and liked.
What happened to the first upload?
An error was noticed but was then fixed.
2:59 How is $10/month free?
Does H2O case fits in Libra 2?
Nope it does not, they both are slight different sizes.
im going to enter the contest! It would be amazing to win it. Good luck readers
I prefer Libra2 but it lacks of Dropbox Support.
At this point, it's pretty lame that Kobo is still using Dropbox as a selling point for their higher-end devices. Cloud-based book storage is a common feature for e-readers nowadays.
it’s annoying as the Kobo Forma/Sage/Elipsa has it but they won’t implement it on the lower end Kobos even though it’s clearly possible.
Their business decisions seem incredibly short-sighted.
I have sideloaded KoReader to my Libra and it can connect to Dropbox, but it's a somewhat lengthy process
I'm going to enter the contest!
OMG kobo is so cool😧 wow 👏👏 with all this spec and available in affordable price.
If I don't get lucky in the contest, I'll make sure I'll buy this one
Can I use Apple AirPods for listening to audiobooks?
Thank you for the review! Two questions:
1) Will you be doing a video or posting any images showcasing the manga experience?
2) Is it true that right now the only audiobooks supported are ones purchased from the Kobo store?
2. YES. I have tried others, solo audios and staff. Nothing works but official Kobo
@@d2d2d Thanks for responding, I appreciate it
For audio, does it offer text to speech?
No. Even you cant read along. Just listen audio or read. Not at the same time
@@d2d2d So, Kindle is still better in functionality then. In kindle you can listen to voiceview (text to voice) and read at the same time. You can't listen to audiobooks and read, though, on the Kindle.
@@rodhernandez4134 dont understand why is that. It doesnt seem a dificult thing to fix.
@@d2d2d Are you asking as to why kindles don't do audiobooks and read at the same time? I'm not a programmer but I would suspect it has to do with the limited RAM and the CPU. But with voiceview you get around that in a way. But if I understand the comment by the other person, Kobos still don't do text to voice, which for me is a pretty important feature. So a Kobo would still not be an option for me.
@@rodhernandez4134 thanks
I upgraded from the H2O, and so far, saying that I regret the upgrade would be a little strongly worded, but knowing what I know now, I probably wouldn’t have bought it. The screen seems a little better and it’s heavier. Those are the only big differences I have noticed.
What about the cover can we use libra H2O SleepCover for new libra 2?
@@homalbaneen nope. You need to buy a new one for for $40 . The old one doesn’t fit.
@@ShawnDawson I'll thank you.
Other than needing more storage, would you say there is any strong reason to switch if one already has the Libra h20?
@@salmananjum7634 not a strong reason at all. The 8 gigs that the H2O has is plenty of room for books, and I think most people listen to audiobooks on their phone.
The processor is the same, so there is not a speed increase with the operating system.
The screen does look a little nicer, and the pager, supposedly turn faster.
The USBC connection is really the only big improvement, and how often do you really charge your reader.
It is a great choice for an e-reader for sure, just not a substantial update.
I'm going to enter the contest :)
I like to hear audio. Is there text to speech. Audiobook seem impractical for ebooks to be honest. You don't match audio with text, so an ordinary mobile phone is just an effective for it than an ebook reader. The only benefit audio could work with an ebook is if its text to speech that matches the text as it read along
Exactly. It would useful if you could read along. But you cant, it is silly. It stops playing if you exit the audio book page. I wanted it for learning languages, now my phone is as much useful
wish i knew about libra 2. literally just got libra h2o lol
I want to participate
Nice
Gdi just as I got my libra 1 like 2mth before they released this
I am entering the contest
urgh.. the white one is so pretty but the screen always look better on the black ones. oh the dilemma. every time.
Playing audiobooks on a ereader just doesn't seem practical in a world where everyone carries a smartphone in their pocket.
I own a Forma and love it, but the only real feature I want to see from Kobo is faster/snappier navigation through menus, PDF's etc...
Also not sold on Kobo Plus, I think they'd get more interest from an audible like service where your 9.99 gives you monthly tokens you can spend on books that you then own even if you cancel subscription at a later time. I don't think the Netflix model of not owning anything you watch works with long form types of entertainment like books.
Some people actually want to keep their phone powered off during long-distance train rides, and if Kobo allowed USB audio devices to be used, long-distance aeroplane flights.
Also, integrating audiobook support would help Kobo to sell more audiobooks, and theoretically woo over more publishers to their platform. I didn't know Kobo sold audiobooks until I installed and logged in to their tablet app!
The same could be said about reading books, why get an ereader when you can use your phone? The reality is that e-readers offer the same benefits with audiobooks as they do ebooks, no distraction and longer battery life.
I'm entering the contest for the giveaway :))
Quebec laws are... unique, they want one of whatever is being given away free, some extention of their gambling laws?
I want to win a Kobo Libra 2
More the same ....🤔 a few years ago ! my Forma is actuel
Yeah for sure. We noticed that as well.
From 2 years ago... It's not leaps and bounds over the previous gen, but it is still good in its own right
@@goodereader yes ... Kobo is Kobo, what else 😁👌
I’ve heard that the Kobo reverts back to the default settings for font, spacing etc. after you switch it off. This means every time you switch on the Kobo, you have to reset the fonts etc. before you can start reading. If this is true, it’s a deal breaker for me, and I’ll stick to my kindle.
That's not true. Even my 2012 kobo touch retains my font settings so your information is wrong
And not forgett usb c vs micro usb
That's a sick clock!
All I want is the USB-C...
Make it cheaper ehit no internet and bluetooth pleas!
Obligatory comment for the contest.
It’s all baloney they don’t tell you that the books that you get on kobo or twice as much as the books on kindle also that you can’t actually access overdrive anymore for some reason so that means you can’t borrow from the library
Another rubbish screen, too dull, looks nothing like real paper. I stick with my iPad 6 Mini.
Why did they have to make it uglier..
Why should I buy this? Even the cheapest ipad is much more responsive. You can zoom in without problems, write, read and even watch movies. Secure for eye? I don't know anyone who has lost eye sight yet.
you are clearly not the intended market for ereaders. :)
You are probably not a a vivid reader.
Nobody is forcing u to buy it Karen
I am going to enter the contest. Thanks!