Here’s a comparison review between the new 6.8-inch Kindle Paperwhite 5 and the 7-inch Kobo Libra 2. Both devices were released within a week of one another and both have a lot of overlapping features. Both use E Ink’s newer screens with improved contrast, both are waterproof, both have USB-C ports and Bluetooth for audiobooks, […]
Reviews
Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition Review (Video)
Here’s a review outlining the differences between the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition and the standard 8GB Kindle Paperwhite 5 model. The main difference with the Signature Edition is the addition of an auto-brightness sensor, wireless charging, and it has four times more storage space than the standard Paperwhite 5. Otherwise the two versions are exactly […]
Kindle Paperwhite 5 vs Paperwhite 4 Comparison Review (Video)
Here’s a comparison review that outlines the differences between the new 6.8-inch Kindle Paperwhite for 2021 and the previous 6-inch Kindle Paperwhite that was originally released in 2018. Most refer to the new model as the Kindle Paperwhite 5 because it’s the fifth generation Paperwhite model, and I’ll do the same here, but Amazon doesn’t […]
Kindle Paperwhite 5 Video Review and First Impressions
Amazon’s new 6.8-inch Kindle Paperwhite with a warm frontlight started shipping earlier this week. It’s the 5th generation Paperwhite model and the 11th generation Kindle overall. The first thing that caught my eye with the new Paperwhite is the screen looks better than the screen on the Paperwhite 4. I’m not sure why Amazon doesn’t […]
Kobo Libra 2 Review – The Best Kobo eReader Yet?
Review Date: October 2021 – Review unit purchased from Kobo Overview The Kobo Libra 2 was released on October 19th, 2021. It’s an updated version of the Libra H2O that was originally released in 2019. The new model adds some hardware upgrades and a slightly tweaked design, and it also adds support for Kobo’s audiobooks. […]
Kobo Elipsa Review and Video Walkthrough
Review Date: July 2021 – Review unit purchased from Kobo Overview Released on June 24th, 2021, the Kobo Elipsa is Kobo’s first ereader to come with a larger 10.3-inch E Ink screen, and it’s also their first stylus-equipped note-taking model. The Kobo Elipsa is sold as part of a pack that includes a stylus and […]
Kobo Elipsa SleepCover Review
Before posting the review for the Kobo Elipsa, I wanted to post a quick write-up of the official sleepcover that comes with the Elipsa. At first I really disliked the included cover because it’s so heavy and bulky, but after using it for a while it does have its uses. First off, I don’t like […]
Kobo Elipsa PDF Files Review and Video Demo
Now that Kobo has released the Kobo Elipsa with a 10.3-inch E Ink screen and stylus support, some are considering getting it to use as a PDF reader and annotator, so let’s take a look at how it fares when it comes to reading PDF files. Kobo’s PDF software has never been known for being […]