Which Kobo Should You Buy? (Kobo Nia vs Kobo Clara 2E vs Kobo Libra 2 vs Kobo Sage vs Kobo Elipsa)
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Which Kobo is best? In this video, we compare all of them head to head!
00:00 Video Starts
00:17 Kobo Nia
01:39 Kobo Clara 2E
05:00 Kobo Libra 2
06:49 Kobo Sage
10:34 Kobo Elipsa
12:28 My Thoughts
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Very clear and to the point; this video is of tremendous help. It's another of your typically outstanding reviews. And it's an example of what motivated me to join thousands of your other viewers in subscribing to your channel today.
I just purchased the kobob clara 2e and it is my favorite purchase of 2022! Thanks for all your videos they helped me a lot!
Love this video. Makes sense of all the models which were confusing to me since I’m super behind. I’m still happily reading on my Kobo Libra H2O which is at least 4 years old now and I have no complaints with.
great video man! your videos have helped me a lot in choosing which ereader to buy. really informative and straight to the point, keep it up! :)
Really great review. Thanks!
So clear and detailed thank you
Your videos are REALLY helping. I'm looking for the right reader for mme, and you're helping A LOT! You answer all those questions I have about the various devices. Thanks, man! I appreciate!
I've been keeping my eye on the clara. I really enjoy my paperwhite and am not looking to give that up but I also really like pocket and I like that kobo interfaces directly with Libby/Overdrive right now I check out my books on my phone or laptop to read on my kindle and while it's not a major pain point it would be nice to have a more seamless option.
My local public library online only supports Kobo. Thank you for this video; it really helped me.
Whelp your video is perfectly timed as I got quite an old model and am looking for a new one!
Thank you for ending my months of debating which one to purchase!
Great review. Thank you.
I have a Kobo Elipsa for note taking and it does have bluetooth, I have listened a couple of audio books using the elipsa. I agree with you on your recommendation over the Clara 2E
My Libra 2 page buttons work flawlessly.
Super helpful video, thank you!
Thank you so much for this breakdown! I've been trying to weigh my options for an e-reader and your reviews & breakdowns have been the most helpful by far!!
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I am now using the Kobo Clara HD. After watching this review, I'm reconsidering whether or not I should upgrade my Kobo Reader. For me, the advantages of the Kobo Clara are its long battery life and its compact size, which makes it ideal for carrying in a purse. To purchase a new one of them would be a waste of money for me. I am going to hold off purchasing a new Kobo until they release one with improved functionality that is comparable to the Clara, Nia, and Libra models.
Thank you for helping me decide between clara
E2 vs Nia
I'd love it if you did a video covering all brands of ereaders and discussed which brand or model would best suit individuals.
I have the 2e and I love it so far.
Clear, consice, to the point. Well done
hi hope you can answer my question. which unit has the softer amber lights. I used to have the kindle Libra H20 (1st gen) and i noticed that it has orange lights where as my kobo aura one has softer yellow lights (it comes with the comfort lights only)
It's amazing that there hasn't been a device yet that would replace my aging Kobo Aura One, which has a 300ppi high contrast screen...
I have the Aura One. I wish they would make something of that size, flat screen, without the darn page turner again. The sage is just a bit too big and the Libra 2 isn’t flat and has the page turners. The models under that aren’t flat and smaller than my Aura One. But my Aura One dies so fast now…
I just got a Kobo Sage for reading manga comfortably
Mad respect. I am thinking about getting it for the same reason. 😅
Hey how's the sage for manga and just everyday reading? I live in Ireland can get a paperwhite for 130 euro the sage is 299, libra 2 is 169. I just can't decide which one, Main uses would be manga and reading
@@manishdkIf you’re on a budget the Libra 2 I hear is good. But if you have the money, buy the Kobo Sage or Kobo Forma. Best screens and quality for reading manga.
Nice! Ill bet it’s really enjoyable to use. I went with the Libra 2 because I decided that while there are plenty of positives to reading manga on an e-ink device, no ink reader would be preferable to me over reading on my iPad during daytime, regular hours. I solely wanted a device to read books and manga in bed at night, and for this purpose, the Libra 2 is excellent. In bed, I hold my device closer to my face, and thus the smaller screen of the libra 2 is totally mitigated by that closeness to my eyes, and additionally, is a much easier to hold in the hand experience in bed. Thoroughly enjoyed a Chainsaw Man chapter on my Libra 2 in bed last night - very happy with it.
You sideload Manga in which format?
Awesome review 👏 do any of the models allow apps to be downloaded (like hoopla) ? From where are the ebooks/ manga/ comics downloaded ?
Don’t forget built in OVERDRIVE. Huge feature with a Kobo
How is the managing of edited files (ebooks) whithin the kobos who have the usable pen? first you edit a file.. than? you can save a copy of it? over write them?
Hi, is it worth getting a Sage for browsing? as in larger screen - better for browsing. (I'll be using mine at home). Need it for library books, e-books and hopefully browsing if it's good for that. I'm having trouble finding a vid showing what it's like browsing. I'm on my tablet a lot and it would be nice to give my eyes a break & sometimes use the Kobo for browsing instead. THANK YOU 👍
Yo. I need color. Thanks for the comparison video!
I am planning of buying Clara 2E so this comparison video has really helpful. And connectivity with pocket app is plus. I was that app store store all important news articles 😅
Help! When I transfer epub from laptop to my Kobo, will they be also uploaded to Kobo Cloud? Will my bookmarks, highlights, and notes be also synced? Remember I prefer to ebooks from my laptop, not those that I purchased from Kobo store. Pls someone answer.
I am looking for a replacement for my Kindle DX. smaller is NOT better.
I can't decide between Libra and Clara! I liked the bigger screen idea but the bezel and square build looks weird.
I want to buy a new Kobo but the library display must be in colour. From what I can see of your video, none of the current models support that feature. I’m spoiled with using my iPad Mini to read Kobo, library and Apple Books. Thank you for your video, it was very helpful. 🇨🇦
You're gonna want an Onyx Boox for that.
I have a Libra 2 and a Sage, i use the Libra 2 most of times, its near perfect, sometimes you could wish for a sligtly better CPU, on the oder hand the Sage is great and fast whit its quad core CPU, but battery sucks. also i have a older Clara HD but dont use it, its just to smal i think.
The funny thing is that on my Kobo Libra the page buttons are the only thing that consistently works. I’ve had the screen freeze several times now. It isn’t often (I can read close to a dozen books before I get a glitch), but in the near year I’ve had it, it froze more times than my Kindle 2 (keyboard) did in several years, and more than my Kindle basic in one year (zero times).
Still, I like it. Changing brightness is as simple as moving your finger up or down the left margin. The interface is more pleasing, at least to my eye.
The connection to a library works easily providing Kobo also sells the book you want to borrow (if not, it’s a nuisance trying to borrow them, too many hoops and steps-I know I’ve mentioned that before…I’m still a bit salty about it considering the big draw for Kobo was interfacing with libraries).
If Kindle brings back page turn buttons and a reader I can hold and turn pages with one hand, I’d buy it (in one of your videos you showed the new Kindle features and it had copied much of the cleaner Kobo menus and look).
Hello! Can I ask if this device have browser functionality? Reason being, I am located in China & need the device to be connected to VPN (which I will need to access via an internet browser) before I can access titles in overdrive. Any advice will be much appreciated! 😊
Yes! Kobo does have a browser. But just like Kindle, it is very limited and not fun to use. I'm not sure if it will support VPN use.
can any kobo be charge with usb magnetic charhging cable
whats your opinions on the sage vs the forma?
I got the Kobo Libra 2 as my first e-reader ever recently and can still return it if I want. I am really content with it so far, but I am considering returning it to get the Sage. Note-taking and dropbox support are nice features but no necessity for me.
What I really wonder about is whether the bigger screen makes a big impact on the eyes while reading. I am on my phone quite a bit and so I was wondering if having a larger screen to read on, might be easier and less straining on the eyes. Does the screen size matter when it comes to ease of reading, or is the distance to the face and letter size really more important in this regard? Anyone's input would be appreciated.
Edit: I returned the Libra 2 for the Sage, and it was a good decision for me! I really love the bigger screen
I am about to replace my old 6" book to a larger one, however, still on the fance about the size. 6.8/7 or go for a 7.8.
@@dennisginel1335 Not sure what size the sage has, but I'm very content with it like I said! I'm here if you have questions.
I had been using kobo devices for a decades, but when I went to upgrade my e reader, I decided against getting yet another Kobo because I wanted to have access to Android apps. I use a lot of Android apps to pull in comics, manga, novels etc and not having them is problematic. I ended up settling on the nook note 3c but i might downgrade to the note 3 black and white because the battery life on this color one is just not great.
My last device was a clara hd, and for a long time I've been wanting to get a larger screen. Given the most comics are about 8 in size, I needed something larger than 7 in. The only real option was to go with a 10-in tablet because there really aren't any good options at the 8 to 9 in size.
Thanks! I’m so sick of Amazon and Kindles.
I have Clara 2E. It's good.
Wow all the kobo in your desk make me wanna read XD
Thanks, if I get one, it'll be the Elipsa.
What if you read PDF files?
Great video! I currently have the Clara HD and want to upgrade - either the Clara 2E or the Libra 2. The extra inch in screen size on the Libra 2 would be really nice, but like you, I don't know about sacrificing the portability of the 6" from the Clara 2E. Perhaps the best option is to go into a physical store, where Kobos are sold, and handle the Libra 2 to see if the size is still compact enough for my needs before purchasing 🤷♂
I have the exact problem, which did you end up getting
@@justcalm3301 I got the Libra2. I absolutely love it! I thought the extra inch in size might impede the portability factor, but it really doesn't; instead of putting it in back pocket (like I used to with the Clara HD) I just put the Libra2 in my backpack. Honestly, not a big deal at all, but the bigger screen size is 👌 Also, the page turn buttons on the Libra2 really are super handy and I do find myself using them way more than I originally thought I would.
@@scorpisces182 Thanks so much ! My brother is buying it as a birthday gift and he literally asked me to just get the one I would enjoy. It was so nice of him, but so hard to decide lol
is Forma out of the market and Sage replaced it?
Do they all support Overdrive? I found a Kobo Touch at a thrift store and I love it, but it doesnt support overdrive and I really want a Kobo that does.
All the current Kobos do support it. Not sure about the older ones.
What do you think Kobo aura ?
great vid ! I just have a question : do they have a dictionary? like you click on the word and it translates it. I know with some kindles for example you can do this, but I would prefer to invest in a kobo so that's why I'm asking. it could be great to read in the languages I'm learning.
yep, long press a word and it opens dict balloon ontop
@@zonnewind6164 thanks
Great video! I've had a Kobo Mini for nearly ten years, and it only recently died on me. (Don't let your kids borrow your stuff) I also have a Glo which is going fine, but I am tempted by the Clara 2E. It's a shame Kobo doesn't make a 5" sized device anymore. The mini was brilliant for my usage. Something with the mini's external dimensions but a larger screen with 300ppi... man that'd be great.
But I might have to convince the wife that I need the clara haha
I liked my Kobo Mini, but I did not get the required update and now I cannot use it at all. The update is not available anymore and Rakuten stopped supporting the device 🙈💦
@bitter almonds
cant you take out the internal sd card and use a computer to flash it? roms are available online i think.
@@mattimorottaja8445 It died by being dropped (several times) and the screen finally cracked. Previously I patched the body with 3d printed pieces. Kids are rough on things. But I did salvage the SD card for the books I had on there.
We're looking to get a gift for someone who currently uses a Nook tablet that is very old. The overdrive just doesn't seem to work anymore. She most often gets books from the library with overdrive and it seems like Kobo has the best e readers for her usage. We are trying to decide between the Clara 2E or the Libra 2. She has hearing issues, so the audiobook feature is not something we need to worry about. Which would you recommend?
Pdf is working for reading
Hi, do you need to be connected to wifi to read borrowed ebooks from libby?
Or can you read borrowed ebooks from libby while offline? Thanks
@@feliz9506Once they are downloaded to the Kobo, you can turn off the wi-fi (or go out of range) and still read borrowed Libby/Overdrive library books without issue. You can read in the subway, or out camping in the middle of woods, etc.
I've bought Kobo Clara 2E recently, overall I am happy with it, but there is one issue: battery doesn't last for several weeks (as it's told in the specifications) if the wi-fi is on. Therefore I turn on wi-fi only when I need it.
Battery won’t last for several weeks on any e reader if you use it for more than just 20 minutes a day without Wi-Fi, lights etc.
@@darkdayzero I have an old Libra H2O and spend 30ish mins a day reading with lights and wifi and only have to charge it every few weeks 🤷🏼♀️
Good but not too in depth. For example, you failed to mention that the Libra 2 with the sunken screen is actually the most paperlike out of all the e readers, aside from maybe the new basic kindle which is similar. So if anyone is looking for an e reader which is closest to actual paper, you only have two options: Libra 2 or the latest basic kindle.
What makes it more like paper?
I actually feel like the sage is more paperlike.
I can’t decide between buttons or no buttons
Did you decide cause im having the same problem 😂
what did you end up choosing? i'm trying to choose between clara 2e and libra 2
@@en3503 I'm loving the buttons - it's so much easier to use with only one hand
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Nice beard bro
Thanks 😎
Its not available in India i guess
No....I want kindle basic 202
@@nirmalachandak5951 i have a paperwhite. Basic is good too
Can you please suggest me better one...paper white or basic 2022????
@@nirmalachandak5951 Definitely paperwhite
So sad to hear your disappointment with the page turn buttons.
Kobo Kanaeru ?😂
ρяσмσѕм 😏
kobo sage = onix box page = boox page, вас разводят как лохов