Kobo Forma vs Kobo Libra H2O
Kobo Forma
2018 · $279 today
7963
Kobo Libra H2O
2019 · $169 today
7965
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Kobo Forma is better
- Storage: 8 / 32 GB vs 8 GB(4.0× more)
- Battery life: ~6 weeks vs ~5 weeks(20% more)
- Screen size: 8 in vs 7 in(14% more)
Why Kobo Libra H2O is better
- Weight: 192 g vs 197 g(lower)
Verdict
Kobo Libra H2O leads outright in 2 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Kobo Forma | Kobo Libra H2O |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 8 in● | 7 in |
| Resolution | 300 ppi | 300 ppi |
| Front light | ComfortLight Pro | ComfortLight Pro |
| Storage & Battery | ||
| Storage | 8 / 32 GB● | 8 GB |
| Battery life | ~6 weeks● | ~5 weeks |
| Weight | 197 g | 192 g● |
| Features | ||
| Waterproof | IPX8 | IPX8 |
| Page turn buttons | Yes, auto-rotating | Yes, auto-rotating |
| Format support | EPUB, PDF, CBZ, more | EPUB, PDF, CBZ, more |