Kobo Sage vs Kobo Elipsa
Kobo Sage
2021 · $229 today
8272
Kobo Elipsa
2021 · $349 today
7765
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Kobo Sage is better
- Waterproof: IPX8 vs No(Infinity× more)
- Battery life: ~5 weeks vs ~2-3 weeks(2.1× more)
- Weight: 241 g vs 383 g(59% less)
- Resolution: 300 ppi vs 227 ppi(32% more)
Why Kobo Elipsa is better
- Screen size: 10.3 in vs 8 in(29% more)
Verdict
Kobo Sage leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Kobo Sage | Kobo Elipsa |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 8 in | 10.3 in● |
| Resolution | 300 ppi● | 227 ppi |
| Front light | ComfortLight Pro | ComfortLight Pro |
| Storage & Battery | ||
| Storage | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery life | ~5 weeks● | ~2-3 weeks |
| Weight | 241 g● | 383 g |
| Features | ||
| Stylus support (sold separately) | Kobo Stylus | — |
| Waterproof | IPX8● | No |
| Wireless charging | Yes | — |
| Stylus included | — | Kobo Stylus |
| Handwriting-to-text | — | Yes |