| Name | Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2 | Kindle Paperwhite 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| MSRP | $180 | $129.99 |
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Availability | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Current price | Ebay, Amazon | Ebay, Amazon |
| Display specifications | ||
| Display type | E Ink Carta | E Ink Carta HD |
| Display size (inch) | 6.8 | 6 |
| Resolution (pixels W×H) | 1080×1440 | 1072×1448 |
| Color display? | No | No |
| Pixel density | 265 PPI | 300 PPI |
| Screen light? | Yes: ComfortLight PRO | Yes |
| Adjust color temperature? | Yes | 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 | ❌ | 4G optional ⓘ |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Kobo firmware | Kindle firmware |
| Reading apps & e-book shops | Kobo, Pocket, Libby/Overdrive | Kindle, Libby: send to Kindle (US only) |
| Web browser? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Email app? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Dropbox & Google Drive? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Hardware specifications | ||
| Internal storage | 8 GB | 8.0 GB | 32 GB ⓘ |
| RAM | 512 MB | 512 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? | Yes - IPX8 (60 mins, 2 meters) | Yes - IPX8 (60 mins, 1.5 meters) |
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 17.2×12.9×0.88 | 16.7×11.6×0.82 |
| Weight (gram): | 207 | 182 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 6.8×5.1×0.3 | 6.56×4.56×0.32 |
| Weight (oz): | 7.3 | 6.4 |
| Screen: flush or recessed? | Recessed | Flush |
| Color options: | Black | Black, plum, sage, twilight blue |
| Accessories in the box | - | - |
| More information | ||
| Model number | N867 | PQ94WIF |
| User guide / manual | User guide | User Guide |
| Official site link: | Kobobooks.com | Amazon |
| Check price & reviews | ||
| See price and reviews: | Ebay, Amazon | Ebay, Amazon |
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