| Name | Kobo Aura Edition 2 | Kobo Aura |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| MSRP | $119 | $149 |
| Released | 2016 | 2013 |
| Availability | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Check price: | Ebay, Amazon | Ebay, Amazon |
| Display specifications | ||
| Display type | E Ink Carta | E Ink Pearl |
| Display size (inch) | 6 | 6 |
| Resolution (pixels W×H) | 768×1024 | 768×1024 |
| Color display? | No | No |
| Pixel density | 212 PPI | 213 PPI |
| Screen light? | Yes: ComfortLight | Yes: ComfortLight |
| Adjust color temperature? | No | No |
| Auto-rotate? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Input options & features | ||
| Touchscreen | ✔ | ✔ |
| Button controls? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Stylus input | ❌ | ❌ |
| Dark mode | ❌ | ❌ |
| Audiobooks | ❌ | ❌ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | ❌ | ❌ |
| Wi-Fi? | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Cellular network | ❌ | ❌ |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Kobo firmware | Kobo firmware |
| Reading apps & e-book shops | Kobo, Pocket, Libby/Overdrive | Kobo, Pocket |
| Web browser? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Email app? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Dropbox & Google Drive? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Hardware specifications | ||
| Internal storage | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| CPU clock speed | 1 GHz | 1 GHz |
| Other built in: | - | - |
| Ports & battery | ||
| MicroSD card reader? | ❌ | ✔ |
| 3.5 mm AUX out port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| HDMI port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Battery capacity (3.7V) | 1500 mAh | 1500 mAh |
| USB (charging) port | Micro-USB | Micro-USB |
| Physical specifications | ||
| Waterproof? | No | No |
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 15.9×11.3×0.85 | 15.0×11.4×0.81 |
| Weight (gram): | 180 | 174 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 6.3×4.4×0.3 | 5.9×4.5×0.3 |
| Weight (oz): | 6.3 | 6.1 |
| Screen: flush or recessed? | Recessed | Flush |
| Color options: | Black | Black, pink |
| Accessories in the box | - | - |
| More information | ||
| Model number | N236 | N514 |
| User guide / manual | User guide | User guide |
| Official site link: | Kobobooks.com | Page discontinued |
| Brand origin | Canada | Canada |
| Check price & reviews | ||
| See price and reviews: | Ebay, Amazon | Ebay, Amazon |
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