Kobo Aura H2O (2nd Edition) vs Kindle Paperwhite (4th Generation, Waterproof)
Kobo Aura H2O (2nd Edition)
2017 · $179 today
7455
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Kobo Aura H2O (2nd Edition) is better
- Screen size: 6.8 in vs 6 in(13% more)
Why Kindle Paperwhite (4th Generation, Waterproof) is better
- Front light: 5 LEDs vs ComfortLight(5.0× more)
- Storage: 8 / 32 GB vs 8 GB(4.0× more)
- Battery life: ~6 weeks vs ~4 weeks(50% more)
- Weight: 182 g vs 207 g(14% less)
- Resolution: 300 ppi vs 265 ppi(13% more)
Verdict
Kindle Paperwhite (4th Generation, Waterproof) leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Kobo Aura H2O (2nd Edition) | Kindle Paperwhite (4th Generation, Waterproof) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.8 in● | 6 in |
| Resolution | 265 ppi | 300 ppi● |
| Front light | ComfortLight | 5 LEDs● |
| Storage & Battery | ||
| Storage | 8 GB | 8 / 32 GB● |
| Battery life | ~4 weeks | ~6 weeks● |
| Weight | 207 g | 182 g● |
| Features | ||
| Waterproof | IPX8 | IPX8 |
| OverDrive library integration | Yes | — |
| Format support | EPUB, PDF, CBZ, more | — |
| Bluetooth audio (Audible) | — | Yes |
| Page turn buttons | — | No |