![]() On a Kindle those notes are fully searchable within an online notebook and accessible via the Kindle app on a smartphone.įor Kobo it’s more basic, with no online notebook. It’s not much talked about, but ereaders from Kindle and Kobo allow readers to highlight passages of text and type notes by pressing, holding and dragging a finger across text. Kobo offers unlimited reading via Kobo Plus while its ereaders natively support all kinds of file formats from EPUB and MOBI to PDF and CBZ and CBR Comic Book formats, all of which can be side-loaded. While it’s possible to convert and transfer other document formats onto Kindle (principally by emailing documents for conversion or by using third-party software, like Calibre (opens in new tab)), it’s time-consuming. However, Kindles only support AZW ebook files and not EPUB. Kindles are best for those happy to download ebooks (and Audible audiobooks) to their device only from Amazon, whether via one-time downloads or while using Kindle Unlimited and/or Amazon Prime reading. The major difference between Kindle and Kobo is that the former is locked to the Amazon store and the latter offers a more widely accessible experience. Kobo’s OS is a bit more comprehensive, with multiple tabs for ebooks, notes and Kobo’s own store.īoth ereaders offer direct access to online stores hosting many millions of ebooks. Kindle’s recently-refreshed OS has two tabs, one for the user’s library of ebooks and the other for recommendations. Both devices are slick enough, but Kobo tends to have more options for customising everything from screensavers and ebook collections to font sizes and spacing. The most important differences between the Kindle and Kobo are in their software. ![]() ![]() Kindle vs Kobo software, side-loading and storefronts Kobo devices offer basic WiFi across the entire range, which will suffice for most users, and that’s true on most Kindles, too, although dual-band WiFi is now available on the newer Paperwhite models.Īmazon used to give Kindle users cellular connectivity for downloading ebooks too (and checking email) while away from WiFi, though that’s now only an option on its flagship Kindle Oasis. We’re not convinced it’s that important unless you intend to cram an insane number of audiobooks onto your e-reader at the same time, as otherwise, the basic 8GB can store many hundreds of ebooks. Kindle vs Kobo storage and connectivityĬurrent ereaders from both Kobo and Kindle go from 8GB through to 32GB of onboard storage. The same goes for page-turn buttons, which make it easier to navigate a book while holding an ereader in one hand. That device is also capable of wireless charging, which Kobo doesn’t offer at all.Ī new and increasingly popular feature available from both Kobo and Kindle is Bluetooth, great for pairing wireless earphones, primarily for listening to audiobooks. However, only the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition has a front light with an ambient light sensor that auto-adjusts its brightness. IPX8 water resistance is available from both, as are adjustable illuminated displays for reading in the dark. ![]()
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