![]() ![]() These updates are more important than the addition of the Libra H2O to Kobo's e-reader lineup because the entire device family will be receiving the new reading interface in future software updates. Helping you read betterĮven if its hardware is solid yet ultimately familiar, the Libra H2O shows off Kobo's new e-reading interface well. I don't like that the Libra H2O charges via microUSB, but we'll probably be waiting a while longer before e-reader manufacturers care enough to make the switch to USB-C (if they ever care to at all). I also like that I don't have to charge the Libra H2O for weeks on end-that's not unique to this device, but it's a unique feature that E Ink e-readers have that I still gush over. I like how comfortable the upturned side-chin is to hold with one hand, I like the convenience of the page-turn buttons, and I like how quickly the E Ink touchscreen switches from portrait to landscape orientation when I flip the device. I've used both, and the experience is nearly identical in terms of physicality. So if you liked the Forma's design, you'll probably like the Libra H2O. But those minor spec differences don't change the fact that the Libra H2O is basically the Forma's slightly smaller sibling. ![]() In contrast to the Forma, the Libra H2O comes with 8GB of storage (the Forma has 32GB) and it doesn't use Mobius screen technology, which gives the Forma's display more durability. Further Reading Kobo Forma review: A formidable opponent for Amazon’s Kindle OasisĪt 6.7oz, the Libra H2O is also a hair lighter than the Forma, and it comes in both black and white color configurations. ![]()
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