| Name | Kobo Aura H2O | Kindle Paperwhite 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| MSRP | $179 | $140 |
| Released | 2014 | 2013 |
| Availability | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Check price: | Ebay, Amazon | Ebay, Amazon |
| Display specifications | ||
| Display type | E Ink Carta | E Ink Carta |
| Display size (inch) | 6.8 | 6 |
| Resolution (pixels W×H) | 1080×1440 | 758×1024 |
| Color display? | No | No |
| Pixel density | 265 PPI | 212 PPI |
| Screen light? | Yes: ComfortLight | Yes |
| 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 | ❌ | 3G optional ⓘ |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Kobo firmware | Kindle firmware |
| Reading apps & e-book shops | Kobo, Pocket | Kindle, Libby: send to Kindle (US only) |
| Web browser? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Email app? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Dropbox & Google Drive? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Hardware specifications | ||
| Internal storage | 4 GB | 2.0 GB | 4 GB ⓘ |
| RAM | 512 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 | 1420 mAh |
| USB (charging) port | Micro-USB | Micro-USB |
| Physical specifications | ||
| Waterproof? | Yes - IPX8 (30 mins, 1 meter) | No |
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 17.9×12.9×0.97 | 16.9×11.7×0.91 |
| Weight (gram): | 233 | 206 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 7.0×5.1×0.4 | 6.7×4.6×0.36 |
| Weight (oz): | 8.2 | 7.3 |
| Screen: flush or recessed? | Recessed | Recessed |
| Color options: | Black | Black |
| Accessories in the box | - | - |
| More information | ||
| Model number | N250 | DP75SDI |
| 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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