There are ways to send PDFs and convert ePubs for Kindles, but they often lose formatting along the way. A Format WhizĪmazon's Kindles work best with Kindle books. There isn't much of a difference between the units themselves the big difference is how much you use the lights and Wi-Fi. For an extra $39.99, you can get one of four snug, leathery SleepCovers from Kobo to protect it.Īll of these E Ink readers can handle about two books' worth of reading before recharging, or about a week's worth of use. Like the Kobo Sage, the Libra 2 charges via USB-C, so you can finally get rid of those old micro USB cables you were using just for ebook readers. The Libra 2 is waterproof, though, so you don't have to worry about reading in the tub. I prefer flat fronts because they're less likely to attract dirt and sand than recessed screens. With Kobo, you have to pay for the much pricier Forma or Sage models for that feature. The reader's 7-inch screen is still recessed, whereas Amazon's Paperwhite now has a flat-front screen. The screen's light goes from blue to yellow Despite this trend, Kobo's Libra 2 still builds in physical page-turn buttons and an area to grip the device, thus evoking a more book-like experience. A Refined Grip and PerformanceĮbook reader owners tend to like the restfulness and physicality of books, but less expensive models have been paring away at the physical buttons that bind them to their physical counterparts and moving toward touch screens.

But for everyone else, the $139.99 Kindle Paperwhite is our Editors' Choice winner. If you're looking for a non-Kindle ebook reader, the Libra 2 is definitely the one to get. We'd like to see Kobo open up the device’s Bluetooth features, however, with support for audiobooks outside of the company's own selection. As with other Kobo readers we’ve reviewed, we like how the Libra 2 supports more formats and works more seamlessly with public libraries than Amazon's Kindles.

The Libra 2’s improvements over its predecessor, the Libra H2O, aren't groundbreaking, but a better handgrip, an updated display, and USB-C charging are all welcome changes. Kobo's $179.99 Libra 2 is the latest device in its lineup of ebook readers with physical page-turn buttons. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.

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