| Name | Kindle Scribe 3 | Kobo Elipsa 2E |
|---|---|---|
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| MSRP | $499.99 | $399.99 |
| Released | 2025 | 2023 |
| Availability | Announced (2025 release) | Available |
| Current price | Amazon | Kobo, Amazon |
| Display specifications | ||
| Display type | E Ink | E Ink Carta 1200 |
| Display size (inch) | 11 | 10.3 |
| Resolution (pixels W×H) | 1980×2640 (TBC) | 1404×1872 |
| Color display? | No | No |
| Pixel density | 300 PPI | 227 PPI |
| Screen light? | Yes | Yes: ComfortLight PRO |
| Adjust color temperature? | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-rotate? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Input options & features | ||
| Touchscreen | ✔ | ✔ |
| Button controls? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Stylus input | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dark mode | ? | ✔ |
| Audiobooks | ✔ | ✔ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | ✔ | ✔ |
| Wi-Fi? | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Cellular network | ❌ | ❌ |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Kindle firmware | Kobo firmware |
| Reading apps & e-book shops | Kindle, Libby: send to Kindle (US only) | Kobo, Pocket, Libby/Overdrive |
| Web browser? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Email app? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Dropbox & Google Drive? | ✔ Google Drive, OneDrive | ✔ |
| Hardware specifications | ||
| Internal storage | 32 GB | 64 GB ⓘ | 32 GB |
| RAM | ? | 1000 MB |
| CPU clock speed | ? GHz quad core | 2 GHz dual core |
| Other built in: | - | - |
| Ports & battery | ||
| MicroSD card reader? | ❌ | ❌ |
| 3.5 mm AUX out port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| HDMI port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Battery capacity (3.7V) | ? | 2400 mAh |
| USB (charging) port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Physical specifications | ||
| Waterproof? | No | No |
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 24.5×18.9×0.54 | 22.7×19.3×0.75 |
| Weight (gram): | 400 | 390 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 9.6×7.4×0.21 | 8.9×7.6×0.3 |
| Weight (oz): | 14.1 | 13.8 |
| Screen: flush or recessed? | Flush | Flush |
| Color options: | Gray (graphite) | Black |
| Accessories in the box | Premium pen, replacement tips | Kobo Stylus 2 |
| More information | ||
| Model number | ? | N605 |
| User guide / manual | Not available | User Guide |
| Official site link: | Amazon | Kobobooks.com |
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