![]() It also offers a much wider file format support than Kindles, including PDF, JPEG, GIF, TXT, HTML and the two comic fonts of CBZ and CBR. You can even change the font to any of the default options, or sideload your preferred ones without a hassle. The screen renders copy in sharp lettering, with several font sizes to choose from. ![]() If you ever have some bizarre need to read underwater then everything will work other than the touchscreen the page-turn buttons will keep going.Īll the other Kobo perks are on board. The e-reader can be submerged in up to 2m of water for up to 60 minutes, thanks to its IPX8 certification. Of the six e-readers in its catalogue, three have the page-turn buttons that make single-handed use so easy – clearly Kobo means for that design to stay. There are still no ambient light sensors on board, but the ability to set the light temperature to change from cool to warm (or vice versa) depending on the time of day is available – something that’s missing on the more expensive Kindle Oasis.Īmazon may have pioneered the asymmetric design now shared by several e-readers, but Kobo has embraced it completely. “The screen is 20% quicker and offers 15% better contrast thanks to the latest E Ink Carta technology”Īs before, brightness can be adjusted on the screen via a slider on the top menu bar or by sliding a finger along the left edge of the display. If you’ve been using an older Kobo, the Libra 2 is worth the upgrade just in terms of performance and access to a new dark mode, where white text appears on a black background. The screen is still the same 7in diagonal of the Libra H2O, but is 20% quicker and offers 15% better contrast thanks to the latest E Ink Carta technology. ![]() The rear is still textured, offering an excellent grip, while the power button is easier to find and press on the Libra 2 compared to the older model. It’s hardly noticeable, but that means the Libra 2 has its own range of covers. Speaking of bezels, the other three are slightly bigger, but only by a millimetre or so. The little recess between the two page-turn buttons on the Libra H2O has also gone, giving the Libra 2 a cleaner look, despite the plastic chassis. In the Libra H2O, there was a crease clearly visible on the thicker bezel, which is no longer there on the Libra 2. There are minor design changes to the Libra 2, but nothing to write a novel about. I squeezed out an average of 54 hours’ use per charge, which translates to around seven weeks of reading/listening for anyone who reads about an hour a day. Topping up the battery is remarkably quick: 0% to 92% in 50 minutes, but it took another hour to hit 100%. Thank you!Īnother significant improvement over older e-readers is the bigger battery (1,500mAh versus 1,200mAh for the Libra) and a USB-C port rather than micro-USB. You can support the site directly via Paypal donations ☕. TNR earns Amazon affiliate commissions from qualifying purchases.Audiobooks continue to play if you put the screen to “sleep”, and you can use your headphones controls to play and pause, too. ![]() There’s a track list that corresponds to chapters, and you can select any of those if you wish to start in the middle. The Libra 2 offers play/pause options and skipping 30 seconds back and forth. Let’s hope Kobo makes it more inclusive in future. Most libraries’ audiobooks come in MP3 format, so they won’t play. ![]() However, you can only listen to audiobooks you’ve purchased from the Kobo Store. Sadly, the tempting Kobo Plus “all you can read” ebook/audiobook subscription service isn’t yet available in the UK. You can purchase books individually or subscribe to Kobo’s Audible-like service, where £ per month buys you one credit to spend on any audiobook. Of all those updates, the addition of audiobook support is the headline feature. ![]()
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