Name | Kobo Forma | Kobo Libra H2O |
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MSRP | $249.99 | $169.99 |
Released | 2018 | 2019 |
Availability | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Current price | Ebay, Amazon | Ebay, Amazon |
Display specifications | ||
Display type | E Ink Mobius Carta | E Ink Carta HD |
Display size (inch) | 8 | 7 |
Resolution (pixels W×H) | 1440×1920 | 1264×1680 |
Color display? | No | No |
Pixel density | 300 PPI | 300 PPI |
Screen light? | Yes: ComfortLight PRO | Yes: ComfortLight PRO |
Adjust color temperature? | Yes | Yes |
Auto-rotate? | ✔ | ✔ |
Input options & features | ||
Touchscreen | ✔ | ✔ |
Button controls? | ✔ Page-turn | ✔ Page-turn |
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, Libby/Overdrive |
Web browser? | ✔ | ✔ |
Email app? | ❌ | ❌ |
Dropbox & Google Drive? | ✔ | ❌ |
Hardware specifications | ||
Internal storage | 8.0 GB | 32 GB | 8 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) | 1200 mAh | 1200 mAh |
USB (charging) port | Micro-USB | Micro-USB |
Physical specifications | ||
Waterproof? | Yes - IPX8 (60 mins, 2 meters) | Yes - IPX8 (60 mins, 2 meters) |
Size (cm H×W×D): | 17.7×16.0×0.85 | 15.9×14.4×0.78 |
Weight (gram): | 197 | 192 |
Size (inch H×W×D): | 7.0×6.3×0.3 | 6.3×5.7×0.3 |
Weight (oz): | 6.9 | 6.8 |
Screen: flush or recessed? | Flush | Recessed |
Color options: | Black | Black, white |
Accessories in the box | - | - |
More information | ||
Model number | N782 | N873 |
User guide / manual | User guide | User guide |
Official site link: | Kobobooks.com | Kobobooks.com |
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