| Name | Kobo Elipsa 2E | Kindle Scribe 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| MSRP | $399.99 | $399.99 |
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Current price | Kobo, Amazon | Amazon |
| Display specifications | ||
| Display type | E Ink Carta 1200 | E Ink |
| Display size (inch) | 10.3 | 10.2 |
| Resolution (pixels W×H) | 1404×1872 | 1860×2480 |
| Color display? | No | No |
| Pixel density | 227 PPI | 300 PPI |
| Screen light? | Yes: ComfortLight PRO | Yes |
| 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 | 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 | 32 GB | 16.0 GB | 32 GB | 64 GB ⓘ |
| RAM | 1000 MB | ? |
| CPU clock speed | 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): | 22.7×19.3×0.75 | 23.0×19.6×0.57 |
| Weight (gram): | 390 | 433 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 8.9×7.6×0.3 | 9.0×7.7×0.22 |
| Weight (oz): | 13.8 | 15.3 |
| Screen: flush or recessed? | Flush | Flush |
| Color options: | Black | Black (Tungsten), green (jade) |
| Accessories in the box | Kobo Stylus 2 | Premium pen |
| More information | ||
| Model number | N605 | C4A6T4 |
| User guide / manual | User Guide | User Guide |
| Official site link: | Kobobooks.com | Amazon |
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